{"id":7559,"date":"2024-12-02T06:59:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T06:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=7559"},"modified":"2025-09-23T04:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:46:25","slug":"elgis-guide-to-preparing-your-air-compressor-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/blog\/elgis-guide-to-preparing-your-air-compressor-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"ELGi\u2019s GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR FOR SPRING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-table-of-content\">\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#articleOne\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#articleTwo\">Maintenance Intervals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"supporting-text\">\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleOne\">\n<p>Spring is here! After a long winter, we could all use some sunshine and longer days. With spring, there\u2019s pollen and warmer temperatures. Both of which air compressors are not too fond of. Here are a few things to check to keep your rotary screw air compressor running smoothly and avoid costly downtime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your air entry points. You don\u2019t want them to clog. Clogging will affect compressed air output and prevent air from properly flowing through and keeping your compressor cool.<\/li>\n<li>Check any plastic tubing that may have cracked during freezing temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>Check your oil. Perform an oil sample test to ensure the oil\u2019s property is adequate for that warmer temperature coming. You also want to check your oil level on a regular basis. If the oil gets low, it can cause the air compressor\u2019s temperature to rise and cause your air compressor to overheat and shut down.<\/li>\n<li>Check your cooler for fouling from pollen, dust, insects, and debris. If your compressor is located outdoors, it is highly recommended to add a prefilter to your cooler.<\/li>\n<li>Check your compressor\u2019s intake filter. It\u2019s common to find dirt or pollen collected in your intake filter. A clogged intake vent can cause issues to your compressor, so be sure to check this regularly throughout the spring season, especially if your air compressor is outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Check the drying and filtration equipment. Temperatures will be rising soon. With warm temperatures comes condensation. You want to make sure water doesn\u2019t develop in your compressed air lines.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your compressor room is well ventilated. You also want to make sure your fans and louvers are all functional to keep your compressor cool during the warm weather. A well-ventilated compressor works more efficiently and keeps operating temperature down.<\/li>\n<li>Perform any due preventative maintenance. Keeping your air compressor on a regular service schedule is key to having it perform optimally and fulfill its lifespan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The check list below are general maintenance interval guidelines. We recommend following the check list below to ensure smooth operations all year long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleTwo\">\n<h4 class=\"text-center\">Maintenance Intervals<\/h4>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th >\n<p><strong>Part<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" >\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Daily<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Oil level<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>MOS condensate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Warning \/ alarms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Condensate in AOS tank<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" >\n<p>Weekly<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Pre filter (air intake, cooler, control panel)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Air filter element<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Clean *<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" >\n<p>1000 hours or 3 months <strong><sup>#<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Pre filter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Moisture drain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\" >\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2000 hours or 6 months <strong><sup>#<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Oil &amp; after coolers &#8211; air cooled (External)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Oil filter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Oil<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Sampling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"7\" >\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4000 hours or every year <strong><sup>#<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Pre filter (air intake, cooler, control panel)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Air filter element<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Oil&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Air-oil separator element&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>60 Hz motor (&gt; 25HP ) grease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Return line sight glass \/ orifice \/ NRV<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Return line strainer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"18\" >\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8000 hours or every 2 years <strong><sup>#<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Air-oil separator element<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Oil<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>60 Hz motor (&le; 25HP) grease<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Electrical connections<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Drive coupling element<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Pipe coupling element<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Intake valve kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Actuator kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>MPV kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>BDV kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Solenoid valve<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Safety valve<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Thermal Valve Kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>MOS-ADV kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Control line filter-ADV kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Hoses and Fittings Kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Blow down adjustment kit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Replace<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td >\n<p>Oil &amp; after coolers &#8211; water cooled (External)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Check &amp; Clean<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-center\"># &#8211; Whichever comes first\t* &#8211; As per air filter clog indicator<\/p>\n<p>Notes: The above general guidelines are applicable only to standard operating and regular maintenance conditions. Refer to your operation manual or consult with a compressed air expert to determine maintenance intervals for your specific unit.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>  <center><br \/>\n  <a class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#ea0000;border-color:#bc0000;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" href=\"#\"  data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#downloadrequest27\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 16px;font-size:13px;line-height:20px;border-color:#f14d4d;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-download\" style=\"font-size:13px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> Download Maintenance Schedule<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n  <\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>Do you want to save some time and have a compressed air technician perform a spring service? 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