Allmand Compressor Training

Allmand Compressor Training
©2019 Allmand Bros., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary and Confidential. - Last Revised: 2019 OCT
Objectives
• Applications
• Overview
• Operation
• Components
• Troubleshooting
• Service
©2019 Allmand Bros., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Proprietary and Confidential. - Last Revised: 20## MON
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Applications
• Construction
– Jack Hammers
– Air Pressure Systems
• Sand Blasting
• Water System Blowouts
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Overview
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Maxi-Air Lineup
• MA 100
• MA 185
• MA 375-DP
• MA 400
*All units are set up 100psi
operation, with the MA 375
unit set for 100 and 150 psi
operation.
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Features & Benefits
• EFPA Pump
• Externally Mounted Water Separator Filter
• Curbside Fluid Maintenance
• Large Capacity Fuel Tank
• Rotary Twin Screw, Single Stage Compressor
• Amongst Lowest Air-End RPM in Industry
• Lowest HP Rating (MA100-MA185)
• Eco-System/ Auto Idle Functions
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Technical Details
Model MA100 MA185 MA375-DP MA400

Engine Brand/Model Kubota Yanmar Kubota Kubota
4LE2T V3300 V3800 V3800
EPA Emission Level T4 Final T4 Final T4 Final T4 Final
Horsepower (HP) 25 48 116 116
Fuel Capacity (gal) 11 24 47 47
Runtime at Full Load 6.5+ 8+ 9+ 8.75+
(Hrs)
Sound Level at 23 Ft <68 <62 <76 <76
(No Load) - DBA
Dry Weight with Towing 1,485 (674) 23,00 (1,043) 4,500 (2,041) 4,500 (2,041)
Frame lbs (kg)
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Overview
What is a Compressor?
“A device that converts power into kinetic energy by
compressing and pressurizing air, which, on command,
can be released in quick bursts.” [1] - Wikipedia
“A device that takes air at atmospheric pressure and delivery it at

higher pressure” or “ A mechanical device that compresses gasses”
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Overview
Discharged Pressure
Standard discharged pressure: 0.7 MPa
Inhaled air is compressed until the volume reduced 8 times
& Absolute pressure rises 8 times.
After
Before
However, gauge pressure is 0.7 MPa
7 kgf/cm2 ≒0.7 MPa
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As the screws rotate, meshing of helical screws
Overview
intakes air and pushes the air to move through the
threads of the rotors. The movement reduces the
space formed by the threads, and the pressure of
air increases. Air will then exit at the end of the
screws.
Male rotor
Oil injected Discharge
Suction
Female rotor
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Overview
Function of Compressor Oil
Oil Flow Important points during oil change

• Coolant • Completely Discharge the unit of all oil
• Lubricant • No Oil Mixture
• Seal
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Operation
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Operation
• Control Panel
Start Operation can be initiated by
turning the start key to the run
position and allowing the glow
plugs to cycle. After 5-10 seconds
you can fully turn the key to the
start position to start the unit. The
unit should be allowed to warm up
for a 3-5 minute period before work
should start. This will ensure that
the compressor oil is at operating
temperature and moving throughout
the system.
Monitor Features:
Engine Speed
* The service valves should always
be shut during start up and Discharge Temperature
shutdown. Water Temperature
Hour meter
Discharge Pressure
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Regeneration
If the unit should ever call for
Regeneration, the Regeneration
Switch will start flashing. This
indicates that the DPF has too
much buildup and requires the
service valves to be closed and the
Switch pushed until it stays solid
red. At this time the unit will begin
its regeneration. This will take
between 30-45 minutes, and once
complete the lights will disappear
and the unit will be ready for
operation again.
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Operation
Air-flow line
Air intake
Oil-flow line
Air filter Oil scavenging line
Unloader
Air/Oil Flow In
Compressor
Compressor air-end Oil check valve Oil filter
Understanding the air and oil flow in

Receiver tank By-pass valve Oil cooler
the system will be the main
Check valve Strainer
understanding point. As this Oil separator orifice
knowledge will be able to help you
pin point any issue that arises.
Pressure control valve
Service valve
Pneumatic tool
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Operation
Air/Oil Flow
Air Filter
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Components
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Compressor Air End
This picture shows the air flow
coming in through the unloader and
into the screws, where it is
compressed and then forced out
through the discharge to the
receiver tank.
This will be a Air and Oil mixture as
the oil is needed for Lubricant,
Coolant, and Seal. It seals the gaps
between the screws to keep air
from escaping backwards to the
unloader.
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Piston Style Unloader
The Piston Style Unloader allows

