Disposal Of Used Material; Storage After Installation - Atlas Copco ga55+ Instruction Book

- Run the compressor until warm. Stop the compressor after 3 minutes of unloaded operation.
Close the air outlet valve and switch off the voltage. Wait a few minutes and depressurise by
unscrewing oil filler plug (FC) just one turn to permit any pressure in the system to escape.
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Loosen the vent plug of the oil cooler and wait for 5 minutes. See section
position of the vent plug (VP).
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Remove drain plug (DP1) and open drain valve
(Dm). Also drain the oil by removing the drain
plug:
- Collect the oil in a collector and deliver it to the local collection service. Refit and tighten the
drain and vent plugs after draining.
Close the drain valve (Dm).
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Unscrew the bolts of lid (2) and remove it. Take the filter element out of the oil filter housing
(OF). Fit a new oil filter. Oil the new gasket. Install the lid and screw the bolts of lid (2) on the
oil filter housing.
- Remove filler plug (FC).
Fill the air receiver (AR) with oil until the level reaches the filler neck.
Take care that no dirt drops into the system. Refit and tighten filler plug
(FC).
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Run the compressor loaded for a few minutes. Stop the compressor and wait a few minutes to
allow the oil to settle.
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Depressurise the system by unscrewing filler plug (FC) just one turn to permit any pressure in
the system to escape. Remove the plug.
Fill the air receiver with oil until the level reaches the filler neck.
Tighten the filler plug.
- Reset the service warning after carrying out all service actions in the relevant Service
Plan: For compressors with Elektronikon® Graphic controller, see section
menu.
8.5

Disposal of used material

Used filters or any other used material (e.g. desiccant, lubricants, cleaning rags, machine parts, etc.) must be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly and safe manner, and in line with the local recommendations and
environmental legislation.
8.6

Storage after installation

Procedure
Run the compressor, e.g. twice a week, until warm. Load and unload the compressor a few times.
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on the check valve (DP2)
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on the gear casing (DP3)
If the compressor is going to be stored without running from time to time, protective
measures must be taken. Consult Atlas Copco.
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