Gardner Denver PUREAIR EWD99E, 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 tested and then
prepared for shipping. Do not attempt to operate the unit until checked and serviced as follows:
1. Compressor Oil - Check airend oil level. Oil level must be within the operating range. Add or drain
oil to correct level using the same type of oil. (See Figure 5-1, page 45).
DANGER
Air and water under pressure will cause severe personal injury or death. Shut
down compressor, relieve system of all pressure, disconnect, tag and lockout
power supply to the starter before removing valves, caps, plugs, fittings, bolts
and filters.
CAUTION
Use of improper lubricants will cause damage to equipment. Do not mix
different types of lubricants or use inferior lubricants. See Section 5, page 44,
for lubrication recommendations.
NOTICE
Regular maintenance and replacement at required intervals of the air and water
filters are necessary to achieve maximum service of this screw compressor.
Use only genuine Gardner Denver filters designed and specified for this
compressor.
2. Air Filter - Inspect the air filter to be sure it is clean and tightly assembled. Refer to Section 6, page
46, for complete servicing instructions. Be sure the inlet line, if used, is tight and clean.
3. Piping - Refer to Section 2, “Installation”, page 7, and make sure piping meets all recommendations.
4. Electrical - Check the wiring diagrams furnished with the unit to be sure it is properly wired.
5. Coupling - Check all bolts and cap screws for tightness – See “Coupling”, SECTION 7, page48
6. See Figure 4-4, page 38 and Figure 4-5, page 40, for general wiring diagrams and Section 2, page 7,
for installation instructions.
7. Grounding - Equipment must be grounded in accordance with Section 250 of the National Electrical
Code.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the compressor package could result in controller
malfunction.