Oil System Cleanliness
The compressor frame oil piping system and components are to be free of foreign matter
including, but not limited to dirt, sand, rust, mill scale, metal chips, weld spatter, grease and
paint. If the Ariel suppled piping is disturbed or additional piping is added, it must be
cleaned. It is recommended that a commercial pipe cleaning service be used to clean the oil
piping system prior to initial start-up or after major re-application. If that is not practical,
proper cleaning procedures using cleaners, acids, and/or mechanical cleaning are to be
used to meet cleanliness requirements. Cleaning by-products are to be properly disposed, a
disposal service is recommended. It is also recommended that all oil piping systems be
flushed using an electric or pneumatic driven pump and filtered clean production oil. All compressor
frame cavities are thoroughly cleaned prior to assembly and compressors are test
run with a filtered closed loop lube system at the Ariel factory