Notice On Using Non-Vilter Oils; Unit Oil Charging And Priming - Emerson Vilter VSS Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 3 • Installation
Notice on Using Non -Vilter Oils
CAUTION
Do not mix oils. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTICE
Vilter does not approve non-Vilter oils for use with
Vilter compressors. Use of oils not specifi ed or
supplied by Vilter will void the compressor warranty.
Due to the need for adequate lubrication, Vilter recom-
mends only the use of Vilter lubricants, designed spe-
cifically for Vilter compressors. Use of oil not specified or
supplied by Vilter will void the compressor warranty.
Please contact your local Vilter representative or the
Home Office for further information.
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Figure 3-15. Oil Operating Levels
VSS/VSM/VSH/VSSH • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual • Emerson • 35391SD
Unit Initial Oil Charging and Priming
WARNING
Avoid skin contact with oil. Wear rubber gloves and a
face shield when working with oil. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
bearing damage and compressor seizing and will void
any and all warranties that may apply.
NOTICE
Do not put oil under vacuum. Use an oil pump to
charge oil.
Typically, the compressor unit is shipped from Vilter with
no oil charge. The normal operating level is between the
two sight glasses on the oil separator, see Figure 3-15.
Refer to supplied GA drawing for unit specific oil charge
requirement.
For regular oil charging and draining procedures, see
Section 5.
Tool Required:
• Oil Pump, Maximum 2-3 GPM with Motor approved
for Division 1 or Division 2 and with ability to over-
come suction pressure (VPN A40849A).
Normal Operating Level
Maximum NON-Operating Level
Minimum Operating Level