Reciprocating Air Compressor Pumps
Maintenance Schedule
Operating Hours
Item
Action needed
500
2,500
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Remarks
Tank
Drain moisture
Daily
Inlet air filter
Replace
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(Every 2,500 hrs or less)
Blower fan
Clean
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Fan shroud
Clean
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Compressor fins
Clean
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(Every 2,500 hrs or less)
Oil change
Replace
(Every 1,500 hrs)
Compression rings Replace
▲
Check oil
Inspect
Daily
V-belt
Inspect, replace
*Note 3
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Pressure switch
Confirm operation
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Magnetic starter
Inspect
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Replace if contact
points deteriorated
Safety valve
Confirm operation
●
(Every 2,500 hrs or less)
Pressure gauge
Inspect
●
(Every 2,500 hrs or less)
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Inspect
▲
Replace
NOTES:
1. Inspect and perform maintenance periodically according to maintenance schedule.
2. The maintenance schedule relates to the normal operating conditions. If the circumstances and load condition are adverse,
shorten the cycle time and do maintenance accordingly.
3. * The tension of the V-belt should be adjusted during initial start up and inspected every 1,500 hours afterwards. Proper
belt tension for 3/4 to 3 HP units is 2-3 lbs./.5” deflection; for 5 to 10 HP units, 4-6 lbs./.5” deflection.
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Oil Level
To check lubricating oil, see oil gauge. Refill if necessary.
Remove cap
and add oil
using funnel
Oil gauge
Full
Low
Round (red)
How to Read Oil Gauge
Oil Change
Replace lubricating oil fully within designated time. Before
draining oil, remove oil supply cap and then oil drain cap in
order to release air.
RECOMMENDED OIL
Mobil Rarus 427, Shell Turbo T68, Exxon Esstic T68 and Texaco
Rando T68.
CLIMATE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
Mobil DTE Heavy and Mobil Rarus 427
Dispose of oil in accordance with
state or local codes.
!
WARNING
Oil drain cap
