VIPER DIESEL
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
090058-OP_r0 (AUGUST-2014)
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VANAIR MANUFACTURING, INC.
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5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
A strict maintenance program is the key to
long life for the Viper Series Compressor
System package. Below is a program that,
when adhered to, should keep the package
in top operating condition. Refer to
Table
5.3A
,
Table 5.3B
, and
Section 5.5, Parts
Replacement and Adjustment Procedures
for detailed descriptions of specific
compressor system components. Refer to
Table 7A
in
Section 7
for part order
information.
5.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Vanair
®
Manufacturing, Inc. considers the
maintenance schedule given in
Section 5.3,
Maintenance Schedule Table (5.3A for
compressor; 5.3B for engine)
, to be part of
the warranty agreement with the customer.
This maintenance regimen must be followed
in order to protect the warranty of the
machine package.
WARNING
To avoid accidental system start-ups
during periods of maintenance,
disconnect the positive (+) cable to the
battery terminal, and place the wire
aside, or tape the contact end so that it
cannot accidentally contact the battery
post.
NOTE
Operating the machine package in a
severe environment requires more
frequent service intervals.
KEY
DESCRIPTION
A
COMPRESSOR FILL CAP
B
FILL CAP BLEED VENT GROOVE: Open/crack
cap slightly to allow bleed vent to relieve air
pressure before removing cap.
C
OIL FILL LEVEL: Full indication is the center of
the sight glass.
Figure 5-1: Compressor Pressure Relief Check
A
B
C
WARNING
DO NOT remove caps, plugs and/or other
components when compressor is running or
pressurized. Stop compressor and de-
pressurize system prior to maintenance of
system. Relieve the entire system pressure
by opening the air tank drain/vent valve, if
equipped, which will vent all pressure to the
atmosphere.
Wear personal protective equipment such as
gloves, work boots, and eye and hearing
protection as required for the task at hand.
Refer to
Figure 5-1
. Open fill cap SLOWLY
(contents under pressure) to make sure all
pressure has been relieved.
SECTION 5:
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