Original spare parts
Installation of original replacement parts has outstanding benefits for your device:
- maintains the original capacity of the device,
- there is no risk for impaired quality of materials and workmanship,
- tested quality,
- identical technical characteristics as the factory built-in parts,
- operational safety,
- longer life of the device,
- a one-year warranty on replacement parts and fittings,
- lower pressure drop filters, and because of this, lower electricity consumption.
- there is no risk for impaired quality of materials and workmanship,
- tested quality,
- identical technical characteristics as the factory built-in parts,
- operational safety,
- longer life of the device,
- a one-year warranty on replacement parts and fittings,
- lower pressure drop filters, and because of this, lower electricity consumption.
MEGA AIR Compressor Service Kits include sufficient lubricant, air filters and oil filters (where applicable) for one service change. Regular preventive maintenance saves you time and money in the long haul. Change your filters and oil as recomended by your MEGA AI equipment manual.
Basic preventive maintenance check list for air compressors
Before performing any maintenance function, switch main disconnect switch to “off” position to assure no power is entering unit. “Lock Out” or “Tag Out” all sources of power. Be sure all air pressure in unit is relieved. Failure to do this may result in injury or equipment damage.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Check oil level of both compressor and engine if so equipped. Add quality MEGA AIR compressor lubricant as required.
2. Drain moisture from tank by opening tank drain valve located in bottom of tank.
3. Stop, Look & Listen for any unusual noise, failure to compress, overheating, vibrations or belt slippage and correct before damage of a serious nature develops.
4. Turn off compressor at the end of each day’s operation. Turn off power supply.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE NOTES
Pressure relief valve
The pressure relief valve is an automatic pop valve. Each valve is properly adjusted for the maximum pressure permitted by tank specifications and working pressure of the unit on which it is installed. If it should pop, it will be necessary to drain all the air out of the tank in order to reseat properly.
Do not readjust.
Tank drain valve
Drain valve is located at bottom of tank. Open drain valve daily to drain condensation.
Pressure switch
The pressure switch is automatic and will start compressor at low pressure and stop when the maximum pressure is reached. It is adjusted to start
and stop compressor at the proper pressure for the unit on which it is installed. Do not readjust.
Belts
Drive belts must be kept tight enough to prevent slipping. If belts slip or squeak, see V-belt maintenance in preceding section.
Caution
If belts are too tight, overload will be put on motor and motor bearings.
Compressor valves
If compressor fails to pump air or seems slow in filling up tank, disconnect from power source, drain air tank, and remove valves and clean thoroughly, using compressed air and a soft wire brush. After cleaning, exceptional care must be taken that all parts are replaced in exactly the same position and all joints must be tight, or the compressor will not function properly. When all valves are replaced, perform a timed pump-up test and check to see that it meets factory specifications. Valve gaskets should be replaced each time valves are removed from pump.