AIR COMPRESSOR MANUAL M3EH

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Rev.13

MSL COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.

553, Seorun-dong, Pocheon-si, Gyunggi-do, South Korea 487-030
T) 82-31-541-7000 F) 82-31-542-2999 www.mslcomp.com

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 General Notice
This operation manual contains the operating and maintenance procedures necessary to safely run
your MSL Compressor. We strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly prior to
operation and follow all the safely precautions precisely. Damage resulting from any deviation
from these instructions is excluded from warranty and liability for this product. Be sure to pay
attention to the following points.

1. Fill only tanks with a valid hydrostatic test date

2. Never exceed the working-pressure rating indicated on the tank
3. Do proper maintenance of the filtration system
4. Do regular drainage of the condensate
5. Avoid contaminated air to reach the air intake
6. Do not exceed maximum rpm

Description of Fuction
The M3EH is a 4 stage compressor designed to fill scuba tanks with compressed air. Air is
supplied through air intake filter. The air then enters the 1st stage with a tiny quantity of
oil-vapour and is compressed to 3.5 bar. From there it passes a cooling pipe to the 2nd stage,
where it is compressed to 13 bar. From there it passes a cooling pipe to the 3rd stage, where it
is compressed to 65 bar. After that the water and oil are removed in a (mechanical-expansional)
separator and the air is cooled in the next cooling-pipe before entering stage 4. There it is
compressed to the final pressure of 220 or 330bar(Max 350bar) and then led to the next filter,
where again oil and water are separated through expansion before the air passes through an
activated carbon filter. The filter exit-port is connected to a high pressure hose, which ends with
a pressure-gauge and a tank-connection (filling-valve assembly).
it has it's own safety valve, set and sealed by the manufacturer from 220 to 330 bar, depending
on specification.

Starting the compressor for the first time

1. Place compressor with keeping a distance of at least 50 cm from any walls

(Ambient air. max 40 ℃).
2. Make sure your location is properly vented due to heated air & exhaust gases (Engine type).
3. Check oil & Fuel level on Engine.
4. Check all joint and connections firmly with cylinder and oil level of compressor.
5. Check if air filter cartridge is in place.
6. Make sure all filling valves are closed.
7. Start compressor & Run compressor to max. pressure. .
8. Check the setting pressure of the safety valve on the product manual or the safety valve
.nameplate.
9. Check compressor unit for air&oil leaks.
10. Conduct drain 2nd stage separator and final stage filter housing..
11. Turn off compressor.
12. Release pressure by filling valves.
13. You are now ready to use !
Recommended safe-life: Max 5 years

We do not recommend our customer to use high pressure compressor without periodic hydraulic
pressure testing that is made of various high pressurized parts.

Basis Law : Korea High Pressure Gas Regulation and The Code of Federal Regulation(CFR), Part 49,
Subpart 173.34 E

MSLcompressors provides re-purchasing discount for contribution to customer safe and satisfaction
under the below condition

1. Replacement with the equivalent or upstream model of MSLcompressor.

2. Returning the pervious compressor back to MSLcompressor.

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 WARNING
m Safety Precautions
Please refer to the Safety Precautions and use accordingly. The precautions specifically
mentioned in this reading material are of great importance concerning safety, so please follow as
noted. The dangers of misuse are divided into three categories.

DANGER : Ignoring this notice may result in death and/or fatal injury and can face
extreme danger.
WARNING : Ignoring this notice may result in death and/or fatal injury.

