2. Intended purpose / use
The oil vapour adsorber is designed to be used to reduce the oil vapour fractions in the compressed air and
reduce odorous and aromatic substances in industrial compressed air systems. It requires the supply of com-
pressed air from a supply source.
The main task is to reduce vaporous oil fractions in the compressed air. Upstream filters and dryers ensure that
only particles and drop shapes are separated.
By applying the pretreatment process of the active carbon which is specifically designed for this purpose, the
long-chain hydrocarbons from the compressed air are stored in the open pores of the active carbon and the oil
fraction of the compressed air is reduced to a minimum. Compressor oils are perfectly absorbed by the active
carbon. Should you want to absorb other substances, please contact the manufacturer.
2.1 Intended use
The oil vapour adsorber is exclusively designed for cleaning compressed air! If the oil vapour
adsorber is to be used with other gases, this must be agreed with the manufacturer. Other
safety guidelines may apply here!
The oil vapour adsorber must be set up at a site indoors:
• which is suitable for the weight,
• weatherproof (exposure to sun should be avoided),
• dry,
• frost-free,
• vibration-free,
• not in potentially explosive atmospheres,
• which can be accessed for maintenance and servicing.
The oil vapour adsorber must only be operated within the allowable operating conditions. The-
se are defined on the type plate and vessel plate. Any other use is considered improper and
the manufacturer accepts no liability.
The oil vapour adsorber must not be converted in any way and its components must not be
modified. The use of components other than the original ones from the manufacturer is not
permitted, unless this has been agreed with the manufacturer.
The values shown on the vessel plate are the maximum permissible values as per the pressure
equipment directive. These values are not directed at the operating conditions. The maximum
operating conditions can be found on the type plate of the oil vapour adsorber.
For the nominal performance data of the oil vapour adsorber, please refer to the Section „Per-
formance data“.
