Gardner Denver AUTOSENTRY EAQ99Q Operating And Service Manual page 57

COMPRESSOR OIL FILTER (
trouble-free compressor, since it removes dirt and abrasives from the circulated oil. The oil filter relief
valve is integrated into the replaced oil filter element.
Improper oil filter maintenance will cause damage to equipment. Replace filter
element every 1000 hours of operation. More frequent replacement could be
required depending on operating conditions. A filter element left in service too
long may damage equipment.
Use only the complete oil filter for replacement. The part number is on the filter head and in the parts list.
Air/oil under pressure will cause severe personal injury or death. Shut down
compressor, relieve system of all pressure, disconnect, lockout and tagout
power supply to the starter before removing valves, caps, plugs, fittings, bolts
and filters.
Compressor, air/oil reservoir, separation chamber and all piping and tubing
may be at high temperature during and after operation.
Use the following procedure to replace the filter. Do not disturb the piping:
To remove the oil filter, use a 1" socket to unthread the oil filter from the housing.
1.
2. Rotate the filter head (aluminum assembly) to align the channel in the head with the tabs on the
oil filter element..
3. Lift the threaded part of the filter head until it is seated against the top of the filter head.
4. With the channel aligned and the threaded portion of the filter head against the top of the filter
head, disassemble the filter element from the filter head.
5. To install a new oil filter, rotate the threaded portion of the filter head to align the channel.
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