Establishing a regular, well-organized maintenance The following are typical recommended minimum
program and strictly following it is critical to maintenance procedures for air-cooled reciprocating
maintaining the performance of a compressed air compressors; water-cooled, double-acting reciprocating
system. One person should be given the responsibility compressors; lubricant-injected rotary compressors;
of ensuring that all maintenance is performed properly, lubricant-free rotary compressors; and centrifugal
on schedule, and is adequately documented. compressors.
Every 6 Months
• Check air-inlet filter and replace element as
necessary.
• Take oil sample for analysis. Replace lubricant as
necessary.