MAINTENANCE
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NOTICE:
Blackmer compressor service and maintenance shall be performed by qualified technicians only. Service
and maintenance shall conform to all applicable local and national regulations and safety standards.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Daily Weekly Monthly 6 Months Yearly
Overall Visual Check X
Check Crankcase Oil Pressure X
Check Suction Pressure X
Check Discharge Pressure X
Drain Distance Piece (Double-Seal Models) X
Drain Liquid From Accumulation Points X
Clean Compressor Cooling Fins X
Check Crankcase Oil Level * X*
Check Mounting and Anchor Bolts X
Check V-Belt Tension X
Change Oil and External Oil Filter * X*
Check Inlet Filter/Strainer Element X
Inspect Valves X
Lubricate 4-way Valve X
Lubricate Motor Bearings per Manufacturer's Suggestions X
Inspect Motor Starter Contact Points X
* Change oil every 1,000 hours of operation, or every 6 months which ever occurs first. If the oil becomes unusually dirty,
change oil and external filter as often as needed to maintain clean oil.
Table 5 - Service Schedule
TOOL LIST
Description Used For:
Blackmer Wrench 790535 Valve Hold-down screw
Blackmer Packing Installation Tool
790536 for 160 and 360 Series Compressors
790538 for 600 Series Compressors
Rod-packing protection during installation.
3" Adjustable Spanner with 1/4" pins
(Blackmer PN 790316)
Piston Nut, Piston, Packing Box Hold-down Ring
9/16", 5/8" or 3/4" End Wrench Cylinder and Crosshead Guide
1-1/16" Wrench or Socket Valve Caps
Allen Wrenches: 3/16", 1/4", 3/8" Valves
Sockets: 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" Various
Internal Snap Ring Pliers Seal Replacement
Feeler gauges or Depth Micrometer Piston Clearance
Screwdriver, Flat Blade Nameplate screws, Packing Installation
Pliers
Rubber Mallet
Arbor Press Wrist Pin Removal
Bearing Puller Crankshaft Bearings
Torque Wrench, 0 to 45 lb-ft range Various
Hoist (useful) Cylinder and Crosshead Guide
Table 6 - TOOL LIST
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