Gardner Denver Reavell 5236, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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5236.MK2
COMPRESSOR
V14.0, En
Close drain valves and/or replace plugs.
Restart the compressor, unscrew the first stage suction unloaders and bring slowly onto load. Build
up to full pressure within 1 hour.
If appropriate, set the compressor for automatic operation.
Check and adjust the control equipment settings, if applicable (for example, pressure switch).
Continue to check that machine is functioning correctly and not over-heating.
Observe stage pressures and temperatures are normal.
Check for air, water or oil leaks.
WARNING!
DO NOT TRY TO CORRECT LEAKS WHEN ITEMS ARE
PRESSURIZED.
Ensure the automatic controls (if applicable) are operating correctly.
If machine is manually controlled, open all condensate drains at 30 minute intervals.
Adjust cooling water flow to give 11°C rise across machine.
Run at full load for one and a half hours and record compressor rpm, oil pressure and stage pressures
at 30 minute intervals.