14. Troubleshooting / FAQ
Error or fault pattern
Possible causes
Remedy
Poor compressed gas quality
Excessive load, load surges
•
Change operating method
•
Avoid pressure surges
•
Observe the prescribed operating
parameters, particularly during
start-up processes
Non-functioning condensate
discharge
•
Guarantee regular condensate
discharge
Incorrect dimensioning
•
Dimension the filter according to
the given operating parameters
and replace if necessary
Filter element installed incorrectly
•
Watch direction of flow /
direction of installation of the
filter element
O-ring has been damaged during
installation
•
Procure new filter element and
O-ring, proceed with care during
installation
High differential pressure
Incorrect dimensioning
•
Dimension the filter according to
the given operating parameters
and replace by larger one if
necessary
Excessive contamination
•
Shorten the maintenance interval
for filter element replacement
•
Filtration in stages may be
necessary
Filter elements destroyed
•
Change in operating method
•
Filtration in stages may be
necessary
Condensate in downstream
components
Condensate discharge defective or
malfunctioning
•
Replace float drain or carry out
maintenance on BEKOMAT
®
Cooling downstream of filtration
section
•
Drying upstream of filtration
required
Leakage
Ageing seals
•
Replace seals within the context
of maintenance work
Mechanical damage
•
Send in the filter for repair or
replace by a new one
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