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Reference Designation
(1) Customer’s installation
(2) Dryer option
(3) For modbus communication
(4) Star connection: all other voltages
(5) IT version star connection: all other voltages

Description
1. Provide an isolating switch.
2. Check that the motor cables and wires inside the electric cabinet are clamped tight to their terminals.
3. Check the fuses. See section Settings of fuses.
4. Connect the power supply cables to terminals (1, 3 and 5) on contactor (K21).
5. Connect the earth conductor to the earth bolt (PE).

6.4 Cooling water requirements

General
Following requirements are given as a general rule to prevent cooling water problems. If in any doubt, consult
Atlas Copco.

Recommended maxima Recirculating system Pass-through system

Chloride (Cl-) less than 600 mg/l less than 150 mg/l
Sulphate (SO4--) less than 400 mg/l less than 250 mg/l
Total solids less than 3000 mg/l less than 750 mg/l
Suspended solids (as SiO2) less than 10 mg/l less than 10 mg/l
Free chorine (Cl2) less than 4 mg/l less than 2 mg/l
Ammonia (NH4+) less than 0.5 mg/l less than 0.5 mg/l
Copper less than 0.5 mg/l less than 0.5 mg/l
Iron less than 0.2 mg/l less than 0.2 mg/l
Manganese less than 0.1 mg/l less than 0.1 mg/l
Oxygen less than 3 mg/l less than 3 mg/l
Carbonate hardness (as CaCO3) 50-1000 mg/l 50-500 mg/l
Organics (KMnO4) less than 25 mg/l less than 10 mg/l
No algae
No oil

Remark
Chloride and sulphate are interactive. In pass-through systems the sum of the squares must not exceed 85,000.
For recirculating systems with proper controls and treatment, the sum of the squares may be up to 520,000.
Note that the sulphate value must include any sulphite present.

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Additives
If it should be necessary to use additives in the cooling water, take into account that the cooling capacity will
change.

6.5 Pictographs

GA 37 VSD up to GA 90 VSD

Pictographs, GA 37 VSD up to GA 90 VSD

Reference Designation
1 Switch off the voltage and depressurize the compressor before starting maintenance or
repairs
2 Keep the doors closed during operation
3 Switch off the voltage before removing protecting cover inside electric cubicle
4 Warning, voltage
5 Automatic condensate drain
6 Stop the compressor before cleaning the coolers
7 Lightly oil the gasket of the oil filter, screw it on and tighten by hand (approx. half a turn)
8 Before connecting the compressor electrically, consult the Instruction book for the motor
rotation direction
9 Compressor remains pressurized for 30 seconds after switching off the voltage
10 Torques for steel (Fe) or brass (CuZn) bolts
11 Switch off the voltage and wait at least 6 minutes before removing the screen
12 Oil outlet (option DD/PD filters)

Pictographs on water-cooled compressors

Reference Designation
15 Cooling water inlet
16 Cooling water outlet

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7 Operating instructions

7.1 Before initial start-up

Safety

The operator must apply all relevant safety precautions, including those mentioned in this
book.

Outdoor/altitude operation
If the compressor is installed outdoors or if the air inlet temperature can be below 0 ˚C/32 ˚F, precautions
must be taken. In this case, and also if operating above 1000 m (3300 ft), consult Atlas Copco.

Moving/lifting
The compressor can be moved by a lift truck using the slots in the frame. Take care not to damage the bodywork
during lifting or transport. Before lifting, reinstall the transport securing bolts.
See section Initial start-up.
Make sure that the forks protrude from the other side of the frame. The compressor can also be lifted after
inserting beams into the slots. Make sure that the beams cannot slide and that they protrude from the frame
equally. The chains must be held parallel to the bodywork by chain spreaders in order not to damage the
compressor. The lifting equipment must be placed in such a way that the compressor will be lifted
perpendicularly. Lift smoothly and avoid twisting.

7.2 Initial start-up

Safety

The operator must apply all relevant Safety precautions. Also consult section Problem solving.

Procedure

For the position of the air outlet valve and the drain connections, see sections Introduction
and Condensate system

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Air receiver transport fixtures of GA 75 VSD and GA 90 VSD

Motor and gear casing transport fixtures of GA 75 VSD and GA 90 VSD

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