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2  Technical Specifications

2.1  Nameplate

The model designation and important technical information are given on the machine's nameplate.
➤ Enter here the nameplate data as a reference:

Feature

Value

Reciprocating compressor
Material no.
Serial no.
Year of manufacture
Maximum working pressure
Free air delivery
Electrical connection
Synchronous speed
Rated power
Ambient temperature

Tab. 3 Nameplate

2.2  Options

The table contains a list of possible options.
➤ Enter options here as a reference.

Option

Option code

Provided?

Oil level monitoring

C5

Silenced air filter

H9

Air filter with plastic casing

H10

Castors

H14

Bolt-down rubber pads

for single air receiver mounting

H20

Bolt-down rubber pads

H29

Tab. 4 Options

2.3  Mass

The values shown are maximum values. The actual weight depends on equipment fitted.

Compressor model

Mass [kg]

EPC 340-G

40/95

1)

1)

 Machine with sound enclosure

2

Technical Specifications

2.1

Nameplate

4

Assembly and operating manual    1-stage piston compressor 
EPC-G  

No.: 9_5752  24 E

Summary of Contents for EPC 1500-G

Page 1: ...embly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E Manufacturer KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE 96410 Coburg PO Box 2143 GERMANY Tel 49 0 9561 6400 Fax 49 0 9561 640130 http www kaeser c...

Page 2: ...KKW PEPC 2 04 en SBA KOLBEN AGGREGAT 1 STUFIG 20170303 120254...

Page 3: ...3 Safety and Responsibility 3 1 Basic instructions 15 3 2 Specified use 15 3 3 Improper use 15 3 4 User s responsibilities 16 3 4 1 Observe statutory and universally accepted regulations 16 3 4 2 Det...

Page 4: ...stallation examples 38 6 7 1 Safety and Control Devices 38 6 7 2 Two machines with one air receiver 40 6 8 Connecting the machine to the power supply 40 6 9 Options 41 6 9 1 Oil level monitoring 41 6...

Page 5: ...he machine de pressurising 74 10 13 Solenoid valve maintenance 75 10 13 1 Cleaning the solenoid valve 76 10 13 2 Replacing the solenoid valve 77 10 14 Cylinder head and valves 77 10 14 1 Checking cyli...

Page 6: ...Contents iv Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

Page 7: ...ound enclosure 47 Fig 22 Replacing the compressor block s base plate and modifying the air filter EPC 440 G 48 Fig 23 Fitting the EPC 440 sound enclosure 49 Fig 24 Modifying the air filter EPC 630 G E...

Page 8: ...List of Illustrations vi Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

Page 9: ...details 230V 3 60Hz 11 Tab 21 Supply details 380V 3 60Hz 11 Tab 22 Supply details 440V 3 60Hz 12 Tab 23 Supply details 460V 3 60Hz 12 Tab 24 Option C5 Connection data for oil level monitoring 12 Tab...

Page 10: ...List of Tables viii Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

Page 11: ...tained in them Make sure you provide the data from the nameplate when ordering documents 1 3 Copyright This operating manual is protected by copyright Any queries regarding the use or duplication of t...

Page 12: ...shown here 2 Always read and comply with warning instructions 1 4 2 Potential damage warnings Contrary to the warnings shown above damage warnings do not indicate a potential personal in jury Warning...

Page 13: ...of the operating steps Information relating to one option only are marked with an option code e g H1 indicates that this section applies only to machines with screw in machine feet Information referr...

Page 14: ...2 Options The table contains a list of possible options Enter options here as a reference Option Option code Provided Oil level monitoring C5 Silenced air filter H9 Air filter with plastic casing H10...

Page 15: ...2009 Annex C Tab 6 Compressor block 2 5 Ambient conditions Installation Maximum eleva tion AMSL 1 m 1000 Permissible ambient tem perature C 5 35 1 Higher altitudes are permissible only after consulta...

Page 16: ...data Pressure relief valve in the collecting pipe 1 Maximum working overpres sure bar 10 Pressure relief valve activating pressure bar 12 5 1 EPC 630 G bis EPC 1500 G Tab 10 Collecting pipe relief va...

