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Section IV. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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Reciprocating Compressor ..................................................................................... 3-14
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Diesel Engine ........................................................................................................ 3-21
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Purification System ................................................................................................ 3-27
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Instruments ........................................................................................................... 3-28
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Tubing and Fittings ................................................................................................ 3-30
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Replace Fill Hose Assembly ................................................................................... 3-31
3-14. RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
A.
INTRODUCTION. This section covers maintenance procedures at the operator level for the compressor module.
B.
COMPRESSOR DATA.
The reciprocating compressor block used with the model CAPITANO-PD is designated by the manufacturer as KC-FH US
GOV'T. Table 3-2 lists important features of the Reciprocating Compressor. Figure 3-7 illustrates the general
arrangement of the Reciprocating Compressor components.
Table 3-2. Reciprocating Compressor
Item
Data
Block designation
KC-FH US GOV'T
No. of stages
3
No. of cylinders
3
Cylinder bore, first stage
2.76 in (70 mm)
Cylinder bore, second stage
1.42 in (36 mm)
Cylinder bore, third stage
0.58 in (14 mm)
Piston stroke
1.57 in (40 mm)
Direction of rotation, facing flywheel
CCW
Oil capacity
1.5 quarts (1.42 I)
Pressure range per stage:
First stage
50-65 psi (3.45-4.48 bar)
Second stage
450-610 psi (31-42.1 bar)
Third stage
5000 psi max. (345 bar) *
Safety relief valve settings (non adjustable):
First stage
115 psi (8 bar)
Second stage
725 psi (50 bar)
Third stage
According to operating pressure **
Pressure maintaining valve setting
2000 psi.
* Factory set at 3200 psi for model CAPITANO-PD.
** 3450 psi for model CAPITANO-PD.
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