13.
TABLES
13.1.
TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES
Unless otherwise specified in text, the following torque values apply. All
valve head screws require torque wrench tightening! The torque values
indicated are valid for bolts in greased condition. Replace self-retaining nuts
on reassembly
Hex and allen head
Hex and allen head
Hex and allen head
Hex and allen head
Hex and allen head
Pipe connections (swivel nuts):
13.2.
TORQUE SEQUENCE
Tighten valve head and cylinder bolts/nuts
equally in the sequence shown in Fig. 16.
Be sure to tighten all parts in cold condition only.
Instruction Manual Oil-Less Compressors
Bolt or Screw
Thread
M 6
10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
M 8
25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
M 10
45 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
M 12
75 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
M 14
120 Nm (85 ft. lbs.)
Finger-tight + 1/2 turn
Figure 18: Torque sequence
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Max. torque
CAP-215