Compressor Lubrication Guide - Sullair ES-6 SERIES User Manual

Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION
GUIDE
Consult Figure 3-1 for fluid fill port location. For
best value and longest uninterrupted service, the
ES-6 compressor is factory filled with Sullube, a
long life lubricant, unless a different lubricant is
requested.
If, due to availability or other reasons, other fluids
are required, follow Sections 3.3, 3.4 and Table 3A
- Lubrication Guide.
WARNING
"The Plastic Pipe Institute recom-
mends against the use of thermo-
plastic pipe to transport compressed
air or other compressed gases in
exposed above ground locations,
e.g. in exposed plant piping." (I)
Sullube should not be used with PVC
piping systems. It may affect the
bond at cemented joints. Certain
other plastic materials may also be
affected.
(I) Plastic Pipe Institute, Recommen-
dation B, Adopted January 19, 1972.
Maintenance of all other components is still
recommended as indicated in the Operator's
Manual.
For light-duty high-humidity
condensed moisture
(mayonnaise) may occur, the fluid change interval
must be reduced to 300 hours maximum. A non-
detergent fluid with rust, oxidation and foam
inhibitors and good
characteristics should be used.
CAUTION
Mixing of other fluids within the com-
pressor will void all warranties.
Contamination of non-detergent mineral fluids with
traces of ATF or detergent motor fluids may lead to
operational problems such as foaming, filter
plugging, orifice or line plugging. Flushing is
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service where
and emulsification
water separation
Figure 3-1 Fluid Fill Location
1. Fluid Fill Port
2. Sight Glass
required if changing to a different lubricant.
When ambient conditions exceed those noted or if
conditions warrant use of "extended" life lubricants
contact Sullair for recommendation.
Sullair encourages the user to participate in a fluid
analysis program. This could result in a fluid
change interval that is different from those stated in
this manual.
3.3 LUBRICATION GUIDE - 24KT COM-
PRESSORS
Sullair 24KT compressors are filled with a lubricant
which rarely needs to be changed. In the event a
change of fluid is required, use only Sullair 24KT
fluid.
CAUTION
Mixing of other fluids within the com-
pressor will void all warranties.
Sullair recommends that a 24KT sample be taken
ES-6 USER MANUAL
NOTE
Fluid fill level should
be at 1/4 to 1/2 of the
sight glass when the
compressor is
running.