Separator Element Replacement - Sullair 185Tier 3 Kubota User Manual

5: Maintenance
5.9.3.2 Element inspection
1. Insert a bright light source into the element
and look for any light leaks which indicate
the presence of damage (holes, cracks, etc.)
2. Inspect all gaskets and gasket contact sur-
faces of the housing and replace any dam-
aged ones.
3. Store clean elements for later use in a clean
container.
4. After installing the element, inspect and
tighten all air inlet connections before operat-
ing the compressor.
5.9.4

Separator element replacement

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1. Capscrew
2. Washer
3. Cover
4. Separator element (with gaskets)
5. Receiver tank
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Air/fluid separator element P/N 250034-112
Figure 5-3: Air/fluid separator
Refer to Figure 5-3. When compressor fluid carryover is
evident, after replacing or inspecting the fluid return line
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02250223-054 R01
Subject to EAR, ECCN EAR99 and related export control restrictions.
strainer and orifice, and the blowdown valve; and all are
in satisfactory condition, the separator element must be
replaced with kit number 250034-112 (element for air/
fluid separator).
1. Disconnect all sump cover piping connec-
tions to permit removal (return line, service
line, etc.).
2. Remove the fluid return line from the fitting
on the cover.
3. Remove the eight (8) cover bolts and wash-
ers and lift the cover off the sump.
4. Remove the separator element.
5. Scrape the old gasket material from the
cover and the flange on the sump. Do not
allow the scrapings to fall into the tank.
6. Install the new element.
7. Replace the sump cover and bolts. Lightly
tighten all the bolts and then gradually
tighten them alternating between bolts which
are diagonally opposite each other. Torque
the bolts to 60 lbf ft (81 N m).
8. Reconnect all piping. The fluid return line
tube should extend to the bottom of the sep-
arator element which will ensure proper
return line flow.
9. Clean the fluid return line strainer and clear
the orifice before starting the compressor.
10. After 24 hours of operation, tighten the sump
cover bolts to the value given in step 7.
5.9.5 Fuel/water separator maintenance
Refer to Figure 5-4 for all fuel/water separator mainte-
nance procedures.
5.9.5.1 Draining water from the fuel/water
separator
1. Shut down the compressor.
2. Open the compressor canopy.
3. Place a container for collecting the fluid
under the drain.
4. Open the drain valve by turning it two turns to
the left. Any water in the separator bowl will
flow out through the drain.
5. When the fluid flowing from the drain changes
from water to fuel, close the drain valve by
turning the valve to the right until tight.
6. Close the compressor canopy.
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