Commissioning
CAUTION
During operation the surface of the machine may reach temperatures of more than 70°C.
Risk of burns!
- Avoid contact with the machine during and directly after operation.
CAUTION
Noise of running machine.
Risk of damage to hearing!
- If people are present in the vicinity of a machine that is not insulated from noise for extended periods of time:
- Make sure to wear hearing protection.
NOTICE
The machine can be shipped without oil.
Operation without oil will ruin the machine in short time!
- Prior to commissioning, the machine must be filled with oil, see Filling Oil.
NOTICE
Lubricating a dry running machine (compression chamber).
Risk of damage to the machine!
- Do not lubricate the compression chamber of the machine with oil or grease.
- Make sure that the Installation Conditions are met.
- Turn on the water supply.
If the machine is equipped with a barrier gas system:
- Turn on the barrier gas supply.
- Adjust the barrier gas pressure.
- Start the machine.
- Make sure that the maximum permissible number of starts does not exceed 6 starts per hour. Those starts should be spread within the hour.
- Make sure that the operating conditions comply with the Technical Data.
- After a few minutes of operation, perform an Oil Level Inspection.
As soon as the machine is operated under normal operating conditions:
- Measure the motor current and record it as reference for future maintenance and troubleshooting work.