BLACKMER HD COMPRESSORS
960476
INSTRUCTIONS CB9A-021
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
Section
Effective
Replaces
901
Mar 2016
Mar 2013
r130521, 130716
Single-Stage, Non-Lube, Reciprocating Gas Compressors
Air-Cooled Models
HD161C HD162C HD163C
HD361C HD362C HD363C
Water-Cooled Models
HDL322C
HDL342C
HDL362C
HDL323C
HDL343C
HDL363C
Discontinued Models
HD161B HD162B HD163B
HD361B HD362B HD363B
Table of Contents
Safety Data ................................................................ 2
General Information
Compressor Data ................................................. 3
Nameplate Data ................................................... 3
Installation
Location and Piping .............................................. 5
Mounting the Compressor Unit ............................ 5
Stationary Compressors ....................................... 5
Truck Mounted Compressors .............................. 5
Compressor Flywheel .......................................... 6
V-Belt Drives ......................................................... 6
PTO Drives ........................................................... 6
Suction Valve Unloaders ...................................... 7
Water Cooled Compressors................................. 7
Maximizing Compressor Life ................................ 7
Seal (Packing) Arrangements .............................. 8
Relief Valves ......................................................... 9
4-Way Valves ..................................................... 10
Liquid Traps ........................................................ 10
Temperature and Pressure Switches ................ 10
Pressure Gauges ............................................... 10
Operation
Pre-Start Up Check List ........................................ 11
Start Up Procedure ............................................... 11
Maintenance
Service Schedule .................................................. 12
Tool List ................................................................. 13
Bolt Torque Table ................................................. 13
Crankcase Lubrication .......................................... 14
Setting The Oil Pressure ...................................... 14
Compressor Disassembly ....................................... 15
Compressor Assembly ............................................ 16
Valve Replacement ................................................... 18
Unloader Seal Replacement .................................... 19
Piston Ring Replacement ........................................ 19
Seal (Packing) Replacement ................................... 20
Bearing Replacement .............................................. 21
Oil Pump Replacement ............................................ 22
Extended Storage ..................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 23