If you need to reduce production and switch off your air compressors temporarily, we’ve consolidated a few of our top tips and tricks that discuss the best way to approach stopping and re-starting your compressor installation.
Stopping/Pausing Air Compressor Installation
Your air compressor system is going to be paused or stopped for a prolonged period of time, and you’re wondering how to accomplish this in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The below guidelines are based on compressor type!
Restarting a Compressor Installation
Step 1 is turning off the power supply to the air compressor; from there you’ll remove the drive shaft protection guard and turn the drive coupling to check that the compressor is free to turn. If the compressor turns freely, re-fit the guard and turn on the power supply to the compressor. Next, turn on the cooling water and air blast cooling system (if the compressor is water cooled). Close the compressor air discharge valve and start the compressor, then slowly open the air discharge valve until the air pressure equalizes out between the compressor and the air net, then the compressor is back online.
Please note that if the air compressor is connected to a sequence controller, make sure the compressors are integrated onto the controller or optimizer.
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