6 Decommissioning and disposal
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6.2 Re-commissioning after storage
Compressor units that have been switched off,
decommissioned or stored away for longer than 3 months
,
should not be put back into operation until the following
measures have been carried out.
Follow the procedure outlined below to return the compressor to
operation after being out of commission for 3 months or more.
Step
Activity
1
Turn the screw compressor in the direction of
rotation several times by hand.
2
Remove the air inlet filter and manifold and pour
approx. 0.1 litres of oil (“manufacturer recommended
compressor oil only”) into the suction port. Then, turn
the screw compressor by hand in the direction of the
rotation arrow (anti-clockwise) once more.
3
Check the oil level (in the reclaimer tank) and fill
where necessary, see 5.5. “Checking of oil level”.
4
Connect unit: see Chapter 3.2 “Connections”.
5
Re-adjust
the V-belt (see Chapter 5.11
“Tensioning and changing of belt”).
Re-commissioning
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Re-commissioning
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