Oilless Reciprocating Air Compressor Pumps

Maintenance Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Hours

 

 

 

 

 

Item

Action needed

500

2500

5000

10,000

15,000

20,000

Remarks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank

Drain moisture

Daily

 

 

 

 

 

Drain tank daily

 

Inlet Air Filter

Replace

(Every 2,500 hrs or less)

 

 

 

 

Blower Fan

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

Fan Duct

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor Fins

Clean

 

(Every 2,500 hrs or less)

 

 

 

 

Bearings

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compression Rings Replace

 

 

 

 

 

Wrist Pin Bearing

Regrease

*Note 4

 

 

 

 

Piston Set

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cylinder

Inspect

 

 

 

 

 

Unloader Set

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

Gasket Set

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Seal Wrist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V-belt

Inspect, replace

*Note 3

 

 

 

Pressure Switch

Confirm operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnetic Starter

Inspect

 

 

 

 

Replace if contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

points deteriorated

 

Safety Valve

Confirm operation

 

(Every 2,500 hrs or less)

 

 

 

 

Pressure Gauge

Inspect

 

(Every 2,500 hrs or less)

 

 

 

 

Inspect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

1.Inspect and perform maintenance periodically according to maintenance schedule.

2.The maintenance schedule relates to the normal operating conditions. If the circumstances and load condition are adverse, shorten the cycle time and do maintenance accordingly.

3.The tension of the V-belt should be adjusted during the initial stage (500H) and inspected every 2,500 hours afterwards. Proper belt tension for 1 to 3 HP units is 2-3 lbs./.5” deflection; for 5 to 15 HP units, 4-6 lbs./.5” deflection.

4.See page 8.

Air Filter Replacement

1. Remove wing nut or spring clips

2. Remove canister and wipe inside clean with dry cloth.

3. Remove and discard filter cartridge.

4.Install new filter cartridge. Do not attempt to clean and reuse filter cartridge.

5. Wipe inside clean with dry cloth.

Figure 5 - Air Filter Replacement

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