Atlas Copco Oil-Injected Rotary Screw Compressor GA37VSD FF

WARNING! The operator must apply all relevant Safety precautions

Always drain the compressor oil at all drain points. Used oil left in the compressor can contaminate the oil system and can shorten the lifetime of the new oil

Never mix lubricants of different brands or types as they may not be compatible and the oil mix will have inferior properties. A label, indicating the type of oil filled ex-factory, is stuck on the air receiver/oil tank

Run the compressor until warm. Stop the compressor after 3 minutes of unloaded operation. Close the air outlet valve and switch off the voltage. Wait a few minutes and depressurise by unscrewing oil filler plug (FC) just one turn to permit any pressure in the system to escape

Air cooled units: loosen the vent plug (VP) of the oil cooler and wait for 5 minutes

Remove drain plug (DP1) and open drain valve (Dm)

Also drain the oil by removing the drain plug: on the check valve and on the gear casing

Collect the oil in a collector and deliver it to the local collection service. Refit and tighten the drain and vent plugs after draining

Instructions for air-cooled compressors

Stop the compressor, close the air outlet valve and switch off the voltage

Cover all parts under the coolers

Remove the service plates at the fan compartment

Remove any dirt from the coolers with a fibre brush. Brush in the direction of the cooling fins

Also remove any dirt from the fan with a fibre brush

Next, clean with an air jet in the reverse direction to normal flow. Use low pressure air. If necessary, the pressure may be increased up to 6 bar(e) (87 psig)

If it is necessary to wash the coolers with a cleaning agent, consult Atlas Copco

Remove the cover used during cleaning

Refrigeration dryers of ID type contain refrigerant HFC

When handling refrigerant, all applicable safety precautions must be observed. Please be specifically aware of the following points

Contact of refrigerant with the skin will cause freezing. Special gloves must be worn. If contacted with the skin, the skin should be rinsed with water. On no account may clothing be removed

Fluid refrigerant will also cause freezing of the eyes; always wear safety glasses

Refrigerant is harmful. Do not inhale refrigerant vapours. Check that the working area is adequately ventilated

Be aware that certain components such as the refrigerant compressor and the discharge pipe can become quite hot (up to 110 °C - 230 °F). Therefore, wait until the dryer has cooled down before removing the panels

Before starting any maintenance or repair work, switch off the voltage and close the air inlet and outlet valves;

Warning: This maintenance check requires trained personnel with PPE!

Electronic water drain(s) replaced

All hoses and flexibles replaced

Sign off on the service kit maintenance

Is Atlas Copco Roto-Xtend Duty Fluid used?

Note: The oil separator element must also be replaced when the pressure drop over it exceeds 1 bar (14.5 psi).

Enter the pressure drop while the compressor is running loaded

Is the working pressure stable?

Is pressure difference monitoring available?

Any visible damage or corrosion on the oil separator vessel?

Enter the wall thickness of the oil separator vessel