Attachment 5 Med Air System -VA duplex Reciprocating.xlsx

This is a maintenance inspection report for a Lifeline Duplex Medical Air System (Model OHT-7TDX-D120-072299, Serial #25551) located in the basement mechanical room at the VA Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. The system, manufactured on 08/20/99 and inspected on 05/28/26, consists of two Hitachi 5.5OU-8.5CH reciprocating compressor pumps with run hours of 8,906 and 9,271 respectively. The inspection identified numerous components in acceptable condition, including belt tension, discharge check valves, unloaders, solenoids, inlet filters, and various pressure switches. However, critical deficiencies were noted: the right-side desiccant dryer (Lifeline Model DRY05-002L, Serial C82856) is not purging or functioning correctly, the bottom brass regulator requires replacement with a gauge rebuild, and the right dryer requires a complete rebuild including switching valve, purge valve, desiccant, and check valves.

The technician's recommendations include immediate replacement of the medical air package with a new unit and installation of a new dryer package with line filters, CO monitor, and dew point controller, given the system's age and operational issues. Required parts quoted include two pressure tower gauges, one switching valve, one purge valve, two check valves, one muffler, and three bags of desiccant for dryer maintenance. The inspection was conducted by technician Rgarmon on 05/28/26, with contact information provided for David Dombkowski (david.dombkowsi@va.org, 814-853-5430) at the facility, corresponding to VA Medical Center Erie, 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504.