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BLACKMER LB COMPRESSORS
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
MODELS: LB161B, LB361B, LB601B,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Data ................................................................ 1
Compressor Data ................................................. 2
Nameplate Data .................................................... 3
Maximizing Compressor Life ................................ 4
Location and Piping .............................................. 5
Mounting the Compressor Unit ............................ 5
Stationary Compressors ....................................... 5
Truck Mounted Compressors ............................... 5
Compressor Flywheel ........................................... 6
V-Belt Drive ........................................................... 6
PTO Drive ............................................................. 6
Relief Valves ......................................................... 8
4-Way Valves ........................................................ 8
Liquid Traps .......................................................... 8
Pressure Gauges .................................................. 9

SAFETY DATA

This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the product, or in the
manual, look for one of the following signal words and
be alert to the potential for personal injury or property
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal
injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal
injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury, or
property damage.
Indicates special instructions which are very important
and must be followed.
LB162B, LB362C, LB602C,
& Discontinued LB602B
damage.
NOTICE
Operation
Pre-Startup Check List ............................................ 9
Start Up Procedure ............................................... 10
Maintenance
Service Schedule .................................................. 11
Tool List ................................................................. 12
Bolt Torque Table.................................................. 12
Crankcase Lubrication .......................................... 13
Setting the Oil Pressure ........................................ 13
Compressor Disassembly ....................................... 14
Compressor Assembly ............................................ 15
Valve Replacement ................................................... 17
Seal (Packing) Replacement ................................... 19
S3R Seal Replacement ............................................. 20
Bearing Replacement ............................................... 21
Oil Pump Replacement ............................................ 22
Extended Storage ..................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 23
NOTICE
Blackmer compressors MUST only be installed in
systems which have been designed by qualified
engineering personnel. The system MUST conform to
all applicable local and national regulations and safety
standards.
These instructions are intended to assist in the
installation and operation of Blackmer compressors and
MUST be kept with the compressor.
Blackmer compressor service and maintenance shall
be performed by qualified technicians ONLY. Service
and maintenance shall conform to all applicable local
and national regulations and safety standards.
Thoroughly review this manual, all instructions and
hazard warnings, BEFORE performing any work on
the compressor.
Maintain ALL system and compressor operation and
hazard warning decals.
For handling liquefied gas, NFPA Pamphlet 58 should
be consulted.
960474
INSTRUCTIONS CB5A-021
Section
502
Effective
Aug 2021
Replaces
Oct 2019
r130716

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Pressure Gauges ..........9 Troubleshooting ............23 SAFETY DATA NOTICE Blackmer compressors MUST only be installed in This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. systems which have been designed by qualified When you see this symbol on the product, or in the engineering personnel.

  • Page 2: General Information

    Single-Seal Models LB161B LB361B LB601B Double-Seal Models LB162B LB362C LB602C, LB602B Minimum / Maximum RPM * 350 / 825 350 / 825 350 / 790 Reduce maximum speeds by 9% for continuous duty operation. Displacement @ min rpm - CFM (m /hr) 7.16 (12.2)

  • Page 3: Nameplate Data

    NOTE: The ID is only the first 11 elements of the catalog string referring to the compressor options. For detailed ATEX Declaration information, refer to FORM 576 found in the Certification section of Blackmer’s website. CB5A-021...

  • Page 4: Maximizing Compressor Life

    GENERAL INFORMATION An 11 character "I.D. No." identifies the construction of the compressor. VALVES Code Fields Steel, w/ Liquid Relief 1 & 2 O-RINGS Field 3 Buna-N GASKETS Field 4 Aluminum PISTON RINGS Field 5 Carbon Filled PTFE SEAL (PACKING) ORIENTATION Field 6 All Lips up SEAL MATERIAL...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Truck Mounted Compressors 3. Expansion joints, placed within 36" (0.9 m) of the Blackmer compressors may be mounted to the frame compressor, will compensate for expansion and rails of a truck/transport and driven by either a V-belt or contraction of the pipes.

  • Page 6: Compressor Flywheel

    INSTALLATION COMPRESSOR FLYWHEEL V-BELT DRIVES Most Blackmer compressors are driven via V-belts which Blackmer compressors are fitted with flywheels which must be properly aligned and tensioned. MUST be used regardless of the type of drive system employed. Failure to disconnect and lockout...

  • Page 7: Liquefied Gas Transfer Piping Schematic

    INSTALLATION Figure 4 - Liquid Transfer Flow Schematic Figure 5 - Vapor Recovery Flow Schematic Figure 6 - Typical Liquefied Gas Transfer Compressor CB5A-021 page 7/24...

  • Page 8: Relief Valves

    Many liquefied gas compressors are used for both liquid See the 'Troubleshooting' section. transfer and vapor recovery operations. An optional 4- Blackmer offers various relief valves for gas and way valve is used to reverse the direction of flow through application compatibility: the system when changing from liquid transfer to vapor ...

