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Reciprocating Compressor
Model: N 753 --- G 145 psi / 580 psi
Index: 060901
GL---Nr.: N753---G---1.2301.20190---YD---02
Table of Contents
Chapter --- Page
3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- 10
3.1 Proper Use of the Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- 10
3.2 Improper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- 10
3.3 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- 10
4 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- 11
4.1 Transport Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- 11
4.2 Transport with a Lift Truck or Fork ---lift Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- 11
4.3 Transport Using a Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- 11
4.4 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- 12
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Chapter --- Page
6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 18
6.1 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 18
6.2 Fitting the Antivibration Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 18
6.3 Compulsory Safety and Regulating Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.3.1 Starter control box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.3.2 Pressure switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.3.3 Flexible hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.3.4 Check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.3.5 Air inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 19
6.4 Typical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 20
6.5 Connection of the Compressed Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 20
6.5.1 Air connection to low pressure air main 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 20
6.5.2 Connection to high pressure network 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 21
6.6 Cooling Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 22
6.7 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 22
6.7.1 Motor connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 22
6.7.2 Solenoid valve connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 23
6.8 The Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 24
6.9 Pipe and Instrument Flow Diagram (P & I Diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 --- 25
8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 33
8.1 Starting and Stopping the Compressor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 33
8.2 KAESER CONTROL Safety System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 33
8.3 Shutdown of the Compressor Package by Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 34
8.4 Temperature gauge with switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 34
8.5 Trouble Shooting: Possible cause --- Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 34
8.5.1 Compressor does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 35
8.5.2 Compressor starts with difficulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 35
8.5.3 Compressor overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 35
8.5.4 Compressor runs continuously, discharge pressure not reached . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 35
8.5.5 Whistling noises at the cylinder head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 36
8.5.6 Safety valve blowing off prematurely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 36
8.5.7 Oil consumption of compressor too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 36
8.5.8 Compressor unit squealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 --- 36
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Chapter --- Page
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 37
9.1 Observe the following rules during all maintenance and servicing work: . . . . . 9 --- 37
9.2 Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 38
9.3 Regular Maintenance of the Automatic Condensate Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 39
9.4 Oil Level Check and Top Off (Compressor Block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 39
9.5 Oil Change (Compressor Block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 40
9.6 Changing the oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 41
9.7 Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 42
9.8 Cleaning or Replacing the Check Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 43
9.9 Clean or Renew the Dirt Trap in the Air After Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 43
9.10 Cleaning or Replacing the Dirt Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 44
9.10.1 Check and clean the dirt trap on the crankcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 45
9.11 Changing the Oil Filter on the Crankcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 46
9.12 Checking V---belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 47
9.13 Adjusting the V---belt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 47
9.14 V---belt change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 48
9.15 Testing the Safety Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 48
9.16 Maintenance of the Motor Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 49
9.17 Renewing the Solenoid Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 49
9.18 Check or Replace the Cylinder Heads and Valves (Compressor Block) . . . . . . 9 --- 50
9.19 Cleaning the AfterCooler --- Leakage check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 --- 50
11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 --- 52
11.1 Electrical Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 --- 52
11.2 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 --- 73
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Technical Specification
1 Technical Specification
Attention! Maximum dual element time -- delay fuses are selected according to
1996 N.E.C. Article 240 -- 6, 430 -- 52 and Tables 430 -- 148 & 150.
1 --- 1
Technical Specification
650
MDR 53/45 Possible setting
600
range of the air
550 pressure switch
psig
500
450
Cut ---in pressure
400
350
300
250
200
150
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
220
psig
140
120
100
80
60
80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
cut ---out pressure psig
Factory settings:
Cut ---in pressure p min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 psig
Cut ---out pressure p max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 psig
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Technical Specification
1 --- 3
Technical Specification
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Technical Specification
- pH value 7 to 10
- Carbonate hardness (CH) { 1.8 mval/l (corresponds to 89.5 ppm CaCo3) for an acid
capacity up to pH 4.3
- Overall hardness (OH) { 14.0 mval/l
- Chloride content (CI) { 200 mg/l corresponds to 5.6 mval/l
- Ferrite content (FE) { 0.2 mg/l
- Silicic acid (SiO2) { 200 mg/l
- Sulfate content (SO4) { 200 mg/l
- Overall salinity (OS) { 1000 mg/l
- Phosphate content (PO4) { 15 mg/l
- Appearance as clear as possible, colorless, without sediments
- Alga growth not permissible
- Solid matter insoluble depositable solid matter { 0.1 mm particle size
Corresponding cooling water treatment measures and filter devices must be implemented
and are stipulated.
