Ariel JGQ User Manual

FOR MODELS: JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP AND JGQ TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Design Specifications & Data ........................................................... 1-1
General ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Opposed Throw - Reciprocating Weight Balancing ................................................ 1-5
Product Information and Safety Plates ................................................................... 1-6
Important Safety & Data Information ................................................................. 1-7
Clearances ........................................................................................................... 1-10
Piston Ring and Packing Ring Side Clearance, Inches (mm) ......................... 1-11
Fastener Tightening Torque ................................................................................. 1-15
Tightening Torque Procedures ........................................................................ 1-19
Ariel Bolting .......................................................................................................... 1-21
Zone 1 Environment ............................................................................................. 1-21
Installation ........................................................................................... 2-1
The Skid or Package ......................................................................................... 2-1
Lifting the Compressor ...................................................................................... 2-1
Setting the Compressor .................................................................................... 2-2
Leveling Limits for Compressors ....................................................................... 2-3
Aligning Main Bearing Bores ............................................................................. 2-3
Alignment - to Driver ......................................................................................... 2-6
Electrical Grounding ........................................................................................ 2-11
Pneumatically Actuated Unloaders & Clearance Devices ............................... 2-11
Vents and Drains ............................................................................................. 2-11
BICERA Type Crankcase Over-Pressure Relief Valves ................................. 2-12
Start Up ............................................................................................... 3-1
General ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Start Up Check List ................................................................................................. 3-1
Warranty Notification - Installation List Data and Start Up Check Lists for
JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:H:E:K:T:C:D Reciprocating Compressors ........................... 3-2
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure ................................................................ 3-10
Relief Valve Settings ............................................................................................ 3-11
Filling Sump & Priming a Main Oil Lube Oil System - Before Starting ................. 3-11
Filling The Sump ............................................................................................. 3-11
Priming - Main Lube Oil System ...................................................................... 3-12
Compressor Prelube ............................................................................................. 3-12
Force Feed Lubricator Adjustment ....................................................................... 3-12
Compressor Re-Application .................................................................................. 3-12
Lubrication ......................................................................................... 4-1
General ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Lubrication Functions ............................................................................................. 4-1

Ariel JGQ Specifications

General

Brand	Ariel
Model	JGQ
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English