Oil Filter, Compressor - Gardner Denver EDF-KB Operating And Service Manual

Refill Capacity For Normal Oil Change
Red to Yellow Range
FILLING OIL RESERVOIR
Air/oil under pressure will cause
severe personal injury or death. Shut
down compressor, relieve system of
all pressure, disconnect, tag and
lockout power supply to the starter
before removing valves, caps, plugs,
fittings, bolts, and filters.
1. Be sure the unit is completely off and that no air
pressure is in the oil reservoir.
2. Disconnect, tag and lockout the power supply to
the starter.
3. Wipe away all dirt around the oil filler plug.
4. Remove the oil filler plug and add oil as required
to return the oil level to the center of the green
range on the gauge.
5. Install the oil filler plug and operate the unit for
about a minute allowing oil to fill all areas of the
system. Check for leaks.
6. Shut down unit, allowing the oil to settle, and be
certain all pressure is relieved.
7. Add oil, if necessary, to bring level to the center of
the green range on the gauge.
On unloaded operation and after shutdown some oil will
drain back into the oil reservoir and the oil level gauge
will read "FULL." DO NOT DRAIN OIL TO CORRECT.
On the next start, oil will again fill the system and the
gauge will indicate operating at the proper level. DO
NOT OVERFILL as oil carryover will result. The quanti-
ty of oil required to raise the oil level from "ADD" to
"FULL" is shown in FIGURE 5–6. Repeated addition of
oil between changes may indicate excessive oil carry-
over and should be investigated.
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FIGURE 5–6 – APPROXIMATE OIL SYSTEM CAPACITIES
13–8–606
40 & 50 HP
5.5 U.S. Gallons
1.25 U.S. Gallons
FIGURE 5–7 – COMPRESSOR OIL FILTER
Use only CLEAN containers and funnels so no dirt en-
ters the reservoir. Provide for clean storage of oils.
Changing the oil will be of little benefit if done in a care-
less manner.
Excessive oil carry–over can damage
equipment. Never fill oil reservoir
above the "FULL" marker.
COMPRESSOR OIL FILTER (FIGURE 5–7) – This
screw on oil filter is a vital part in maintaining a trouble–
free compressor, since it removes dirt and abrasives
from the circulated oil. The oil filter relief valve is located
in the oil filter head. The relief valve opens in the event
the element becomes dirty enough to block the flow of
oil.
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60, 75 & 100 HP
(45, 55 & 75 KW)
8.5 U.S. Gallons
(32 Liters)
2.0 U.S. Gallons
(7.5 Liters)