2. Remove the relief plug and clean out any hardened grease.

3. Add fresh grease through the fitting with a low-pressure grease gun.

4. Run the motor for a few minutes to expel any excess grease through the relief vent.

5. Stop the motor and replace the relief plug

Fan Bearing Lubrication

Fan bearings with grease fittings or with grease line extensions should be lubricated with a lithium-base grease that is free of chemical impurities. Improper lubrication can result in early bearing failure. To lubricate the fan bearings, complete the following:

1. Lubricate the bearings while the unit is not running; disconnect the main power switch.

2. Connect a manual grease gun to the grease line or fitting.

3. Add grease, preferably when the bearing is warm, while turning the fan wheel manually until a light bead of grease appears at the bearing grease seal.

Filters

To clean permanent filters, wash under a stream of hot water to remove dirt and lint. Follow with a wash of mild alkali solution to remove old filter oil. Rinse thoroughly and let dry. Recoat both sides of the filter with filter oil and let dry. Replace the filter element in the unit.

AUTION

Always install filters with directional arrows pointing toward the fans.

ERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Perform all of the indicated maintenance procedures at the intervals scheduled. This prolongs the life of the unit and reduces the possibility of costly equipment failure and downtime. A checklist should be prepared which lists the required service operations and the times at which they are to be performed. The following is a sample of such a list.

Weekly

1. Check the compressor oil level. If low, allow the compressor to operate continually at full load for 3 to 4 hours; check the oil level at 30-minute intervals. If the level remains low, add oil.

2. Observe the oil pressure. The oil pressure gauge reading should be approximately 20 to 35 psi above the suction pressure gauge reading.

3. Stop the compressor and check the shaft seal for excessive oil leakage. If found, check the seal with a refrigerant leak detector (open compressor only).

4. Check the condition of the air filters and air-handling equipment. Clean or replace filters, as necessary.

5. Check the general operating conditions, system pressures, refrigerant sight glass, and so forth.

Monthly

(Repeat Items 1 through 5)

6. Lubricate the fan and motor bearings, as necessary. Obtain and follow the manufacturer's lubricant specifications and bearing care instructions.

7. Check the fan belt tension and alignment.

8. Tighten all fan sheaves and pulleys. If found to be loose, check alignment before tightening.

9. Check the condition of the condensing equipment. Observe the condition of the condenser coil in the air-cooled condenser. Clean, as necessary. Check the cooling tower water in the water-cooled condenser. If algae or scaling is evident, water treatment is needed. Clean the sump strainer screen of the cooling tower.

Annually

(Repeat Items 1 through 9)

10. Drain all circuits of the water-condensing system. Inspect the condenser piping and clean any scale or sludge from the tubes of the condenser.

11. If a cooling tower or evaporative condenser is used, flush the pumps and sump tank. Remove any rust or corrosion from the metal surfaces and repaint.

12. Inspect all motor and fan shaft bearings for signs of wear. Check the shafts for proper end-play adjustment.