Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation
Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation
Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation
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FOR MODELS: JGZ AND JGU SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE INTERVALS & TROUBLE SHOOTING<br />
SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE INTERVALS & TROU-<br />
BLE SHOOTING<br />
Recommended Maintenance Intervals<br />
Like all equipment, <strong>Ariel</strong> compressors do require maintenance. The frequency of maintenance<br />
is dictated by the environment in which the compressor is placed, the loads the user<br />
imposes on the compressor and the cleanliness of the gas.<br />
First and foremost on the preventative maintenance list is the completion and compliance<br />
with the <strong>Ariel</strong> <strong>Corporation</strong> Packagers Standard and Compressor Start Up Check List. All<br />
items must be adhered to, both before and after start up.<br />
The following is a guide only and, as stated above, may vary due to operating conditions.<br />
The time intervals start from the start up date of the unit. If your oil supplier's recommended<br />
oil service changes are more frequent than the <strong>Ariel</strong> recommendations, the supplier’s intervals<br />
should be followed. Regular oil analysis is recommended. If problems develop the oil<br />
should be changed immediately and the cause of the problem determined and corrected.<br />
A log book should be kept with each unit. Every maintenance item can be entered with<br />
exacting detail in order that records will be available for tracking maintenance costs per unit<br />
and for trouble-shooting.<br />
Operator logs should be reviewed by qualified personnel to determine trends in compressor<br />
performance and/or maintenance.<br />
CAUTION! BE SURE THAT THE COMPRESSOR IS COMPLETELY VENTED TO<br />
RELIEVE ALL GAS PRESSURE, AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT EXERT<br />
TORQUE ON THE COMPRESSOR CRANKSHAFT THAT COULD RESULT IN<br />
INJURY, PRIOR TO TAKING COUPLING READINGS, RE-CHECKING<br />
BOLTING TORQUES ON PRESSURE CONTAINING COMPONENTS OR<br />
REMOVING ACCESS COVERS FOR PERFORMING INTERNAL<br />
INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE ON THE COMPRESSOR. IN THE CASE<br />
OF A DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR, THE BREAKER IS LOCKED OUT. FAILURE<br />
TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL<br />
INJURY OR DEATH.<br />
Daily<br />
After running a new compressor (or after a re-location, re-configuring or major overhaul) for<br />
the first 24 hours, shutdown, vent gas system and perform a hot alignment check at coupling<br />
within 30 minutes, while barring driver shaft to packager’s recommendations. Realign if necessary<br />
to hold coupling hub face and rim hot alignment within 0.005 inch (0.13 mm) TIR,<br />
except for hub O.D. >17 in. (>43 cm) angular hub-face limit is increased to 0°1’ (0.0167°).<br />
Also check fastener torque on gas nozzle flange, valve cap, cylinder head, compressor rod<br />
packing flange and, if applicable, crosshead guide to frame bolting. Reference <strong>Ariel</strong> Techni-<br />
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