General Description; Introduction - Atlas Copco G 18 Instruction Book

Instruction book
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General description

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Introduction

Introduction
G 15L, G 18 and G 22 are air-cooled, single-stage, oil-injected screw compressors, driven by an
electric motor.
The compressors are enclosed in sound-insulating bodywork.
An easy-to-operate control panel is provided, including the start/stop switch and the emergency
stop button. A cabinet housing the controller, pressure sensor and motor starter is integrated into
the bodywork.
Floor-mounted model
The compressor is installed directly on the floor.
Tank-mounted model
G 15L, G 18 and G 22 tank-mounted units are supplied with an air receiver of 500 l (132 US gal /
110 Imp gal / 17.5 cu.ft).
Reference
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Front view, G 18 Full-Feature tank-mounted
Designation
Electric cabinet
Elektronikon™ Base Controller
Emergency stop button
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