Air Compressor Maintenance Log

Make: Model: Serial No.:

To use this maintenance log, check and sign in the appropriate boxes as routine maintenance is performed.
Record any notes or information that could be used for future reference in the Maintenance Notes box.

Oil Filter Air Filter Air/Oil Sep. Lubricant

Date Hours Oil Temp. Maintenance Notes Initials
Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

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 For maximum maintenance bene�t, use the Suggested
Maintenance schedule below or consult your operator’s
manual to set a regular maintenance schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact us at
877-422-1717 or www.IndustrialAirPower.com.
SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
Every 1,500 - 2,000 hours
Every 2,000 hours
Up to every 4,000 hours
(depending on air quality)
Yearly OR when pressure
differential reaches 10 psi
SYMPTOM CAUSE
• Sump lubricant low.
• Clogged or varnished heat
exchanger/oil cooler.
High • Faulty thermal by-pass valve.
discharge
temperature • Restriction of heat exchanger
air �ow.
• Insufficient air circulation at
oil cooler.
• Plugged oil �lter element.
• Compressor operating too hot.
• Chemically active gases
present.
Premature
lubricant
• Improper receiver condensate
breakdown draining.
• Mixing incompatible lubricants.
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
• Incompatible oil in compressor. • Review and analyze oil.
• Replace with proper lubricant.
Frequent
separator • Minimum pressure valve
plug-up / • Rebuild or replace valve.
sticking.
collapse
Change coolant �lter • Inspect inlet �lter and air path, checking for voids.
• Ruptured intake air path/�lter.
Replace and repair as needed.
Analyze lubricant
• Check plant air demand and inspect plant for air
• Excessive air demand.
Change air �lter leaks.
Decreased • Service valve open. • Close valve.
Change air/oil seperator
discharge
• Leaky service line. • Fix leaks.
pressure
• Plugged inlet air �lter. • Clean or replace �lter.
CORRECTION
• Inlet valve partially closed. • Check inlet valve assembly and rebuild as needed.
• Fill lubricant.
• Safety shut-down tripped. • Re-set compressor safety.
• Inspect lubricant lines for blocks.
Failure
• Analyze lubricant. • Disconnected main switch. • Check switch and verify that power is ON.
to start
• If varnish is present, �ush with cleaner.
• Power failure. • Check power supply.
• Rebuild or replace by-pass valve.
• Plugged air/oil separator. • Change separator element.
• Remove restrictions.
• Wrong air pressure setting. • Adjust setting.
High
power • Obstructed after cooler. • Clean after cooler.
• Check location and make sure there is no
restriction of cool fresh air.
consumption
• Plugged inlet air �lter. • Inspect and replace as needed.
• Replace oil �lter element(s). • Lubricant viscosity issues. • Test and replace oil as needed.
• See corrections for high discharge temperature. • Over�lled lubricant sump. • Drain receiver to proper level.
• Review plant/operations/make-up air. • Broken lubricant line. • Replace lubricant line.
• Analyze oil and correct inlet air source as needed.
Excessive • High compressor discharge • Inspect and clean coolers.
• Periodically drain receiver condensate. lubricant temperature. • Inspect temperature control valve.
• Inspect auto-drains, drain lines and valves. consumption
• Check scavenge line connections.
• Improperly positioned
• Drain, replace and analyze oil. lubricant return scavenge line. • Make sure that scavenge line is cut at 45° angle,
• Plugged scavenge line. reaches the bottom of the separator and isn’t
• Flush compressor with cleaner. blocked.