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COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE

Use the guidelines below for the servicing of Air Compressors at Retail Service Stations
SOL Petroleum Barbados
06/30/2023

COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE

Use the guidelines below for the servicing of Air Compressors at Retail Service Stations

    Section #1

    MONTHLY 160 HOURS

    Monthly 160 Hours

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    If major repairs are required , NECESSARY PERMITS are required

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Carry out LOCK/OUT TAG OUT (LOTO) Prior to beginning work

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check oil level (maintain between high and low level marks located on bayonet gauge. Caution do not overfill!!!

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drain moisture accumulation from the air receiver

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Drain drop legs and traps in air distribution system

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Check oil pressure , if hot maintain 18 to 20 psig. For receiver pressures above 200 psig, maintain minimum oil pressure of 25 psig

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Check for any unusual noise or excessive vibration

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check for oil leaks or any leaks at all

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Operate the safety valves to ensure functionality

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Clean the cooling surfaces of the inter-cooler, after-cooler and compressor

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Check the air distribution system for leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect oil for contaminations and change if necessary. Check more often when under humid or dirty conditions

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check the belt tension

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check pulley and pulley clamp screw or set screws for tightness

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspect filters in unloader, pilot hydraulic unloader and three way valves

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check air compressor belts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Check pressure gauges for accuracy

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Section #2

    THREE MONTHS 500 HOURS

    Change oil and oil filter

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Section #3

    SIX MONTHS 1000 HOURS

    Inspect compressor valves thoroughly for leakage and/or carbon build up

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Change oil & oil Filter

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Section #4

    YEARLY 2000 HOURS

    LUBRICATE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND/OR ENGINE

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    INSPECT THROUGHLY PRESSURE SWITCH DIAPHRAGM AND CONTACTS. ALSO CONTACT POINTS IN MOTOR STARTER.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Section #5

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