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Troubleshooting guide   

 

If you have any problems, please refer to the below chart. 
( * ) marked items may be difficult to remedy and require technical support. Please contact distributor for assistance. 

 

Problem 

Cause 

Corrective action 

Compressor unit does 
not start 

Electric source is not ON. 

Turn on electric source 

Electric source is not connected   
correctly. 

Connect it correctly 

Power is at supply 
connection and 
compressor does not 
start 

Overload relay has tripped 

See last entry of Troubleshooting guide 

Wrong or low voltage 

Inspect incoming power supply and unit power rating. 

Starter has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace contactor assembly * 

Motor has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace motor * 

Compressor is running 
but will not make 
pressure   

Drive belts came off or too loose 

Inspect, tighten or replace drive belts * 

Clogged intake filter element 

Clean or replace intake filter element 

Discharge air is leaking 

Inspect and repair 

Pump has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace pump * 

Pump running in the wrong 
direction 

Correct power connections 

Excessive noise or 
vibration 

Drive belt has flipped or slipped 

Inspect, repair or replace drive belt * 

Motor has failed   

Inspect, repair or replace motor* 

Pump has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace pump 

Compressor running 
hot 

Ambient temperature is high 

Be sure not to exceed above 104 degree F 

Pump running at high pressure   

Check tank pressure and pump outlet are not 
obstructed 

Clogged intake filter element 

Clean or replace intake filter element 

Motor overload has 
tripped 

Pump has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace pump * 

Motor has failed 

Inspect, repair or replace motor* 

Improper wiring   

Inspect and rewire * 

Wrong overload setting 

Check setting of overload relay * 

Low voltage 

Check incoming power supply 

 
 

Summary of Contents for SLVB-5

Page 1: ...eration be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly for safe and efficient use for a long operating lifetime After reading it store in a convenient place for immediate and future reading Before...

Page 2: ...of warnings and cautions WARNING May cause injury or death CAUTION May result in injury or property damage Examples of warnings and cautions May cause electric shock Do not touch Must be grounded Supp...

Page 3: ...f the main electric source To prevent electric shock or serious injury always turn off the main electric source before inspecting or servicing the unit Ask a qualified electrician Only a qualified ele...

Page 4: ...s and fingers away from fans pulleys and belts while the power is on Serious injury including entanglement of fingers or hands can occur Release pressure Release pressure from unit before conducting m...

Page 5: ...orrosive gas Failure to do so may result in equipment failure Only qualified personnel should perform repairs to prevent electric shock or fire Keep Away Keep away from the compressor while it is oper...

Page 6: ...ion Precaution about installation 7 Installation space 8 Ventilation 8 Test operation Operation 9 Maintenance and inspection Pump Motor Assembly maintenance standards 10 How to carry out maintenance 1...

Page 7: ...pan of the unit WARNING To prevent a fire or explosion install in an area free of flammable gases or organic solvents Ambient temperature Use at ambient temperatures of 36 F to 104 F Using at less tha...

Page 8: ...space around the compressor for safe inspection and maintenance Installation space inch Above 24 Front side 40 Other Sides 20 Ventilation When using in an enclosed room install a fan for ventilation...

Page 9: ...ation and check pressure increase 1 Switch the electric source breaker on 2 Be sure the pressure increases when the compressor starts 3 Check that the compressor operates without excessive vibration u...

Page 10: ...rks Operational hours Daily Every 400hrs Every 2months Every 2 500hrs Every 1 year Every 5 000hrs Every 2 years Every 10 000hrs Every 4 years Every 20 000hrs Every 8 years Every 30 000hrs Every 12year...

Page 11: ...decrease of V belt tension readjust the belt tension or replace it If the belt tension is less than the figure in the chart below adjust the belt tension again An exclusive tool is necessary to measur...

Page 12: ...loose Inspect tighten or replace drive belts Clogged intake filter element Clean or replace intake filter element Discharge air is leaking Inspect and repair Pump has failed Inspect repair or replace...

Page 13: ...arge air temperature F Ambient temperature less than 342 Air outlet JIC Motor Operating voltage Single Phase 208 230V 60Hz Output HP 5 Others Dimensions L W H inch 2 17 x 20 x 26 Approx mass Lbs 190 N...

Page 14: ...14 Appendix Outer dimensions...

Page 15: ...anty provided herein shall not apply to i any defects arising from corrosion abrasion use of insoluble lubricants or negligent attendance to or faulty operationoftheproducts ii ordinarywearandtearofth...

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