Operating instructions Screw compressor SKL 1200 C
Malfunctions
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8.3 Malfunction table
Malfunction
Possible cause
Corrective action
Execution
Flow rate too low
Air filter soiled
Clean or replace filter cartridge
Operator
Pressure line leaky
Eliminate leakage
Specialised staff
Speed too low
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Abnormal noise
emission
Misalignment vis-à-vis drive
Align compressor
Specialised staff
Bearing defective
Replace bearing
Manufacturer
Lack of lubricating oil
Top up with oil (see chapter 7.3) Operator
Unsuitable lubricating oil
Oil change (see chapter 7.3)
Operator
Wrong speed
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Foreign bodies in the
compressor
Clean the compressor
Specialised staff
Final pressure too high
Maintain perm. final pressure
(see chapter 3 Tab. 2)
Operator
Compressed air
temperature too
high
Head loss in suction system too
high
Clean or replace filter cartridge
Operator
Final overpressure too high
Maintain maximum final
overpressure (see chapter 3 Tab.
2)
Check pressure line for clogging
Specialised staff
Wrong speed
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Pressure gauge defective
Replace pressure gauge
Specialised staff
Operating
pressure is not
attained
Leakage in the pressure line
Eliminate leakage
Specialised staff
Wrong speed
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Pressure gauge defective
Replace pressure gauge
Specialised staff
Power requirement
too high
Speed too high
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Final pressure too high
Maintain perm. final pressure
(see chapter 3 Tab. 2)
Operator
Shut-off valve not fully open
Fully open shut-off valve
Operator
Safety valve blows
off
Pressure line clogged
Eliminate clogging
Operator
Pressure gauge defective
Replace pressure gauge
Specialised staff
Oil pressure too
low
Lack of lubricating oil
Top up with oil (see chapter 7.3) Operator
Operator Max. inclination
exceeded
Correct inclination
(see chapter 3 Tab. 1)
Operator
Speed too low
Correct speed (see chapter 3
Tab. 2)
Operator
Oil filter soiled
Replace oil filter
Operator
Unsuitable lubricating oil
Top up with oil (see chapter 7.3) Operator
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