Initial Start-Up Procedure - Sullair ES-6 Series User Manual

ES-6 USER MANUAL
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 this manual
thoroughly.
2. Jog motor to check for correct rotation of fan
(refer to Section 4.5).
3. Be sure that all preparations and checks
described in Section 4: Installation have
been made.
4. Open the shut-off valve to the service line.
5. Start the compressor by turning the selector
switch to "manual" or "automatic".
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
correctly, the compressor will unload at
nameplate pressure. If adjustments are nec-
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essary, see Control System Adjusment in
Section 6: Maintenance.
8. Observe the operating temperature. If the
operating temperature
(93°C), the cooling system and installation
environment should be checked.
9. Open shut-off valve to the service line.
10. Reinspect the compressor for temperature
and leaks the following day.
5.4 SUBSEQUENT START-UP
PROCEDURE
On subsequent start-ups, check that the proper level
is visible in the fluid level sight glass and simply turn
selector switch to desired control. When the
compressor is running, observe the instrumentation.
5.5 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To shut the compressor down, simply turn selector
switch to OFF/RESET position.
SECTION 5
exceeds 200°F