Speedaire
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
Speedaire
Two-Stage Air Compressors
Lubrication Of Compressor
Fill crankcase to proper level as
indicated by oil sight gauge. Keep
crankcase filled as required by
E
usage. It is recommended that only
N
Speedaire recip lubricant be used.
G
This is a 30-weight, non-detergent
L
industrial oil with rust and
I
oxidation inhibitors specially
formulated for reciprocating
S
compressors. Do not mix oil types,
H
weights or brands.
Compressor Oil Specifications
Compressors are factory filled
with Speedaire hydrocarbon
based recip lubricant.
This is an ISO 100 non-detergent
industrial lubricant with rust
and oxidation inhibitors
specially formulated for
reciprocating compressors.
It is recommended this
compressor be maintained
using this oil for ambient
temperatures above 32 degrees F.
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®
20, 25 & 30 HP
Speedaire synthetic is a premium
:
grade diester based synthetic
lubricant providing excellent
performance in high
temperature applications.
mix types, weights or brands.
oil (white milky substance)
indicates unsafe accumulation of
moisture and may be evidence
compressor is oversized for
application. Failure to promptly
consult your local distributor, or
Speedaire Customer Service, can
be grounds to deny warranty."
Note:
1. Normal break-in period of
Speedaire air compressors
is 25 hours.
2. For the first 100 hours of
compressor operation, a
careful and regular check of
the oil level should be made.
Maintain oil level at the full
line.
Changing To Synthetic
Lubricant
(Applies to diester based synthetic
lubricant only)
1WD36, 1WD37, 1WD38, 1WD40, 1WD44
If changing to synthetic lubricant,
the following steps must be
completed.
1. Compressor must run for a
25 hour break-in period
using Speedaire ISO 100 oil.
Do not
2. Thoroughly drain existing oil
from crankcase.
Emulsification of
3. Fill crankcase with a full
charge of synthetic
lubricant.
4. Run compressor for
200 hours.
5. Stop compressor and
thoroughly drain the
synthetic lubricant.
6. Add a full charge of
synthetic lubricant.
7. Compressor is now ready to
run for extended period
before next lubricant
change.
Lubricant
DESCRIPTION
1 Quart Mineral
Lubricant
1 Quart Synthetic
10
PART
NUMBER
1WG50
1WG49