ENGINEERING REFERENCE

Preservation for Storage of Ariel Reciprocating Compressors

1.0 Purpose
1.1 This document is to be used after an Ariel reciprocating compressor has been stored for 12 months since its last preservation. 1.2 Following the procedures detailed in this document should prevent corrosion inside an Ariel reciprocating compressor for 12 months, provided the protection is not compromised. If any deterioration is observed, or should the crankshaft be turned, re-preserve per ER-25. 1.3 This document is not applicable to the preservation of non-lube compressor cylinders and distance pieces. Non-lube compressors with VCI powder applied to the compressor cylinders and distance piece cavities should be inspected and preserved per ER-34. This document is applicable to the preservation of non-lube frames and guides. 1.4 For a new compressor that will be stored longer than 12 months from the Ariel shipment date, see Warranty Administration Procedure in the Ariel Packager Standards (ER-10.5.1), and apply for a Deferred Start-up status to extend the Standard Warranty.

2.0

Materials and Equipment

To preserve compressor, use the following, or their equivalents: 2.1 A contact rust preventative such as Mobil Oil Corporation, Mobilarma 247 or Cortec Corporation, VpCI 322. 2.2 A liquid vapor phase corrosion inhibitor (VpCI) such as Cortec Corporation (St. Paul, Minnesota) VpCI 329 or VpCI 322. These products are not compatible with polyglycol (PAG) synthetic oils. For PAG applications, consult Ariel Corporation (see page 7). The VpCI 329 and VpCI 322 are equivalent in strength and are compatible with each other. 2.3 2.4 Waterproof backed tape: UV resistant Duct Tape such as Shurtape PC667. Shipping covers and gaskets to seal cylinder suction and discharge openings.

2.5 Wax impregnated cloth: MARVELPAK #12 JAN-B-121F, TYPE I GRADE C, CLASS II. Available from EDCO Supply (Brooklyn, New York). 2.6 2.7 Priming pump if compressor does not have one. Tarps and tie down materials if compressor is stored outdoors.

CURRENT REV CHANGE DESCRIPTION

REV 4 3 2 1 0

EC 010756 ECN8001 ECN7829 ECN6452 ---

DATE 12-18-02 ------4-8-93

REV 8 7 6 5

EC 016770 014719 013545 011418

DATE 6-9-10 11-3-08 9-21-06 1-22-04

Pg. 3: Added KBZ:U/2,4,6 to Table 1. Pg. 4; Added KBZ:U to Table 2. Pg. 5; Added KBZ:U to Table 3.

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3.0
3.1 3.2

Procedure
Inspection and preservation must be performed in a clean, dry environment. To start inspection and preservation, remove the following:
Top cover. Crosshead guide covers. Duct tape and wax impregnated cloth from drive stub. Suction and discharge nozzle shipping covers. One crank end suction valve from each cylinder. One head end suction valve from each cylinder. If the compressor has been packaged, remove one discharge valve cap. Look for signs of corrosion, Standing water. Potential leak paths for water and air. If corrosion or standing water is found, photograph the affected areas and contact Ariel Corporation (see page 7). Remove water contamination and corrosion prior to coating parts with rust preventative. Seal any leak paths that are found. Ensure plastic plugs are tight and replace plugs that appear damaged. Check exposed stainless steel tubing, making sure metal tubing caps are tight. Inspect suction and discharge nozzle shipping covers and gaskets for damage.

3.3

Inspect all internal surfaces and cavities of the compressor

3.4 Once inspection is complete, thoroughly agitate rust preventative and VpCI before dispensing from the barrel. Use VpCI within 24 months of manufacture date. Spray all internal compressor surfaces with a rust preventative such as Mobilarma 247 or Cortec VpCI 322 if compatible with the compressor oil. Consult Ariel Corporation (see page 7) if rust preventative is not compatible with compressor oil.
Spray rust preventative inside the frame, crosshead guides, and distance pieces, ensuring that all internal surfaces are coated. Spray rust preventative inside each compressor cylinder, covering all internal surfaces in the cylinder including the unloaders, piston rod, valve pocket surfaces, retainers, valve caps, suction and discharge gas passages, and valves. Pre-lube the lube oil system before turning the crankshaft. Ensure that oil is visibly flowing from all bearing positions and crossheads. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees plus 180 degrees and re-spray all surfaces inside of the frame, crosshead guides, distance pieces, and cylinder bores. There should be no noticeable accumulation of excess rust preventative in the bottom of treated cavities.

