Sullair ES-8 - Page 38

Section 9
COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE
AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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Figure 9---1 Fluid Filter (P/N 250026---982)
* Replacement Element Kit P/N 02250050---602
*
FLUID FILTER REPLACEMENT
Refer t o Figure 9 --- 1.
1. To prevent spillage and loss of reusable fluid,
place a contaminate---free fluid receptacle be-
neath fluid drain valve and fluid filter.
2. Drain fluid by removing fluid drain valve cap at
tee located beneath compressor (for complete
fluid change, drain fluid from cooler).
3. Using a strap wrench, remove the old element
and gasket.
4. Clean gask et seating surface.
5. A pply a light film of fluid to the new gasket.
6. Hand---tighten new element until gask et is
seated.
7. Continue tighteningelement an additional1/2to
3/4 turn.
8. Replace fluid. DO NOT OVERFILL.
9. Restart compressor a nd check for leaks.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer t o Figure 9 --- 2. A ir filt e r (P/ N 043333) ma in t e -
nance s hould be performed every six months or
more frequent if conditions so require.
WARNING
!
Before doing compressor/dryer maintenance,
disconnect compressor from power source and
lock out power source. Isolate compressor/dryer
fromline pressure by closing recommendeddis-
charge shut---off valve and releasing all internal
pressure from compressor/dryer.
ELEMENT INSPECTION
1. Place a bright lightinside the element to inspect
fordamageorleakholes.Concentratedlightwill
shinethroughtheelementandlocatea nyholes.
2. Inspect a ll gaskets and gasket contact s urfaces
of the housing. Should faulty gaskets be evi-
dent, correct the condition immediately.
3. Ifthecleanelementistobestoredforlateruse,it
must be stored in a clean container.
4. Aftertheelementhasbeeninstalled,inspectand
tighten (if necessary) all air inlet connections
prior to resuming operation.
SEPARATOR ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
Refer t o Figure 9 --- 3. The s eparator should be
changed once a year. Use the followingprocedure
for element replacement.
Fig ure 9---2 Air Filter (P/N 043333)
* Replacement Element Kit P/N 043334
*