AIR COMPRESSOR MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE

Air compressor starting procedure manually.

  1. Change over the switch to manual position on the switch board.
  2. Check the L.O sump level and condition.
  3. Open the moisture drain valve. 
  4. Open the compressor discharge valve and charging valve of air bottle.
  5. Open cooling water system valves.
  6. Turn  compressor flywheel by hand (one turn)
  7. Now Start the motor, after that  draining the moisture and shut the drain valve.
  8. Check the motor ampere consumed.
  9. Check the pressure gauge readings.
  10. Frequently drain the moistures.
  11. Once the charging full, open drain valve and stop the compressor.

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