Service And Repairs - Hitachi EC 6B Instruction Manual

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EC6B
( )
EC6C
(EC12)
Intake filter
(EC16)
NOTE:
Replace the filter element when it becomes dirty.
2. Draining tank
Drain tank daily or after 4 hours of use. Open drain
fitting and tilt compressor to empty accumulated
water. (Fig. 5).
3. Oil change-oil topping off
(Only for EC6B, EC12, EC16)
(1) Within the first 50 hours of operation, completely
replace the oil of the pumping element. Unfasten
the oil drain cap on the casing cover, drain all the
oil, and screw the cap back on (Fig. 8).
Filter element
Intake filter
Filter element
Intake filter
Filter element
Fig. 7
Drain cap
Drain cap
Pour oil into the hole of the dipstick.
To the level indicated on the dipstick (Fig. 3).
For oil replacement, follow the table below.
OIL TYPE
SAE 5W50 SYNTHETIC OIL (–20°+120°F)
For both summer and winter use
SAE 10W40 MULTI-GRADED OIL (+50°+120°F)
For warm weather use only
(2) Check the oil level of the pumping element every
50 hours or once a week.
(3) Change the oil every 300 working hours or every 6
months.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality compressors will eventually require servicing
or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use.
To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be
used, all service and repairs must be performed by a
HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without any
obligation on the part of the HITACHI.
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EC6B
( )
EC12
(EC16)
Fig. 8