Sullair Industrial Air Compressor 3012

Warning: Always ensure the compressor is turned off and fully depressurized before starting maintenance.

Is the compressor turned off and fully depressurized?

Remove the knurled cap from the strainer

Cleaned the return line strainer?

Replaced the fluid filter element?

Pulled oil sample for analysis?

Change air filter if necessary?

WS Controller indicates filter replacement

Fluid Filter Element Replacement

Filter canister removed with a wrench

Filter element removed and disposed

Light film of fluid applied to the element seal

Element installed into the filter canister

Tighten the canister to the filter head to 10 to 12 ft·lb (13.5 to 16.2 N·m)

Warning: Do not mix different types of fluids.

Contamination of non-detergent mineral fluids with traces of detergent motor fluids may lead to operational problems such as foaming, filter plugging, orifice or line plugging.

Note: Flush system when switching lubricant brands.

When ambient conditions exceed those noted or if conditions warrant use of 'extended' life lubricants contact Sullair for recommendation.

Drained the separator/sump tank?

Changed the compressor fluid as per instructions in Application Guide on page 24?

Participated in a fluid analysis program with the fluid suppliers?

If yes, provide details of the fluid analysis program.

Disconnected lubricant hose from the thermal valve and diverted the open end into a suitable container below the separator/sump tank fluid level?

Warning: Relieve all pressure from the separator/sump tank and all compressor lines.

Pressure relieved from the separator/sump tank and all compressor lines?

Loosen and remove the six (6) hex head cap screws (8.8 M12 x 40 mm) from the cover plate.

Lift the cover plate from the separator/sump tank.

Inspect the separator/sump tank for rust, dirt, etc.