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This section contains instructions for performing the inspection, lubrication, and maintenance
procedures required to maintain the compressor in proper operating condition. The importance
of performing the maintenance described herein cannot be over emphasized.
The periodic maintenance procedures to be performed on the equipment covered by this manual
are listed below. It should be understood that the intervals between inspections specified are
maximum interval. More frequent inspections should be made if the unit is operating in a dusty
environment, in high ambient temperature, or in other unusual conditions. A planned program of
periodic inspection and maintenance will help avoided premature failure and costly repairs.
Daily visual inspections should become a routine.
The LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART lists serviceable items on this compressor
package. The items are listed according to their frequency of maintenance, followed by those
items which need only “As Required” maintenance.
The maintenance time intervals are expressed in hours. The hourmeter shows the total number
of hours your compressor has run. Use the hourmeter readings for determining your
maintenance schedules. Perform the maintenance at multiple intervals of the hours shown. For
example, when the hourmeter shows “100” on the dial, all items listed under “EVERY 10
HOURS” should be serviced for the tenth time, and all items under “EVERY 50 HOURS” should
be serviced for the second time, and so on.
DANGER
Compressor must be shut down and completely relieved of pressure prior to checking fluid
levels. Open drain valve on air tank, and compressor service valve, to ensure relief of system
air pressure. Failure to comply with this warning may cause damage to property and serious
bodily harm.
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