The addresses of companies specialized in the examination of cooling water and who
supply suitable equipment for the treatment of cooling water can be obtained from
KAESER COMPRESSORS on request.
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Safety
2 Safety Regulations
Read this service manual carefully and observe cautionary references before putting the
compressor unit into operation and before carrying out any maintenance on the unit.
4. Lock the isolation shut-- off valve in the ”closed” position and vent
all compressed air trapped between the compressor and the isolation
shut-- off valve in accordance with applicable lock out/ tag out proce-
dures (example: OSHA CFR 29 § 1910.147).
Attention! Any alterations or reconstruction carried out without the previous writ-
ten consent of KAESER COMPRESSORS Inc. will invalidate the war-
ranty.
2 --- 8
Safety
Please note that the conductors, fuses and procedure are Kaeser’s
recommendations. These recommendations do not supersede other
applicable codes.
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General
3 General
3.3 Copyright
KAESER COMPRESSORS, INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without
permission of KAESER COMPRESSORS, INC.
3 --- 10
Transport
4 Transport
Do not exceed the maximum permissible lifting weight of the lifting ap-
pliance.
Attention! Do not excert any side forces on the compressor unit when transport-
ing with lifting equipment.
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Transport
4.4 Storage
Always store the compressor, whether packaged or not, in an enclosed dry location.
The ambient temperature may not exceed the limits of --- 13 F and + 140 F.
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Construction and Operation
Items in ( ) refer to components with item number in the schematic diagram of the com-
pressor unit (see chapter 5.4).
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Construction and Operation
p
max
Pressure
p
min
1 2 3 4 5
Full load t1 t2
Motor power
Idle
Standstill
Time
In DUAL Control the compressor normally runs at full -- load, idle, or standstill.
Operation is controlled by a pressure switch within set limits between full -- load and idle.
If the compressor runs for longer than a preset time period, (1) to (2) e.g. t1 = 6 min, in
idle, the electric motor switches off completely (2). When the cut ---in point p min (3) is
reached the motor will restart automatically. The pressure now rises to the cut ---out point
p max (4) and the compressor runs in idle. Should, however, the pressure drop within a
shorter time period (4) to (5) e.g. t2 = 3 min again to p min (5), the compressor will automat-
ically switch from idle to full---load.
Attention! If pressure ratio > 3 the booster package must be allowed to go to idle
every $# mdcein2 minutes for at least $# mdcaus2 minutes.
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Construction and Operation
30*
29
3~
22 20
21 23
26 16 19 6 11 29 24
31* 9 25 3 2 7 10 8 28
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Construction and Operation
Z
12
5 --- 16
Construction and Operation
27 27
Z
18
15
1
4 17 14 13
1 Air inlet connection with air filter* 18 Oil filter with oil pump
2 Compressor block 19 Dirt trap(oil circulation)
3 Collector pipe 20 Oil temperature gauge switch
4 Aftercooler(watercooled) 21 Pressure gauge(oil pressure)
5 Compressed air outlet with 22 Pressure gauge(inlet pressure)
high temperature switch 23 Pressure gauge(boost pressure)
6 Oil return line 24 Pressure switch(inlet pressure)
7 Oil collection bottle 25 Air filter
8 Safety valve 26 Check valve
9 Electric motor 27 Cooling water inlet / outlet
10 Oil filler 28 Safety valve(air aftercooler)
(crankcase venting and oil filter) 29 Terminal box
11 Oil level sensor and sight glass 30* Starter control box
12 Oil drain plug 31* Air pressure switch
13 Dirt trap(compressed air inlet) 32* Check vave
14 Solenoid valve(deenergized closed) 33* Discharge hose
15 Pneumatic unloading valve(compressed
air inlet) * Supplied with separate package
16 Pneumatic unloading valve(compressed Connection supplied by custome
air outlet) (see chapter 11.1)
17 Condensate drain
5 --- 17
Installation
6 Installation
Exhaust 31.5*
opening
* Recommended
minimum door
width to allow
entry of
compressor
19.7
Inlet opening
Dimensions in inches
The compressor package can tip because of its high point of gravity
and its own weight.
