General

The condition of the compressor unit shall be carefully inspected afterreceiving (FIG. 14-1

Any indication of damage due to the carrier shall be noted on the deliveryreceipt.

Handling

1. With Fork Lift Truck (FIG. 14-2)

The unit can be moved with a fork lift truck. After opening the door ofcontainer box, draw the compressor unit from container box in a forkliftTruck, steel wire ropes can be used.

2. With Shop Crane (FIG. 14-3)

To move the unit with a shop crane, steel wire ropes can be used andspreader bars shall be used together to prevent the wire ropes fromimposing a force against the top of the unit. Be sure to apply pad materialto the unit to prevent any damage.

Spreader bars are forwarded in concurrence with a unit.

14.0 Installation

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FIG 14.1 CONTAINER BOX

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FIG 14.2 DRAW ACOMPRESSOR UNIT

FIG 14.3 SHOP CRANE

Location in Plant (SEC.16 INSTALLATION PLAN)

Locate the unit in a dry and well-ventilated area with sufficient room forproper and safe inspection and maintenance. The unit shall never beinstalled in a damp or dusty atmosphere or where corrosive vaporsmay enter the compressor or the driver. For motor driven units, the heatradiated from the unit is approximately twelve percent (12%) of the totalhorsepower. A ventilating fan may be prepared for the room to keep theambient temperature at 40°C or lower.

PREPARATION FOR START-UP (FIG. 14-4)

1. Disassembly Work

After locating the unit, remove the desiccants from the suction box paneland the control panel.

Remove the seals from the take-over flanges.

Remove the rectangular sheet packing from the ventilating ducts.

Remove the cap from the safety valve.

Remove the stud bolt from the end cover of air end. Connect the nylontube for Lube Oil. Remove the stud bolt from the gear casing and plugit.

CAUTION

� Operation at ambient temperature above40°C may cause compressor shutdownor severe damage.·

� In case noise is a problem, avoid installingthe unit in an area enclosed with lowceiling and hard walls.

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Remove the plug from the safety valve and drain silencer.

2. Assembly Work

Put the oil piping in place of the stud bolts for end cover of 2nd stage air-end.

Put the plugs for end cover of 1st stage air-end and the plug for gearcasing in place of the stud bolts.

FIG 14.4 PREPARATION FOR START UP

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