Filter Regulator and Lubricator Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 5 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 6 Safety Labels .....................................
Intended Use • The Klutch Filter Regulator and Lubricator is one of the most popular air preparation units. The regulator and lubricator are assembled together to form a single unit. • The air filter is used to separate dust, dirt, moisture, and other contaminants from compressed air. • The filter has a die-cast aluminum body, polycarbonate bowl with a steel bowl guard, and a high performance sintered bronze filtering element.
WHY USE A REGULATOR? Air regulators are used to provide a controlled and consistent air supply as required by different pneumatic equipment. The knob can be used to adjust the air supply thus resulting in increasing or decreasing the air pressure. STANDARD CONFIGURATION • Pressure adjustment range of 7 - 145 PSI (0.5 - 10 BAR) OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION Custom built include the following Pressure Adjustment ranges: • 3 - 28 PSI (0.2 - 2 BAR) • 3 - 58 PSI (0.2 - 4 BAR) • 8 - 100 PSI (0.
Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING • Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage. • The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Main Parts of Product AIR FILTER Reference 1 2 3 4 5 Reference 6 7 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.1a 7.2.1b 7.2.1c 7.2.1d Description Internal Plastic Spares Housing Stud Separator Shield Filter Element – 40 Microns Description Filter Holder Bowl with O-ring Polycarbonate Bowl O-ring Drain Valve Assembly (Semi-Automatic) Gland Assembly Gland Valve Seat Spring Spring Guide Nut 8 Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 Qty.
Reference 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4 7.2.5 7.3 7.3.1 Description Sealing Washer O ring Actuator Stem Housing Assembly Metal Bowl Guard Locking Piece 9 Qty.
AIR REGULATOR 10
Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12.1 12.2 13 14 15 16 16.1 17 18 Description Knob Locknut Indicator Ring Philip Head Screw Bonnet Bearing Washer Adjusting Screw Assembly Main Spring Diaphragm Assembly Venturi Tube Housing Port Plug Assembly Port Plug O-ring Valve Cone Assembly Bottom Spring O-ring Bottom Plug O-ring O-ring Circlip Qty.
AIR LUBRICATOR 12
Reference 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.3 4 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12.1 12.1.1 12.1.2 12.2 12.2.1 12.2.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.3 12.3.
8. To mount the combination onto a wall, the clamp has a hole into which the regulator fits in and is secured by the nut provided in the regulator itself. Before Each Use WHERE TO INSTALL A FILTER? Install as far away from the compressor as possible. This allows air to cool and moisture to condense. It is easier to remove condensed moisture than vapers.
7. It is advisable to drain the bowl every day. The frequency of draining can be decided based on the condensate collection. 8. Take care that the condensate level does not exceed the Max Level mark on the bowl guard. 9. To adjust the oil flow, turn the lubricator knob to adjust the oil drops to your need: clockwise to decrease and counter-clockwise to increase the oil flow. Note: The lubricator is designed for best performance with a 32-grade oil.
Problem 2. Setting pressure slows. Cause Solution 1. The seat on the valve cone is damaged. 1. Replace the valve cone assembly (13). 2. Dirt found in between the seating and the valve cone. 2. Clean the seating area and reassemble. 3. After frequent use of adjustment knob, Adjusting screw (7) is worn. the pressure setting is difficult to change. Replace after applying general purpose grease on threads and at bearing washer (6). 4. It’s difficult to set the outlet pressure.
Problem 2. Oil leak through needle assembly (3). 3. Oil leak through housing and needle assembly. 4. Flow of oil not adjustable. 5. Air bubbles along with oil drop. 6. Oil drops not visible through oil drop indicator (1.1). 7. Air leak through sight dome (1). 8. Air leak through housing (4) and bowl guard (12) interface. Cause Solution O-ring (3.1.2) damaged. Replace O-ring. O-ring (3.2) damaged. Replace the O-ring. O-ring (5.3) damaged. O-ring (3.3) damaged. Replace the O-ring. Replace the O-ring.
Air Regulator Refer to the Air Regulator’s Parts Diagram and Parts List. 48577 48575 48576 1. Before dismantling the unit, exhaust the air in the line completely. 2. Dismantle the components and clean them in kerosene and blow with compressed air. 3. Check for damages in the O-rings (15), (16.1), (17) and at sealing areas in the valve cone rubber, spherical relieving seating, seating area of the housing, etc. Replace if needed or clean and reassemble. 4.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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