4000 Hour JW Compressor Maintenance

Compressor Maintenance

• Shut down unit and allow sufficient cooling time

• Inspect crankcase breather filter and clean with suitable cleaner

• Drain and replace force feed lubricator box oil (Manual pg 477)

• Where applicable: clean sintered element in the small oil filter on the force feed lubrication system

• Change compressor oil filter (Manual pg 3-15)

Compressor Oil Change

• Drain oil from frame

• Clean oil strainer with suitable cleaner

• Remove frame top and crosshead guide side covers.

• Visually Inspect for debris

• NOTE: Do Not disassemble with out good reason!

• If Debris present: Replace affected parts, replace filter and clean Y-Strainer with suitable cleaner

• Refill compressor with new oil

Compressor Maintenance Cont,

• Check adequate cylinder lubrication

• Re-tighten hold down fasteners (Compressor frame feet, crosshead guide/distance support feet) to proper torque

• Perform coupling alignment

• Remove and inspect inlet screens on each stage: Clean if clogged, replace id damaged