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RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS
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PAGE 1 OF 6 ER-10.4.0
START UP CHECK LIST -
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS
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both ends. See Technical Manual, Section 1, Clearances for limits.
disclosed, reproduced, or used for manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.
Bottom is checked with a 0.0015 inches (0.038 mm) feeler at the
(4) corners. Feeler insertion is 0.50 inches (13 mm) maximum at
each corner. Record feeler values below:
Throw Record Crosshead to Guide Feeler Gage Clearances
Number Top minimum Top maximum Bottom max. Corner Insertion
1 ________ ________ ________
2 ________ ________ ________
3 ________ ________ ________
4 ________ ________ ________
5 ________ ________ ________
6 ________ ________ ________
6. Have the piping and supports been checked to be sure they do
not bend or stress compressor? __________ __________
Face Rim
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Section 5 for maximum acceptable readings. Record Below: __________ __________
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Throw No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Vertical:
Piston @ CE _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Mid-Stroke _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Piston @ HE _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Horizontal:
Piston @ CE _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Mid-Stroke _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Piston @ HE _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
12. Has the compressor crankcase been filled with oil to the
proper level? Approximately 7/8 full in site glass, prior to starting. __________ __________
14. Is the compressor crankcase oil level control working and set
at the proper level and properly vented? __________ __________
15. Is the crankcase oil supply isolation valve open? __________ __________
16. Does the crankcase low level shutdown work? __________ __________
17. Has the recommended oil filter element been installed? __________ __________
18. Are the oil filter element and all lube oil piping primed with oil? __________ __________
19. Is the low oil pressure shutdown installed and tubed correctly
to the downstream side of the oil filter? __________ __________
20. Does the low oil pressure shutdown work? __________ __________
21. Oil cooler? Compressor inlet oil temp. is 190°F (88°C) maxi- __________ __________
mum.
22. Is the crankcase oil temperature shutdown installed, set and
working? __________ __________
28. Is the force feed blow out assembly installed? Check rupture
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disc for color? See Lubrication section of the Technical Manual for
disclosed, reproduced, or used for manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.
__________ __________
disc color vs. rating table.
29. Has the lubricator instruction plate or “Parts Book” Cylinder
Lubrication Sheet been checked for proper lube feed rate? __________ __________
31. Are the primary and secondary packing-case, and the cross-
head-distance-piece vents and drains open, and when necessary,
__________ __________
tubed off of the skid or out of the building?
32. Is there some method of suction pressure control? __________ __________
33. Are the suction pressure, inter-stage pressure and discharge
pressure shutdowns set and working? __________ __________
34. Are the safety relief valves installed and working to protect cyl-
inders and piping for each stage of compression? __________ __________
36. Have the gas suction lines been blown out to remove water,
slag, dirt, etc.? __________ __________
37. Have temporary screens been installed at cylinder suction? __________ __________
38. Has compressor been prelubed prior to starting? If motor
driven, unattended or large frame models prelube at 10 psig (0.7
__________ __________
barg) & 30 seconds minimum?
39. For engine driven units, has the machine been rolled with the
starter to make sure it is free? The oil pressure should come up
__________ __________
noticeably while rolling on the starter.
40. For other drivers, has the machine been barred over by hand
to ensure it is rolling free? __________ __________
41.Does the driver rotation match the compressor rotation arrow? __________ __________
42.Have torque values been checked on all critical fasteners
where loosening could result in a safety hazard or equipment fail-
ure, and including: gas nozzle flange, valve cap, cylinder head,
compressor rod packing, hold down, crosshead guide support and __________ __________
coupling bolting?
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followed? __________ __________
disclosed, reproduced, or used for manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.
45. Is the compressor skid properly grounded to a suitable earth
ground? __________ __________
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and record dial indicator readings, in the hot condition within 30
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minutes, in inches (mm) at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock face positions __________ __________
on lines provided below:
Face Rim
Footnotes
1. Maximum allowable 0.005 inches (0.13 mm) TIR on coupling hub face and rim, except
for larger hub O.D. angular face TIR limit:
>17 in. x 0.00029 = TIR max., in. (>43 cm x 0.0029 = TIR max., mm).
2. Piston end clearances need not be checked on cylinders where the compressor was
tested mechanically complete at the Ariel factory (compressor has an inspection tag)
and the crosshead-balance nuts have not been loosened since shipment from Ariel.
3. CAUTION!
BE SURE THAT THE COMPRESSOR IS COMPLETELY VENTED TO RELIEVE ALL
GAS PRESSURE, AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT EXERT TORQUE ON THE COMPRES-
SOR CRANKSHAFT THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURY, PRIOR TO TAKING COU-
PLING READINGS, RE-CHECKING BOLTING TORQUES ON PRESSURE
CONTAINING COMPONENTS OR REMOVING ACCESS COVERS FOR PERFORMING
INTERNAL INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE ON THE COMPRESSOR. IN THE CASE
OF A DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR, THE BREAKER IS LOCKED OUT. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW THESE STEPS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.