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COMPRESSORS

 

 

CB9A-040   2009/10

 

 

 

www.blackmer.com

 

 
 
 

 INSTALLATION, 

OPERATION 

& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
 
 

DISCONTINUED

 MODELS 

HD172A HD372A HD373A HD612A HD613A 

 

HDL372A HDL373A HDL612A HDL613A 

 
 

WARNING 

THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN 

SYSTEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED BY THOSE 

QUALIFIED TO ENGINEER SUCH SYSTEMS.  THE 

SYSTEM MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL 

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND SAFETY CODES 

AND WARN OF ANY HAZARDS UNIQUE TO THE 

PARTICULAR SYSTEM. 

 

WARNING DANGER 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE COMPRESSOR 

UNTIL YOU HAVE BLED OFF ALL PRESSURE.  THE 

COMPRESSOR VALVES MAY HOLD PRESSURE 

INDEFINITELY IN THE DISCHARGE PIPING 

 

CAUTION: 

IF SYSTEM IS TO BE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED, 

COMPRESSOR MUST BE ISOLATED.  WATER 

ENTERING THE UNIT CAN CAUSE CORROSION AND 

DAMAGE. 

 
 
 

NOTE NAMEPLATE DATA HERE 

MODEL:  HD 

ID#: 

SERIAL NUMBER: 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION.............................2

 Compressor 

Data 

 Nameplate 

Data 

 

Maximizing Compressor Life 

 

Suction Valve Unloaders 

 Water-Cooled 

Compressors 

 Seal 

Arrangements 

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ...........................7

 Relief 

Valves 

 Liquid 

Traps 

 

Temperature and Pressure Switches 

INSTALLATION ..............................................8

 

Location and Piping 

 

Mounting the Compressor Unit 

OPERATION ...................................................8

 

Pre-Start up Check List 

 

Start Up Procedure 

MAINTENANCE ..............................................9

 

Routine Service Schedule 

 Tool 

List 

 

Bolt Torque Table 

 

Crankcase Lubrication / Oil Capacity 

 Compressor 

Disassembly 

 Compressor 

Assembly 

 Valve 

Replacement 

 

Unloader Seal Replacement 

 

Piston Ring Replacement 

 

Seal (Packing) Replacement 

 Bearing 

Replacement 

 

Oil Pump Replacement 

EXTENDED STORAGE PROCEDURES......21
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................22

Summary of Contents for HD172A

Page 1: ...TICALLY TESTED COMPRESSOR MUST BE ISOLATED WATER ENTERING THE UNIT CAN CAUSE CORROSION AND DAMAGE NOTE NAMEPLATE DATA HERE MODEL HD ID SERIAL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 2 Compressor...

Page 2: ...you should 1 Note the nameplate data in the space provided above 2 Obtain the appropriate parts lists for the model in question 3 These compressors are used on a wide variety of gasses Before doing an...

Page 3: ...5 Glass Moly Filled M Poly Filled PTFE A SEAL PACKING ORIENTATION Field 6 All Lips up 1 Top Lips Down Bottom Up Tube to Stage 1 outlet 2 Top Lips Up Bottom Down 3 Top Lips Down Bottom Up Tube to Stag...

Page 4: ...is suggested that the valves and piston rings be inspected after the first few hundred hours of operation This will give an early indication of any abnormal problems and allow for corrective action to...

Page 5: ...eric Pressure or above Vacuum to 25 psia Under 5 psia Service General Gas Transfer Toxic Flammable or otherwise Hazardous Gases General Gas Transfer Special Upper Distance Piece Connections Plugged Pu...

Page 6: ...CB 9A 040 page 6 GENERAL INFORMATION SEAL ORIENTATION DOUBLE SEAL COMPRESSORS SEAL ORIENTATION ALL TRIPLE SEAL COMPRESSORS...

Page 7: ...l port allowing for the use of an optional electric float switch which provides protection to the compressor by stopping the compressor when a high liquid level is present in the liquid trap The elect...

Page 8: ...hor bolts be set in concrete When compressors are to be located on existing concrete floors holes should be drilled into the concrete to hold the anchor bolts NOTE To keep vibration at a minimum in ad...

Page 9: ...unning time Also retighten all holddown bolts flywheel bolts etc after 60 minutes running time MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MUST BE DONE BY AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCED WITH COMPRESSOR MAI...

Page 10: ...iver Flat Blade Nameplate screws Packing Installation Pliers Rubber Mallet Arbor Press Wrist Pin Removal Bearing Puller Crankshaft Bearings Torque Wrench 0 to 45 ft lb range Various Hoist useful Cylin...

Page 11: ...Y Below 0 F 18 C 0 to 32 F 18 to 0 C 32 to 80 F 0 to 27 C 80 F 27 C and above SAE 5W SAE 10W SAE 20W SAE 30W Series 170A 370A 610A Quarts 2 3 6 To change the oil drain the crankcase then clean the oil...

Page 12: ...the piston rods The upper packing box O rings will slide off with the packing boxes For disassembly of the packing boxes refer to Packing Replacement 11 After removing the packing boxes remove the lo...

Page 13: ...e b Lubricate the inside bore of the crosshead guide with light oil c Set the crosshead guide over the piston rods and the crossheads and slowly lower it against the crankcase Make certain that the cr...

Page 14: ...ue Table in an alternating pattern h It is important that the proper number of shims be installed under the piston To check rotate the flywheel by hand to bring one piston to the top 1 Measure the dis...

Page 15: ...mportant to install the suction and discharge valves in the correct location in the cylinder head NOTE The valves may be removed without removing the cylinder head from the cylinder Be sure to remove...

Page 16: ...r and retainer ring Typical Valve Assemblies 4 To reinstall valves a Install a new valve gasket into the cylinder head remove any old gaskets b Install the valve assembly in the cylinder head Make sur...

Page 17: ...wn screw and tighten according to the Bolt Torque Table f Install the valve cap or unloader assembly and O ring A little oil or grease on the O ring will help hold it in place during installation 5 Af...

Page 18: ...ring Note To ease installation on the second retainer ring use a screwdriver handle and press on the last washer to compress the seal spring slightly c Two seal packing boxes only Insert the oil defl...

Page 19: ...g cone onto each end of the crankshaft with the tapered end outward The bearing race should rest against the shoulder on the crankshaft e Lubricate the bearings with grease 8 Install the crankshaft th...

Page 20: ...mp ring over the rotor Place the cover O ring into the bearing carrier do not place it on the oil pump cover 6 Orient the oil pump cover with the upper direction arrow the one labeled TOP for the prop...

Page 21: ...pressurized to prevent air or moisture from entering the unit NOTICE Tag the unit with a warning that it is pressurized 3 If a purge gas is not available fog oil into the compressor suction while rot...

Page 22: ...9 9 Low Oil Level Check and fill as necessary 10 10 Dirty Inlet Strainer Clean Inlet Strainer Gas Leaking From Crankcase Breather 11 Faulty Worn Packing Replace Packing 12 12 Piston Rod Scored Replace...

Page 23: ...CB 9A 040 page 23 NOTES...

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