CAUTION : Ignoring this notice may result in injury and damage to property.
CAUTION
￭ Use only tanks that have been inspected, and never pass the pressure limit as
noted on the tank.
￭ Do not use contaminated gases. Do not use in an area with heavy dust.
￭ When not in use, keep in an open area.
￭ Filter should be replaced regularly as noted in the instruction manual.
(Important: Refer to filter replacement instructions prior to replacement)
￭ Do not inject oil or fuels during compressor running and without cooling.
￭ To prevent overheating, provide enough cooling air and air circulation.
￭ User should observe instructions and safety precautions in this manual prior to
using the equipment.
￭ Installation area needs to be free of chemicals, debris, and any easily burning materials .
￭ Installation surface needs to be free of erosion.
￭ Install in an area with open air flow and minimal exposure to weather conditions.
￭ Ambient air temperature air for cooling the compressor ranges +5 ~ +35℃
 WARNING
￭ Owner of the equipment should always emphasize precaution to the operator.
￭ Accidents should be avoided through careful observation of abnormalities such
as irregular noise from the equipment.
￭ Equipment parts should not be altered or relocated in any form.
￭ Failure to use recommended parts may result in accidents.
￭ Do not remove or alter safety stickers or safety valves.
￭ Always examine equipment for missing and irregular parts.
￭ Notify us in the event of any discovery of defects, after posting a sign alerting
the equipment out of order.
￭ Machinery should always be operated in right lighting. Lighting too bright or too
dark may lead to accidents in operating the equipment.
￭ Always check the status of oil and need for changing of oil.
￭ Always check the power supply current for the equipment.
￭ Replace filter and consumable part periodic followed by maintenance schedule.

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  DANGER

￭ Do not touch the equipment during operation.

￭ Do not use flammable cleaners during maintenance.
￭ Do not climb the equipment.
￭ Operators should always wear a safety suit, gloves, headwear, and other items
for safety. Jewelry should not be worn during operation.
￭ Equipment should be installed on a level and flat surface.

m SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND INDICATORS

◩ SAFETY EQUIPMENT
￭ Safety Valve ￭ Pressure Switch
￭ Electrical Overload Meter ￭ Pressure Gauge
￭ Safety Fully Net
￭ water drain

◩ ￭SAFETY
Air filter
INDICATORS

No INDICATOR
Overheat

Electrical Shock

Warning

Ear Protection Required

Clear hands from V-belt

Refer to manual, oil needed.

Operation temperature limit.

Drain condensate at least every 15
minutes (3 locations)
Position unit level: max. inclination 5°

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m OTHER DANGERS.

￭ Possible oil/gas mixture release in the event of an oil leak.

￭ Possible electrical shock from water and humidity.
￭ Possible accidents from operating the equipment not in accordance to the instructions.
￭ Possible high decibel noise.
￭ Possible fire hazards in haphazard handling of fuels.
￭ Possible drive belt friction.
￭ Possible erosion near the cooling fan.
￭ Possible injury from a missing valve in the course of compression.

◩ TABLE OF CONTENTS
page no.

1. Safety principles .............................................................................................................................. 7

2. The regulation of safety prior to operation ..................................................................... 7

3. Technical Data .................................................................................................................................. 8

4. Applied model ....................................................................................................................................... 9

5. Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 10

6. Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 10

7. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 13

8. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 18

9. Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 19

◩ APPENDIX (PART LIST)

1. PART LIST ................................................................................................................................................... 20

2. AIR FLOW DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 31

3. ELECTRIC FLOW DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................ 32

4. LAYOUT ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

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1. Safety Principles

1-1 General Notice

￭ The user must observe safety principles to prevent accident during operation.
￭ The user must pay attention to preventive maintenance table to prevent accident.
￭ Read the operation manual of your compressor and its drive engine carefully.

1-2 Safety Principles

￭ This machine is designed and constructed for only breathing air compressor so, user has not to
use for other purposes.
￭ Allow only qualified personnel to operate the compressor.
￭ Take care that the intake air is pure and free of toxic gases and exhaust fumes.
￭ Machine operation can be stopped fast in dangerous situations.
￭ Do not place any objects on compressor while in operation.
￭ Make sure no person or object can accidentally touch any moving parts while running.
￭ All work on compressor must be carried out while compressor is plugged off and depressurized.
￭ Check regularly for leaks by brushing all fittings and couplings with a soap solution.
￭ Never weld high pressure tubing.
￭ Filling-hoses must be in perfect condition; special attention should be paid to the connecting.
￭ Units installed with electric motor must be disconnected the power-cable prior to any work.
￭ Make sure no person is within one meter of the drain-hoses before draining the condensate
￭ Do not touch the exhaust while the engine is running and before cooled after shutting down.
￭ The main power supply must always disconnected after operation.
￭ The power transmission belt guards should not be opened except checking main power supply.
￭ The operator should wear ear protection if exposed to the noise of the running
compressor for the extended periods of time.

