Compressor Oil Specifications; Lubricant - Speedaire 2EPN7 Mode D'emploi

Speedaire
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
Model 2EPN7
Lubrication Of Compressor:
Fill crankcase to proper level as
indicated by oil sight gauge. Keep
crankcase filled as required by
usage. It is recommended that only
Speedaire recip lubricant be used.
This is a 30-weight, non-detergent
industrial oil with rust and
oxidation inhibitors specially
formulated for reciprocating
compressors. Do not mix oil types,
weights or brands.

Compressor Oil Specifications

Compressors are factory filled
with Speedaire hydrocarbon based
recip lubricant.
This is an ISO 100 non-detergent
industrial lubricant with rust
and oxidation inhibitors
specially formulated for
reciprocating compressors.
It is recommended this
compressor be maintained
using this oil for ambient
temperatures above 32 degrees F.
Speedaire synthetic is a premium
grade diester based synthetic
lubricant providing excellent
performance in high
temperature applications.
Do not
mix types, weights or brands
Emulsification
of oil (white milky substance)
indicates unsafe accumulation of
moisture and may be evidence
compressor is oversized for
application. Failure to promptly
consult your local distributor, or
Speedaire Customer Service, can
be grounds to deny warranty.
For Service and Warranty, Call: 1-888-303-1344
Note:
1. Normal break-in period of
Speedaire air compressors
is 25 hours.
2. For the first 100 hours of
compressor operation, a
careful and regular check of
the oil level should be made.
Maintain oil level at the full
line.
Changing To Synthetic

Lubricant

(Applies to diester based synthetic
lubricant only)
If changing to synthetic lubricant,
the following steps must be
completed.
1. Compressor must run for a
25 hour break-in period
using Speedaire ISO 100 oil.
2. Thoroughly drain existing oil
from crankcase.
3. Fill crankcase with a full
charge of synthetic
lubricant.
4. Run compressor for
200 hours.
5. Stop compressor and
thoroughly drain the
synthetic lubricant
6. Add a full charge of
synthetic lubricant.
.
7. Compressor is now ready to
run for extended period
before next lubricant
change.
Lubricant
DESCRIPTION
1 Quart Speedaire
Mineral
1 Quart Speediare
Synthetic
PILOT VALVE: The pilot valve actuates
the head unloader mechanism to
provide a means of stopping or starting
the compressor of air by the compressor
without stopping or starting the electric
motor.
DIESEL ENGINE: For service refer to
separate engine manual.
9
COMPRESSOR PILOT VALVE
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Proceed with the following instructions
while compressor is running:
1. Loosen locknut (4) and back off
several turns. Do not turn differential
pressure adjustment nut (3).
Check reading on the tank pressure
2.
gauge. Set the compressor
maximum pressure by turning the
threaded cap (1) clockwise to
increase pressure or counter
clockwise to decrease pressure
3. After pressure is set, tighten locknut
(4). Be careful not to move threaded
cap (1).
COMPRESSOR PILOT VALVE
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
Proceed with the following instructions
while compressor is running:
1. Loosen locknut (2) and back off
several turns.
2. Check reading on the tank pressure
gauge. Set pressure to 30 psig
differential (unload at 170 psig,
reload at 140 psig). Turn nut (3)
clockwise to increase differential
pressure or counter clockwise to
decrease differential pressure.
.
3. After pressure is set, tighten locknut
(2). Be careful not to move nut (3).
PART
NUMBER
1WG50
1WG49
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B980-B
(Ref. Drawing)
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