5
2
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Installation
Fit the antivibration mounts (1) with washer (3), spring washer (4) and hexagonal bolt
(5) to the feet of the compressor package.
Attention! The size of the check valve depends upon the maximum working pres-
sure (see chapter 1.3) and the cross-- section of the connection to the
air system (see dimensional diagram) from the compressor.
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Installation
Terminal box
6 --- 20
Installation
1
2
4 3
3
B
A
6 --- 21
Installation
Attention! Suitable working materials must be used for the feed and discharge
pipes to the heat exchanger, whereby the electrochemical series of the
metals must be taken into account.
The control box is wired ready for connection to the main supplies. Feed the supply cable
with cores marked L1, L2, L3 and PE through the cable inlet in the base frame of the con-
trol box and connect to the terminals marked L1, L2, L3 and PE in this box.
Attention! Maximum dual element time -- delay fuses are selected according to
1996 N.E.C. Article 240 -- 6, 430 -- 52 and Tables 430 -- 148 & 150.
W U2 V2
2
Compressor motor terminal
U1 V1 W
1
6 --- 22
Installation
6 --- 23
Installation
Attention! The inlet pressure monitoring switch is set at the factory (see chapter
1.6) and may not be changed.
If, however, a lower final pressure is required and the inlet pressure is
less than that set on the inlet pressure monitoring switch then the set-
ting (see chapter 7.6) can be changed.
The ratio between inlet pressure and final pressure may not exceed
1:4.5.
If the pressure in the inlet line falls below pOFF during the load phase then the com-
pressor package is switched into idle by the pressure switch.
If the pressure in the inlet line falls below pOFF during the idle phase then the com-
pressor package switches first to load when the pressure has reached pON .
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Installation
* It would be practical to cater for this problem in the controller and indicate it with the
help of a signal.
p ON --- cut ---in pressure of the inlet pressure monitoring switch (e.g. 135 psig)
p OFF --- cut ---out pressure of the inlet pressure monitoring switch (e.g. 128 psig)
p min --- cut ---in pressure of the air system pressure switch (user) (e.g. 610 psig)
p max --- cut ---out pressure of the air system pressure switch (user) (e.g. 650 psig)
--- The PTC sensor must shut down the compressor package if the temperature exceeds
374 F , i.e. even if only one sensor registers a temperature excess (this is why they are
connected in series). The wiring used to connect the PTC sensors must be open circuit
protected.
--- The adjustable temperature gauge switch (2) is provided with dry contacts that
can be used in the controller.
The components are fitted to the compressor as shown in the accompanying P & I flow
diagram.
2
3
4
1 Terminalbox
2 Discharge temperature gauge
3 Pressure gauge (Oil pressure)
4 Pressure gauge (Pre ---pressure)
5 Pressure gauge (Discharge pressure)
6 --- 25
Putting into Operation
Do not disassemble the check valve, safety relief valve and solenoid
valve. They are heavily spring loaded.
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Putting into Operation
The idle timer is situated in the control cabinet (range of adjustment 0.5 to 10 minutes).
The idle time interval should be set so that the maximum number of starts of the motor
(see chapter 1.5) is not exceeded.
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Putting into Operation
1 Cover
2 Handwheel
3 Locking Pin
4 Screw
Unscrew the screws (4) to the right and left of the cover (1).
Remove the cover (1) of the pressure switch.
To increase the cut-- out pressure:
Turn the handwheel (2) clockwise.
To decrease the cut-- out pressure:
Turn the handwheel (2) counter clockwise.
To increase the pressure differential between the cut-- in and cut-- out pressure:
Remove the locking pin (3).
Depress the handwheel (2) and turn counter clockwise.
Insert the locking pin (3).
To decrease the pressure differential between the cut-- in and cut-- out pressure:
Remove the locking pin (3).
Depress the handwheel (2) and turn clockwise.
Insert the locking pin (3).
Put the cover (1) back on after every adjustment of the pressure switch
and before starting the compressor unit.
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Putting into Operation
See chapter 1.6 for the factory setting of the pressure switch and the pressure diagram.