2. The regulation of safety prior to operation

2-1 Installation of product should be in shade area, well-ventilated and clean area.
2-2 Use proper power to operate the product based on Manufacturer's advisory voltage and
electric current.
2-3 Use standard lubrication oil recommended by the manufacturer and change oil periodically.
2-4 Do not let strange material taken in the air intake port.
2-5 Manual drain type product should be drained periodically by opening the drain valve of
condensate.
* Auto drain type product designed to drain condensate automatically based on periodical setting.
2-6 Do not adjust pressure regulator, safety valve and other parts set without manufacturer's
confirmation.
2-7 Use air purification filter recommended by manufacturer.
2-8 Use air intake filter recommended by manufacturer.

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3. Technical Data
MODEL NO. M3EH
PISTON DISPLACEMENT (ℓ/min.) 160
DELIVERY RATE (ℓ/min.) 100
OPERATING PRESSURE (bar) 220/310
SAFETY VALVE SETTING PRESSURE (bar) 330
PRESSURE SWITCH SETTING PRESSURE (bar) 220/310
SIZE (mm) L730 x W370 x H410
WEIGHT (㎏) 56

COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATION
NUMBER OF STAGES 4
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS 4
CYLINDER BORE 1 STAGE (mm) 78
CYLINDER BORE 2 STAGE (mm) 38
CYLINDER BORE 3 STAGE (mm) 19
CYLINDER BORE 4 STAGE (mm) 10
PISTON STROKE 13.5
SPEED (rpm) 2500
INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE 1 STAGE (bar) 3.5
INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE 2 STAGE (bar) 13
INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE 3 STAGE (bar) 65
COMPRESSOR BLOCK OIL CAPACITY (ℓ) 0.3
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (℃) 5 ∼ 45
PERMISSIBLE INCLINATION OF COMPRESSOR (℃) 5
BELT SIZE (inch) A-31
PULLEY SIZE (mm) 106
SINGLE THREE THREE
MOTOR SPECIFICATION PHASE PHASE PHASE

OPERATING VOLTAGE (V) 220 220 440/380

POWER (HP(kW)) 3(2.2) 3(2.2) 3(2.2)
PULLEY SIZE (inch/mm) 3/76 3/76 3/76
60Hz 3500
SPEED (rpm) 3500 3470 50Hz 2900
60 60 60
HERTZ (hz) 50 50 50
CURRENT(A) 15↓ 8↓ 5↓

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4. Applied Model

◩ (Fig_01) MODEL : M3EH

2 3 4

6
1

7
8

9
.13

10 11 .12

Fig_01. COMPRESSOR SET(SCOPE OF SUPPLY)

1. FILING VALVE 8. SAFETY VALVE

2. SUCTION FILTER 9. MANUAL DRAIN VALVE

3. OIL IN-LET 10. SEPARATOR

4. MOTOR 11. FILTER

5. CONTROL BOX 12. MANUAL DRAIN VALVE

6. PRESSURE SWITCH 13. VIBRATION ISOLATOR

7. PRESSURE GAUGE

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5. Installation
General Notice
The compressor should be connected to an 16 Ampere plug.
Note: Check direction of rotation immediately after the first start. If the direction of rotation
is wrong, the pistons may adhere to the piston sleeve due to the lack of lubrication!!
Furthermore, the unit would not be cooled properly. When facing the front of he compressor
(water separator side), the direction of rotation should be clockwise (check arrows on
compressor block and cover). Don't place compressor closer than 0.5 m to any walls and
ensure good ventilation.

5-1 Installation area must

￭ be well-ventilated.
￭ keep out of the sun, snow and rain.
￭ have little effect on the weather.
￭ be flat ground.

