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SECTION 3
STARTING & OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Read the Operator’s Manual before operating the compressor.
PRESTART-UP INSTRUCTIONS
- A new unit as received from the factory has been tested and then
prepared for shipping only.
DO NOT
attempt to operate the unit until checked and serviced as follows:
1.
Compressor Oil
- Check the oil level in the sump – with unit stopped, the oil level should reach the
top of the measuring rod visible through the sight glass. Add oil, with unit stopped and depressurized,
when the oil level reaches the bottom of the mark on the measuring rod. Do not mix different type
oils. When the unit is shipped, it is filled with Gardner Denver AEON™ 9000SP lubricating coolant,
suitable for the first 8000 hours under normal operating conditions.
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Regular maintenance and replacement at required intervals of the oil filter, air
filter and air/oil separator is necessary to achieve maximum service and
extended drain intervals of AEON 9000SP synthetic lubricating coolant. Use
only genuine Gardner Denver filters designed and specified for this
compressor.
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Whenever the oil is drained from the compressor (e.g., due to oil change or
compressor replacement), a minimum amount must be replenished to lubricate
and seal rotors during the start-up phase. Temporarily remove the flexible hose
between the air filter assembly and the intake poppet valve and add 1 gallon of
oil through the intake valve opening.
