SECTION II
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
Figure 4. Shipping tie-downs
A. UNLOADING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
1. Remove all tie-downs and blocking that secure the
crate to carrier. Refer to figure 4.
2. A forklift truck, pipe rollers, or a suitable hoist must
be used when removing the air compressor from the
carrier. When using a hoist, center the lifting hook
above the center of the crate; place slings about ten
inches in from both ends of the crate, and lift the unit
from the carrier:
B. UNPACKING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
1. Place the crated air compressor as close to the point
of installation as possible. Remove the crate from
the base being careful not to damage the air
compressor while removing the crate. Remove the
air hose, electric cable, tire gage, and publications.
Remove the compressor from the base.
2. Remove the tape and protective covering from
electric motor, compressor, and air receiver tank.
C. INSPECTION AND SERVICING EQUIPMENT
1. Make a thorough inspection of the air compressor for
any loss or damage that may have occurred during
shipping or handling.
2. Inspect for dents, breaks, loose mounting bolts or
other defects.
Inspect for loose connections,
damaged wiring or other defects.
Figure 5. Air hose assembly, removal points
3. Torn over the electric motor and compressor several
times to be sure the motor and compressor do not
a. Install the coupling (Fig. 5) in opening in
bind. Prepare a written report of all damage incurred
regulator.
as a result of shipping or vandalism. Report any
b. Attach air hose assembly to coupling.
unrepairable damage immediately to the proper
c. Install pressure gages as shown on figure 1.
authority.
2. Installation of Desiccant
D. INSTALLATION OF SEPARATELY
PACKED
COMPONENTS
CAUTION: Be sure no pressure is on the dehydrators.
1. Installation of Air Hose Assembly
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