ELGi’s GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR PORTABLE COMPRESSOR FOR SPRING
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Spring is here! After a long winter, we could all use some sunshine and longer days. With spring, there’s pollen and warmer temperatures. Both of which air compressors are not too fond of. Here are a few things to check to keep your portable compressor running smoothly and avoid costly downtime:
Check your air entry points. You don’t want them to clog. Clogging will affect compressed air output and prevent air from properly flowing through and keeping your compressor cool.
Check any plastic tubing that may have cracked during freezing temperatures.
Check your engine and compressor oil. You want to check your oil level on a regular basis. If the oil gets low, it can cause the air compressor’s temperature to rise and cause your air compressor to overheat and shut down. ONLY USE COMPRESSOR OIL! Rotair AL-0025
Check your cooler for fouling from pollen, dust, insects, and debris.
Check your compressor and engine intake filter. It’s common to find dirt or pollen collected in your intake filter. A clogged intake vent can cause issues to your compressor, so be sure to check this regularly throughout the spring season.
Make sure your compressor is well ventilated! You also want to make sure your fans and louvers are all functional to keep your compressor cool during the warm weather. A wellventilated compressor works more efficiently and keeps operating temperature down.
Perform any due preventative maintenance. Keeping your air compressor on a regular service schedule is key to having it perform optimally and fulfill its lifespan.
The check list below are general maintenance interval guidelines. We recommend following the check list below to ensure smooth operations all year long.
Maintenance Intervals
Frequency Part
Coolant level
Daily
Engine oil level (refer to the manufacturer's manual)
Obstructions to the ventilation system
Oil or fuel leakage
Fuel level and top off (if necessary)
Operation warning lights
Compressor & engine air filters
Check the compressor oil level
Check the readability of measuring instruments
Weekly Compressor Air Filters
Engine Air Filters
After the First 50 Hours of Service
Replace Compressor oil with manufacturer specific Rotair 46W AL-0025
Compressor Oil Filter
Diesel Fuel Filter
Engine Oil
Every 30 Days
Every 90 Days
1000 Hours or Every Year
Engine Oil Filter
Battery Electrolyte Level
Torque of All Screws and Bolts
Tightness of All Pipe Connections
Belt Tension
Oil Recovery Nozzle and Oil Recovery Line
Speed Controls at the Minimum and Maximum RPM
Check the efficiency of the safety valves
Oil Cooler
Fuel Tank
2000 Hours or Every Two Years
Compressor Air Filter
Diesel Fuel Filter
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Engine Air Filter
Readability of Name Plate
Orifice
Check Valve
Thermostatic Valve
Oil Separator Element
Fan Belt
Radiator
Fuel Tank
Start / Work Valve
Frequency Part
Every Three Years
Silent Blocks / Engine Mounts
Inlet Valve
Minimum Pressure Valve
Accelerator Piston
# - Whichever comes first * - As per air filter clog indicator
Notes: Only use Manufacturer specific oil and filters ONLY use Rotair 46W AL-0025 COMPRESSOR OIL, DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC OIL!
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Do you want to save some time and have a compressed air technician perform a spring service? ELGi has a wide service network across North America readily available to help you with your spring service. To find the nearest provider, contact our support line: 704-523-4123 or email our service team at portableservice@elgi.com