Ingersoll-Rand VHP40RMD, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operation & Maintenance Manual Maintenance/Lubrication
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Maintenance/Lubrication
CAUTION
!
Any unauthorized modification or failure to maintain this equipment may
make it unsafe and out of factory warranty.
WARNING
!
If performing more than visual inspections, disconnect driver engine
battery cables.
Use extreme care to avoid contacting hot surfaces (heat exchanger and
piping, air receiver and air discharge piping).
Never operate this machine with any guards removed.
Inch and metric hardware was used in the design and assembly of this
unit. Consult the parts manual for clarification of usage.
General
In addition to periodic inspections, many of the components in these units require periodic
servicing to provide maximum output and performance. Servicing may consist of pre-operation
and post-operation procedures to be performed by the operating or maintenance personnel.
The primary function of preventive maintenance is to prevent failure, and consequently, the
need for repair. Preventive maintenance is the easiest and the least expensive type of
maintenance. Maintaining your unit and keeping it clean at all times will facilitate servicing.
Scheduled Maintenance
The maintenance schedule is based on normal operation of the unit. In the event unusual
environmental operating conditions exist, the schedule should be adjusted accordingly.
Compressor Oil
The lubricating oil must be replaced every 2000 hours of operation or twelve (12) months,
whichever comes first.
Compressor Lubrication
The oil level should be checked before the unit is operated. The proper level is between half
and full sight glass with the unit level. If the oil level is not in the correct range, make
appropriate corrections (add or drain).