Section 5
OPERATION
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5.3 INITIAL START-- UP PROCEDURE
The following procedure should be used to make
the initial start---up of the compressor.
1. Read the preceding pages of t his manual thor-
oughly.
2. Jog motor to check for correct rotation of fan (re-
fer to Section 4.5).
3. Be sure that all preparations and checks de-
scribed in the Installation Section have been
made.
4. Open the shut---off valve to the service line.
5. Start the compressor.
6. Check for possible leaks in piping.
7. Slowly close the shut---off valve and check that
the pressure switch is set correctly. If set correct-
ly, the compressor will unload at nameplate
pressure. If adjustments are necessary, see
Control System Adjustment in Section 6, Main -
tenance of this manual.
8. Observe the operating temperature. If the oper-
ating temperature exceeds 93_C, the cooling
system and installation environment should be
checked.
9. Open shut---off valve to the s ervice line.
10. Reinspect the compressor for temperature and
leaks the following day.
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