Gardner Denver Screw Air Compressor EBEQFJ

Operating conditions determine frequency of service.

Is the 'CHANGE AIR FILTER' message displayed?

If the 'CHANGE AIR FILTER' message is displayed, air filter requires servicing or changing.

HEAVY-DUTY AIR FILTER (Figure 6-1) furnished as standard equipment on units with an enclosure is a heavy-duty washable element dry type air filter.

The air filter must receive proper maintenance if maximum service is to be obtained from the unit.

Establishing adequate and timely filter service is MOST IMPORTANT.

Is the air filter properly maintained?

An improperly maintained air filter can cause a loss of compressor air delivery.

Sign off on the air filter maintenance

Does the unit load and unload properly?

Drain the moisture trap in the control system

Check Panel LED’s for advisories

Filter Element – The element should be serviced when inspection indicates an accumulation of dirt on the outside of the element. Clean every 100 to 500 operating hours depending on dust conditions. Inspect every few days until experience determines the proper time interval for servicing.

1. Remove the element from the filter housing.

2. Blow off excess dirt with air nozzle. Direct air blast parallel to element pleats at a slight upward angle. Do not point air blast directly at the element.

3. Elements contaminated with dry dirt only:

(a) Mix a sufficient amount of warm water and household detergent to allow the element to be fully submerged.

(b) Place the element into the cleaning solution and allow to soak for five minutes. Agitate in solution for two more minutes. Elements contaminated with oil or greasy dirt deposits:

(a) Mix a sufficient amount of the following cleaning solution to allow the element to be fully submerged. To one gallon of lukewarm water add four tablespoons of mild house hold detergent and one–half teaspoon of trisodium phosphate. Mix well.

(b) Place element into cleaning solution and allow to soak for five minutes. Agitate in solution and allow to soak for five minutes. Agitate in solution for two minutes and remove.

WARNING: Do not oil this element. Do not wash in other cleaning fluids. Never operate unit without element. Never use elements that are damaged or ruptured. Never use elements that won’t seal. Keep spare elements on hand to reduce downtime.

Number of cleanings performed on the filter element

Visual inspection indicates a rupture, crack or pin hole in the pleated media

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Is the filter element sealed properly?

Store elements in a protected area free from damage, dirt and moisture. Handle filter parts with care.

Sign off on the filter element life maintenance

Warning: Ensure the unit is completely off and no air pressure is in the oil reservoir before starting the procedure.

Is the 'CHANGE SEPARATOR' message displayed?

Disconnect, tag and lockout power supply to the starter.

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Remove screws holding the top plate to the separator housing. Lift the top plate from the separator housing.

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Lift the separator from the separator housing.

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