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4.)
Tighten or replace any joints, f ttings or hose connections that are found to be leaking.
Do not attempt to tighten or repair any joints, f ttings or hoses
while the unit is pressurized.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GENERAL
Preventive maintenance pays off in many ways. Avoid long serious downtimes, costly delays,
and harmful effects to intricate parts of compressor. Do all repair work at your convenience without
jeopardizing manufacturing and shipping schedules, and preventive maintenance will reduce the
chances of industrial accidents.
To ensure eff cient maintenance free life span, the Jenny compressor must be serviced and
maintained by the operator and qualif ed maintenance personnel on a periodic and systematic
basis. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services are outlined below. By following this inspection
schedule, most defects will be discovered and corrected, or avoided, before they result in serious
damage.
Dirt is the most common cause of faulty operation and excessive wear. Every precaution
should be taken to prevent contamination from entering the compressor. The most essential
preventive measures are proper maintenance of the air cleaner element and compressor oil. Detailed
preventive maintenance checks and services follows:
Procedure
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually
(200 Hrs.)
Check pump oil level
X
Oil leak inspection
X
Drain condensation in air tanks
X
Check for unusual noise/vibration
X
Check for air leaks
X
Inspect belt(s)
X
Inspect air f lter(s). Clean or replace if necessary
X
Clean exterior of compressor
X
Check safety relief valve
X
Check belt adjustment
X
Check and tighten all bolts
X
Check air connections and compressor joints for leaks
X
Change pump and/or engine oil
X
The pump oil must be changed after the f rst 20 hours of
operation. The will remove contaminants contained in the
crankcase due to break-in.
NOTICE
CAUTION
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Summary of Contents for Reciprocating Air Compressors
Page 4: ...4 Section 1 Safety and Health Instructions...
Page 14: ...14 Section 2 Introduction and Description...
Page 19: ...19 Section 3 Preparation for Use and Initial Installation Instructions...
Page 24: ...24 Section 4 Operating Instructions...
Page 36: ...36 Section 5 Maintenance Instructions...