Compressor Terminology - Boss Infinity Operator, Maintenance And Parts Manual

COMPRESSOR TERMINOLOGY

AIR/OIL COALESCER - Performs second stage separation of oil from compressed air feeding
air tools. Sometimes referred to as the separator element.
CFM - Refers to the volume of compressed air being produced, expressed as cubic feet of air per
minute.
COMPRESSOR LUBRICANT - DEXTRON III ATF.
GPM - Refers to the amount of gallons per minute of hydraulic fluid flowing through the pump.
OIL SUMP - The first stage of oil separation from compressed air. Also serves as reservoir area
for compressor lubricant and sometimes referred to as the receiver tank.
PSI - Refers to the operating pressure the system is set up at, expressed as pounds per square
inch.
SAFETY VALVE - A valve located on the oil sump which opens in case of excessive pressure.
Sometimes referred to as the pop-off or pressure relief valve.
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