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CAMERON COMPRESSION SYSTEMS - AJAX PRODUCTS START-UP AND OPERATIONS REPORT

Note: It is necessary to complete this form and return annotated copies to the Manager, Engineering Services Ajax, Cameron
Compression Systems in order to activate warranty. Rev 10/24/06
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Customer/Distributor Model No.
Lease CT #
Field Mailing Address Serial #


Telephone #
Start-up Dates
Serviceman Making Report
Affiliation Ajax Distributor Other
Attention Before Start-Up
Use the Ajax Operation and Maintenance Manual as your reference. Also, all
checks and final preparations for start-up to be conducted with customer's
designated operating personnel on hand.
INSTALLATION X=Yes X=No LUBRICATION X=Yes X=No
Flywheel properly installed Reviewed ES1006 for proper oil
Foundation bolts tightened Check crankcase for water
Flange bolts tightened Crankcase filled (27 inches below rim)
Cylinder supports tightened Bearings & crossheads lubricated (while filling crankcase)
Exhaust lines bolts tightened Control box filled


Exhaust lines properly supported & leveled Lubricator drained & filled


Exhaust lines free to expand on muffler end Lubricator lines purged to end
Exhaust thermowells & thermocouples installed Lubricator lines hand pumped in compressor & power cyls.
All external fasteners tightened


Lubricator pumps set @ high rate for 24 hours, then reset
to standard lube rate
Cooler belts properly aligned and tightened

Cooler bearing lube lines checked
Cooler bearing Allen screws tightened Idler fittings greased
Water pump belt properly aligned and tightened Water pump fittings greased
Relief valves checked for proper application

Cooler fittings greased
Floats installed on Norriseal controllers COOLANT
Blowdown valve installed (Last outlet from cooler)


Engine, compressor & cooler sections filled and trapped air bled (note coolant and water
to be premixed)
Manometer filled with proper fluid ELECTRICAL


Unit leveled (Check on machined surface)

Panel connected
Check & tighten bolts - Distance piece & stuffing box
Unit grouted


All loose probes installed (i.e. Exhaust temperature & gas
discharge temperature)
Web deflection on DPC-2803 & 2804 (before & after grout)
Panel freed from internal retainers

Thrust checked DPC-2803 & 2804


Panel shutdowns checked

Power crosshead clearance checked


CAMERON COMPRESSION SYSTEMS - AJAX PRODUCTS START-UP AND OPERATIONS REPORT
Note: It is necessary to complete this form and return annotated copies to the Manager, Engineering Services Ajax, Cameron
Compression Systems in order to activate warranty. Rev 10/24/06
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SUPPLY GAS & FUEL INJECTION X=Yes X=No ON LINE OPERATION (CONT.) X=Yes X=No

Fuel Injection hydraulic system checked for fluid & bled
Unit operated two hours minimum or until conditions are
constant, while checking all temperatures and conditions




Starting gas pressure set & line blown free of debris
Fuel system bled
Conditions checked for clearancing and compressor
cylinders reclearanced to fit actual conditions




Adjust LE fuel shutoff valve CLEARANCE DATA


Overspeed shutdown set @ 484 RPM Note: Cylinders numbered from Flywheel side #1 #2 #3 #4
COMPRESSOR END Power Crosshead clearance
Dump valve regulator backed off Compressor crosshead clearance
Plug removed from packing gland vent Power piston striking clearance
Clearance set to prevent overload Compressor piston striking clearance HE
Compressor valves removed and cylinder(s) blown to remove dirt Compressor piston striking clearance CE
and debris Compressor rod run out horizontal
Suction line blown at flange to remove debris

Compressor rod run out vertical
Compressor valves properly installed COMPRESSOR CYLINDER DATA
Compressor pressurized (from suction) and checked for leaks Type cyl. #1 #2 #3
Set dump valve regulator: set at 25 psi max Norriseal, 30 psi min
Murphy Diameter #1 #2 #3
Suction valve closed and blowdown open SN. # #1 #2 #3


