Reciprocating Compressor M Series
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3 Installation
3.1 Safety Precautions for Installation ............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installation Works....................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Storage .................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.3 Transfer .................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.4 Preparation for Installation ..................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.5 Installation .............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.5.1 Installation.................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.5.2 Position of the Oil Returning Point in the Oil Separator / Procedure of
Oil Returning ................................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.5.3 Protection Switch ......................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.5.4 Centering of the Compressor/Driving Machine and Attachment of
the V/C-belt .................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.5.5 Piping ........................................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.5.6 Charging of Refrigeration Oil ......................................................................3-11
3.2.6 Check after Installation ........................................................................................ 3-11
3.3 Documents Related to Installation *1 ...................................................... 3-12
4 Operation of the Compressor
4.1 Refrigerant Oil ............................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Precautions for Selecting the Refrigeration Oil...................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Initial Charging Method .......................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Replenishment of the Refrigeration Oil .................................................................. 4-2
4.1.4 Set Oil Pressure ..................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.5 Oil Quantity ............................................................................................................ 4-3
4.2 Initial Operation .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Initial Operation Method ......................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Operation Order of the Unloader ............................................................... 4-6
4.4 Operation Notices....................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Start/Stop Limitation .............................................................................................. 4-7
4.4.2 Action for Stopping the Compressor for Long Period of Time ............................... 4-7
4.4.3 Operation after the Compressor has been stopped for Long Period of Time ....... 4-7
5 Maintenance
5.1 Safety Precautions for Maintenance ......................................................... 5-1
5.2 Periodic Inspection .................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.1 Daily Inspection ..................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Monthly Inspection ................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.3 Biannual Inspection ............................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Maintenance (Overhaul) ............................................................................. 5-4
5.3.1 Maintenance Period and Operation Conditions ..................................................... 5-4
5.3.2 First Inspection ...................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3.3 First Maintenance .................................................................................................. 5-5