Gardner Denver Rotary Gas Compressor SSL

Note if oil consumption is high and refer to OEM Packager's Instructions

Discharge Pressure and Temperature Check

Ensure the relief valve is installed in the final discharge line

Record the unit's full load operating pressure

Calculate 75% of the relief valve set pressure

Raise the system operating pressure to 75% of the relief valve set pressure

Manually open the relief valve with the hand lever

Hold the valve open for a few seconds

Did the valve snap shut properly?

Observe all shutdown and lockout procedures

Refer to OEM Packager’s instructions for lubricant upgrade

Drain oil from compressor and cooler while hot

Break low points connections and drain oil from pipe runs

Dump oil from filter and reinstall used filter

Fill the system with a 50 percent charge of the new lubricant

Is the compressor at operating temperature?

Enter the gas and oil discharge temperature

Is the discharge temperature within the normal range for ambient temperatures?

Enter the oil cooler oil pressure differential

Shut down compressor and relieve system of all pressure

Disconnect, tag, and lockout power supply to the starter

Is the oil hot enough to prevent varnish deposits and carry away impurities?

Is the drained oil and/or the oil filter element contaminated with dirt?

Flush the entire system if contamination is present