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4.1.6.1  After Starting the Initial Operation   .............................................................. 4-5 
4.1.6.2  During Normal Operation   ........................................................................... 4-5 
4.2  Precautions for Operation ......................................................................... 4-6 
4.2.1  Prevention of Liquid Flow-back ........................................................................... 4-6 
4.2.2  Purging of Non-Condensable Gases ................................................................... 4-6 
4.3  When Stopping the Compressor for a Long Time .................................... 4-7 
 
Chapter 5 Maintenance   and Inspection 
5.1  Precautions for Maintenance and Inspection ........................................... 5-1 
5.2  Maintenance and Inspection List .............................................................. 5-3 
5.2.1  Daily Management ............................................................................................... 5-3 
5.2.2  Periodic Inspection .............................................................................................. 5-5 
5.2.3  Guidelines for Compressor Overhaul Interval ..................................................... 5-6 
5.3  Compressor Disassembly Preparation ..................................................... 5-7 
5.3.1  Disassembly Tools and Work Place .................................................................... 5-7 
5.3.2  Replacement Parts .............................................................................................. 5-8 
5.3.3  Refrigerant Gas Treatment ................................................................................ 5-10 
5.3.3.1  Valves Used ............................................................................................... 5-10 
5.3.3.2  Refrigerant Gas Recovery ......................................................................... 5-10 
5.3.4  Removing Parts Connected to the Unit ............................................................. 5-11 
5.3.5  Removing and Lifting the Compressor .............................................................. 5-11 
5.3.6  Removing Oil from Compressor ........................................................................ 5-11 
5.4  Disassembly and Inspection ................................................................... 5-12 
5.4.1  Shaft Seal Block ................................................................................................ 5-12 
5.4.1.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-12 
5.4.1.2  Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-13 
5.4.2  Bearing Cover .................................................................................................... 5-14 
5.4.2.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-14 
5.4.2.2  Inspection ................................................................................................... 5-14 
5.4.3  Balance Piston ................................................................................................... 5-15 
5.4.3.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-15 
5.4.3.2  Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-15 
5.4.4  End Cover .......................................................................................................... 5-15 
5.4.5  Thrust Bearing Block ......................................................................................... 5-16 
5.4.5.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-16 
5.4.5.2  Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-16 
5.4.6  Bearing Head ..................................................................................................... 5-17 
5.4.6.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-17 
5.4.6.2  Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-17 
5.4.7  Rotors ................................................................................................................ 5-17 
5.4.7.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-17 
5.4.7.2  Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-17 
5.4.8  Radial Bearings ................................................................................................. 5-18 
5.4.8.1  Disassembly .............................................................................................. 5-18