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7 COMMISSIONING OR RECOMMISSIONING
W A R N I N G :-
BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT USERS SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF AND
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS APPROPRIATE TO
THIS CLASS OF WORK. ATTENTION OF U.K. USERS IS DRAWN TO THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT WORK ACT, 1974 & CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
REGULATIONS 1988.
TAMPERING WITH SAFETY VALVES IS DANGEROUS AND ALSO INVALIDATES THE
GUARANTEE.
7.1 LUBRICATION
The recommended lubricant is REAVELLITE, a synthetic oil.
There are some materials, e.g. certain rubbers, paints, plastics and metals, which are not
compatible with synthetic oils. Components on these compressors are compatible with synthetic
oil but a problem may exist with ancillary equipment. Consult equipment manufacturer if in doubt.
7.2 BEFORE
STARTING
Ensure familiarity with safety devices and type of control.
Check complete installation, including pipework.
Check alignment of compressor and driving unit pulleys.
Ensure driving belt tension is correct.
Remove dry type suction filter element, blow over with low pressure air and re-insert in casing.
Ensure silencer bore and pipework are clean.
Fill with the correct grade of lubricant until oil level is between the minimum and maximum level
marks on the sight glass.
IMPORTANT- Maintain oil level between these marks at all times.
Check that all pipework and electrical cables are secure and connections are tight.
Rotate compressor by hand for at least one complete revolution to ensure freedom of movement.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove any inhibition lubricant which may have been
applied before despatch, unless there are specific instructions attached to the
compressor stating otherwise.
7.3 START-UP
PROCEDURE
Operate starter and immediately check :-
Air is being delivered from the machine.
The rotation is correct (anti-clockwise looking on flywheel end of compressor) .
There are no uncharacteristic noises.
All pressure gauges are indicating.
Correct rotation is essential to achieve cooling air flow through fan to compressor.
RUN LIGHT
for thirty minutes and then gradually bring up to load over the following thirty
minutes.
After running on load for 10 minutes, stop the compressor and with the pressure still applied
visually check for any air or oil leaks. Use soapy water when checking for air leaks.
WARNING:-
DO NOT TRY TO CORRECT LEAKS WHEN ITEMS ARE PRESSURISED.
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