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3. START-UP
3.1
Pre Start-Up
Prior to starting, installation must be complete. Refer to section 2 for
installation requirements.
Check
a. Electric power must be off during initial checks.
b. Remove all loose items left in and around unit during installation.
Clean inside of cabinet if necessary.
c. Check oil level in gear case. The oil level sight gage is located at
the bottom of the gear case and can be checked by removing the
front left access panel. (figure 20). The oil level must be
maintained between the Min. and Max. lines. DO NOT overfill.
The oil supplied with the unit comes from 76 Products Company.
See paragraph 6.6 for designation. If necessary to add oil,
replenish with the same lubricant or replace the oil completely
with a suitable replacement. DO NOT MIX LUBRICANTS.
d. Check electrical wiring to all motors and transformers for proper
voltage connection.
e. Turn on electric power to unit. Confirm GT Terminal operation,
showing proper model and serial numbers.
f. Press the Lamp Test key. Confirm that all pilot lights operate and
that the audible alarm sounds.
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NOTICE:
It is mandatory to have a factory trained representative
present for initial start-up.
3.2
Initial
a. Open customer furnished compressed air service valve fully
(located external of the compressor cabinet).
Start-Up
b. Press the Start button. The lube oil pump will start. Observe for
proper rotation. Press the Stop button. Check for oil leaks. If oil
pump rotation is incorrect interchange two of the conductors
supplying power to the panel.
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NOTICE:
Factory motor connections are made to insure correct
rotation of all three motors if incoming power is connected properly.
WARNING:
Conductors supplying power to the starter panel are
HIGH VOLTAGE
. Power connections and motor connections should
only be made by qualified personnel, with the supply power shut off;
properly disconnected, locked out, and tagged out.
c. Press the Start button. When the oil pump starts the cooling fan
motor will also start. Observe fan for proper rotation.
d. Three seconds after the oil pump starts the main motor will start.
Stop unit by pressing the Stop button, while observing the main
motor for correct rotation. Rotation may be viewed through an
access port on the end of the machine (figure 16). If it is
necessary to reverse main motor rotation, be sure to turn off
main power supply. Note: change only the main motor rotation.
e. Open system valve(s) as required to allow full load operation at
maximum discharge pressure.
f. Press the Start button. Operate the compressor at least 1/2 hour
at maximum conditions after temperatures have stabilized.
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