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3.1
Spare parts manual
Hint!
A complete spare parts overview is available as a separate manual.
Download the parts list manual via GEA website or consult your sales
representative.
3.2
Post start-up maintenance
After the compressor has run for the initial 100 operating hours:
i.
Drain the oil and refill the compressor with the correct amount of fresh oil.
ii.
Replace the running oil discharge filter element with the “permanent“ filter
element in accordance with the filter replacement instructions.
iii.
Inspect suction gas filter (refer to the Compressor Service Instruction
Manual).
iv.
Exchange or clean oil suction filter element.
v.
Check the compressor shaft seal for leakage. If excessive (more than 1 cc/hr)
contact your compressor supplier
vi.
Retighten the coupling mounting bolts with the torque settings as given by the
coupling manufacturer.
vii.
Verify and if necessary, correct the torque settings of all foundation bolts as
given in Compressor Service Instruction Manual.
3.3
First maintenance
Hint!
For complete conditional service schedules and service intervals,
refer to Guideline for Conditional maintenance.
After the refrigerating plant has been modified, inspect/clean the
suction gas filter(s) and the oil filters.
After the refrigerating plant has been modified, the oil must be
changed.
Maintenance
Number of operating hours
100
> 100
Renewal of oil discharge filter
X
refer to Guideline for Conditional
Maintenance
Inspection of suction gas filter(s)
X
Inspection of oil suction filter
(strainer)
X
Oil analysis
8
X
Inspection leakage shaft seal
X
8
Consult your oil supplier.
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