The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential.

They are the

property of Ariel Corporation and may not be disclosed, reproduced, or used for
manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.

ENGINEERING REFERENCE

Packager Standards: Start-Up, Service, and Parts

1. Provide clean, dry storage for compressor parts and assemblies. Rotate and/or replace parts inventory as required for parts susceptible to shelf life deterioration. Protect parts and compressors as
required to prevent corrosion or damage in storage or handling.
2. A delayed start-up warranty extension is available upon request for compressors to be stored more
than 12 months from Ariel ship date. Protect compressors to ER-25 if test run at packager facility
and not field started within one month from test date. Protect and maintain compressors not in active
service to ER-25.
3. Use mechanics experienced and trained on Ariel compressors for field start-up.
4. Adhere to the Ariel compressor Start Up Check List ER-10.4.01 or ER-10.4.02.
5. Complete and return to Ariel the warranty notification form within 30 days of installation. The form is
supplied with equipment or download at www.arielcorp.com.
6. Provide information and training to the compressor operator, including:
Maintenance and Repair Manual and Parts Book. The operator must read and understand the
Maintenance and Repair Manual prior to compressor operation or service.
Operating requirements such as setting clearance pockets, operating limits, and shutdown points.
Operating procedures for start-up, idle, blowdown, by-pass, run, and purging if compressing combustible gas.
Normal preventative maintenance.
Procedures to ensure suction valves are installed only in suction pockets and discharge valves
only in discharge pockets.
The location and content of caution tags on the compressor or other components.
7. The start-up mechanic must use the Maintenance and Repair Manual and Parts Book to verify correct frame and cylinder identification.

Compressor Manual Content

Provide information from www.arielcorp.com for each new equipment manual so it contains the latest
information. Ariel posts serial number (S/N) specific information in the "Members Only" area at
www.arielcorp.com for about six months after a compressor ships. This information is stored in the
permanent Ariel unit record files. Assemble Ariel reciprocating compressor manuals, including:
1. Balance Sheet for frame and cylinders (S/N specific, members only area).
2. Lube Sheet for frame and cylinders (S/N specific, members only area).
3. Recommended spares (S/N specific, members only area).
4. Parts lists and assembly drawings for frame and cylinders (S/N specific, members only area).
5. Warranty Registration Form.

For the most recent edition of this document, visit www.arielcorp.com.

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The contents of this document are proprietary and confidential. They are the
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manufacture in part or in whole without written permission from Ariel Corporation.

6. Start-Up Check List.

7. Appropriate vendor literature. See ER-87.1 for information on vendor literature selection.
8. Ariel Maintenance and Repair Manual for appropriate compressor model.
9. Standard abbreviations list.

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