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SECTION 3
STARTING & OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read the Operator's Manual before operating the compressor.
PRESTART-UP INSTRUCTIONS - A new unit as received from the factory has been tested and then
prepared for shipping only. DO NOT attempt to operate the unit until checked and serviced as follows:
1. Compressor Oil - Check the oil level in the sump – with unit stopped, the sight gauge should be full
or nearly so. Add oil, with unit stopped and depressurized, only if the sight gauge does not show an
oil level during steady, warm operation. Do not mix different type oils. When the unit is shipped, it is
filled with Gardner Denver AEON™ 9000SP lubricating coolant, suitable for the first 8000 hours under
normal operating conditions. See Section 5 for more details on the compressor oil system.
Regular maintenance and replacement at required intervals of the oil filter, air
filter and air/oil separator is necessary to achieve maximum service and
extended drain intervals of AEON 9000SP synthetic lubricating coolant. Use
only genuine Gardner Denver filters designed and specified for this
compressor.
Whenever the oil is drained from the compressor (e.g., due to oil change or
compressor replacement), a minimum amount must be replenished to lubricate
and seal rotors during the start-up phase. Temporarily remove the flexible hose
between the air filter assembly and the intake poppet valve and add 2 gallons of
oil through the intake valve opening.
Make sure that the isolation valve between the water separator and the drain
valve is open prior to compressor operation. Failure to do so will prevent the
drainage of separated water and will flood air lines beyond the package
discharge with water.
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