Check suction line strainer every 24 hours until line is clean COMPRESSOR CYLINDER VVP SETTING #1 #2 #3
START-UP Full cylinder (all valves installed) Yes or No
Governor backed off to min RPM (see unit name plate) HE only (CE valves removed) Yes or No
Unit started in accordance w/Cold Weather procedure ES1006 CE only (HE valves removed) Yes or No
Unit started under no-load conditions Spacers installed Yes or No
Water circulation and levels checked

Variable pocket setting (inches from closed position)
Panel annunicator wiring checked for continuity and tested GOVERNOR (X=YES)
Lubricator pumps & divider valves operating IGTB PGPL
Oil or water leaks repaired Ajax mechanical TG-13
Oil level controller set COOLER (X=YES)
Vibration switches checked and adjusted Belt drive Electric drive Hydraulic drive
All panel press. & temp. shutdowns set to prevent overload INSTRUMENT PANEL Serial number Drawing number


Throttle linkage checked and adjusted to governor Murphy Altronic Other
ON LINE OPERATION OIL

Weight and type
Unit placed on line by opening discharge, cracking suction and the Crankcase
closing blowdown to purge system of air Lubricator
Take all necessary precautions when H2S is present
NOTE: Use ES-1006 as your primary lubrication reference. For special applications contact Ajax Engineering
Services.
CAMERON COMPRESSION SYSTEMS - AJAX PRODUCTS START-UP AND OPERATIONS REPORT
Note: It is necessary to complete this form and return annotated copies to the Manager, Engineering Services Ajax, Cameron
Compression Systems in order to activate warranty. Rev 10/24/06
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OPERATING CONDITIONS (Note should be recorded after all conditions have stabilized and unit is operating
under normal conditions)
DPC-2803 / 2804 WEB DEFLECTION(Note clock positions are

referenced facing flywheel and in clockwise rotation).From

flywheel #1 & #2 Throws .0013 max.All others .001 max. Exhaust Temp. Degrees F #1 #2


#3

#4
Before Grout After Grout

Main Bearing Temperatures (when applicable)

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
#1 #1 #1 #1 Ts Degrees F Ps PSIG Fuel regulator spring range
10:30 10:30 Td1 Degrees F Pd1 PSIG Fuel regulator orifice size
12:00 12:00 Td2 Degrees F Pd2 PSIG Manometer reading (inches)
1:30 1:30 Td3 Degrees F Pd3 PSIG Ambient Temperature Degrees F
3:00 3:00 EJW Degress F Main Fuel PSIG
4:30 4:30 CJW Degrees F LE Pilot fuel PSIG
6:00 6:00 Force Feed Lubricator Settings: cycles per minute or drops per stroke (Circle one) Box viewed from left to right.
7:30 7:30 #1 #2 Engine Cycle Times Comp. Cycle Times Engine pts/day Comp. pts/day
#2 #2 #2 #2
10:30 10:30 Verify monitor configuration as per Lubricator Data Sheet located in the manual and control panel.
12:00 12:00 1) Compressor Block
1:30 1:30 2) Engine Block
3:00 3:00 3) Compressor Alarm in Seconds
4:30 4:30 4) Engine Alarm in Seconds
6:00 6:00 5) Alarm logic
7:30 7:30
#3 #3 #3 #3
10:30 10:30 Unit operation is satisfactory and operating personnel have been instructed in Daily Maintenance Procedures.
12:00 12:00 Operation and maintenance manuals are on hand. Yes No
1:30 1:30 Service man performing Startup
3:00 3:00 Customer Operations Manager
4:30 4:30 Date
6:00 6:00
7:30 7:30 COMPLETION OF THIS FORM IS NECESSARY FOR CONSIDERATION OF ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS
#4 #4 #4 #4 PROBLEMS OR COMMENTS.
10:30 10:30
12:00 12:00
1:30 1:30
3:00 3:00 Serviceman performing start-up is to submit Field Service Manager and Engineering copies to:
4:30 4:30 Manager, Engineering Service Ajax
6:00 6:00 Cameron Compression Systems
7:30 7:30 16250 Port Northwest Drive
Crankshaft Thrust Houston, Texas 77041

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