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Reciprocating Maintenance Checklist

This document provides a maintenance schedule for reciprocating compressors. It lists maintenance tasks grouped by time intervals, from daily to yearly. Daily tasks include checking the oil level and draining moisture from the air receiver. Weekly tasks include operating safety valves and cleaning cooling surfaces. Monthly tasks include inspecting the oil and checking belts and pulleys. Every 3 months the oil and filter are changed, and compressor valves are inspected every 6 months. Yearly maintenance includes inspecting pressure switches and contact points.

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Reciprocating Maintenance Checklist

This document provides a maintenance schedule for reciprocating compressors. It lists maintenance tasks grouped by time intervals, from daily to yearly. Daily tasks include checking the oil level and draining moisture from the air receiver. Weekly tasks include operating safety valves and cleaning cooling surfaces. Monthly tasks include inspecting the oil and checking belts and pulleys. Every 3 months the oil and filter are changed, and compressor valves are inspected every 6 months. Yearly maintenance includes inspecting pressure switches and contact points.

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3103 Mike Collins Drive 800.582.

5162
Eagan, MN 55121 651.452.8452
jhfoster.com fax 651.681.9368

Providing innovative compressed air solutions since 1938

Reciprocating Maintenance Schedule

INTERVAL ACTION
Daily • Check oil level. Maintain between high and low level marks on
bayonet gauge. CAUTION: Do not overfill!
(8 hours maximum)
• Drain moisture accumulation from the air receiver.

• Drain drop legs and traps in air distribution system.

• Give compressor an overall visual inspection and be sure safety


guards are in place.

• Check oil pressure, hot. Maintain 18 to 20 psig. For receiver


pressures above 200 psig, maintain a minimum oil pressure of 25 psig.

• Check for any unusual noise or vibration.

• Check for oil leaks.

Weekly • Operate the safety valves to be certain they are functioning.


(40 hours) • Clean the cooling surfaces of the intercooler, aftercooler and
compressor.

• Replace or clean air intake filter. Check more often if dirty conditions
exist.

• Check the air distribution system for air leaks.

Monthly • Inspect oil for contamination and change if necessary. Check more
(160 Hours) often under humid or dirty conditions.

• Check belt tension.

• Check pulley and pulley clamp screws or set screws for tightness.

• Inspect filters in Unloader Pilot Hydraulic Unloader and Three Way


Valve.

Every 3 months • Change oil and oil filter


(500 Hours)
Every 6 months • Change oil and oil filter
(1000 Hours) • Inspect compressor valves for leakage and/or carbon buildup.

Yearly • Inspect pressure switch diaphragm and contacts. Also contact points
in motor starter.
(2000 Hours)
• Lubricate electric motor or engine.

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