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+ | ====== Air Compressor ====== | ||
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+ | * Located: Against East Wall of the shop behind the [[tools: | ||
+ | * Model: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Manual: | ||
+ | * PLC Manual: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Motor Manual: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Eaton Service: | ||
+ | * Supply Volume: | ||
+ | * Compressor Max Pressure: 145 psi | ||
+ | * Tank Size: 120 Gallon | ||
+ | * Tank Pressure: 200 psi max | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Pressures and Regulators ===== | ||
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+ | ⛔ Do not adjust pressures of regulators or the air compressor. | ||
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+ | There is a regulator manifold on the outlet of the tank that has 3 regulators. | ||
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+ | Below is the current set pressures and flow rates. | ||
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+ | | Compressor & Tank | 139-145 PSI | >20 SCFM | | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | [[https:// | ||
+ | | Shop Air | 80 PSI | ?? | | ||
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+ | The math gets tricky from hare, for example if the Plasma was cutting a long job and the sand blaster was at almost a full duty cycle, | ||
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+ | ===== Usage ===== | ||
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+ | 🚫 Do not open the compressor cabinet without following the appropriate power lockout procedures specified below. | ||
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+ | 🚫 Do not bypass or ignore Lockout Tagout procedures to energize the equipment. | ||
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+ | ⚠️To avoid fires, keep all flammable, combustible, | ||
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+ | ⚠️Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection before using air tools. | ||
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+ | ==== Controls ==== | ||
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+ | ⛔ Members shouldn’t need to adjust any settings on the air compressor, [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Tank ==== | ||
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+ | * 120 Gallon (19.26 cubic feet) | ||
+ | * Max Allowable Working Pressure 200PSI @ 400F | ||
+ | * Not to operate below 20F | ||
+ | * Inspected and certified in 2012 | ||
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+ | I don’t think there is a regulation that these tanks have to be inspected. | ||
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+ | ==== Air Paths and Routing ==== | ||
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+ | The Air compressor connects to the storage tank. From the tank there is a ¾” pipe to the regulator manifold. | ||
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+ | The manifold has a shop air coupler on it. This connected the hose for the woodshop which is hung on a hook by the CNC router. | ||
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+ | The hard pipe coupler behind the plasma table has a 4:1 manifold on it. 2 hoses are connected to it. One goes to a hook in the welding area and one to a hook in the machine shop. | ||
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+ | The Hard pipe traverses the shop overhead and there are two more couplers connected to hoses on hooks. | ||
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+ | The hard pipe has several roughed out runs that are currently incomplete. | ||
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+ | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Maintenance ===== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ⚠️ AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE GROUP ONLY ⚠️ | ||
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+ | * Air Filter Last Changed: | ||
+ | * Oil Filter Last Changed: | ||
+ | * Separator Filter Last Changed: | ||
+ | * Belts last changed: November 15, 2022 | ||
+ | * Oil Last Changed: Feb 23, 2023 | ||
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+ | If you are part of the maintenance group please log on to the # | ||
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+ | * Perform a Maintenance Action | ||
+ | * Request a Maintenance Purchase | ||
+ | * Review complete Maintenance Logs for each machine | ||
+ | * Generally chit-chat about maintenance | ||
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+ | ==== Warnings ==== | ||
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+ | 🚫Do not use the E-Stop for routine stopping of the compressor. Use the control panel to stop the compressor before energizing equipment.. | ||
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+ | ⚠️This unit can automatically start! Before attempting any repairs or adjustments, | ||
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+ | ⚠️ __When cleaning, use air pressure less than 30 psig (2.1bar)__. Also use effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b) | ||
+ | Tools | ||
+ | The following should be in a Maintenance tool kit for the printer | ||
+ | * Cabinet Key | ||
+ | * Oil Funnel | ||
+ | * ShopVac | ||
+ | * Air Hose | ||