  • Page 9: Temperature And Pressure Switches

    OPERATION PRE-STARTUP CHECK LIST 5. Blackmer compressors are shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Fill with a high quality non-detergent oil of the proper viscosity via the compressor nameplate opening. See "Crankcase Failure to disconnect and lockout Lubrication"...

  • Page 10: Startup Procedure

    OPERATION STARTUP PROCEDURE NOTICE: Consult the 'Troubleshooting' section of this manual if difficulties during startup are experienced. 1. Start the compressor. Oil pressure should register 25 psig (172 kPa) within 10 seconds. If proper oil pressure is not present, stop the compressor and correct the problem.

  • Page 11: Service Schedule

    NOTICE: Blackmer compressor service and maintenance shall be performed by qualified technicians only. Service and maintenance shall conform to all applicable local and national regulations and safety standards. SERVICE SCHEDULE Daily Weekly...

  • Page 12: Tool List

    Rubber Mallet Arbor Press Wrist Pin Removal Bearing Puller Crankshaft Bearings Torque Wrench Various Hoist (useful) Cylinder and Crosshead Guide Table 6 - TOOL LIST BOLT TORQUES FOR BLACKMER COMPRESSORS LBS-FT (Nm) Packing Valve Crank- Con. Bearing Cross Piston Valve Hold...

  • Page 13: Crankcase Lubrication

    CRANKCASE LUBRICATION LB361B, LB362C 2.84 Change the crankcase oil every 1,000 hours or 180 days, LB601B, LB602B, LB602C 6.62 whichever is shorter. Under severe dusty, sandy or wet Table 8 - Oil Capacity operating conditions, the oil should be changed every 500 hours or every 90 days.

  • Page 14: Compressor Disassembly

    3. Removal of the piston requires a 3" adjustable halves with corresponding numbers. spanner wrench with 1/4" pins, such as Blackmer PN 790316. 9. Remove the opposite connecting rod and crosshead assembly in the same manner as outlined in step 8.

  • Page 15: Compressor Assembly

    Dip the wrist pin plugs in grease and press them MUST be used on the LB602C. (see ‘Tool List’ against the ends of the wrist pin. table).
  • Page 16 LB601B .020" to .035" packing box. (.508 to .889 mm) 6. Rotate the crankshaft by hand a few times, then LB602C .030" to .045" uniformly tighten the crosshead guide capscrews per LB602B (.762 to 1.143 mm) Table 7 - "Bolt Torque."...

  • Page 17: Valve Replacement

    2. Remove the valve hold down screw with a spanner 9. Install the valve cap and O-ring. A little oil or grease wrench, such as Blackmer PN 790535. on the O-ring will help hold it in place during 3. Suction valve - Remove the liquid relief valve body, installation.
  • Page 18 VALVE REPLACEMENT MODELS LB361B, LB362C, LB601B, LB602C or 7. To reinstall the suction valves: LB602B a. Adjust the liquid relief valve adjusting screw clockwise until the screw is flush with the top of the liquid relief valve body, or no more than 1/16"...

  • Page 19: Seal (Packing) Replacement

    4. Single-Seal Packing Box Assembly a. Install the lower retainer ring. b. Install the packing rings, spring, washers, and Fig. 13c – LB602C Packing Box Assembly the upper retainer ring. To ease installation on the second retainer ring, use a screwdriver handle and press on the last washer to compress the seal spring slightly.

  • Page 20: S3R Seal Replacement

    Install the retainer last washer to compress the seal spring slightly. ring while using the handle end of a screwdriver LB602C –Attach the S3R seal cup assembly to to compress the packing spring. the bottom of the packing box.

  • Page 21: Bearing Replacement

    BEARING REPLACEMENT NOTICE: When replacing the bearings, the entire c. Note the proper orientation and carefully press bearing assembly, including the bearing cup and the the outboard bearing cup into the bearing carrier bearing cone, must be replaced and the crankshaft assembly.

  • Page 22: Oil Pump Replacement

    OIL PUMP REPLACEMENT 4. Place the spring and the drive cone in the end of the crankshaft. 5. Note the slot in the end of the crankshaft and the drive tab on the back of the oil pump assembly. Install the oil pump assembly into the bearing carrier with the tab and slot aligned.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING IF PROBLEM PROBLEM STEP PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO CHECK STILL EXISTS GO TO STEP ... 4-Way Valve Leaking Lubricate with a stick lubricant compatible with (when equipped) material being transferred. Check condition of rings by restricting discharge Worn or Broken Piston Rings line.
  • Page 24 1809 Century Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 U.S.A. (616) 241-1611  Fax: (616) 241-3752  www.blackmer.com CB5A-021 page 24/24...

This manual is also suitable for:

Lb361bLb601bLb162bLb362cLb161bLb602b

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