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3.5 Prime the lube oil system with a 50/50 mixture of compressor frame oil and rust preventative such as Mobilarma 247 or Cortec VpCI 322 if compatible with frame oil.
If provided, remove the suction line from the pre-lube pump and use the pre-lube pump to pump the rust preventative oil mixture through the lube oil system at a minimum of 10 psi for 2 minutes. If a priming pump is not provided, connect a priming pump to the Crankcase Oil Prelube connection located on the lube oil filter housing and pump the rust preventative oil mixture through the lube oil system at a minimum of 10 psi for 2 minutes. Drain any excess rust preventative mixture from the frame and guides. Lube oil piping should remain filled with the rust preventative oil mixture during the storage period.

3.6 Add minimum quantity of VpCI corrosion inhibitor to the frame per TABLE 1. Apply by pouring or fogging the VpCI into the frame. When pouring the VpCI liquid into the frame, distribute evenly throughout the cavity. Do not pour VpCI directly on any bearing surfaces.
TABLE 1 : Minimum Quantity of Cortec VpCI 329 or 322 Corrosion Inhibitor for Frames.
Compressor Frame JG:JGA/2 JG:JGA/4 JGA/6 JGM:N:P:Q/1&2 JGI/1 JGR:J/2 JGR:J/4 JGJ/6 JGH:E:K:T/2 JGH:E:K:T/4 JGE:K:T/6 JGC:D/2 JGC:D/4 JGC:D/6 JGZ:U/2, KBZ:U/2 JGZ:U/4, KBZ:U/4 JGZ:U/6, KBZ:U/6 KBB:V/4 KBB:V/6 Minimum Quantity in fluid ounces (See Note 1) 3 6 10 3 3 3 10 16 6 16 22 10 16 22 16 22 36 36 50

NOTE: 1. Ounces (fluid) x 0.02957 = Liters Ounces (fluid) x 0.03125 = Quarts Ounces (fluid) x 0.0078125 = Gallons US

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3.7 Add minimum quantity of VpCI corrosion inhibitor to guide and distance piece cavities per FIGURE 1, and TABLE 2. Apply by pouring or fogging the VpCI into the cavity being preserved. When pouring the VpCI liquid into a cavity, distribute evenly throughout the cavity. Do not pour VpCI directly on any bearing surfaces.
FIGURE 1 : Distance Piece Cavities.

#4

#1

#2

#4

#2

#4

#2

#3

LONG TWO COMPARTMENT GUIDE

STANDARD GUIDE

SHORT TWO COMPARTMENT GUIDE

TABLE 2 : Minimum Quantity of Cortec VpCI 329 or 322 Corrosion Inhibitor for Guide Compartments (REF. Figure 1 above).
Guide Compartments JG:JGA JGR:J JGH:E JGK:T JGC:D JGZ:U, KBZ:U KBB:V L2 Guide Compartment #1 fl. oz. 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1 2 3 L2, STD, and S2 Guide Compartment #2 fl. oz. 1/2 1/2 1 1 2 2 3 S2 Guide Compartment #3 fl. oz. 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1 1-1/2 Crosshead Cavity #4 (See Note 2) fl. oz. N/A N/A 2 2 4 4 6

NOTE: 2. Compartment #4 is used when guides ship unmounted with a shipping cover. NOTE: 3. Ounces (fluid) x 0.02957 = Liters Ounces (fluid) x 0.03125 = Quarts Ounces (fluid) x 0.0078125 = Gallons US

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3.8 Add minimum quantity of VpCI corrosion inhibitor to the cylinder per TABLE 3. Apply by pouring or fogging the VpCI into the cylinder. When pouring the VpCI liquid into a cavity, distribute evenly throughout the cavity. Distribute 75% of the minimum quantity evenly between the cylinder suction and discharge gas passages. Distribute 25% of the minimum quantity evenly between the crank end and head end of the cylinder bore.
TABLE 3 : Minimum Quantity of Cortec VpCI 329 or 322 Corrosion Inhibitor for Cylinders.
Cylinder Class JG:JGM:N:P:Q:R:J JGH:E:K:T JGC:D:Z:U, KBZ:U KBB:V Minimum Quantity for Cylinders with the Following Bore Diameters (inches): 1 fl. oz. <10 <5 <5 5 to 10 5 to 10 2 fl. oz. 10 to 15 3 fl. oz. >15 5 to 15 >15 >10 >10 to 15 >15 4 fl. oz. 6 fl. oz. 7 fl. oz. 9 fl. oz.

