Section 7 • Warranty and Parts
Remanufactured Gas Bare Shaft Compressor Process
These instructions are an overview of how the process works when a bare shaft compressor is in need of being remanufactured. This is to help clear any questions that may arise prior to contacting customer service.
The process begins by contacting Vilter’s Customer Service Department. Vilter contact information can be found on page ii.
•Request a “VSG Single Screw Compressor Rebuild Form”.
•Submit the Rebuild Form and a Purchase Order (PO) for the inspection. A fee is required for the ini- tial inspection and teardown report; contact Vilter Customer Service representative for the latest fee.
•A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number will be provided.
•Send the compressor to Vilter in the condition as stated on the Rebuild Form (i.e. no oil in the compres- sor). Charges may apply if conditions are not met.
•A report will be sent to you after the inspection has been completed explaining what level of rebuild is necessary along with the cost.
NOTE
Level 3 - Current Reman Compressor requires complete rebuilding and
NOTE
A Level 1 and Level 2 rebuild will include washing the housing and repainting over the current paint. A Level 3 rebuild will include blasting all the current paint off before repainting.
BARE SHAFT COMPRESSOR DESCRIPTION
Single Screw Bare Shaft Compressor features include:
•Cast grey iron frame with cast ductile iron discharge manifold and gate rotor covers with discharge con- nection horizontal.
•Standard drive shaft is tapered.
•Standard slide assembly.
•Viton shaft seal
•Crating with Purge & Gauge.
•Does not include handwheels or slide valve motors.
Inspection and rebuild times will vary, contact Vilter Customer Service representative for further details.
•Submit a new PO for the amount that will be needed for the rebuild. The inspection cost will be waived upon receipt of the new PO. Make sure to provide your “Ship to Address” and “Billing Address”.
EXPLANATION OF REBUILD LEVELS
Level 1
Compressor is in good condition. Replace bearings, gas- kets, shaft seal and
Level 2
Compressor is in good condition, but requires new gate rotor blades. Replace all items in Level 1 plus new gate rotor blades and bushings.
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