Tech West ACL2S1, Installation And Service Manual

5. 

PERIODIC SERVICING

WEEKLY SERVICING

(a) Check the oil level.  Refer to figure 2.  Use only Tech West oil specially formulated for Tech 

West Compressors.

DO NOT OVERFILL

.  Add oil only when the oil level remains below the center line of the oil-level

sight glass after the compressor has been idle for at least 5 minutes.

(b) Empty condensate drain bucket under the dryer.

MONTHLY SERVICING

(a) Crack the drain petcock on the bottom of the storage tank to check for water and drain if needed.
(b) Check pump-up times.
(c) Check the moisture indicator to see that it is still “blue”.  If it is pink it is time to service the air dryer.

YEARLY SERVICING

(a) Repeat all of the monthly servicing.
(b) Change oil (part # CO-100).
(c) Replace the dessicant air dryer (part # RDC-100).
(d) Replace the ultra clean coalescing filter. (part # CFEO-375).  This keeps drying system efficient.
(e) Replace alternate air filter (part # TIF-100).  Reduces oil consumption and lengthens 

compressor life and efficiency.

(f) Replace the moisture indicator on the compressor (part # MI-100).

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ULTRA CLEAN LUBRICATED COMPRESSOR

INSTALLATION

4.

START-UP STEPS

(a) Make sure the shut-off valve from the compressor tank is closed.

(b) Turn the breaker from the panel to the “ON” position.

(c) Turn power “ON” from the toggle switch on the compressor.  Compressor should run quietly 

and vibration free.  The storage tank should start to build pressure.

(d) The compressor will run until the pressure gauge reads 100 psi.  The compressor then will 

automatically shut off and the dryer will purge with a quick blast of air.

(e) Using soapy water, check the compressor plumbing hook ups for leaks.  Repair leaks if needed.

(f) Pressure test the entire plumbing system for leaks.  Use the storage tank pressure gauge to 

monitor a pressure drop.  After the plumbing system has been pressurized for 30 minutes, 
re-check the gauge for pressure drop.  If there is a drop in pressure, find and repair all leaks 
in the office plumbing.

AIR LEAKS ARE THE MAIN CAUSE OF COMPRESSOR FAILURES.

(g) Complete and mail in the warranty card for the compressor within ten days of installation.