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7. STAND-BY AND STORED UNITS
7.1
Stand-By
Compressors
Back-up or stand-by compressors must be run weekly to assure that
no condensation is allowed to accumulate internally. When operated,
a stand-by unit should run long enough to reach full operating
temperature. (30 minutes).
7.2
Short Term
Storage
For storage intervals of one month or less, if power is available, open
the manual drains on the bottom of automatic drain traps and run the
unit for 15 minutes.
7.3
Long Term
Storage
Before stopping, bring the unit to normal operating temperatures then
open the manual condensate drains. Operate loaded for 5 minutes
while discharging to atmosphere.
a. Stop the unit and add 1 to 2 quarts vapor phase inhibitor oil to
gear case. Run the compressor unloaded 2 minutes.
b. Install pipe plug or cap on air outlet pipe.
d. Install moisture barrier (plastic sheet) on inlet air panels, cooling
air outlet grill and bleed-off silencer.
e. Install silica gel desiccant bag in the intercooler separator.
f. Place silica gel desiccant bags inside enclosure.
g. Place warning label on front of unit stating:
"CAUTION: Remove silica gel packs and moisture barriers,
change oil, and replace drain plugs before restarting unit."
h. Replace silica gel packs every 2 months.
i. Turn main motor shaft, by hand, at least two full revolutions every
month.
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