Page 17: ...1500 1800 EPC 630 G 3 0 1500 1800 EPC 840 G 4 0 1500 1800 EPC 1100 G 5 5 1500 1800 EPC 1500 G 7 5 1500 1800 Tab 12 Motor power and speed Permissible starting frequency The permissible starting freque...

Page 18: ...nts The machine is designed in accordance with the conditions for an electrical power supply specified in EN 60204 1 IEC 60204 1 section 4 3 If no other conditions are specified by the operator the th...

Page 19: ...cables Table 21 Single layer on wall or floor Spacing outside diameter For other application conditions check and determine the supply diameters according to DIN VDE 0100 and DIN VDE 0298 4 2013 06 o...

Page 20: ...ackup fuse A Supply ca ble mm2 340 G 3 2 10 4 x 1 5 6 4 x 1 5 440 G 4 4 10 4 x 1 5 6 4 x 1 5 630 G 5 2 10 4 x 1 5 6 4 x 1 5 840 G 8 0 16 4 x 2 5 10 4 x 1 5 1100 G 9 6 20 4 x 2 5 10 4 x 1 5 1500 G 14 4...

Page 21: ...20 4 x 2 5 1100 G 21 0 50 4 x 10 25 4 x 4 1500 G 28 0 63 4 x 16 35 4 x 6 Pressure switch controller START CONTROL Tab 20 Supply details 230V 3 60Hz Rated voltage 380V 10 3 60Hz EPC Current drawn A Dir...

Page 22: ...up fuse A Supply ca ble mm2 340 G 3 5 6 4 x 1 5 440 G 5 0 10 4 x 1 5 630 G 5 9 16 4 x 2 5 10 4 x 1 5 840 G 8 7 16 4 x 2 5 10 4 x 1 5 1100 G 10 5 25 4 x 4 16 4 x 2 5 1500 G 15 5 35 4 x 6 20 4 x 2 5 Pre...

Page 23: ...pply conditions at 400V 3 50Hz Compressor model Start configuration Maximal permissible motor starts 1 1 h Highest permissible System impedance2 Zmax EPC 340 G Direct online 20 0 360 EPC 440 G 20 0 20...

Page 24: ...r model Permissible duty cycle Cycle time min EPC 340 G 70 3 30 EPC 440 G 70 3 30 EPC 630 G 70 3 30 EPC 840 G 70 3 30 EPC 1100 G 70 4 30 EPC 1500 G 70 4 30 Tab 26 Machine duty cycle 2 Technical Specif...

Page 25: ...nly within its performance limits and under the permitted ambient condi tions Do not use compressed air for breathing purposes unless it is specifically treated Do not use compressed air for any appli...

Page 26: ...operating manual relevant to operation they have received adequate training and authorization to operate electrical and compressed air devices Authorised installation and maintenance personnel have th...

Page 27: ...ing the machine the user must make sure there is ad equate protection against electric shock from direct or indirect contact Before starting any work on electrical equipment Switch off and lock out th...

Page 28: ...rds are in place and secured before re starting Temperature High temperatures are generated during compression Touching hot components may cause inju ries Avoid contact with hot components These inclu...

Page 29: ...w dangers may arise if you modify or extend the compressed air station When extending or modifying the compressed air system Check the blow off capacity of pressure relief valves on air receivers and...

Page 30: ...ors the machine must be protected from frost direct sunlight dust rain and splashing water Do not operate in areas in which specific requirements with regard to explosion protection are in force For i...

Page 31: ...open or destroy any components taken from the machine De commissioning storage and disposal Improper handling of old operating fluids and components represent a danger for the environment Drain off fl...

Page 32: ...at labels and notices are clearly legible Further information More information on safety devices is contained in chapter 4 section 4 4 3 8 Safety Signs The diagram shows the positions of safety signs...

Page 33: ...hine Maintain the air filter regularly Check the oil level regularly and change the oil at the correct intervals Tab 29 Information signs 3 10 In emergency 3 10 1 Correct fire fighting Suitable measur...

Page 34: ...continues Ingestion Wash out the mouth immediately Do not induce vomiting Seek medical aid 3 11 Warranty This operating manual does not contain any independent warranty commitment Our general terms a...

Page 35: ...for the environment Do not allow compressor oil to escape to the environment or into the waste water system Store and dispose of operating materials and replaced parts in accordance with local enviro...

