Compressor service tool

摘要

In a method for servicing an apparatus having a compressor (22) mounted to a support structure (32, 38, 40), a guide structure (102, 104; 202, 204) is placed adjacent to the support structure. The compressor is lifted from an installed position. The compressor is withdrawn by rolling the compressor along the support structure and guide structure.

主权项

1. A method for servicing an apparatus, the apparatus having a compressor mounted to a support structure, the method comprising:
placing a guide structure comprising a first guide rail and a second guide rail adjacent the support structure; inserting a pair of roller units on the support structure beneath the compressor, wherein:
the pair of roller units comprises a first roller unit for engaging the first guide rail and a second roller unit for engaging the second guide rail;the first roller unit has:
a frame:a plurality of rollers for engaging the first guide rail; anda jack mechanism for lifting the compressor; andthe second roller unit has:
a frame:a plurality of rollers for engaging the second guide rail; anda jack mechanism for lifting the compressor; lifting the compressor from an installed position; and withdrawing the lifted compressor by rolling the compressor along the support structure and the guide structure.