+ | * Crescent Wrench for oil fill port | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Replacement Parts List ==== | ||
+ | * Compressor Oil: [[https:// | ||
+ | * There is almost 2 gallons in the Machine Shop Cabinet | ||
+ | * Air Intake Filter: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Separator Filter: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Oil Filter [[https:// | ||
+ | * Belts: [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Circuit and Breaker Information ==== | ||
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+ | The Air Compressor is plugged into a receptacle on the left side of the air tank. The plug can be unplugged when you need to de-energize the air compressor. | ||
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+ | ==== Lockout Tagout Procedure ==== | ||
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+ | In order to have safe maintenance please follow these steps when opening the access panels on the air compressor. | ||
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+ | - Stop the compressor with the red button on the control panel. | ||
+ | - Unplug compressor from wall receptacle. | ||
+ | - Put a lockout tag on the power plug. | ||
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+ | ==== Checking and Filling Oil ==== | ||
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+ | There is a window on the back right side of the machine, with a light you will be able to observe the oil level in a sight glass. | ||
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+ | If the oil is below halfway it needs to be topped off. Turn off the machine with the above approved lockout procedure. | ||
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+ | When the machine is stopped it has a valve to automatically unload pressure from this part of the system. You don’t have to worry about pressure in the sump if the machine is stopped and the unload valve is working properly | ||
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+ | On the oil sump you will see a 1” hex nut fill cap. Use a crescent wrench to remove this cap. Use the funnel so that oil is more than half but not more than ¾ full in the sight glass. | ||
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+ | ==== Checking and Draining Moisture ==== | ||
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+ | * Use hearing protection it can be very loud. | ||
+ | * There is a drain valve on the pipe manifold below the regulators. | ||
+ | * On the bottom of the tank there is a second valve, purge any water that has accumulated in the bottom of the tank. | ||
+ | * If there is more than a small mist of moisture file a tool report that the air compressor dryer may not be working. | ||
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+ | ==== Maintenance Schedule ==== | ||
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+ | * Daily | ||
+ | * Check that the compressor area is free of all flammable, combustible, | ||
+ | * Check for proper oil level | ||
+ | * Drain any condensate from manifold, tank, receiver and traps | ||
+ | * Check for any unusual noise or vibration | ||
+ | * Check that the fire extinguisher is nearby and charged. | ||
+ | * Weekly | ||
+ | * Clean air filter | ||
+ | * Clean all external parts of compressor and dryer | ||
+ | * Check for unusual noises or vibration | ||
+ | * Monthly | ||
+ | * Inspect the entire air system for leaks. | ||
+ | * Inspect dust accumulation on radiator fan and clean if necessary. | ||
+ | * Inspect oil for contamination and change if necessary | ||
+ | * Check belt tension and wear | ||
+ | * Belt tension on each individual belt in the center of each pulley, and should have ¼" | ||
+ | * 6 Months | ||
+ | * Inspect all Piping | ||
+ | * Clean Sight Glass | ||
+ | * Check and Tighten all electrical connections | ||
+ | * Yearly | ||
+ | * Change oil separator filter every 4000 hours | ||
+ | * Changes oil filter every 4000 hours | ||
+ | * Change oil | ||
+ | * Clean Suction Valve | ||
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+ | ===== Appendix ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Calculating Consumption SCFM for any operating pressure ==== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | Protohaven is 915 ft above Sea Level with a resulting atmospheric pressure of 14.2 PSI | ||
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+ | Operating SCFM = Rated SCFM Operating Pressure + 14.2Rated Pressure + 14.2 | ||
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+ | For Supply SCFM flip the division problem putting | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | ]] | ||
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+ | **t = V (p1-p2)/C pa** | ||
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+ | Where: | ||
+ | * V = volume of the receiver tank (cubic feet) | ||
+ | * t = time for the receiver tank to go from upper to lower pressure limits (sec/min) | ||
+ | * C = free air needed ([[https:// | ||
+ | * pa = atmospheric pressure (14.696 psia) | ||
+ | * p1 = maximum tank pressure (psia) | ||
+ | * p2 = minimum tank pressure (psia) | ||
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+ | This formula can then be rearranged to give you an approximate ideal volume of your receiver tank: | ||
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+ | **V = t C Pa/ | ||
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+ | t=19.26 (133/ | ||
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