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General
1. Foundation
Annual. Check foundation with level for settling. Examine concrete for cracks and spalling.
2. Frame.
Annual. Examine metal for corrosion and cracks. Clean and paint as required.
3. Compressor Drive
Weekly. Check V-belts for slippage, chains for looseness, and shaft couplings for excessive runout or
vibration. Dress or tighten V-belts as required. Tighten and lubricate chains as required. Tighten coupling
bolts and lubricate coupling as required.
vibration. Dress or tighten V-belts as required. Tighten and lubricate chains as required. Tighten coupling
bolts and lubricate coupling as required.
Annual. Check V-belts for signs of wear or aging and replace as needed. Check chain and sprocket for
wear or distortion and replace as needed. Check shaft runout of direct coupled machines with dial indicator
and check shaft alignment if runout is excessive.
wear or distortion and replace as needed. Check shaft runout of direct coupled machines with dial indicator
and check shaft alignment if runout is excessive.
4. Cooling System
Weekly. Check flow of water or coolant through compressor and aftercooler. Check for accumulation of
dirt and lint on cooling fins of air cooled compressors.
dirt and lint on cooling fins of air cooled compressors.
Annual. Flush and clean all water lines and repair any leaks. Check for corrosion and scale buildup and
clean as required. Thoroughly clean cooling fins of air cooled compressors.
clean as required. Thoroughly clean cooling fins of air cooled compressors.
5. Air Intake
Weekly. Check condition of filter and intake for obstructions.
Monthly. Remove intake filter and clean or replace. Filter may require cleaning more or less frequently
depending on location of the intake.
depending on location of the intake.
6. Piping and Valves
Annual. Clean and repaint piping as required. Repack and reseat valves as required.
7. Aftercoolers
Not Scheduled. Check for leaks and for adequate water flow. Disassemble and check for internal corrosion
and scale buildup. Clean as required.
and scale buildup. Clean as required.