5-2 Requirements for environmental condition

￭ No erosion.
￭ No the inflammables.
￭ No explosive gas.
￭ Clean area.
￭ No an interference around the Compressor.
￭ Stay away at least 500mm from walls for the COOLING & MAINTENANCE of Compressor.
￭ Install the SUCTION FILTER outside(if possible).
￭ Install the engine ventilation opening and suction filter to be the maximum distance.

6. Operation

6-1 The user position of the Compressor

￭ Be located near the STOP SWITCH of Compressor

6-2 The check condition of a trial run

￭ Check the electric current complied with the electrical specifications of motor.
￭ Check the hindrance around rotating area.
￭ Check the oil capacity.
￭ Check the filter location if it is keep out of the sun, snow and rain or not.
￭ Check the tightness of bolt and the leakage of air
￭ Check the tension of BELT.
￭ Be well acquainted with preventive maintenance check list.

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6-3 Operating Procedures

Before filling operation is executed, check if:
￭ Tanks are suitable for final pressure. ON
￭ Hydro static test is done.
￭ The automatic switch-off, or safety valves must be checked
Pressure selection OFF
Filling process
1. Close filling valve.
switch
2. Close drain valves of water separators.
3. Start compressor by pressing switch. Fig.1-1 CONTROL PANNEL
4. Check direction of rotation.
5. Run compressor to max. pressure and check final safety valve.
6. Firmly connect tank to compressor. Filling valve and tank are still closed.
7. Slowly open filling valve.
8. Carefully open tank valve.
9. Fill tank to desired pressure.
10. First close tank valve.
11. Release pressure between tank and filling valve by rotating filling valve handle.
A hissing sound can be heard.
12. Close filling valve.
13. Disconnect tank from compressor.
14. Turn off compressor by switch.

CONNECTIONS

REMAIN
INJECTOR
PRESSURE
VALVE
DRAIN VALVE

Fig.2 INJECTOR SET

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◩ CONNECTING BOTTLE

Comments !
Cleaning the compressor & operation area
prior to connecting the bottle if the unit has been put out
of service for more than several hours

Please make sure cylinder filling pressure and compressor

working pressure and safety valve setting and condition.
Connect air bottle to filling valve.

Please make sure right cylinder connection type.

SCUBA　Filling connector

Please make sure firmly connection with cylinder.

Please open filling valve like #1 and open cylinder valve
like #2 Please close the residual pressure valve #3.　

Make sure conduct drain final stage separator that located the below filter housing.
Conduct drain at least every 15 min and after filling cylinder.
Failure of periodic drain cause water-contaminated to crankcase so that compressor is
broken ! And also cause contamination of air and make filter life time much shorten.!

※ Recommended proper running (loading ) interval by Ambient temperature.

Ambient air temp. Running Pause (for cooling)
+5-15°C 30 min
+16-25°C 15 min 10min
+25-35°C 10 min
● Too much long period continuous running and lack of proper air cooling makes compressor failure
on the excessive oil consumption, piston clogging and compressor block broken.
● For continuous running, please drain every 15 min and check oil level and ambient temperature.

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7. Maintenance

7-1 Checking Oil Level

￭ Check the Oil status before starting

a machine.
￭ Pour the Oil when it is needed
after checking MAX

MIN

◩ LUBRICATION OIL CHANGE

Fig_3 OIL LEVEL
MSL BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR OIL
OIL TYPE PART NUMBER = MOS501

7-2 Air Intake Filter

￭ Air inlet filter only for dust reducing of air.

￭ Filter element should be exchanged periodically or
when needed.
￭ Exchange the ELEMENT when it is impossible to use.
Fig_4 SUCTION FILTER
￭ Using the soiled filter is not good for performance,
power consumption and durability.

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7-3 Drain Valve

￭ Drain the condensates by opening the drain valve when filling job is finished or
every 15 min at least.
￭ In the case of auto drain type is automatically opened when the compressor
is stopped. or every 15 min.
￭ Auto drain valve won't work, on condition of having a some trouble in the
SOLENOID VALVE.
￭ Be required spacial attention in winter.
- Be careful of damaging the COMPRESSOR BODY and LINE by the frozen air line.
- Use the hot stove to melt the frozen DRAIN VALVE.
- Always operate the ELECTRIC HEATER(Option) in wintertime, if needed.

