Maintenance -
Cab filtration
Intercooler
The intercooler
cools the air between the turbocharger and the air inlet of the
engine. This is to increase the density of the air so the engine has
more oxygen for combustion. It is therefore important that both the
air inlet grill on the side of the engine cover and the intercooler
radiator behind the engine are kept clear of dust and debris to
maximise the airflow from the electric fan. The fine mesh grill on
the outside of the engine cover can be removed for cleaning by
removing two self tapping screws.
The intercooler
can be removed for cleaning and to ease access to the engine
compartment by slackening the two hose clips at the engine end and
then lifting the top intercooler support bar off the locating pegs.
The whole assembly can then be lifted clear. Take care not to
get any dust or dirt into the open ends of the hoses,
air intake or turbocharger.
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Cab Filtration Unit The PHANTOM cab is fitted with an integrated air conditioning and carbon filtration system. The air inlet filter will filter out dust and small particles and the carbon element of the filter will filter out chemical particles and vapours. The carbon in the filter will only remain effective for up to a maximum of 6 months, whether the machine is being used or not, as the carbon degenerates when in contact with the air. If the machine is being used continuously it is recommended that the filter be changed every 300 hrs. If the machine is not being used for a long period of time, its life can be extended by removing the filter and storing it in a plastic bag.
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Lifting /
lowering the roof
1.
Remove the two studs to the left of the cab roof.
2.
Stand on the cab entry step and lift the roof.
3. Swing
the roof prop upwards and locate in its support bracket.
4.
When lowering the roof ensure that the rubber seal around the roof is
in good condition and that it seals correctly - Failure to do so will
cause unfiltered air to be pulled into the ventilation system.
5.
Replace the two studs in the cab roof.
Filter replacement
Remove the rubber
strap from over the top of the carbon filter and remove it from its
frame. Place it in a plastic bag and dispose of properly. When
fitting the replacement filter ensure that the rubber seal around the
filter is located correctly to avoid contaminated air being pulled in
past the filter.
Air conditioning
There are no user
serviceable parts in the air conditioning system, the only regular
maintenance being the servicing of the compressor drive belt - as
described earlier in this manual.
It is recommended
that the system is serviced annually by a qualified refrigeration engineer.
The refrigerant
gas currently being used is a hydrocarbon gas - HR30. NB this gas is
highly flammable and for this reason the system must not be
interfered with. However It is perfectly safe under normal operating
conditions with the system charge being relatively small at only 14 ozs.