Curtis OL 812 Manuale Utente

 
 
 
 

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3.2. 

 
 

A final separator is mounted after the three first stages of the single-stage oil-less compressor and after the 

 

second  stage of the 2-stage oil-less compressor. 

 
 

Separation is achieved by means of centrifugal action provided by a baffle (4).  A sintered metal filter (2) is 

 

provided additionally to remove dirt contamination. 

 
3.2.1. CONDENSATE 

 
 

 
 

The condensate has to be drained manually every 15 minutes during operation and after each operation.  At 

 

increased humidity, intervals for draining may be shorter.  Therefore open knurled nut mounted on lower part of 

 

separator housing.  After draining the condensate, firmly tighten knurled nut. 

 
 

Compressors equipped with a condensate drain valve are drained automatically.  Ensure that the filters are 

 

drained every 15 minutes.  At increased humidity, intervals for draining may be shorter. 

 
 

 
 

The condensate has to be drained manually every 15 minutes during operation and after each operation.  At 

 

increased humidity, intervals for draining may be shorter.  Therefore open knurled nut mounted at the lower part 

 

of separator housing.  After draining the condensate, firmly tighten knurled nut. 

 
 

Compressors which are equipped with a condensate drain valve are drained automatically.  Ensure that the filters 

 

are drained every 15 minutes.  At increased humidity, intervals for draining may be shorter. 

 
3.2.2.  FINAL SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE