Nardi Atlantic 100 Instruction Manual - page 6
Instruction Manual
ATLANTIC 100
Page 6
9. MAINTENANCE WORK
This chapter contains the maintenance work as well as short functional description for each component.
9.1. Lubrication :
The lubrication system is a Splashed lubrication. Mechanic lubrication by connecting-rod movement. Connecting-rod has a metal
piece below that splashing in the oil during the fast movement causes a spray inside the cylinder.
9.2. Type of oil :
Using the correct oil is of vital importance for life and maintenance of the compressor. Nardi has a particular oil studied and tested for
the best operation of his machine. Depending on the application of the compressor the requirements placed on the oil are:
- low deposits
- No carbonizing effect, especially in the valves
- Good anti-corrosive properties
- For breathing air application, also physiological and toxicological suitability.
Due to the thermal load on the compressor only high quality oil should be used. You are recommended to restrict oils to those which
have been approved by us: oil for not mixed air (21% O²).
9.3. Oil change :
Please follow the procedure as below:
- Ensure to have a sufficient quantity of oil.
- Run compressor warm.
- Remove red cap from oil filler neck and drain oil while still warm by means of oil
drain plug.
- Remove oil filter.
- Mount a new filter element.
- Fill new oil though filler neck to Max.—mark at sight gauge.
9.4. Changing the oil type:
To avoid severe damage to the compressor unit when changing the oil type, the following measures should be strictly adhered to:
- Follow the procedure Chapter 9.3.
- Change or clean all parts with old oil.
- After approx. 10 operating hours check lubricating oil for degree of contamination, and change oil again if necessary.
- Fill compressor with the new oil and do not mix different oils.
- Refill compressor with same oil, only.
9.6. Intake filter
A dry micronic filter is used to filter intake air. The filter cartridge must be cleaned or changed at regular intervals according to
maintenance schedule. Do not use any cleaning fluids which are a hazard to respiration.
Please clean intake filter as following:
- Remove micronic filter cartridge.
- Clean with brush or by blowing air inside out.
- Change with a new filter and make sure that top cover is installed properly.
9.7. Intermediate separator
Separators are designed to remove water and oil accumulation due to cooling the air down after the compression process. An
intermediate separator is mounted on the compressor between stages.
Clean filter element as follows:
- Switch off the compressor and depressurize separators.
- Remove piping connected to filter head. Screw off union nut. Remove filter head.
- Clean filter element using hot soapy water and blow dry with compressed air.
- Replace O-ring.
- Close the filter strongly.