Product Manual

CA / CT SERIES CAP600
Page 21 of 30 REV B June 2012
Oil
OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use Genuine CURTIS-LUBEPLUS Lubricants. Specially formulated for Curtis Reciprocating
Air Compressors. Non-Detergent type with anti-foam, anti-rust and oxidation inhibitors.
In areas with very hot ambient air temperatures, FS Curtis recommends using ISO100 RC-
1000A CURTIS-LUBEPLUS.
1. For proper lubrication the compressor shall not be operated below the minimum or above
the maximum R.P.M. recommended for the various models.
2. Maintain oil level mid-way between the upper and lower lines of the crankcase sight gage.
Fig (13) Oil sight glass reading
3. Stop compressor to add and gauge oil.
4. Do not fill above the upper line and do not operate compressor with oil level below the lower
line.
OIL CAPACITIES
MODEL
NUMBER
HORSEPOWER
(hp)
MIN
RPM
MAXIMUM
RPM
OIL CAPACITY
E50 5 500 1050 1½ QUARTS
E57 5 – 7½ 500 1250 2 QUARTS
E71 10 500 1050 2½ QUARTS
E15 15 500 1050 5 QUARTS
CT55 5 500 1 ½ QUARTS
CT75
7.5-10 electric
13-14 gas
500 3 QUARTS
Table (4)