Operating Instructions; Initial Start-Up - Atlas Copco G 15L Instruction Book

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Operating instructions

5.1

Initial start-up

Safety
General preparation
Step
Action
1
Consult the installation instructions (see
Check that the electrical connections correspond to the local codes. The installation must be
2
earthed and protected against short circuits by fuses in all phases. An isolating switch must be
installed near the compressor.
Lubrication
Step
Action
If more than 3 months have passed between assembly and installation, be sure to
lubricate the compressor before starting up:
Check the oil level.
1
The oil level sight-glass (SG) should be between 1/4 and 3/4 full. If the oil level is below the
minimum level, top up to the middle. Do not overfill.
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The operator must apply all relevant
Figure 35: Oil level sight-glass
Remove the front panel.
Unscrew the fixing bolts of the top panel and remove the panel.
Unscrew the cover of the air filter (AF) and remove the filter element.
Open valve and drain approximately 0.2 l (0.05 US gal / 0.04 Imp gal) of oil into a clean
receptacle. Carefully pour this oil through the filter housing into the compressor element.
Fit the air filter and screw on the filter cover.
Refit the front panel.
Safety
precautions.
Installation
proposal).
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