HOW TO START AND

STOP AIR
COMPRESSOR
This is the machine which may run for several
weeks without stopping or some times required to
keep idle for many days or week.

Every operator must have

to know the routine stating
and stopping of Air
Compressor, to obtain
best result from the
machine.
 Routine Starting of Air Compressor

1. Keep Air Compressor at Unload condition by use of

Unloaders.
2. Turn on cooling water to remove air lock from
water cooling system.
3. Ensure belt wheel is free to rotate by rotating it by
hand,for several rotations.
4. If force feed lubricator if fitted,check oil level and
operate it for 8-10 turns.
 Routine Starting of Air Compressor

5. Check position of safety shut down switches.

6. Drain Condensate from Intercooler & Aftercooler.

7. Check V-belt tighteness.

8. Check position of stop valve,open it,to flow

compressed air to receiver.

9. Start Air compressor.

10. Check oil pressure.

 Routine Starting of Air Compressor

11. Check oil flow from each lubricator pump.

12. Load Air Compressor after 3 to 5 minutes of

operation.
13. Regulate water flow to cylinder,intercooler and

aftercooler.
14. Check Interstage Pressure.

15. Check for leaks in Air,Water and oil lines.

 Routine Starting of Air Compressor

16. Check Voltage available to each terminals and

current drawn by the motor.

17. Check Discharge air temperature.

18. Drain condensed water from Air Receiver,

Pulsation bottles and moisture seperators.

19. Check for loose nut and bolts,tighten if required.

20. Check for unusual noises.

 Stopping the Air Compressor

1. Unload Air compressor by using unloader

and allow compressor to run for 5 minutes.
2. Stop Electric Motor.

3. Shut off cooling water

4. Drain condensed water from collection

points.
5. Discontuine Power supply to starter.