Mea SMAC 40D-15HP, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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INSTALLATION - continued
9. Completing the Installation - Before Checking the System
Make sure that the following have been completed before operating the MEA Diesel Engine Driven
Compressor Unit
1. Check the compressor oil level; make sure the compressor has been filled to the correct level
prior to shipping. Note that the oil is very clear, and it is difficult to see the level.
2. Check the engine coolant level.
3. Check the engine oil level.
4. Check fuel level.
5. Do a final inspection to make sure that all fasteners and connections are tight.
6. Check that all hoses and wiring are secure and protected.
10. Check Operation
– Setup & Performance Testing of Diesel Driven Compressor.
1. The compressor is dispatched from the factory with the pressure pre-set to the customer
specification. Should the customer want to alter this setting, the instruction on how to do this can
be found in the compressor manual.
2. Install the ball valve on the outlet of the hose from the compressor. Set the ball valve to the closed
position.
3. Refer to Pages 7 and 8 of this manual for the method to be used to start the compressor.
4. On starting and running, the air pressure will be found to be at the pressure specified by the
customer and the engine will be at the lower speed (idle speed). The Unit has been adjusted by
the factory to the customer specification. If the pressure is not at the specified pressure, refer to
MEA before attempting any adjustments.
5. Listen for leaks in the air line. You should hear a hissing sound if there are any leaks. Rectify any
leaks you may find.
6. Keep the system running at the pre-set pressure until the compressor is up to operating
temperature.
7. Using the ball valve located on the outlet of the compressor, slowly open the ball valve, and watch
the pressure drop. The pressure will drop up to the point that the pressure is 20 PSI below the
setting detailed in 1 above. The engine will speed up to the maximum pre-set RPM.
8. Keep the opening of the ball valve at the setting described in (7) above for about 5 minutes. The
engine should continue to run at the maximum pre-set RPM.
9. Slowly close the ball valve and watch the pressure while closing. The engine will drop to the lower
speed when the pressure described in (1) above is reached.
10. Your compressor is working correctly if it is operating as per this description