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CB5A-021    page 12/24

 

 

TOOL LIST

 

Description

 

Used For:

 

Blackmer Wrench 790535 

Valve Hold-down screw 

Blackmer Packing Installation Tool 
   790536 for 160 and 360 Series Compressors 
   790538 for 600 Series Compressors 

Rod-packing protection during installation. 

Blackmer Torque Wrench Adaptors 
   798003 for LB160 Series Compressors 
   798004 for LB360 Series Compressors 
   798007 for LB600 Series Compressors 

 
Piston 
Piston 
Piston 

3" Adjustable Spanner with 1/4" pins 
   Blackmer PN 790316 

Piston Nut, Piston, Packing Box Hold-down Ring 

9/16", 5/8" or 3/4" End Wrench 

Cylinder and Crosshead Guide 

1-1/16" Wrench or Socket 

Valve Caps 

Allen Wrenches: 3/16", 1/4", 3/8" 

Valves  

Sockets: 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" 

Various 

Internal Snap Ring Pliers  

Seal Replacement 

Feeler gauges or Depth Micrometer 

Piston Clearance 

Screwdriver, Flat Blade 

Nameplate screws, Packing Installation 

Pliers 

 

Rubber Mallet 

 

Arbor Press 

Wrist Pin Removal 

Bearing Puller 

Crankshaft Bearings 

Torque Wrench 

Various 

Hoist (useful) 

Cylinder and Crosshead Guide 

 

Table 6 - TOOL LIST 

 

 

BOLT TORQUES FOR BLACKMER COMPRESSORS   LBS-FT (Nm)

 

Size 

Con. 

Rod 

Bolt 

Bearing 

Carrier 

Bearing 

Cover 

Plate 

Crank- 

case 

Inspec. 

Plate 

Oil 

Pump 
Cover 

Cross 

Head 

Guide 

Cylinder  Head 

Piston 

Nut 

Valve 

Cover 

Plate 

Valve 

Hold 

Down 

Screw 

Valve 

Cap 

Packing 

Box 

Hold 

Down 

Ring 

160 

30 

(40.7) 

30 

(40.7) 

35 

(47.5) 

(9.5) 

12 

(16.3) 

25 

(33.9) 

25 

(33.9) 

20 

(27.1) 

40 

(54) 

-- 

120 

(163) 

80 

(108) 

75 

(102) 

360 

35 

(47.5) 

30 

(40.7) 

35 

(47.5) 

(9.5) 

12 

(16.3) 

35 

(47.5) 

35 

(47.5) 

40 

(54)) 

40 

(54) 

35 

(47.5) 

80 

(108) 

80 

(108) 

75 

(102)

 

600 

45 

(61) 

30 

(40.7) 

40 

(54) 

(9.5) 

12 

(16.3) 

40 

(54) 

40 

(54) 

40 

(54) 

60 

(81) 

35 

(47.5) 

80 

(108) 

80 

(108) 

75 

(102)

 

Table 7 - Bolt Torque 

Summary of Contents for LB161B

Page 1: ...ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the product or in the manual look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage Warns of hazards...

Page 2: ...luid or pressure containment components during compressor operation can cause serious personal injury death or major property damage Hazardous or toxic fluids can cause serious injury Hazardous pressu...

Page 3: ...EPLATE DATA A nameplate is attached to the side of all Blackmer compressors showing the Model No I D No and Serial No These numbers should be available when information or parts are needed for a parti...

Page 4: ...IMIZING COMPRESSOR LIFE Life of critical compressor components such as piston rings valves and packing will vary considerably with each application installation and operating procedures Premature fail...

Page 5: ...Strainers must be cleaned every 180 days or more frequently if the system requires 3 Expansion joints placed within 36 0 9 m of the compressor will compensate for expansion and contraction of the pip...

Page 6: ...e of ignition in explosive atmospheres causing severe personal injury or death Hazardous gases can cause property damage personal injury or death V BELT DRIVES Most Blackmer compressors are driven via...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION CB5A 021 page 7 24 Figure 4 Liquid Transfer Flow Schematic Figure 5 Vapor Recovery Flow Schematic Figure 6 Typical Liquefied Gas Transfer Compressor...

Page 8: ...h will shut off the intake line to the compressor in the event of an excessive liquid level A vacuum breaking valve is provided on the liquid trap head in case the trap closes and a vacuum develops be...

Page 9: ...or death 2 Re check the system piping and the piping supports to ensure that no piping loads are being placed on the compressor Discharge piping surface temperatures may be hot during operation over...

Page 10: ...ge personal injury or death The oil pump on these models will operate in either direction of crankshaft rotation 2 Verify that the suction and discharge pressures are within the expected ranges Operat...

Page 11: ...injury Hazardous pressure can cause serious personal injury or property damage Explosive gas can cause property damage personal injury or death Extreme heat can cause personal injury or property damag...

Page 12: ...s Internal Snap Ring Pliers Seal Replacement Feeler gauges or Depth Micrometer Piston Clearance Screwdriver Flat Blade Nameplate screws Packing Installation Pliers Rubber Mallet Arbor Press Wrist Pin...

Page 13: ...ng the oil bring the compressor up to normal operating temperature Remove the crankcase drain plug and drain the oil into an adequately sized container Remove the oil pickup screen and clean in a suit...

Page 14: ...and cylinder O rings from the crosshead guide or distance piece 6 Packing Box Removal a Using an adjustable spanner wrench remove the packing box hold down rings Replace the nylon locking inserts in...

Page 15: ...the bearing with grease g Set the top of the connecting rod over the crankshaft journal Replace the connecting rod cap with the dots on the connecting rod and cap on the same side h Start the nuts on...

Page 16: ...e threading the piston clockwise onto the rod Tighten with the 3 adjustable spanner wrench d Follow this same procedure for the second piston e Rotate the crankshaft by hand a number of times to verif...

Page 17: ...rop the liquid relief ball and spring into the head interior 4 Discharge valve Remove the discharge valve cage valve assembly and gasket 5 Inspect the valve for wear or breakage 6 Ensure that the old...

Page 18: ...e the valve hold down screw is removed from the cover plate then place the cover plate and new O ring in position f Install the valve cover plate capscrews and tighten per Table 7 Bolt Torque g Instal...

Page 19: ...o Figures 12 and 13 for proper TYPE 1 component location and orientation 4 Single Seal Packing Box Assembly a Install the lower retainer ring b Install the packing rings spring washers and the upper r...

Page 20: ...last washer to compress the seal spring slightly LB602C Attach the S3R seal cup assembly to the bottom of the packing box c Insert the oil deflector ring excluding LB602 through the top of the packin...

Page 21: ...bearing 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 cranksh...

Page 22: ...age to the compressor may occur Complete compressor disassembly and replacement of rod packing bearings and other parts may be required 1 Keep a written record storage procedures performed preferably...

Page 23: ...lved bypass line between the suction and discharge lines may be necessary 6 7 Knocks or Other Noises 10 Loose Valves Tighten valve hold down screws 11 11 Worn Internal Parts Inspect through inspection...

Page 24: ...CB5A 021 page 24 24 1809 Century Avenue Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 U S A 616 241 1611 Fax 616 241 3752 www blackmer com...

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