Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation
Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation
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For Models: JGH:E:K:T Section 3 - Maintenance<br />
Distribution Block Assembly<br />
NOTE: See specific frame Parts<br />
Book for available divider valve<br />
assembly drawings, parts lists,<br />
and repair kits.<br />
1. Thread three tie rods into inlet<br />
block until the ends flush with the<br />
top surface of the block.<br />
2. Slide Intermediate blocks onto tie<br />
rods. Verify all o-rings are<br />
installed and discharge ports are<br />
off center toward the inlet block.<br />
3. Slide end block onto tie rods.<br />
4. Lay baseplate assembly on a flat<br />
surface. Use the torquing procedure<br />
in Appendix A to tighten the<br />
tie rod nuts to the torque value in<br />
Table A-3.<br />
5. Mount the divider valves with<br />
o-rings onto the baseplate. Use<br />
the torquing recommdations in<br />
Appendix A to tighten valve<br />
screws to the torque listed in<br />
Table A-3.<br />
Piston<br />
Valve<br />
Screw<br />
Divider<br />
Valve<br />
Inlet<br />
Crossport<br />
Plate<br />
Tie Rod<br />
FIGURE 3-7 Distribution Block - Typical<br />
Inlet Block<br />
O-Rings<br />
Check Valve<br />
Intermediate<br />
Blocks<br />
Discharge<br />
Port (Outlet)<br />
Correct port<br />
position is<br />
off-center<br />
toward Inlet<br />
Block.<br />
End Block<br />
Tie Rod Nut<br />
Divider Valve Bypass Pressure Test<br />
Lubricant can leak (by-pass) from a divider valve when the divider valve piston becomes worn.<br />
Pressure test or replace all divider valves every twelve months. Testing verifies the piston fits tightly<br />
enough in the divider valve bore for adequate pressure to force oil into the injection point. The<br />
supplier pressure tests all new <strong>Ariel</strong> divider valves.<br />
To test distribution blocks for valve by-passing requires a manual purge gun with a pressure gauge<br />
capable of developing 5000 psig (350 barg ). <strong>Ariel</strong> offers an optional force feed lubrication hand purge<br />
gun with a pressure gauge (see Tools section in technical manual). Pressure test each divider valve<br />
one at a time, complete with pin indicators installed.<br />
Divider Block All Outlets Open Testing “T” Divider Valve<br />
Testing “S” Divider Valve<br />
Purge<br />
Gun<br />
“S” Divider<br />
Valve - one<br />
side plugged<br />
with 1/8”<br />
NPT pipe<br />
plug<br />
24T<br />
12S<br />
12T<br />
Divider<br />
Block Inlet<br />
Base outlets<br />
open - oil<br />
flows freely<br />
Section<br />
Fasteners<br />
24T<br />
12S<br />
12T<br />
One side plugged<br />
with tubing plug to<br />
test one side of a<br />
“T” valve - all other<br />
outlets open<br />
FIGURE 3-8 Pressure Testing Divider Valves<br />
3/11 PAGE 3-17<br />
24T<br />
12S<br />
12T<br />
Both sides<br />
plugged to<br />
test an “S”<br />
valve - all<br />
other outlets<br />
open