Gardner Denver Compressor APEX25-30A 25HP

Warning: Always disconnect, lockout and tagout power supply to the compressor package before starting.

Are the spring loaded covers of the automatic grease relief fittings operational?

Locate the grease fittings provided at each motor top end.

Did you wipe each grease fitting clean?

Did you add grease with a hand-operated grease gun until excess grease starts draining from the companion grease relief fitting?

Make sure that the grease volume does not exceed the motor manufacturer’s recommendation by a factor of approximately 2X.

Did you wipe off excess grease expelled by the automatic grease relief fittings?

Sign off on the motor lubrication

Loosen latches fastening end cover to the filter housing

Visually inspect the filter element for flaws

Check the filter element for contamination

Check the vacuum sensor reading

Insert the element into the air filter housing

Replace the air filter housing cover in place

Remove the intake air grill panel from the package by first removing the top-located screws and washers.

Remove the vfd filter by sliding out sideways through the provided slot.

If fouling is evident, cleanse the filter media gently with water – do not remove from the aluminum frame. Replace the filter media if media is heavily fouled or ruptured.

Replace the filter and the intake air grill panel in the reverse order.

Sign off on the filter maintenance

Unit loads and unloads properly?

Control panel display advisory text messages

Sign off on the 8 hourly compressor maintenance

DANGER: Before inspecting the pressure relief valve, release air pressure, lockout and tagout the power supply to the compressor package. Failure to release pressure or properly disconnect the power may result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Never paint, lubricate or alter a relief valve. Do not plug vent or restrict.

DANGER: Operation of the unit with improper relief valve setting can result in severe personal injury or machine damage. Ensure properly set valves are installed and maintained.

Pressure Relief Valve Check During Operation - The pressure relief valve has no user-serviceable or repairable components. However, it should be tested for proper operation at least once every year. To test the pressure relief valve: · Raise the system operating pressure to its normal level. · Pull the stem ring to open valve and let it vent for a few seconds. · Release the stem ring to close the valve.

Change oil separator, see “Removal of Oil Separator for Inspection or Replacement”, Section 5, page 53 for further details (or when 8 psid pressure differential across the element).

OIL FILTER, AIR/OIL SEPARATOR ELEMENT or OIL SCAVENGE RETURN ORIFICE INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

Clean the gasket seating surface of the head.

Inspect the element internals by shinning a light unto the media surface. If signs of contamination (dirt, rust, varnish, etc.) or damage is evident, replace the element.