40167-01 Sect 3 Jgm-P-N-Q Manual 1-99
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ARIEL Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors TECHNICAL MANUAL For Models: JGM, JGN, JGP and JGQ; and JGI Vertical Non-Balanced ARIEL CORPORATION 35 BLACKJACK ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050 TELEPHONE: 740-397-0311 FAX: 740-397-3856 VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.arielcorp.com REV: 1/99 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ! CAUTION GAS COMPRESSOR UNITS ARE COMPLICATED AND DANGEROUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH THEIR OPERATION. BEFORE STARTING THIS UNIT: FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE UNIT. READ AND STUDY START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN INFORMATION FOR BOTH PACKAGE AND COMPRESSOR CAREFULLY! A GAS/AIR MIXTURE UNDER PRESSURE CAN EXPLODE! YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED. MAKE SURE THE COMPRESSOR IS SUFFICIENTLY PURGED OF ANY EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE BEFORE LOADING. AFTER COMPLETING THE ABOVE, BEGIN PROPER STARTING PROCEDURE. ! CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START-UP UNIT WITHOUT REFERRING TO THIS MANUAL SECTION 1 -“START UP”. 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THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK FOR MODELS: JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP AND JGQ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Design Specifications & Data ........................................................... 1-1 General ................................................................................................................... 1-1 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-3 Opposed Throw - Reciprocating Weight Balancing ................................................ 1-5 Product Information and Safety Plates ................................................................... 1-6 Important Safety & Data Information ................................................................. 1-7 Clearances ........................................................................................................... 1-10 Piston Ring and Packing Ring Side Clearance, Inches (mm) ......................... 1-11 Fastener Tightening Torque ................................................................................. 1-15 Tightening Torque Procedures ........................................................................ 1-19 Ariel Bolting .......................................................................................................... 1-21 Zone 1 Environment ............................................................................................. 1-21 Installation ........................................................................................... 2-1 The Skid or Package ......................................................................................... 2-1 Lifting the Compressor ...................................................................................... 2-1 Setting the Compressor .................................................................................... 2-2 Leveling Limits for Compressors ....................................................................... 2-3 Aligning Main Bearing Bores ............................................................................. 2-3 Alignment - to Driver ......................................................................................... 2-6 Electrical Grounding ........................................................................................ 2-11 Pneumatically Actuated Unloaders & Clearance Devices ............................... 2-11 Vents and Drains ............................................................................................. 2-11 BICERA Type Crankcase Over-Pressure Relief Valves ................................. 2-12 Start Up ............................................................................................... 3-1 General ................................................................................................................... 3-1 Start Up Check List ................................................................................................. 3-1 Warranty Notification - Installation List Data and Start Up Check Lists for JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:H:E:K:T:C:D Reciprocating Compressors ........................... 3-2 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure ................................................................ 3-10 Relief Valve Settings ............................................................................................ 3-11 Filling Sump & Priming a Main Oil Lube Oil System - Before Starting ................. 3-11 Filling The Sump ............................................................................................. 3-11 Priming - Main Lube Oil System ...................................................................... 3-12 Compressor Prelube ............................................................................................. 3-12 Force Feed Lubricator Adjustment ....................................................................... 3-12 Compressor Re-Application .................................................................................. 3-12 Lubrication ......................................................................................... 4-1 General ................................................................................................................... 4-1 Lubrication Functions ............................................................................................. 4-1 9/08 i FOR MODELS: JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP AND JGQ TABLE OF CONTENTS Lubricant Characteristics ........................................................................................4-2 Viscosity ............................................................................................................4-2 Viscosity Index ...................................................................................................4-3 Pour Point ..........................................................................................................4-3 Flash Point .........................................................................................................4-3 Lubricant Base Stock ..............................................................................................4-3 Petroleum-Based Lubricants (also referred to as mineral oils) ..........................4-3 Synthetic Lubricants ..........................................................................................4-4 Lubricant Formulations ...........................................................................................4-5 Compounded Cylinder Oils ................................................................................4-5 R&O Oil .............................................................................................................4-5 Engine Oil ..........................................................................................................4-5 Used Engine Oil .................................................................................................4-6 Gear Oil .............................................................................................................4-6 FRAME OIL SYSTEM .............................................................................................4-7 COMPONENTS .................................................................................................4-7 Oil Strainer .........................................................................................................4-7 Oil Pump ............................................................................................................4-7 Oil Cooler ...........................................................................................................4-7 Oil Temperature Control Valve ..........................................................................4-8 Oil Filtration .......................................................................................................4-8 Compressor Prelube Pump ...............................................................................4-9 Oil Heaters .........................................................................................................4-9 Lube Oil Analysis Sampling Point ....................................................................4-10 Cold Starting ....................................................................................................4-11 Dry Sump .........................................................................................................4-12 FRAME OIL OPERATING CONDITIONS .............................................................4-13 Compressor Frame Lubricant ..........................................................................4-13 Oil Viscosity .....................................................................................................4-14 Oil Pressure .....................................................................................................4-14 Oil Temperature ...............................................................................................4-14 Oil Maintenance