Central Pneumatic 68247 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 9

cleaning, Maintenance, and lubrication
1. BEFOrE EacH USE, inspect the general
condition of the air regulator. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of moving parts,
• cracked or broken parts,
• damaged electrical wiring, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Maintenance Schedule
Following are general guidelines for maintenance checks of the Air Regulator.
note: The environment in which the regulator is used, and the frequency of use will affect how often
you will need to check the Air Regulator components and perform maintenance procedures.
Daily:
a. Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
b. Drain moisture from air tank.
c. Check for abnormal noise or vibration.
d. Check for air leaks.
e. Wipe off any oil or dirt from the regulator.
* To check for air leaks, apply soapy water to joints while
the Air Regulator is pressurized. Look for air bubbles.
** To clean the regulator surface, wipe with
a damp cloth, using a mild detergent or mild solvent.
air Filter Maintenance
Check the Air Filter weekly to see if it needs replacement.
Replace the filter more often if regulator is used in dirty environments.
3. Periodically remove the Filter (6A), rinse
it out with water and put it back in.
4. To access the air filter:
a. Secure the Top Nut (1A) in a vise.
b. Loosen and remove the Bottom Nut (13A).
c. Pull off the Housing (7A), exposing
the Filter Assembly.
d. Disassemble the Filter Assembly. Keep track of
assembly order. (Housing is not shown.)
See Figure D.
5. Remove the Filter.
6. Check that the Large Plate and Cup are in
place, and replace with a new Filter.
7. Reassemble Filter Assembly according to
assembly order described in Figure D.
note: Retaining Ring should slide on tightly
against the Filter Washer and Filter. If it
is loose, the Filter will not function.
8. Replace the Housing.
note: Rubber Seals on Nuts and Housing must
be in good condition before reassembly.
9. Thread Bottom Nut back on to Stud. Tighten.
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2. aFtEr USE, wipe external surfaces of
the regulator with a clean cloth.
3. WarninG! if the supply cord of this
regulator is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
Weekly:
a. Inspect Air Filter.
Quarterly (every 3 months):
a. Tool Disassembly, Cleaning, and Inspection:
Have the internal mechanism cleaned, inspected,
and lubricated by a qualified technician.
top plug
large plate
cup
Filter
Filter Washer
retaining ring
Bottom plug
Figure D
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