COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE
Servicing of Air Compressors at Retail Service Stations: A well-maintained compressor will have a long working life and could well impact the longevity of the equipment it services. And avoid catastrophic failures that could result in significant repair and replacement costs.
SOL Petroleum Barbados
04/04/2023
COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE
Servicing of Air Compressors at Retail Service Stations: A well-maintained compressor will have a long working life and could well impact the longevity of the equipment it services. And avoid catastrophic failures that could result in significant repair and replacement costs.
Section #1
MONTHLY 160 HOURS
Monthly 160 Hours
If major repairs are required , NECESSARY PERMITS are required
Carry out LOCK/OUT TAG OUT (LOTO) Prior to beginning work
Check oil level (maintain between high and low level marks located on bayonet gauge. Caution do not overfill!!!
Drain moisture accumulation from the air receiver
Drain drop legs and traps in air distribution system
Check oil pressure , if hot maintain 18 to 20 psig. For receiver pressures above 200 psig, maintain minimum oil pressure of 25 psig
Check for any unusual noise or excessive vibration
Check for oil leaks or any leaks at all
Operate the safety valves to ensure functionality
Clean the cooling surfaces of the inter-cooler, after-cooler and compressor
Check the air distribution system for leaks
Inspect oil for contaminations and change if necessary. Check more often when under humid or dirty conditions
Check the belt tension
Check pulley and pulley clamp screw or set screws for tightness
Inspect filters in unloader, pilot hydraulic unloader and three way valves
Check air compressor belts
Check pressure gauges for accuracy
Section #2
THREE MONTHS 500 HOURS
Change oil and oil filter
Section #3
SIX MONTHS 1000 HOURS
Inspect compressor valves thoroughly for leakage and/or carbon build up
Change oil & oil Filter
Section #4
YEARLY 2000 HOURS
LUBRICATE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND/OR ENGINE
INSPECT THROUGHLY PRESSURE SWITCH DIAPHRAGM AND CONTACTS. ALSO CONTACT POINTS IN MOTOR STARTER.
Section #5
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Source: SOL Petroleum Barbados (Community Member)