bauer - Zanshin

BAUER
COMPRESSORS
Junior II, Yachting
3.2.3 Telescope Intake Tube
See Figure 3-2. The telescopic intake tube is inserted in the intake opening (5). This is necessary to
ensure clean intake air on engine driven compressor units. It’s use is also recommended with electric
motor driven compressor units.
3.2.4 Intermediate Separator
An intermediate separator is mounted on the compressor block. This separator is designed to remove oil
and water which accumulates due to the cooling of the medium after the compression process. Separation
is achieved by means of centrifugal action provided by a vortex plate (1)
Figure 3-3
Intermediate Separator
3
1
2
4
1. Vortex Plate
2. Hollow Screw
3. O-ring
4. Knurled Nut
^ WARNING ^
The rapid depressurizing and repressurizing of the intermediate separator during condensate draining
subjects it to metallurgical stresses. To prevent catastrophic failure with the possibility of damage,
injury or death the intermediate separator must be replaced after 85,000 load cycles. A load
cycle equals one depressurization- repressurization. The Bauer recommended frequency of condensate
draining is every fifteen minutes and is a balance between maximizing the life of the oil
and water separator chamber and maintaining the quality of the delivered air.
3.2.5 Maintenance
The Intermediate Separator P/N 081798 requires no maintenance.
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