Checking The Oil Level, Topping Up Oil - Boge C 15 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance
Checking the oil level,
topping up oil
Page 54
6.3
Check:
– Prior to commissioning/start-up of the compressor.
– After that every month.
Topping up:
– If the oil level has dropped to a level 0.39 – 0.79 inch below the bottom
edge of the thread.
WARNING!
Always use the same oil type when topping up. Never mix different oil types
and brands.
– Switch off the compressor using the OFF button.
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Prior to any maintenance and servicing work take all necessary safety pre-
cautions described on page 44!
– Close ball valve at the compressed air outlet.
– Vent the compressor (as described in the beginning of the chapter).
– Wait approx. 3 minutes to permit the oil to settle.
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Danger of burning due to hot oil!
Always wear safety gloves!
Fig. 6.5: Checking the oil level, topping up with oil
Maintenance work compressor
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BOGE Operating instructions for C 15 series screw compressors
Remove plug (2) from oil fill-
ing socket (1).
Check oil level.
The oil level must not drop
to a level more than
0.79 inch below the bottom
edge of the thread.
If necessary, top up with oil
to the lower edge of the
thread ("max." mark) on the
oil filling socket.
Screw plug (2) back in.
Open the ball valve at the
compressed air outlet.