Air Filter Maintenance - Sullair ES-6 SERIES User Manual

Section 6 - MAINTENANCE
Figure 6-2 Air Filter (P/N 02250111-680)
1. Cover
2. Pre-filter
(I) Replacement Element Kit P/N 02250111-804

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Refer to Figure 6-2. Air filter (P/N 02250111-680)
maintenance should be performed every six
months or more frequent if conditions so require.
WARNING
Before doing compressor mainte-
nance, disconnect compressor from
power source and lock out power
source. Isolate compressor from line
pressure by closing recommended
discharge shut-off valve and releas-
ing all internal pressure from com-
pressor.
AIR FILTER ELEMENT MAINTENANCE
1. When performing maintenance, care must be
taken that no dirt or foreign matter enters
intake housing.
2. Clean exterior of air filter cover.
3. Remove the air filter cover by loosening the
winged securing the cover.
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3. Air Filter Element (I)
4. Base
4. Remove element and base. Clean base and
interior of cover using a damp cloth. DO NOT
use compressed air to clean cover and base.
5. At this time replace element.
6. Replace cover.
ELEMENT INSPECTION
1. Place a bright light inside the element to
inspect for damage or leak holes. Concen-
trated light will shine through the element and
locate any holes.
2. Inspect all gaskets and gasket contact sur-
faces of the housing. Should faulty gaskets be
evident, correct the condition immediately.
3. If the clean element is to be stored for later
use, it must be stored in a clean container.
4. After the element has been installed, inspect
and tighten (if necessary) all air inlet connec-
tions prior to resuming operation.
SEPARATOR ELEMENT REPLACE-
MENT
Refer to Figure 6-3. For maintenance schedule,
consult Table 3A in Section 3, Specifications.
Follow the procedure explained below for element
replacement.
WARNING
Before doing compressor mainte-
nance, disconnect compressor from
power source and lock out power
source. Isolate compressor from line
pressure by closing recommended
discharge shut-off valve and releas-
ing all internal pressure from com-
pressor.
1. Insert a 4" maximum length, 1/4" diameter pin
into the radially drilled hole in the separator
cap. Loosen, unscrew counterclockwise and
remove the cap.
2. Pull out the old element by gripping the end of
the element with channel lock pliers or a simi-
lar tool
3. Install new o-rings on separator cap and sepa-
rator element filter and oil lightly to make instal-
lation easier.
4. Insert and push the new element in place.
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