7-4 Pressure Gauge

￭ AIR PRESSURE GAUGE displays the pressure of air serviced and also OIL PRESSURE
GAUGE displays LUBRICATION OIL pressure of compressor block. M3EH does not have
oil pressure due to its lubrication is splash-type and interstage pressure gauge, but has
final stage pressure gauge is provided with filling valve.
￭ PRESSURE GAUGE is required of special attention for a shock, not to be broken.
￭ Immediately exchange on condition of being damaged.
￭ Exchange PRESSURE GAUGE according to manufacture's recommendation.

7-5 Safety Valve

Safety valve protect the unit from over-pressure or load.
WARNING Do not remove or alter safety valves.

Note: A faulty safety valve should be replaced immediately!!

￭ Safety valve protects the machine for the higher pressure than set pressure
￭ Operator should check safety valve condition and operation carefully.
￭ The damaged safety valve should needs proper and prompt care,
if needed, should be immediately exchanged with manufacturer authorization.
￭ Do not change safety valve without manufacture authorization.
￭ Do not modify or adjust Safety valve without manufacturer's authorization.
￭ Only skilled engineer can regulate safety valve's setting pressure with manufacture's
instruction and confirmation.
(Caution : Never exceed over 110% of rated pressure)

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7-6 Other safety Device

￭ Pressure switch
Function: Auto-Stop of compressor when it reach to setting
pressure (Final working pressure).

1
2 . ◩ PRESSURE UP : CW (CLOCKWISE)
◩ PRESSURE DOWN : CCW (COUNTER CLOCKWISE)

FIG.5 PRESSURE SWITCH

※ Be sure to read the manual in order to adjust the
pressure switch

7-7 Air purification Filter

￭ It plays a role for removing the dust, moisture and smell of compressed air and is applied
for cartridge type to change easily. You should replace the air filter every 10 hours to get a
good quality compressed breathing air. If you use the compressor in hot and humid area or
season, change it every 10 operating hours. If you fail to change filter properly, compressed
air could not meet with EN12021 standard and cause fire in filter housing.
Please Use Only Proper Air Purification Cartridge.
CAUTION
MSL compressor is not responsible for any injury or defects of
personnel and product by using unauthorized air purification filters.
Purifiation filter order number to MSL is [MP11]' www.mslcomp.com
※ Please only use MSL producted filter for quality assurance.
WARNING Warning-Purification filter
1.Please check purification filter status and replacement periodically.
2.Please check breathing air quality before using cylinders.
*MSLcompressor will not take any responsibility from failure of the above

FIG.6 Changing Filter

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7-8 V-belt tension

￭ Replace the old belts with the new V-belts after the first 25 operating hours.
￭ The best tension for a belt drive is the lowest possible, where the belt under
full load does not slip.
￭ A rough value for this is when the belt deflects 10 ㎜ when pressed with thumb
pressure between the two pulleys.

Fig_07. BELT TENSION

10 mm

7-9 Torque sequence

￭ Tighten valve head and cylinder bolts/nuts equally in the sequence shown in
figuration.

Fig._08. TORQUE SEQUENCE

7-10 Tightening torque values

￭ Unless otherwise specified in text, the following torque values apply.
￭ All valve head screws require torque wrench tightening.
￭ The indicated torque values are valid for bolts in greased condition.
￭ Replace self-retaining nuts on reassembly.

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BOLT TYPE BOLT SIZE MAX. TORQUE

HEXGON BOLT M6 10 Nm
HEXGON BOLT M8 25 Nm
HEXGON BOLT M10 45 Nm
HEXGON BOLT M12 75 Nm
HEXGON BOLT M14 120 Nm
HEXGON BOLT M16 200 Nm

7-11 Check Points after operation

￭ Open the drain valve after running to drain condensate
￭ Before changing compressor oil fully, make sure heating the compressor block by
running more than 5 min.

