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SAFETY DATA 

CB5A-021    page 2/24

 

 

Flammable gas and/or liquid can form 
explosive mixtures with air causing 
property damage, serious personal injury 
or death 

 

 

Failure to relieve system pressure prior 
to performing compressor service or 
maintenance can cause serious 
personal injury or property damage. 

 

 

 

Flammable gas can 

cause death, serious 

personal injury or 

property damage

 

 

Hazardous pressure 

can cause serious 

personal injury or 

property damage 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure to disconnect and lockout 
electrical power or engine drive before 
attempting maintenance can cause 
severe personal injury or death 

 

 

Failure to disconnect and lockout 
electrical power before attempting 
maintenance can cause shock, burns or 
death 

 

 

 

Hazardous 

machinery can 

cause serious 

personal injury. 

 

Hazardous voltage. 

Can shock, burn or 

cause death. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If handling hazardous or toxic fluids, 
system must be flushed and 
decontaminated, inside and out, prior to 
performing service or maintenance 

 

 

Disconnecting fluid 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 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 damage 

 

 

 

Hazardous gases 

can cause property 

damage, personal 

injury or death 

 

Extreme Heat can 

cause personal injury 

or property damage 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Compressor Data 

The models listed are single-stage, vertical, air-cooled reciprocating style compressors with single acting cylinders. 

 

Single-Seal Models 

 

Double-Seal Models 

LB161B 
LB162B

 

LB361B 
LB362C

 

LB601B 

LB602C, LB602B

 

Minimum / Maximum RPM * 

350 / 825 

350 / 825 

350 / 790 

 

Reduce maximum speeds by 9% for continuous duty operation. 

Displacement 
  @ min rpm - CFM (m

3

/hr) 

  @ max rpm - CFM (m

3

/hr) 

 

7.16 (12.2) 
16.9 (28.7) 

 

15.3 (26.0) 
36.0 (61.2) 

 

27.2 (46.3) 

61.5 (104.5) 

Max. BHP (kw) 

10 (7.5) 

15 (11) 

40 (30) 

MAWP - psia (kPa) 

350 (2,413) 

Maximum Discharge Temperature 

350

F (176

C) 

Rotation Direction 

Bi-Directional 

Critical Dimensions 

See Document CB240 

 

Table 1 - Compressor Data

 

 

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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