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Eco-2M Piston Air Engine ™ Series III Piston Air Engine Installation ™ and Operating Instructions www.aqautomation.com...
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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Autoquip distributor. • Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Autoquip parts. • Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
1. Autoquip Piston Air Engines are designed and built to be safe and reliable when ™ properly used. Advice and approval should be sought from authorized Autoquip Automation personnel before any of our products are used in circumstances other than recommended herein.
The wearing parts are the pistons, cylinder liners and seals, which can be replaced as part of a routine maintenance schedule. For this purpose, spare parts kits can be purchased from Autoquip Automation or our authorized distributors, comprising three pistons, three liners, three piston seals and three O Rings.
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Disassembly 1. Ensure that all air lines are disconnected from the engine 2. Remove the three countersunk screws holding the rear cover to expose the crank area. Remove the three-cylinders by withdrawing the two bolts on each cap. www.aqautomation.com...
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3. The three exposed ports of the air flow route (2 on each cylinder cap and 3 on the body) must be protected to prevent any ingress of dirt/grit. This is critical. 4. Push out the three piston/liner assemblies; push outwards from the crankcase with the seals and the O Rings.
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5. Clean the crank area and cylinder bores using a suitable solvent to ensure it is free from dirt particles. Shaft and bushings are assembled as a unit and should not be removed. If you find the shaft will not rotate freely, we recommend you www.aqautomation.com contact Autoquip prior to any further work.
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Reassembly 1. Ensure all parts are clean and grit free 2. Insert replacement piston/liner/seal assemblies ensuring that the seal is at the cylinder cap end. 3. Fit the O Ring in the groove on cylinder depending on the type. 4. The three exposed ports of the air flow route (1 on each cylinder) must be protected to prevent any ingress of dirt/grit.
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5. Apply a small amount of grease to the crank bearing. Piston kits are supplied greased. Do not fill the crankcase with grease, as this impairs operation. New engines are supplied greased with approximately 16 grams (0.5 oz.) 6. Re-connect the air supply, making sure the pressure is at zero. 7.
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3077-HAE2-000 Item Description Body Drive Shaft Ball bearing Ball bearing Oilite bush Body Sub-Assembly. Modification by customer not recommended. Replacement Body Sub-Assembly Air Seal 3077-BSA2-000 Washer Items included: Screw hex head 1-13 and 23 Dust Cap Plug Seal Plate Screw csk head Cover Vent air silencer Items 16, 17 &...
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