Attention! The pressure setting can only be changed with the pressure switch
fitted and under pressure.
Attention! Do not set the maximum cut-- out pressure higher than the maximum
gauge working pressure (see chapter 1.1).
1
3
5
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Unscrew the screws (5) to the right and left of the cover (1).
Remove the cover (1) of the pressure switch.
To increase the cut-- out pressure:
Turn the adjusting screw ‘‘P” (3) clockwise using a screwdriver. The red pin on the
pressure scale indicates the pressure.
Screw the plug back into the cover of the pressure switch.
To decrease the cut-- out pressure:
Turn the adjusting screw ‘‘P” (3) counterclockwise using a screwdriver. The red pin on
the pressure scale indicates the pressure.
Screw the plug back into the cover of the pressure switch.
To increase the pressure difference between the cut-- in and cut-- out pressures:
Turn the adjusting screw ‘‘ap” (4) clockwise. The black pin on the differential pressure
scale moves in the ‘‘max’’ direction.
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Putting into Operation
To decrease the pressure difference between the cut-- in and cut-- out pressures:
Turn the adjusting screw ‘‘ap” (4) counterclockwise. The black pin on the differential
pressure scale moves in the ‘‘min’’ direction.
Replace the cover after every adjustment of the pressure switch and
before starting the compressor unit.
Attention! See chapter 1.5 for the maximum cut-- in frequency from ‘‘standstill” to
‘‘load” per hour.
- Increasing the switching difference causes a decrease in the cut ---in frequency.
- Decreasing the switching difference causes an increase in the cut ---in frequency.
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Operation
8 Operation
Attention! Check for correct direction of rotation when starting the compressor
unit (see chapter 7.3).
Attention! Do not stop the compressor unit with the main disconnect switch.
Always start and stop the compressor unit with the control switch in
the controller.
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If an overload occurs, the motor overload relay shuts down the compressor unit (see
chapter 7.4).
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Operation
If a temperature fault occurs the compressor unit is shut down by the temperature
gauge switch. (see chapter 8.4)
The compressor is started again after the fault has been removed.
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Operation
Power supply fault (2---phase running) Check the power supply (fuses); % 1
Oil level too high Reduce the oil level to the maximum mark
on the oil level sight glass (see chapter 9.4)
Ambient temperature too high Lower the ambient temperature (see chap-
(over 105 F). ter 1.9).
The fan cannot draw in air freely. Ensure that inlet air is available for the fan.
Valve plate leaking, varnished or the reed Check, clean or replace valve plate; % 1
valves are broken. und % 2.
Pressure losses within the unit Brush soapy water on piping and fittings,
seal leaks or replace leaking parts
Air demand higher than the capacity of the Increase the size of the compressed air
compressor supply
Solenoid valve blowing off constantly, coil Check the solenoid valve, clean the valve or
burned out or defective actuation replace the coil
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Operation
Loose cylinder head bolts or defective gas- Tighten the bolts or replace the gaskets;
kets. % 1 and % 2.
Safety valve blows, even though the cut --- Check that the pressure gauge functions
out pressure is not yet reached. correctly, replace if necessary.
Check the pressure setting.
Wrong set point. Set 10---15 psig above max. working pres-
sure (see chapter 1.1) of the compressor
unit; % 1.
Safety valve was opened, dirt particles Open the safety valve completely for a short
stuck in valve seat. period to allow it to blow itself clean.
Defective crankcase venting system. Clean the crankcase venting system or re-
place the filter; % 1.
Piston rings worn or damaged after only a Replace piston rings and cylinder; % 2.
short period. (ensure that the inlet air is clean, e.g. by
using an air filter with a higher grade of fil-
tration).
Lip seal ring on the compressor pump shaft Oil the sealing ring
running dry
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Maintenance
9 Maintenance
9.1 Observe the following rules during all maintenance and servicing work:
Work on power driven equipment may only be carried out by trained or
specialized personnel. Follow all applicable OSHA and local safety
regulations.
Attention! Always tighten down any screw connection that has been loosened
during maintenance work.
