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| == Maintenance == | | == Maintenance == |
− | To be more filled in later. Basically, a weekly-Removeandcleanintakeairfilters;donotwashthefilterelement. | + | To be more filled in later. |
− | -CheckV-beltfortightness.Belttensionshouldbeadjustedtoallowapproximately3/8"to1/2"(9to13mm)deflectionwith | + | |
− | normalthumbpressure,seeFigurepage16.
| + | Responsibility for this mostly resides in the General Operations Team. |
− | -Cleancylindersexternally,cylinderhead,motor,fanblade,tubing,andtank. | + | |
− | -ASMEsafetyvalveshouldbetestedmanuallytoseeifitisworkingproperly. | + | Some of the maintenance is "per xxx hours of operation". We are currently working to establish this baseline but it seems to be around 27 hours per month. |
− | -Checkentiresystemforairleakagearoundfittings,etcbyusingwaterandsoaplather. | + | |
− | -Checkthepressureswitchoperation. | + | Basically, |
− | -Checkforoilcontaminationandchangeitifnecessar | + | |
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| + | weekly |
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| + | -Remove and clean intake air filters;(do not wash the filter element). |
| + | -Check V-belt for tightness.Belt tension should be adjusted to allow approximately 3/8" to 1/2"(9 to 13mm)deflection with |
| + | normal thumb pressure, |
| + | -Clean cylinders externally,cylinder head,motor,fan blade,tubing,and tank. |
| + | -ASME safety valve should be tested manually to see if it is working properly. |
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| + | Monthly |
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| + | -Check entire system for air leakage around fittings,etc by using water and soap lather. |
| + | -Check the pressure switch operation. |
| + | -Check for oil contamination and change it if necessary. |
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| + | Quarterly |
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| + | -Change the air filter element every 300 working hours or quarterly.(Whichever occurs first). |
| + | -Fasten bolts and nuts as required. |
| + | -Change oil more frequently if compressor is located in a very dirty environment. |
| + | -WHILE RUNNING IN A PERIOD OF ABOUT 100 WORKING HOURS THE OIL LEVEL SHOULD BE CAREFULLY |
| + | CHECKED |
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| + | Annually |
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| + | -Test and calibrate the pressure switch,pressure gauge and ASME safety valve according to their own technical |
| + | standards.These parts must be removed from the tank and pump to be tested. |
| + | -Inspect and clean the suction and discharge valve(s)plate(s)every1000(one thousand)working hours(whichever |
| + | occurs first),located between the cylinder and its cover and,if necessary,replace it(them) according to the operation |
| + | conditions |
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| + | ALL OF THESE PROCESSES ARE DETAILED IN THE MANUAL LINKED ABOVE |
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| The compressor is fitted with an hour gauge near the motor that can be used to track service. | | The compressor is fitted with an hour gauge near the motor that can be used to track service. |