I bought a compressor a while ago, but life got in the way, and I'm just getting around to getting it up and running and making a filling system. First I want to concentrate on getting the compressor running well.
It is a Bauer Mariner 7cfm compressor with a single phase motor. The previous owner I believe bought it second-hand, had it professionally rebuilt for installation on a live-aboard, then decided to get a different model and sent this one to storage. It has not been run since. It shows some surface rust on the frame, but the block looks good.
I'll need to do some rewiring, fix the oil pressure line, and I'm debating disassembling the unit and repainting the base.
Should I look into the first stage for any contaminants?
Should I change the oil? Owner claimed it was synthetic oil.
How should I check the drains and pressure relief valves?
Any other things I should look out for?
The Bauer manual says to run for 10 minutes, then close valve and let the safety valve blow (assuming I check its operation first). Is this how I should begin?
It is a Bauer Mariner 7cfm compressor with a single phase motor. The previous owner I believe bought it second-hand, had it professionally rebuilt for installation on a live-aboard, then decided to get a different model and sent this one to storage. It has not been run since. It shows some surface rust on the frame, but the block looks good.
I'll need to do some rewiring, fix the oil pressure line, and I'm debating disassembling the unit and repainting the base.
Should I look into the first stage for any contaminants?
Should I change the oil? Owner claimed it was synthetic oil.
How should I check the drains and pressure relief valves?
Any other things I should look out for?
The Bauer manual says to run for 10 minutes, then close valve and let the safety valve blow (assuming I check its operation first). Is this how I should begin?