Page 36: ...Fan with cowl 12 Cylinder or collecting pipe relief valve 13 Sound enclosure machine dependent 4 1 2 Machine function Atmospheric air is drawn through a filter into the compression chamber of the bloc...

Page 37: ...monitoring 1 Oil level monitoring 4 2 2 Option H9 Silenced air filter The air filter reduces the noise level of the machine It also cleans the inlet air Fig 4 Option H9 Silenced air filter 1 Air filte...

Page 38: ...4 2 5 Option H20 Screwable rubber pads for air receiver mounting Screwable rubber pads different models are intended for vibration free and low noise mounting of the machine e g on an air receiver Fi...

Page 39: ...nd the oil level monitoring Option C5 This enables an unloaded starting of the machine The control unit is not provided with the machine and is to be supplied by the user WARNING Controller voltage In...

Page 40: ...the maximum working pressure and the cross section of the connection between the compressor and the air network Pressure switch The pressure switch regulates the working pressure of the air network T...

Page 41: ...retrospectively fitted with a sound enclosure Further information Instructions on installation of a sound enclosure can be found in chapter 6 10 4 Design and Function 4 5 Accessories No 9_5752 24 E A...

Page 42: ...le lighting such that the display can be read and work carried out comfortably and safely Keep suitable fire extinguishing agents ready for use Ensure that required ambient conditions are maintained R...

Page 43: ...s may hot cooling air from other plant be directed to the cooling air inlet end of the compressor Hot air can cause damage to the machine 5 2 2 Ensuring the machine room ventilation Adequate ventilati...

Page 44: ...constant airflow Ensure correct machine positioning all machines must be able to draw in cool fresh air Ensure that hot exhaust air leaves the room by the shortest direct path Do not exceed the permi...

Page 45: ...no voltage on potential free contacts When working on the compressed air system Compressed air is contained energy Uncontrolled release of this energy can cause serious injury or death The following s...

Page 46: ...g 10 Fitting the rubber pads 1 Rubber pad 2 Hexagonal nut Remove the wooden frame from the base plate Fit the rubber pads to the base plate with hexagon nuts 6 4 Replacing the air filter Mount the air...

Page 47: ...injury or death can result from loosening or opening components under pressure Vent all pressurized components and enclosures 2 A shut off valve and check valve must be installed by the user in the c...

Page 48: ...m loosening or opening components under pressure De pressurise all pressurised components and enclosures Verify pressure free status 3 Install the venting valve either on the pressure switch or at the...

Page 49: ...re gauge 8 Shut off valve compressed air outlet 9 Shut off valve compressed air inlet 10 Shut off valve condensate drain 11 Nozzle machine dependent Install safety and regulating devices at the user s...

Page 50: ...ed line 12 Swan neck Higher positioned feed lines should generally be implemented as a swan neck and with a gra dient of at least 2 6 8 Connecting the machine to the power supply Precondition The powe...

Page 51: ...connection 6 DANGER Danger of fatal injury from electric shock Switch off and lock out the power supply disconnecting device and verify the absence of voltage 7 Connect the machine to the power suppl...

Page 52: ...ff the compressor at the pressure switch Connecting oil level monitoring for star delta starting Machines with star delta starting require additional control and connection parts and an external contr...

Page 53: ...g setting 1 Switch cover 2 Screw 3 Red arrow 4 Sensing contact 5 Adjustment range 6 Higher oil level 7 Lower oil level 1 Switch off the machine 2 DANGER Electric voltage Risk of fatal injury caused by...

Page 54: ...2 Threaded connection 1 Remove the wooden frame from the base plate 2 Use appropriate fixing elements to anchor the rubber pads 3 CAUTION There is a danger of tilting because of the high centre of gr...

Page 55: ...DANGER Electric voltage Risk of fatal injury caused by contact with live components Switch off and lock out the power supply disconnecting device and check that no voltage is present 2 Remove the cabl...

Page 56: ...ion Detach the compressor block from the base plate place the block on the newly provided base plate and fasten with the screws Fitting the sound enclosure Precondition The base plate of the compresso...

Page 57: ...ted locknuts 3 Position the base plate and secure with hex head screws to the rubber pads 2 4 Insert the rubber pads 5 through the base plate and secure to the Z profiles 5 Place the compressor block...

