General - Sullair 3000P User Manual

6.1

GENERAL

WARNING
Before any repairs are attempted, refer to
Section 1: Safety before proceeding.
As you proceed in reading this section, it will be easy
to see that the Maintenance Program for the air
compressor is quite simple. The use of the service
indicators provided for the fluid filter, air filter and
fluid separator will
maintenance is required. When the WS Controller
display indicates service, maintenance for that
specific item is required. See instructions for each
item in Filter Maintenance on page 64.
6.2 DAILY OPERATION
Prior to starting the compressor, it is necessary to
check the fluid level in the separator/sump tank .
Should the level be low, simply add the necessary
amount. If the addition of fluid becomes too frequent,
a simple problem has developed which is causing
this excessive loss. See the Troubleshooting—
Introduction Section
COMPRESSOR FLUID CONSUMPTION for a
probable cause and remedy.
WARNING
Section 6
MAINTENANCE
alert you when service
under EXCESSIVE
3000-4500 USER MANUAL
WARNING
HIGH-PRESSURE HAZARD!
• DO NOT remove caps, plugs, and/or other
components when compressor is running
or pressurized. Stop compressor and
relieve all internal pressure before doing so.
• Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
After a routine start has been made, observe the
controller display and be sure it monitors the correct
readings for their particular phase of operation. After
the compressor has warmed up, it is recommended
that a general check on the overall compressor be
made to assure that the compressor is running
properly.
6.3 MAINTENANCE AFTER
INITIAL 50 HOURS OF
OPERATION
After the initial 50 hours of operation, a few
maintenance requirements are needed to clean the
system of any foreign materials. Perform the
following maintenance
unnecessary problems:
1. Clean the return line strainer. Refer to Main-
tenance Every 2000 Hours on page 64 for
location.
2. Clean the return line orifice.
operations to prevent
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