Compressor Maintenance
Warning:
To avoid personal injury, always shut OFF the main power supply and
disconnects to the compressor, relive all air pressure from the system, and check
electrical system with electrical probe before starting any service or maintenance
on the compressor.
Daily:
Drain the Receiver- condensation will accumulate in
the tank daily, and should be drained at least once
a day. This is done to reduce corrosions of the tank
from the inside. Always wear protective eye wear
when draining the tank.
Check Pump Oil Level- All units have a sight glass the
oil level non running units should be no lower than
½ way on the sight glass if it is lower then you need
to add oil until it is at least ½ way up the sight glass.
Check unit for any unusual noise or vibrations.
Weekly:
Clean air filter: this will ensure that no dirt or heavy
particulate makes its way into the compressors valve
assemblies.
Clean external parts of compressor and electric mo-
tor: this helps to ensure proper cooling and prevents
rust and corrosion on critical parts.
Check safety Valves: this is don’t to ensure they are
not stuck in place and operating properly.
Elite Units Check auto tank drain for proper function
Monthly:
Inspect complete air system for leaks: this is done
to make sure the compressor does not get out of its
duty cycle due to air leak in the system.
Inspect Oil for Contamination: this is done to ensure
that harmful deposits do not build up in the oil.
Check belt tension: this is done to ensure the belt
do not fail pre-maturely, tighten them as needed
to ensure they do not slip. If belts are loose, tighten
per instructions on next page. Failure to tighten can
cause pre-mature belt failure.
Every 3 months:
Change Oil: this is done to ensure that the com-
pressor has proper oil level and that the oil in the
machine does not deteriorate past factory specifica-
tions.
Inspect Valve assemblies: this is done to prevent
premature failure and clean out and carbon that can
form in older valves.
*Elite Units. Clean auto tank drain strainer and check
for proper function.
Inspect pressure switch for proper function.
Inspect check valve for proper function and remove
any carbon accumulation to prevent premature
failure.
*Clean belt guard coolers (if equipped).
Storage of Compressor:
Before storing the compressor for a prolonged pe-
riod of time, use a blow gun to clean all debris from
compressor. Shut OFF main power and turn OFF dis-
connect. Drain tank pressure, clean air filter, drain old
oil and replace with new oil. Cover the unit to pre-
vent dust and moisture from collecting on the unit.
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