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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
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
weekly
-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.
Monthly
-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.
Quarterly
-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
Annually
-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
ALL OF THESE PROCESSES ARE DETAILED IN THE MANUAL LINKED ABOVE
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.
