Ingersoll-Rand SS5L5, Owner'S Manual And Parts List

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Lights flicker or dim when running
Improper line voltage Check line voltage and upgrade lines as
required. Contact electrician.
Wiring or electric service panel too small Install properly sized wire or service box.
Contact electrician.
Poor contact on motor terminals or starter
connections Ensure good contact on motor terminals or
starter connections
Improper starter overload heaters Install proper starter overload heaters.
Contact electrician
Poor power regulation (unbalanced line) Contact power company
Moisture in crankcase or “milky” appearance
in petroleum lubricant or rusting in cylinders
Detergent type lubricant being used Drain existing lubricant and refill with proper
lubricant
Extremely light duty cycles Run unit for longer duty cycles
Unit located in damp or humid location Relocate unit
Motor overload trips or draws excessive
current
Lubricant viscosity too high Drain existing lubricant and refill with proper
lubricant
Improper line voltage Check line voltage and upgrade lines as
required. Contact electrician.
Wiring or electric service panel too small Install properly sized wire or service box.
Contact electrician.
Poor contact on motor terminals or starter
connections Ensure good contact on motor terminals or
starter connections
Improper starter overload heaters Install proper starter overload heaters.
Contact electrician
Poor power regulation (unbalanced line) Contact power company
Drive belts too tight or misaligned Adjust belts to proper tension and alignment.
Compressor valves leaky, broken, carbonized
or loose Inspect valves. Clean or replace as required.
Install valve kit
Cylinder(s) or piston(s) scratched, worn or
scored Repair or replace as required
Connecting rod, piston pin or crankpin
bearings worn or scored Inspect all. Repair or replace as required
Defective ball bearings on crankshaft or
motor shaft. Inspect bearings and replace crankshaft
assembly if required
Leaking check valve or check valve seat
blown out. Replace check valve.
Ambient temperature too low. Relocate unit to warmer environment. Install
crankcase heater kit.
Bad motor. Replace.
Motor will not start
Improper line voltage Check line voltage and upgrade lines as
required. Contact electrician.
Wiring or electric service panel too small Install properly sized wire or service box.
Contact electrician.
Poor contact on motor terminals or starter
connections Ensure good contact on motor terminals or
starter connections
Improper starter overload heaters Install proper starter overload heaters.
Contact electrician
Bad motor Replace