How to Prevent Your Air Compressor

from Overheating
HOT Summer, the months of heat and high humidity ambient conditions which make it a challenge to cool yourself, now think of your air compressor.
The warmer the weather outside, the more likely that your compressor room is warmer or even hot. If the compressor room is hot, so is your air
compressor! If your air compressor is overheating it will eventually fail and usually at the most inconvenient time of production and afterhours on a
holiday. You will save money by identifying why the air compressor is overheating in the first place and correct the issue(s). Better yet be proactive and
institute a prevent maintenance program instead of being reactive to the issue which is too late!
Factors that play in overheating an air compressor:
Check the oil level, add
if needed to proper
Low Oil Level
level. Check system for
Location! Location! Location! leaks
Oil Sample – Change if
Oil life / Deterioration outside of manufactu-
The unit should be in a dry, clean, cool, dust free, and well-ventilated area. If possible, the rer parameters
compressor should be in a separate room or area, away from the general operations. Allow a High ambient tempe- Check the ambient
minimum of 48” around and 60” above the unit for easy access. This spacing is needed for both ratures temperature
the proper ventilation of the unit and ease of servicing. The Compressor must sit level on the Employ suitable mea-
Ventilation in the com- sure to improve the air
floor Ensure that the floor under the unit is not only level, but smooth, and capable of bearing pressor room inlet and ventilation in
the weight of the Compressor. The ambient temperature of the space should be between 50°F the installation room
and 104°F (10°C to 40°C). Kompressoren USA® authorized channel partners that are Compressor
operating Radiator or fan blades
factory-trained compressor supplier and service provider. Hertz Kompressoren USA®
Check and clean
temperature is dirty / clogged
authorized channel partners utilize a collaborative and consultative selling process that will higher than the
Not functioning – check
normal limits. Thermal valve
produce an efficient and reliable system for your facility’s needs. and replace

Air filter dirty / clogged Check and Clean

Inadequate Ventilation!
Oil Filter clogged Replace the oil filter

The compressor system must be able to cool itself down, so if proper ventilation is not available Panel filter dirty /
Check, clean or replace
in the compressor room, overheating could be a result. The compressor may draw air in from clogged

outside. It is recommended that you hire an HVAC contractor rather than trying to size the ducts Check to ensure that
any existing cooling
yourself due to the complexity of the calculations required. Improperly sizing your ducts can be Ducting air duct systems are
an expensive mistake. adequately dimensio-
ned

Compressor Oil

The compressor oil, which is a coolant, is a key element in cooling the compressor. It is important to monitor the oil and lubricant levels in your compressor
daily. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding how frequently oil should be replaced. Lubricants are placed under very harsh operating conditions
that can cause them to varnish, the higher the operating conditions the compressor must be run at, the more frequently the oil needs to be replaced. If the
oil is thin or appears watery, indicating that the moisture is not being removed efficiently, the heat level could already be too high. Additionally, the oil could
become thick and sticky which is called varnished, this may lead to excessive friction, increasing heat loads and reduce cooling ability.

Routine Maintenance

Establishing a regular, well-organized maintenance program and strictly following it is critical to maintaining the performance of a compressed air system
instead of being reactive to the issue which is too late!
If you have are experiencing any of these conditions of overheating and none of the explanations seem to fit, hertz KOMPRESSOREN extensive network of
authorized independent distributors is your source for all your aftermarket and service needs. Our distributors have the capability to handle all service and
technical support needs.

Cooler is free of debris

Panel Filter free of debris

Oil Filter not

Clogged

Air Filter not Clogged

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