Product Manual

5.9
Installation and operation
If you do not intend to use the compressor for a prolonged
period, take special measures to ensure the protection of
the following components:
1. The airend
2. The motor
3. The air oil sump or receiver tank
5.2.1 Airend
 Drain the oil from the air oil separator tank.
 Rotate the airend drive pulley by hand as you remove
it.
 Block the connection port completely.
 Remove the intake filter and intake valve. Pour rust
preventive oil (Castrol DWX 32 or an equivalent grade/
brand) into the airend through the rotor intake area.
 Rotate the drive pulley by hand so that rust preventive
oil spreads all over the bearings, seals, and other parts
of the airend.
 Drain the rust-preventive oil by opening the drain plug
fully.
 Refit the piping and belt.
 Ensure that all the openings are plugged to avoid dust
entry.
 This procedure protects the airend for up to six months
when the compressor is stored long. It must be
repeated every six months during prolonged storage.
5.2.2 Motor
 Check the insulation of the motor winding.
 Remove any moisture in the motor.
 Check junction box terminals for tightness of wires.
 Apply grease on motor bearings.
 To prepare the motor for 1-year storage .
Other consumables
 Oil filter element
 Air filter element
 Separator element
5.2.3 Air-oil separator tank
 Drain the oil from the air-oil separator tank.
 Remove the entire tank from the compressor after
disconnecting it from all hoses, the minimum pressure
valve outlet line, control pulse lines, and control
switches.
 Clean the tank using DWX 32 oil.
 The separator tank may now be stored for up to two
years. Replace the separator element before using the
compressor again.
5.2.4 Disposal of packing
The wood used in the shipping crates of the Encap series
compressor is biodegradable.
The polyethylene covers wrapped around the compressor
and the polystyrene packing provided around the electrical
panels are not recyclable. These must be disposed of in
accordance with prevailing environmental laws.
Preservation for long idle storage 5.2