7-12 Conservation of compressor

If the compressor will not be used for a long period, the following steps should
be conducted
1. Run the compressor for about 10 min.
2. Open filling valves and let the compressor run for another five minutes.
3. Turn the compressor off.
4. Release all remaining pressure and condensate.
5. Close filling valves.
6. Compressor should be stored at the dry and dust free area.
7. Check the compressor periodically with maintenance table for prevent from decreasing
compressor's life time and bad performance.
8. Please run the compressor at least 5min once a every week for preventing internal
corrosion by well oil lubricating inside. (As preventive protection of compressor status )

Before restarting the compressor, the following steps should be carried out:
1. Change compressor oil. (If the compressor was out of use for more than 12 months.)
2. Check air intake filter.
3. Replace air purification filter.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Check condition of filling hoses.
6. 2 Sec interval start and stop compressor at least 5 times for oil lubrication inside.
7. Run compressor with opening the filling valves for 5 min.
8. Close filling valves.
9. Run compressor's internal pressure up to 200 bar and check any leakage and
abnormal status.
And Please check whether the compressor automatically stop at setting pressure.
10. Release pressure and drain water separators.

The compressor is now ready for use.

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8. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Action

No Block Pulley Rotation 1.Cylinder and Piston Failure * Service to manufacturer

2.Insufficient Power * Check the operating power
1.insufficient supply of fresh cooling air * Check location max. ambient Temp. +35℃
Compressor running 2.Intake or outlet valves not closing * Check and clean valves, replace as necessary
properly * See arrow on compressor and
Too HOT 3.Wrong direction of rotation remedy accordingly
4.Intake filter contaminated * Clean or replace intake filter
1.Failure of suction valve * Change valve
2.Air line leakage * Change the line with air leakage
Fill up time is too long 3.Failure of nipple * Check the nipple
4.Intake filter contaminated * Clean and change of intake filter
* Applied lubrication oil
5.Failure of unload valve after removement of unload nipple
1.Worn down * Change parts
Abnormal noise 2.Shortage of oil * Supply oil
3.Obstructed intake filter * Check intake filter

* Check the incoming wire connection

1.A stoppage of electric current. * Check wire disconnection
2.A break in a wire
No rotation of MOTOR 3.Failure of motor starter * Check the contact point
* Fasten the terminal screw
4.Bad connecting * Check switch

1.Overload
2.Fluctuation of Suppling Voltage * Check the rated current
Overheated motor and Frequency * Check the voltage and frequency
3.Over voltage and voltage dips * Clean the cooling area
4.Bad cooling

Reverse rotation of
motor 1.Main power supply connection error * Check the 3 phase sequence

1.Discharged battery * Fasten terminal screw fully

Can not start Engine 2.Bad contact of electric equipment * Check switch function
(In case of using engine 3.Failure of start motor * Check power cable
instead of motor) 4.Bad connection * Change generator
5.Failure of generator * Refer to the engine manual

* Check short-circuit
1.Unexpected protective function(Turn-off) * Overload(Rating and setting of overcorrect
of NFB protective devices)
Electrical error * Check power wire
* Check air line
2.Malfunctioning of Pressure switch * Check selected Pressure
* Change PRESSURE SWITCH
* Change SOLENOID VALVE
* Check the air line and piping and clean.
1.Malfunctioning of sol-valve * Check the line in the wintertime against
Failure of rupture by freezing
Auto drain valve * Check the wiring
2.Malfunctioning of automatic drain valve * Check and Clean up exterior and interior
* In the wintertime, obstructed air line by freezing
(Melt by Hot air gun)
* Check air line

* Clean up Obstruct
Failure of safety valve 1.Air Line Contaminated by Obstruct * Change safety valve
1. Check the air line leakage
2. Check the air leak about drain during operating
AIR condensation condition.
Auto drain system installed model only
time is too long If there is air leakage, change SOLENOID VALVE
3. Check the third and fourth step head and
pipe NIPPLE

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9. Preventive Maintenance

PERIOD
ACTION
TIME DAY WEEK MONT QUAR HALF YEAR 2
HOUR H -TER -YEAR YEAR

Clean and assembling condition

●
(each part of compressor)

※ Every 2 hours check @ continuous running

Check CRANK CASE OIL Level ●
Caution ! - Oil steam and cap is hot !

