Air Compressor Preventive & Maintenance Checks - Shaktiman Equipments

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Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance Checks
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Air Compressor Maintenance

• Air compressor owners often forget that an ounce
  of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
• Maintaining your air compressor can save you both
  time and money down the road.
• By performing the following checks each time you
  operate your air compressor, you are saving
  yourself a world of pain in the future.

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Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance Checks

• Step 1 Checking Compressor Pump Oil Level
• Step 2 Changing Compressor Pump Oil
• Step 3 Checking the air filer element
• Step 4 Checking the air filer element

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Checking Compressor Pump Oil Level

• Unless your air compressor is an oil free
  compressor, do not operate without lubricant or
  with inadequate lubricant. Manufacturers and the
  company from whom you bought it from cannot be
  responsible for failure do to inadequate
  lubrication.
• Ensure unit is off and disconnect from the power
  source
• Ensure compressor is on a flat and level surface
• Remove fill cap / plug
• Inspect the oil in the crankcase assembly and
  look for dirt or debris
• Oil should not exceed the halfway point of the
  sight glass

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Changing Compressor Pump Oil

• Remember, the compressor pump head and
  surrounding parts are HOT!
• Ensure unit is off and disconnect from the power
  source
• Ensure compressor is on a flat and level surface
• Remove fill cap / plug
• Place collection container underneath the oil
  drain cap.
• Remove the oil drain cap, and let the oil drain
  out.
• Replace the oil cap and be sure to tighten this
  nut securely. White plumbers tape (PTFE) is
  generally a good idea to help create a tighter
  seal. Fill crankcase with appropriate oil, be
  sure it does not exceed the halfway point.

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Checking the air filer element

• For the more common reciprocating air
  compressors.
• Ensure unit is off and disconnect from the power
  source
• Allow compressor pump to cool off.
• Unscrew the filter top from the filter base by
  turning (generally) counter-clockwise.
• Separate the filter top cover from the base.
• Remove the element from the filter base
• Blow out dust and debris from the filter element.
• Replace element if needed.
• Reconnect filter top to the base and secure
  filter.

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Checking the air filer element

• For the more common reciprocating air
  compressors.
• Ensure unit is off and disconnect from the power
  source
• Allow compressor pump to cool off.
• Unscrew the filter top from the filter base by
  turning

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General Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Procedure Daily Weekly Monthly Annually(200 Hours)
Check Pump Oil Level X
Oil Leak Inspection X
Drain water in tank X
check for weird noise and vibration X
Inspect all air leaks X
Inspect belts X
Check air filters, clean or replace X
check safety relief valve X
Check belts if necessary X
Check and tighten all bolts X
Check connections for leaks X
Service pump or engine X
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Shaktiman Equipments Pvt Ltd

• At Shaktiman Equipments Pvt Ltd, we sell air
  compressors in a range of sizes to suit a vast
  variety of industrial applications. Call Us 91
  9884069101 Or info_at_shaktiman.co Send Email Us for
  more information or assistance with preventive
  maintenance.