W 3 S E R I E S
H I G H P R E S S U R E A I R C O M P R E S S O R
©ALKIN COMPRESSORS
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4.0 Operation
4.1 Initial start-up Procedure
Follow up the following procedure when making initial start-up of the compressor:
1.
Make sure you have read this manual carefully, and you understand it. If any questions, call the nearest
ALKIN distributor, service or factory.
2.
Be sure all the preparations described in the installation section of this manual have been made.
3.
Check the oil level in the crankcase.
4.
Check the pressure switch-gage and make sure that the dials are set to the proper pressure settings.
5.
Rotate the compressor flywheel several times by hand to see that the compressor is free and in working
order.
6.
Remove all objects such as tools, rugs, etc. from the vicinity of the compressor.
7.
Jog the compressor to check the direction of rotation. Rotation must be in the direction of the arrow
on the compressor crankcase and flywheel.
8.
Press the start button to start the machine.
9.
Check for possible leaks in the piping.
10.
Close the filling valves on the filling panel and allows the pressure to rise to the set point.
11.
Make sure that the compressor stops at the set pressure.
12.
Allow the compressor warm up
13.
Open the filling valves and allows the air into the cylinders to be filled.
14.
Observe the stage pressures and make sure it is within the limits shown in stage pressures table. Any
deviation from these limits will indicate a mulfunction.
15.
After the first 200 hours of operation, shut the compressor off, drain the oil from its crankcase while
oil is hot. Fill the crankcase with recommended oil.
16.
FILL IN THE comissioning report and return a copy to the manufacturer for track record.
4.2 Oil recommendation
The oil level should be checked daily. Top up to the overfill point when required.
On all W3 Series Compressors use the following oil only:
OIL
Type
Quantity
Anderol 750
Synthetic
5000ml
Chemlube 751
Synthetic
5000ml
Section
4
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