Maintenance; Schedule; Change Gear Case Oil - Gardner Denver DRUM XK Series Installation Operating & Maintenance Manual

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5
NOTE
The relief valve should be
operated every 3 months to
clear the valve seat and check
that the valve is functional.
(Ear protection is
recommended)
NOTE
500 hours is the maximum oil
change interval.
NOTE
If the XK12 unit cannot be
completely drained of oil
without tilting the unit, it will
be su cient to drain as much
as possible (1.3 l/min+ should
be at least possible).
4990140010 Date:03/15

Maintenance

5.1

Schedule

Daily
• Check Air Filter blockage indicator and clean or replace lter
element if required.
40 - 60 hours from new
• Change the gearcase oil; see section 5.2
Weekly
• Where the compressor is mounted on a vehicle and located
outside, it should be operated for at least 15 minutes each week
(twice a week In damp/cool conditions).
Monthly
• Check gearbox oil level
• Check function of Relief Valve
• Remove air lter and clean inside the casing.
• Check security of compressor and pipe mountings.
500 hours run time or every 12 months (which ever is sooner)
• Change the gearcase oil; see section 5.2
• Drain plug - clean magnetic (plug See Fig.6)
Annually
• Examine the internals of the check valve
• Examine pipes and silencers for corrosion and replace as
required
• Replace Air Filter element
• Check Relief Valve function, setting and visually.
Drive systems must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
5.2
Changing the gearcase oil
1. Remove the magnetic drain plug and sealing washer (can also remove the
ll/level plug for faster drainage).
2. Allow the oil to drain into a can for environmental disposal.
3. Clean and then re t drain plug and re- ll the gearcase with approximately 1.5
litres oil until the oil reaches the ll level level hole.
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