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Maintenance
50 hours after first put- check all electrical screw connections for tight- 7.2
ting into operation ness and tighten if necessary
Proper interval varies carry out a compressor oil and oil filter change * 9.5
(see chapter 1.10) or at
least annually
500 hours or at least check and clean the air filter * 9.7
annually
check and clean the oil filter * 9.6
clean or replace the dirt trap in the air after coo- 9.9
ler
3000 hours check the cylinder head, piston rings and valves 9.18
for signs of excessive wear
* The maintenance period can vary depending on the cycle rate and environmental
conditions.
For severe duty (i. e. ambient temperature over 90 F, relative humidity over 90 %, or dirty
environment) the maintenance periods should be cut in half.
We highly recommend that a record is kept of the maintenance work done (see
chapter 11.2).
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Maintenance
Monthly Check the function of the unit by operating the See manual
test switch for the auto-
matic con-
Annually Change the diaphragm, valve core and gaskets densate se-
parator
Attention! If the oil level has sunk to the lower mark, top off the oil immediately
according to the oil recommendations (see chapter 1.10).
Never top off to a level exceeding the maximum oil mark on the oil
level sight glass.
When topping off the oil always use a strainer or pour the oil directly
from the new oil can.
max.
min.
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Remove the crankcase venting plug (1) from the oil filler.
Attention! Let oil settle a few minutes before filling to the maximum oil level mark.
The oil must flow through the crankcase first.
Top off the oil to the maximum mark. See chapter 1.3 for the quantity of oil required for
topping off from the minimum mark to the maximum mark.
Replace the crankcase venting plug in the oil filler.
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Maintenance
Change the oil after approximately the first 100 service hours.
For oil change requirements see chapter 1.10.
If, under unsuitable operating conditions, condensed water is observed in the oil, recogniz-
able by the milky color in the oil level sight glass (2), carry out an oil change immediately.
See chapter 1.10 for suitable oils.
3
1
4 max.
5 min.
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Remove the crankcase venting plug (1) from the oil filler.
Prepare a container to catch the oil.
Unscrew the oil drain plug (3) and drain the oil into the container.
Attention! When topping off the oil always use a strainer or pour the oil directly
from the new oil can.
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Maintenance
Attention! Do not run the booster unit without the oil filtered crankcase venting
system.
The oil filter (5) must be changed at every 500 service hours oil change interval.
7
1
2 6
3
6
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Unscrew the hose (2) from the crankcase venting plug (1).
Remove the crankcase venting plug (1) from the oil filler.
Unscrew the venting cap (4) from the crankcase venting plug (1).
Take out the oil filter (5).
Screw the venting cap (4) back into the crankcase venting plug (1), check the pres-
sure setting spring (7) for correct seating.
Screw the crankcase venting plug (1) back into the oil filler.
Screw the hose (2) back onto the crankcase venting plug (1).
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Maintenance
1
3
1 Air filter
2 Air inlet
3 Filter cartridge
4 Snap fastener
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Attention! Clean the filter with diesel fuel in the open air. Observe the regulations
concerning the handling of combustible fluids.
Attention! Make sure that the air inlet in the filter cap (2) is facing downwards
when screwing on the air filter .
Attention! Replace the complete air filter if the cartridge is heavily contaminated
or has been cleaned often.
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Maintenance
2
1
6
5
4
3
1 Check valve 4 Valve seat
2 End plug 5 Spring
3 Valve piston 6 Sealing ring
9.9 Clean or Renew the Dirt Trap in the Air After Cooler
The dirt trap prevents clogging of the unloading valve.
The dirt trap must be cleaned at the latest after 500 service hours.
3
1 Relief valve
2 Thread joint
3 Reducing nipple
Shut down the compressor package (see chapter 8.1).
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Unscrew the fitting (2).
Screw out the reducing nipple (3) together with the unloading valve (1).
Never direct compressed air toward persons. Compressed air is a con-
centrated form of energy and is as such dangerous to life. Always
wear personnel protective equipment.
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Maintenance
Remove the strainer together with the reducing nipple (3) and clean by blowing out
with compressed air.
Attention! If the strainer is very dirty or has been cleaned often it should be
replaced.
1 Plug
2 Strainer
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Attention! If the strainer is very dirty or has been cleaned often it should be
replaced.
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Maintenance
1 Plug
2 Strainer
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
Attention! If the dirt trap is cleaned with diesel fuel this must be done in the open
air. The appropriate regulations concerning the handling of combust-
ible fuels must be observed.
