Hitachi EC 12, EC 16, EC 6B, EC 6C Service and Repairs, Draining tank, Oil change-oil topping off

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Filter element

Intake filter

(EC6BEC6C )

Filter element

Intake filter

(EC12)

Filter element

Intake filter

(EC16)

Fig. 7

NOTE:

Replace the filter element when it becomes dirty.

2. Draining tank

Drain tank daily or after 4 hours of use. Open drain fitting and tilt compressor to empty accumulated water. (Fig. 5).

3. Oil change-oil topping off

(Only for EC6B, EC12, EC16)

(1)Within the first 50 hours of operation, completely replace the oil of the pumping element. Unfasten the oil drain cap on the casing cover, drain all the oil, and screw the cap back on (Fig. 8).

Drain cap

(EC6BEC12 )

Drain cap

(EC16)

Fig. 8

Pour oil into the hole of the dipstick.

To the level indicated on the dipstick (Fig. 3). For oil replacement, follow the table below.

OIL TYPE

SAE 5W50 SYNTHETIC OIL (–20°+120°F) For both summer and winter use

SAE 10W40 MULTI-GRADED OIL (+50°+120°F)

For warm weather use only

(2)Check the oil level of the pumping element every 50 hours or once a week.

(3)Change the oil every 300 working hours or every 6 months.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality compressors will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a

HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.

NOTE:

Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI.

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