Gardner Denver INTEGRA EFD99B, Operating And Service Manual

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SECTION 3
STARTING & OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRESTART-UP INSTRUCTIONS - A new unit as received from the factory has been prepared for
shipping only. Do not attempt to operate the unit until checked and serviced as follows:
1.
Compressor Oil - The oil must be checked before starting the unit and every 8 hours of operation.
For instructions on checking the oil and the proper oil level, refer to “Compressor Oil Filter”, Section
5, page 24.
Do not mix different type oils. Unit is shipped filled with Gardner Denver AEON 4000 Lubricating
Coolant which is suitable for the first 4000 hours under normal operating conditions. AEON 9000SP
is also available. Check the decal on the reservoir to be sure which lubricant is in the machine.
REPLACE OIL FILTER EVERY 1000 HOURS.
NOTICE
Regular maintenance and replacement at required intervals of the oil filter, air
filter and air/oil separator is necessary to achieve maximum service and
extended drain intervals of AEON 4000 lubricant. Use only genuine Gardner
Denver filters designed and specified for this compressor.
DANGER
Always stop the unit and release air pressure before removing oil filler plug.
Failure to release pressure may result in personal injury or death.
2. Air Filter - Inspect the air filter to be sure it is clean and tightly assembled. Refer to SECTION 6,
page 35 for complete servicing instructions. Be sure the inlet line, if used, is tight and clean.
3.
Piping – Refer SECTION 2, page 11 “Discharge Service Line” and make sure all piping meets all
recommendations.
4.
Electrical - Check the wiring diagrams furnished with the unit to be sure it is properly wired. See
Figure 4-3, page 22 and Figure 4-4, page 23, for general wiring diagrams and page 11, for “Electrical
Wiring”.
5.
Grounding - Unit must be properly grounded according to Section 250 of the National Electrical
Code.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the compressor package could result in controller
malfunction.