Component Description - Bauer Mini Verticus Instruction Manual And Replacement Parts List

G 120 II V

4.2.2 Component Description

4.2.2.1 Oil & Water (condensate) Separator
^ WARNING
The rapid depressurizing and repressurizing of the oil and water separator during condensate draining sub-
jects it to metallurgical stresses. To prevent catastrophic failure with the possibility of damage, injury or
death the oil and water separator (P/N 079416) must be replaced after a predetermined number of cycles.
One load cycle equals one pressurization plus one depressurization.
Units operating between 3,000 and 5,000 psi = 130,000 load cycles (32,500 hours of operation)
Units operating between 5,000 and 6,000 psi = 55,000 load cycles (13,750 hours of operation
The Bauer recommended frequency of condensate draining is every fifteen minutes and is a balance
between maximizing the life of the separator chamber and maintaining the quality of the delivered air.
The air leaving the final stage is cooled in the aftercooler to approximately 18 - 27° F (10 -15° C) above
ambient temperature and then enters the oil and water separator. The oil and water separator works by
means of a sintered metal filter which separates liquid oil and water particles from the compressed air.
Oil and Water Separator
Figure 4-7
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