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Operator's Manual High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors

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8. TROUBLE -SHOOTING<br />

Trouble Cause Remedy<br />

Drive motor (electric)<br />

Motor will not start Electric circuit faulty Before attempting to make any repairs,<br />

check all fuses, terminal connections,<br />

wire leads, make sure that<br />

motor data complies with mains<br />

supply<br />

Drive motor (petrol or diesel)<br />

Engine will not start<br />

Compressor block<br />

See engine instructions See engine instructions<br />

No oil pressure <strong>Air</strong> trapped in oil pump Vent pump and line<br />

Sight glass exhibits air bubbles Oil pressure regulator dirty Clean valve and readjust oil pressure<br />

Oil foam in the crankcase Last stage piston worn Operate compressor with final stage<br />

valve head removed. If oil collects<br />

at rim of cylinder, pisston clearance<br />

ok. If oil flows continuously out of<br />

cylinder, replace piston and liner<br />

Compressor does not attain final<br />

pressure<br />

36<br />

Last stage outlet valve defective Replace<br />

Oil pressure too low Adjust oil pressure on oil pressure<br />

regulator<br />

Condensate drain valve(s) and/or<br />

fittings leaking (also see trouble<br />

shooting-- automatic condensate<br />

drain)<br />

Premature opening of final safety<br />

valve<br />

Piston rings worn Replace<br />

Excessive piston clearance Replace<br />

Compressor output insufficient Pipes leaking Re--tighten<br />

Tighten and reseal<br />

Clean valve, if worn replace<br />

Safety y valves between individual Intermediate pressure p too high, g , val- Check valves<br />

stages releasing pressure<br />

ves not closing properly<br />

Compressor running too hot Insufficient supply of fresh cooling<br />

air<br />

Intake or outlet valves not closing<br />

properly<br />

Oil residue in delivered air Improper maintenance of filters, fil-<br />

ter cartridge saturated; wrong oil<br />

type<br />

Clean final safety valve and get readjusted<br />

Check location. Max. ambient temperature<br />

+ 45 °C (110°F)<br />

Check and clean valves, replace as<br />

necessary<br />

Wrong direction of rotation Adjust electrical phase sequence<br />

Remedy filters, change filter cartridges<br />

ges, use right oil type (see latest oil<br />

list). Clean sooted valves<br />

Operator’s <strong>Manual</strong>

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