4.8 COOLANT SEPARATOR ELEMENT
To check condition of separator element, run compressor in full load mode and at rated pressure and observe “Separator Pressure Drop” on the CURRENT STATUS display screen. If the display says “xxPSI”, then no maintenance is required. If “ ? ” is flashing on the screen and the display says “CHANGE SEPR ELEMENT”, then the separator element should be replaced.
Disconnect the scavenge tube at the airend.
Loosen the fitting that holds the scavenge tube into the tank and withdraw the tube assembly.
Disconnect the piping from the tank cover. Tag the lines if required.
Use a suitable wrench and remove the bolts that hold the tank cover in position. Remove cover by lifting up and away.
Carefully lift the separator element up and out of the tank. Discard the faulty element.
Clean the gasket surface on both the tank and its cover. Exercise care to prevent pieces of the old gasket from falling down into the tank.
Check the tank to be absolutely certain that no foreign objects such as rags or tools have been allowed to fall into the tank. Install replacement element down into the tank after checking the new element gaskets for possible damage. Center the element up within the tank.
Place the tank cover in its correct position and install bolts. Tighten the bolts in a
Tank cover bolt torque values
Inspect tank scavenge screen and orifice. Clean if necessary following instructions in Section 4.7.
Install scavenge tube down into the tank until the tube just touches the separator element and then raise it 1/8 inch (3.2 mm). Tighten fittings.
Install the regulation lines in their original position.
Start unit, check for leaks, place in service.
WARNING
This machine contains high air pressure which can cause severe injury or death from hot oil or flying parts.
Always relieve pressure before removing caps, plugs, covers or other parts. Blow down pressurized air system. Close isolation valve. See Operator’s Instruction Manual.
RECOMMENDED BOLT TIGHTENING
CROSS PATTERN
125/200 HP
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