Eagle RECIPROCATING - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 4
RECEIVING YOUR COMPRESSOR
Uncrating............................................................................................................................................ 5
FREIGHT DAMAGE
Important Points................................................................................................................................. 5
INSTALLING YOUR COMPRESSOR
Location.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Mounting ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Induction System................................................................................................................................ 6
Noise .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Soldering............................................................................................................................................. 6
Power Supply and Wiring ................................................................................................................... 6
Instruction Manual............................................................................................................................. 7
SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS SELECTION
Pressure Pulsations ............................................................................................................................. 7
Piping Fitup ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers ............................................................................................................. 8
Safety Valves....................................................................................................................................... 8
Pressure Vessels................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical............................................................................................................................................. 8
Guards ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Manual Relief and Shutoff Valves ...................................................................................................... 8
Warnings ........................................................................................................................................... 9
TAKING CARE OF YOUR COMPRESSOR
ADDING OIL
Sightglass Type...................................................................................................................... 9
Dip Stick Type ...................................................................................................................... 9
Checking Belt Tension ....................................................................................................................... 9
Installing New Belts............................................................................................................................ 9
Air Leaks .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Vibration........................................................................................................................................... 10
Overheating...................................................................................................................................... 10
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
Electric Stop/Start Operation........................................................................................................... 10
Constant Speed Control Operation ................................................................................................. 10
Dual Control Operation................................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE
Daily Maintenance Recommended.................................................................................................. 11
Weekly Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 11
Monthly Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 11
Every 90 Days ................................................................................................................................... 11
Every 180 Days ................................................................................................................................. 11
Once a Year ...................................................................................................................................... 11
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Recommended Oil............................................................................................................................ 12
Other Approved Oils ....................................................................................................................... 12
INITIAL START-UP OF YOUR COMPRESSOR
Checklist........................................................................................................................................... 12
Ready to Start................................................................................................................................... 13
Warning ........................................................................................................................................... 13
COMPRESSOR APPLICATION
Compressor Application................................................................................................................... 13
THE WAY IT WORKS
Single-Stage Compressors ................................................................................................................ 13
Two-Stage Compressors.................................................................................................................... 14
The Lubrication System ................................................................................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Troubleshooting and Repair ............................................................................................................. 15
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