Series Compressor Package; Lubrication Guide - Sullair DE-18 Series Operator's Manual And Parts List

3.1 DE-18 SERIES COMPRESSOR PACKAGE
TYPE ENGINE
HP
DE-18 550
COMPRESSOR:
Type:
Configuration:
Bearing Type:
Lubrication:
Sump Capacity:
Ambient Temperature:
Control:
Discharge Pressure:
ENGINE:
Type:
Size:
Operating Speed:
Oil:
Fuel Capacity:

3.2 LUBRICATION GUIDE

DE-18 Series compressors are factory filled with
Sullair AWF oil.
Mixing of other lubricants within the compressor
unit will void all warranties!
Lubricant should be checked/changed every 8,000
hours or once a year, whichever comes first. The
fluid should be changed more frequently under
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH WIDTH
IN/CM IN/CM
228/579 88/224
Positive Displacement, Oil-Free, Twin Rotary Screws
Two-stages, Driven by Single Increaser Gear Box
Anti-Friction
Pressurize System for Bearings, Gears and Cooling Jackets
28 gallons (106 liters)
1150°F (46°C) Max.
Electro-hydro-pneumatic
Maximum (see Table 3.1); Minimum 70 psig (4.8 barg)
Inline, 6 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Turbo-charged Diesel with Electronic Fuel
System
Caterpillar 3456 AT ACC, 550 HP, 966 in3
1400-1900 RPM
9 Gallons- Caterpillar CH-4
245 Gallons
SPECIFICATIONS
HEIGHT WEIGHT
IN/CM LB/KG WET
96/244 24,000/10,886
severe operating conditions, such as high ambient
temperatures coupled with high humidity or when
high particulate level, corrosive gases or strong oxi-
dizing gases are present in the air.
Please refer to the Caterpillar Engine Operator's
Manual, for maintenance requirements.
Maintenance of all other components is still recom-
mended as indicated in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
Section 3
MAXIMUM
PRESSURE
PSIG
135
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