Every 4000 Hours Of Operation Or One Year (Whichever Occurs First); Every One Year; Every Two Years; Fluid Maintenance - Sullair ShopTek ST4 User Manual

6: Maintenance
1. Strainer
2. Separator tube
Figure 6-2: Return line strainer—ST11, ST15
6.3.3 Every 4000 hours of operation or one
year (whichever occurs first)
• Replace the separator element. Refer to Section 6.7.
6.3.4

Every one year

• Change the fluid. Refer to Section 6.4.
6.3.5

Every two years

• Replace the hoses. Refer to Section 6.10.

6.4 Fluid maintenance

Drain the separator tube and change the compressor
fluid using instructions shown in Section 3.2: Lubrication
guide on page 22.
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6.5 Fluid filter maintenance

1. Fluid filter
2. Fluid sample valve
Figure 6-3: Fluid filter assembly
Refer to Figure 6-3. Replace the fluid filter under any of
the following conditions, or whichever occurs first:
• Every 2000 hours a display on the controller
indicates the need for replacement
• Every fluid change.
6.5.1

Fluid filter replacement

Refer to Figure 6-3.
1. Use a strap wrench to remove the fluid filter
and gasket.
2. Dispose of the old filter according to applica-
ble federal, state and local regulations.
3. Clean gasket seating surface.
4. Apply a light film of fluid to the filter gasket of
a new fluid filter.
5. Hand tighten the filter until the gasket is seated.
6. Continue tightening filter an additional ½ to
¾ turn.
7. Replace any lost fluid. Do not overfill.
8. Restart compressor and check for leaks.
Dispose of fluids in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local regulations.
NOTE