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Air Compressor Maintenance Checklist

Description Comment Maintenance Frequency
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually
Compressor use or sequencing Turn off or sequence unnecessary compressors X      
Overall visual inspection Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all equipment is operating and that safety systems are in place. X      
Leakage Assessment Look for and report any system leakages. X      
Compressor ventilation Make sure proper ventilation is available for compressor and inlet. X      
Compressor lubricant Note level, color, and pressure. Compare with trended values. X      
Condensate drain Drain condensate from tank, legs, and traps. X      
Operating temperature Verify operating temperature is per manufacturer's specification. X      
Pressure relief valves Verify all pressure relief valves are functioning properly.   X    
Check belt tension Check belt tension and alignment for proper settings.   X    
Intake filter pads Clean or replace intake filter pads as necessary.   X    
Air-consuming device check All air-consuming devices need to be inspected on a regular basis for leakage. Leakage typically occurs in:
  • Worn, cracked, or frayed hoses
  • Sticking air valves
  • Cylinder packing
  X    
Drain traps Clean out debris and check operation.   X    
Motor bearings Lubricate motor bearings to manufacturer's specification.     X  
System oil Depending on use and compressor size, develop periodic oil sampling to monitor moisture, particulate levels, and other contamination. Replace oil as required.     X  
Couplings Inspect all couplings for proper function and alignment.       X
Shaft seals Check all seals for leakage or wear.       X
Air line filters Replace particulate and lubricant removal elements when pressure drop exceeds 2-3 psid.       X
Check mountings Check and secure all compressor mountings.       X