General Description; Introduction - Atlas Copco GX 7 Instruction Book

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General description

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Introduction

Introduction
GX 7 and GX 11 are single-stage, oil-injected screw compressors.
The compressor is air-cooled and belt-driven by an electric motor. The compressor is enclosed in sound-
insulated bodywork. An easy-to-operate control panel (1) is provided, including the start/stop switch and the
emergency stop button. A cabinet housing the regulator, pressure switch and motor starter is integrated into
the bodywork.
Floor-mounted model
The compressor is installed directly on the floor.
Tank-mounted model
GX 7 and GX 11 are mounted on a large air receiver (AR) of 270 l (71.28 US gal / 59.40 Imp gal / 9.45 cu.ft)
or an optional air receiver of 500 l (132 US gal / 110 Imp gal / 17.50 cu.ft).
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Front view, GX 7 and GX 11 Full-Feature
Instruction book
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