Attention! If the strainer is very dirty or has been cleaned often it should be
replaced.
Screw the strainer (2) and the plug (1) back again.
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Maintenance
Attention! Change the oil filter after approximately the first 50 service hours
The oil filter must be changed after every oil change see chapter 1.10 .
Changing the oil filter
Shut down the compressor package (see chapter 8.1).
Isolate and lock out the mains supply to the compressor package
(main switch or mains plug) to prevent an accidental start.
Close the user’s shut ---off valve between the compressor package and the air main.
The compressor’s oil circulation system vents automatically.
The pressure gauge must indicate 0 bar.
Twist the used or contaminated oil filter cartridge counter clockwise to remove and
catch escaping oil in a suitable container.
Dispose of the old oil filter and any used, accumulated oil according to
environmental care regulations!
Clean the face of the combination block with a lint free cloth.
Lightly oil the gasket of the new filter cartridge before screwing into position.
Screw in the new filter cartridge clockwise by hand until the gasket fits tightly.
Attention! Do not use a tool as this may cause damage to the oil filter cartridge
and the gasket.
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Maintenance
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See chap-
ter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
1
2
1 Hexagonal nut
2 Hexagonal nut
3 Marking pin
Break and lock out the power supply by operating the main disconnect
device (main disconnect or mains plug) to prevent an accidental start.
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Maintenance
Break and lock out the power supply by operating the main disconnect
device (main disconnect or mains plug) to prevent an accidental start.
Attention! Replacement belts must be of exactly the same length (as a set) and
100% impervious to oil. For this reason, we recommend that only orig-
inal KAESER V-- belts are used.
Lay the new V---belts over the motor and compressor pulleys without forcing them.
Unscrew the hex nut (1, see chapter 9.12) until the V---belts are under tension.
Tension the V---belts (see chapter 9.12).
Replace the belt guard again.
Check the V---belt tension after the first two and then 24 service hours and tension
again, if necessary (see chapter9.12), as experience shows that the belts stretch most
during this period.
1 Ring
2 Safety valve
Attention! Always wear ear and eye protection during the safety valve check.
During this procedure hot, pressurized air is released with a loud
noise.
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Maintenance
Turn the knurled ring (1) on the safety valve (2) counterclockwise with the booster
package running under full load until air blows off.
Adjustment of the safety valve setting and removal of the seal is for-
bidden and invalidates all liability.
Lock the main disconnect in the ”off” position in accordance with ap-
plicable lock out/tag out procedures (example: OSHA CFR 29
§ 1910.147) to ensure the compressor does not restart. See
chapter 2.2 for the main disconnect switch.
1 Hexagonal nut
2 Control line
3 Plug for solenoid valve
Attention! Isolate the compressor package from the air main (close the shut-- off
valve in the inlet end) if the solenoid valve located in the compressed
air inlet is changed.
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Maintenance
9.18 Check or Replace the Cylinder Heads and Valves (Compressor Block)
Check the cylinder heads, piston rings and the valves for signs of excessive wear after
3000 service hours.
Attention! If wear is obvious on the cylinder head, piston rings or the valves,
these parts must be repaired or replaced by KAESER Service.
Have the compressor generally overhauled by your authorized KAESER distributor after
10000 service hours.
Attention! The cylinder heads, pistons and piston rings should be inspected for
excessive wear.
To determine the level of piston ring wear, measure the ring end gap:
Attention! If excessive rust or corrosion are present, contact your local KAESER
distributor for corrective actions.
Attention! If a cooler should leak, shut down the compressor unit immediately
and remove the cause of the leak.
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Spare Parts and After Sales Service
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Tel. (540) 898 -- 5500
Fax (540) 898 -- 5520
Model Year Voltage
Serial---No. HP FLA
Attention! Always order original spare parts from the compressor manufacturer
to avoid lower quality spare parts in your compressor unit.
We want to point out that maintenance parts, spare parts and accessories not supplied by
us are also not tested and authorized by us. The use of such products could change de-
sign characteristics of the compressor unit negatively and might therefore affect the safety
of the unit.
The use of such parts or accessories releases KAESER COMPRESSORS from all liabilities
and warranties for consequential damage caused by such parts or accessories.
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