Procedure to follow for the commissioning of the new reciprocating air compressor
01) Be certain leveling screws in the frame base have been backed off, and foundation bolts are tightened properly
02) Clean off all accumulated dirt from an exterior of a compressor and electric motor
03) Remove covers, tapes, and wrapping from openings that had been blanked and sealed
04) Open the frame top cover and check all connecting rods, bolts, etc. to see that they are correctly installed and tightened. Check the crankshaft end float
05) Check and clean thoroughly the inside of the frame. Use cloth for cleaning inside. Never use cotton waste on internal parts
06) Remove silica gel bags if placed in valve ports, do not wipe any carbon and Teflon powder from valve or cylinder
07) Fill the frame (Oil Sump) with the correct grade of oil up to the required level. (Middle of the visual screw)
08) Rotate the compressor manually, in direction of rotation and check bearing lubrication as well as the free-running of a crankshaft
09) Fill oil in force-feed lubricator, disconnect oil line near to cylinder, and rotate handle. Check oil is coming at the end of the lubricating pipe. Reconnect the oil line and operate the pump for at least 20-25 turns
10) Check each compressor piston rod to be certain it is smooth and rust-free, especially for the section where the piston rod is passing through packing and wiper rings
11) Check the bumping clearance as per recommended
12) Replace the frame inspection cover on the compressor
13) Check the air cleaner and suction lines for dirt and clean, if required
14) Check all electrical connections for correct tightness
15) Check the insulation resistance with a meager. If any moisture or dirt in the winding is indicated remove it immediately
16) Remove safety devices and start the motor without v-belts. Check the incoming voltage and current drawn by the motor. Check electric motor for abnormal noise and vibrations.