the compressor to draw in air to Valve
build up and maintain pressure
during normal operation, but closes
to stop the draw of air during
unloaded operation. The valve face Piston
should be inspected and cleaned
often to ensure no debris are
stopping its ability to close. The
spring and O-ring should be
Spring
replaced every 2,000 hours.
To Air-end
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Pressure Regulator
The Pressure Regulator is used to
maintain system output pressure.
During normal operation it
maintains the system pressure by
keeping the unloader open to keep
in the draw of air. During unloaded
operation, once the pressure in the
receiver tank is met, its sends the
air pressure to the unloader and
closes the valve so that no more air
can enter the system.
Receiver
*Note, all units are set up 100 Psi Tank Unloader
operation and should not be
adjusted.
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Receiver Tank
The Receiver Tank holds the
compressor oil and also the
pressurized air from the Air
compressor end. As the air/oil
mixture enters, the oil is flung
against the side walls and drains
down to the bottom while the air
escapes through the top. This
process will create and oil mist that
will escape with the pressurized
Oil mist
air.
oil
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Air/Oil Separator
The Air/Oil Separator removes the
oil mist from the pressurized air
before it can go the service valves.
This oil mist will drain down and is
released through a scavenging line
back to the compressor end.
The Air/Oil separator filter should
be replaced every 1,000 hours.
From
Receiver
Tank
*Note that even with this filter setup
that some oil mist will still be seen
in compressor output air.
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Scavenging Line Orifice
The scavenging line allows the
build up of oil mist to escape the
Air/Oil separator filter and return to
the compressor end. This line has a
strainer that must be cleaned to
prevent buildup. Strainer
Strainer maintenance is every 500
hours, or if large amounts of oil is
coming out of the service valves.
*Most new models will no longer

Check valve
have a check valve in the
scavenging line.
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Pressure Control Valve
The Pressure Control Valve is
designed to make sure the system
maintains proper air pressure so
that oil can move throughout the
system. Without the pressure
control valve maintaining this
pressure there would be nothing to
ensure oil flow. Service Air
Oil Separator
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Safety Valve
The Safety valve is keep the
system pressure from over
pressurizing and damaging internal
components. The Safety valve will
release when system pressure
rises above 145psi.
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Troubleshooting
Warning Display Codes

Discharge Temp High A1 Lamp flickers when air temperature at outlet of air-end Filters should be inspected and
reaches 239°F. replaced. Sensor checked.
Water Temp High A2 Lamp flickers when coolant temperature reaches 212°F Coolant should be inspected
and replaced. Sensor checked.
Comp. Air Filter A3 Lamp comes on when air filter gets clogged and Clean or replace
suction resistance increases above 6.2 kPa
Eng. Air Filter A4 Lamp comes on when air filter gets clogged and Clean or replace
suction resistance increases above 6.2 kPa
Charge A5 Alternator not charging Alternator/Connections should

be checked and tested
Discharge Air Temp. At A6 Lamp displays when air temperature at outlet of Air/Oil separator filter should be
separator reaches 239°F Inspected and replaced.
Separator High
Boost Temp. A7 Lamp displays when boost temperature reaches 185°F Air filter and sensor should be
inspected.
Water Temp A8 Lamp displays when engine coolant temperature Sensor should be reconnected
sensor is disconnected
Sensor
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Troubleshooting
Emergency Display Codes

Discharge Temp High E1 Lamp displays when air Filters should be inspected and
temperature at outlet of air-end replaced. Sensor checked.
reaches 248°F.
Water Temp High E2 Lamp displays when coolant Coolant should be inspected
temperature reaches 221°F and replaced. Sensor checked.
Eng. Oil Pressure E3 Lamp goes on when engine oil Engine Oil and Filter should be
pressure drops below inspected and replaced.
14.5 psi (1.0 bar)
Discharge Air Temp. at E4 Lamp displays when the air Air/Oil separator filter should be
Separator High temperature at the outlet of Inspected and Replaced.
the separator reaches 248°F.
Eng. Speed Down E5 Lamp displays when engine Fuel system and Engine should
revolution speed drops
be inspected and repaired.
[Actuating speed is more than
1,200min-1.]
Discharge Air Temp Sensor E6 Air temperature sensor at outlet Sensor should be inspected and
Disconnection of compressor air end reconnected.
disconnected
Coolant Temp Sensor E7 Coolant temperature sensor Sensor should be inspected and
Disconnection disconnected reconnected.
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Service Intervals
Engine Kubota Yanmar

Engine Model D1005 V3800 4TNV88C
Engine Oil & Filter
Fuel Filters 500 Hrs
Air Filter Check Daily, Replace at 1,000 hrs.

Coolant Add as needed; Replace at 3,000 hrs. or every 2 years
Fan Belt Check Daily; Replace as Necessary
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Service Intervals
Compressor Maintenance (Same for all Models)

Air Filter Check Daily; Replace at 500 hrs.
Compressor Oil & Filter 500 hrs.
Oil/Air Separator Filter 1,000 hrs.
Clean Strainer in 500 hrs.
Scavenging Orifice
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Elevation Effects on Compressors
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Model MA100 MA185 MA375-DP MA400

“A device that takes air at atmospheric pressure and delivery it at

Function of Compressor Oil

Oil Flow Important points during oil change

Understanding the air and oil flow in

The Piston Style Unloader allows

*Most new models will no longer

Warning Display Codes

Charge A5 Alternator not charging Alternator/Connections should

Emergency Display Codes

Engine Kubota Yanmar

Air Filter Check Daily, Replace at 1,000 hrs.

Compressor Maintenance (Same for all Models)

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