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INSTRUCTIONS 1401-AL00 e Section 1401 Effective October 2020 (2) Replaces October 2020 Original instructions MX12 SCREW COMPRESSORS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY STORAGE This Instructions only contains bare shaft machine information. It is imperative to have in complement the accessories instructions, also the parts list before installing the equipment.
MOUVEX TRUCK SCREW COMPRESSOR SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL : MX12 Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Definition of safety symbols 1. OVERALL DIMENSIONS ......4 2.
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SAFETY DATA WARNING SAFETY CHECK LIST 1. Before operating the compressor, ensure the vessel to which the compressor is connected is certified to withstand the pressure. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO APPLY THE 2. Verify adequately sized relief valves have been fitted to protect the TRUCK PARKING BRAKE AND TO BLOCK THE WHEELS BEFORE ANY vessel.
2. GENERAL DATA 2.1 Principle of operation 2.2 Technical characteristics The operating characteristics are given in the indicative operation conditions : ambient temperature and air inlet temperature 20°C, atmospheric pressure : 1013 mbars. Speed allowed at the compressor drive shaft : See § PERATING RANGES ECOMMENDED DRIVE CONDITIONS Rotation direction:...
2. GENERAL DATA (continued) 2.3 Operating ranges 2.3.2 CONDITIONS AT DISCHARGE The operating ranges specified in the § T The MX12 compressor must be protected by a valve that ECHNICAL CHA protects the compressor against accidental over-pressure. give the conditions that must be respected RACTERISTICS on mounting and packaging of the MX12.
3. INSTALLATION 3.2 Fixations During the assembly, check that no foreign body penetrates into the compressor. The piping inlet and outlet must be per- fectly clean. Any foreign body risks to damage seriously the compressor. All the fixation points availables must be used. CAUTION The presence of foreign bodies in the compressor inlet channel is susceptible of leading to serious property...
3. INSTALLATION (continued) 3.3.3 Inlet It uses the same parts than MH6. There are 2 positions possible: left or right. The length of this U is too high on purpose (to cover any brand for the beginning of this project). It needs to be drill depending the brand and cut at the right length too fit the chassis.
3. INSTALLATION (continued) 3.4 At suction 3.5 Discharge The suction side of the compressor must be fitted with a 3.5.1 Silencer air filter. This filter must be installed horizontally, rain pro- Dampens noise in pipes. It shall be positioned as close tection cap upwards.
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3. INSTALLATION (continued) Universal joint angle 3.6.1 Speed range 0,017 1° The compressor may be driven : 0,035 2° • Directly by a PTO shaft 0,052 3° VERY GOOD • By belt /pulley arrangement 0,070 4° _________ • By hydraulic transmission √...
4. USE OF COMPRESSOR 4.2 Filling of lubricant The operator should remain nearby the equipment throughout the use to ensure the proper functioning of the system. CAUTION It is imperative to hold the hose in order to avoid whipping Our compressors are delivered without oil. The use during pressurization.
4. U S E O F C O M P R E S S O R (continued) 4.3 Operation 4.4.1 Start-up procedure for manual gear box • Start the engine and run with standard speed. • The compressor must be started with the discharge valves open.
5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 Maintenance schedules 5.2 Compressor oil change procedure Oil gauge : See § L UBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS After every cleaning of the truck Replace the oil filter at each oil change. Always run the compressor for 15 minutes to remove any water that inadvertently gets into the piping.
7. WARRANTY 7.1 Warranty claims 7.2 24-months warranty extension with BSC3 The following part are considered as wear part : • Inlet filter cartridge The 24-months warranty extension with BSC3 oil option • Compressor oil increases the warranty for the screw compressor to 60 months : No failure connected with wear part damage will be accepted under warranty conditions.
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