Clarke Air SP15ND, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
IMPORTANT
1. Any remedial work that may be required must be carried out by a qualified engineer.
2. Switch off the engine before removing any parts from the compressor.
3. Drain the Air Receiver before dismantling any part of the compressor unit’s pressure system.
4. If your compressor develops a fault do not use until the fault has been rectified.
5. For troubleshooting the engine, refer to the engine manual.
REMEDY
Stop engine and empty air
receiver. Clean or replace
Load Genie
Thaw Load Genie out (Unit must
be installed in frost-free place).
Have Load Genie serviced or
replaced
Contact Clarke Service
Department
Contact Clarke Service
Department
SYMPTOM
Engine difficult to
start
PROBABLE CAUSE
Load Genie leaking
(compressor unit is on load
during start).
Load Genie valve blocked,
possibly frozen up.
Compressor unit
constantly ‘on load’ Load Genie defective.
Load Genie set at a pressure
higher than the safety
valve’s opening pressure.
Load Genie leaking.
Compressor constantly
‘on load’ and cannot
attain the working
pressure required. Suction filter blocked.
Leak between compressor
block and air receiver leaks in
or near air receiver.
Valves blocked by dirt, paint,
dust or choked up.
Inspection cover or drain plug
leaking.
Clean / Change filter.
Tighten connection and
repair leak.
Contact Clarke Service
Department
Empty air receiver and
change seals/plugs.
Pressure gauge defective.
Unit too small in relation to
air consumption.
Change pressure gauge.
Use a larger capacity
compressor
Compressor worn. Have compressor overhauled or
replace it.