Check DRAIN VALVE ●

Check AIR leakage ●

Check PRESSURE GAUGE ●

Check PRESSURE Switch ●

Clean SUCTION FILTER ●

Check SAFETY VALVE ●

Check BELT tension ●

Change SUCTION FILTER ●

Check SUCTION & DISCHARGE VALVE ●

Technically - 1000 hrs or

Change CRANK CASE OIL
Breathing air recommanded - 50 hrs ●

or
Change PURIFICATION FILTER 10 hrs (20℃, less 40%Rh Humidity)
●

Check SEPARATOR ●

Clean SEPARATOR ●

Check piston ring ●

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P A R T L IS T
MODEL : M3EH

MSL COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.

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M3EH HEAD SET

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M3EH HEAD SET

KEY No. PART No. DESCRIPTION (Q'ty) NOTE

01. M3EH-B-H-1 HEAD 1

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M3EH FILTER & SEPARATOR ASS'Y

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M3EH FILTER & SEPARATOR ASS'Y

KEY No. PART No. DESCRIPTION (Q'ty) NOTE

01. M3EH-B-D-1 FILTER ASS’Y 1

02. M3EH-B-D-2 SEPARATOR 1
03 M3EH-B-D-3 FILTER ELEMENT 1

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M3EH INLET FILTER ASS'Y

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M3EH INLET FILTER ASS'Y

KEY No. PART No. DESCRIPTION (Q'ty) NOTE

01. M3EH-B-D2-1 INLET FILTER ASS’Y 1

02. M3EH-B-D2-2 INLET FILTER ELEMENT ASS’Y 1

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M3EH MOTOR ASS'Y

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M3EH MOTOR ASS'Y

KEY No. PART No. DESCRIPTION (Q'ty) NOTE

01. M3EH-B-M-01 MOTOR 1

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M3EH INJECTION SYSTEM ASS'Y

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M3EH INJECTION SYSTEM ASS'Y

KEY No. PART No. DESCRIPTION (Q'ty) NOTE

01. M3EH-B-N-01 FILING VALVE ASS'Y 1

02. M3EH-B-N-02 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 1

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1. About continuous running.

Continuous running requires the operator carefully check-up the below.

1.Please drain the condensates every 15 min by open drain valve carefully a little without
stopping the compressor run. Drain point is final separator and filter housing.
These parts must be filled with pressure while you try to open drain valve.
The operator should be careful while you do drain.

2.Please check oil level before and after using compressor. Oil level should be checked at least
every 2 hours. So, the operator should check oil level before compressor running.
The continuous running causes fast oil consumption.

3. The operator must check ambient air temperature while the compressor is run.
Allowable temperature range is +5 - +35.

2. About Air quality check - Frequent failure cases

High humidity level

When you conduct air sampling, there are a lot of humidity exposure possibility.
Breathing air compressor air quality requires 25mg/m3 at 1 bar.
This humidity level is around 0.01 % RH ( Very dry air). So, if the sample bag or air is exposed
to the ambient air a little bit, then humidity level might shows more than 25 mg/m3.

There also high contamination possibility from water drop near filling valve by Jule-Thomson effect.
And, the humidity level is high inside of filter housing and filling hose and valve after replacing
purification filter. If you open filter cap, then ambient air goes inside filter housing and filling lines.
This high humid ambient air makes humidty level high. So, please do not sample air right after filter
changing without drying procedure. The operator open filling valve and let the air goes out at least
more than 5 min after changing filter or before sample air conduct.

High Carbon mono / dioxide (CO / CO2)

The excessive CO or CO2 level is from outside air like engine exhaust or smoke ( 95 % cases ).
But, sometimes there are possibility of wrong oil/lubricant using, overheating, and checking sensor
failure ( tube type - color changing type ). ( 5 % cases )
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