Maintenance |
4.0Maintenance
4.1Routine Maintenance
Perform the maintenance procedures in Table 3 at least once per year or more often if needed.
Oil consumption varies by application and during initial operation. Monitor the oil level routinely to determine a consistent pattern of actual consumption.
Table 3 | Maintenance summary |
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| • Monitor and check the oil level. |
| the Oil Level |
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| A low oil level or loss | (page 18) |
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| of oil in the system will | 4.5.1 - Topping |
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| • Add oil as needed. | result in overheating or | Off the Oil Level |
Lubrication |
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| mechanical failure. | (page 19) |
| • Change oil annually. |
| 4.5.2 - Changing | |
& Cooling |
| A high oil level may result | ||
| Note: Some applications may require more | the Oil | ||
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| in excessive oil carryover | ||
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| frequent service. | and oil discharge from | (page 20) |
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| • Check the condition of the lubricant | the Compressor Module |
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| periodically. Normal color is clear or light | when the Compressors | — |
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| gray. | are turned off. |
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| • Change the oil filter (if equipped) annually |
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Gas Inlet |
| • Inspect and clean the inlet screen annually | A restricted inlet screen | 4.6 - Cleaning |
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| or more often as needed. | will result in reduced flow. | |
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| A restricted scavenge | 4.7 - Servicing |
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| • Inspect and clean the scavenge line orifice | the Scavenge | |
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| line orifice will result in | ||
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| annually or more often as needed. | Line Orifice | |
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| excessive oil carryover. | ||
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| • Change the |
| 4.8 - Changing | |
Separator |
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| element annually or more often if | |||
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| separator element will | the Second- | |
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| result in excessive oil | Stage Separator | |
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| Note: Some applications may require more | Element | |
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| carryover. | ||
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| frequent service. | (page 23) | |
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Oil Heat |
| • Ensure heat exchanger cooling fins are clear |
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Exchanger |
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| • Verify that the fans run freely. |
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See 5.0 - Troubleshooting on page 25 for additional details.
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