NOTE: 4. Inches x 25.4 = mm NOTE: 5. Ounces (fluid) x 0.02957 = Liters Ounces (fluid) x 0.03125 = Quarts Ounces (fluid) x 0.0078125 = Gallons US

3.9 If your compressor is not shown in the tables above, contact Ariel Corporation (see page 7) to determine quantities of VpCI to be used. 3.10 Add quantity of Cortec VpCI 329 or 322 to the following cavities:
1/2 ounce of VpCI to the cylinder lube box sump via the fill plug. 1 ounce of VpCI to lube oil filter housings that are drained prior to shipment (This step is not applicable to spin-on filters). 1/2 ounce of VpCI to discharge port of the lube oil pump.

3.11 VpCI corrosion inhibitors require protected cavities to remain sealed during the storage period. Open cavities will deplete the VpCI concentration, rendering the VpCI ineffective. To prevent VpCI depletion, seal the compressor as follows:
Plug all openings including vents and breather connections making sure plugs are tight. Reassemble all covers and the valve assemblies and re-connect the pre-lube pump. Use shipping covers and gaskets to seal cylinder suction and discharge nozzles. Check for proper installation of the cylinder shipping covers and gaskets. Replace any damaged shipping flange covers or gaskets. Hand-wrench tighten the shipping flange cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

3.12 Coat drive stub with rust preventative, wrap with wax impregnated cloth such as MARVELPAK #12, followed by waterproof backed tape such as Shurtape PC667. 3.13 Tape the clearance opening between the drive end dust seal cover and the crankshaft to prevent any exchange of air to the frame and cylinders. 3.14 Tag the compressor and guide/cylinder assemblies, noting that the crankshaft should not be turned and the date when the compressor was last inspected and preserved. If the crankshaft is turned for any reason, re-preserve per ER-25.

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4.0

Storage

4.1 If the compressor is to be stored after being packaged, ensure that enough VpCI and rust preventative has been used to protect all piping and bottles in the package, in addition to the compressor. Ensure that all openings in the package are sealed. 4.2 All Ariel reciprocating compressors must be stored in a clean, dry environment. If stored outdoors, the compressor must be protected from direct contact with the elements. 4.3 The compressor must never be stored with the mounting feet directly on the ground.

5.0

Re-Commissioning Compressor to Service

5.1 At commissioning, the oil filter must be changed. There is no need to change oil, or if drained to flush the frame prior to filling with oil, as the rust preventative will mix with the lube oil. Remove temporary covers, gaskets, plugs, tape, tags etc. used to seal the compressor. Replace all connections including vents and drains. 5.2 Check fastener torque on all bolting which may have been loosened as a result of applying this procedure and all critical bolting as a result of re-applying the compressor to service. Reference Ariel Technical Manual or toolbox torque charts for fastener torque values. 5.3 Utilize the Start-Up Check list in the Ariel Technical Manual or ER-10.4.0.

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Ariel Contact Information

Contact Ariel Response Center Spare Parts Order Entry Ariel World Headquarters Technical Services Application Engineering Web Site: www.arielcorp.com 740-397-0311 740-397-3856 Telephone Fax E-Mail arc@arielcorp.com spareparts@arielcorp.com --info@arielcorp.com fieldservice@arielcorp.com ---

740-397-1060 888-397-7766 (toll free USA & Canada) or 740-393-5054 740-397-3602 (International) 740-397-6450

Ariel Response Center Technicians or Switchboard Operators will answer telephones during Ariel business hours, Eastern Time - USA or after hours by voice mail. Contact an Authorized Distributor to purchase Ariel Parts. Always provide the Ariel equipment serial number(s) when ordering spare parts. The after hours Telephone Emergency System works as follows: 1. Follow automated instructions to Technical Services Emergency Assistance or Spare Parts Emergency Service. Calls are recorded by answering machine. 2. Leave a message: Please provide the following:
Callers name and telephone number Frame or Rotor Housing serial number Cylinder serial number Clearance pocket serial number A brief description of the emergency

3. Your voice message routes to an on-call representative, who will respond as soon as possible.

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