COMPRESSORS CB9A-020 2009/10
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONTINUED MODELS
HD161A HD162A HD163A
HD361A HD362A HD363A
HD601A HD602A HD603A
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED IN
SYSTEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED BY THOSE
QUALIFIED TO ENGINEER SUCH SYSTEMS. THE
SYSTEM MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND SAFETY CODES
AND WARN OF ANY HAZARDS UNIQUE TO THE
PARTICULAR SYSTEM.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE COMPRESSOR
UNTIL YOU HAVE BLED OFF ALL PRESSURE. THE
COMPRESSOR VALVES MAY HOLD PRESSURE
INDEFINITELY IN THE DISCHARGE PIPING
CAUTION:
IF SYSTEM IS TO BE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED,
COMPRESSOR MUST BE ISOLATED. WATER
ENTERING THE UNIT CAN CAUSE CORROSION AND
DAMAGE.
NOTE NAMEPLATE DATA HERE
MODEL: HD
ID#:
SERIAL NUMBER:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................2
Compressor Data
Nameplate Data
Maximizing Compressor Life
Suction Valve Unloaders
Seal Arrangements
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS...........................6
Relief Valves
Liquid Traps
Temperature and Pressure Switches
INSTALLATION ..............................................7
Location and Piping
Mounting the Compressor Unit
OPERATION ...................................................8
Pre-Start up Check List
Start Up Procedure
MAINTENANCE..............................................9
Routine Service Schedule
Tool List
Bolt Torque Table
Crankcase Lubrication / Oil Capacity
Rotation Direction
Compressor Disassembly
Compressor Assembly
Valve Replacement
Unloader Seal Replacement
Piston Ring Replacement
Seal (Packing) Replacement
Bearing Replacement
Oil Pump Replacement
EXTENDED STORAGE PROCEDURES......23
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................24
Before proceeding:
1. Note the nameplate data in the space provided above.
2. Obtain the appropriate parts lists for the model in question.
3. These compressors are used on a wide variety of gasses.
Before doing any work on the compressor, be certain of the identification of the
gas and the precautions to be followed when around that gas.