Page 58: ...place the block on the newly provided base plate and fasten with the screws 2 Unscrew the air filter from the cylinder head and clean if necessary 3 Screw the elbow into the cylinder head and then the...

Page 59: ...ted locknuts 3 Position the base plate and secure with hex head screws to the rubber pads 2 4 Insert the rubber pads 5 through the base plate and secure to the Z profiles 5 Place the compressor block...

Page 60: ...er from the cylinder head and clean if necessary 2 Screw the elbow into the cylinder head and then the air filter to the elbow Further information See chapter 10 4 for information on air filter mainte...

Page 61: ...ts 2 Insert rubber pads 2 and 3 through the Z profiles and secure with serrated locknuts 3 Position the base plate and secure with hex head screws to the rubber pads 2 4 Place the spacers 6 in the hol...

Page 62: ...1100 G 1b EPC 1500 G 2 Angle 2a EPC 1100 G 2b EPC 1500 G A Before modification B After modification 1 Unscrew the air filter from the cylinder head and clean if necessary 2 Screw the elbow into the c...

Page 63: ...uts 2 Insert rubber pads 2 and 3 through the Z profiles and secure with serrated locknuts 3 Position the base plate and secure with hex head screws to the rubber pads 2 4 Place the spacers 6 in the ho...

Page 64: ...air inlet louvre to the enclosure hang the panel exhaust louvre in the enclo sure and secure it with the snap fasteners 6 Installation 6 10 Retrofitting the sound enclosure accessory 54 Assembly and...

Page 65: ...ee contacts When working on the compressed air system Compressed air is contained energy Uncontrolled release of this energy can cause serious injury or death The following safety concerns relate to a...

Page 66: ...led 5 Is a user supplied lockable power supply disconnection device in stalled 6 8 Are the tolerance limits of the mains voltage power supply within the permissible tolerance limits of the nominal vol...

Page 67: ...g triggered by voltage fluctuations temperature influences or component toleran ces 1 Read the rated motor current from the nameplate and calculate the correct protection setting 2 Check the motor pro...

Page 68: ...en the shut off valve to the air network 2 Switch on the power supply disconnecting device The machine switches to LOAD and delivers compressed air Watch for any faults occurring in the first hour of...

Page 69: ...R Automatic restart Serious injury is possible The machine restarts automatically when power is restored follow ing a power cut Make sure that no one is working on the machine 2 Switch the machine on...

Page 70: ...controller Result The machine starts as soon as network pressure is lower than the cut out pressure Switching off 1 Switch off the machine via the external controller 2 Switch off and lock out the pow...

Page 71: ...off the machine via the external controller 2 Switch off and lock out the power supply isolating device 8 Operation 8 1 Switching on and off No 9_5752 24 E Assembly and operating manual 1 stage pisto...

Page 72: ...short circuit Call KAESER SERVICE Compressor block defective Call KAESER SERVICE Undervoltage trip in the user s pressure switch of the oil level indication option C5 activated Check undervoltage tri...

Page 73: ...KAESER SERVICE technician Broken pressure valve reed Have valve plate replaced Machine leaks air Seal the leaks or replace the components Leakage from an air consumer connected to the air system Check...

Page 74: ...ing defective Call KAESER SERVICE Dirt or foreign bodies on the valve seat Let the pressure relief valve blow off briefly Pressure relief valve on the air cooler blows off prematurely Cooler clogged C...

Page 75: ...here is no voltage on potential free contacts When working on the compressed air system Compressed air is contained energy Uncontrolled release of this energy can cause serious injury or death The fol...

Page 76: ...punctually taking ambient and operating conditions into consider ation Interval Maintenance task See chapter Daily or every 24 operat ing hours Check the oil level 1 10 8 Every 500 h Carry out air fi...

Page 77: ...ating conditions into ac count Interval Service task At the latest every 2 years Replace the air filter element Up to 3000 h Have cylinder head and valves checked Up to 12 000 h Have the machine gener...

Page 78: ...wl can t be cleaned thoroughly Have severe clogging removed by an authorised KAESER SERVICE technician 10 4 Air filter maintenance The air filter contains a filter element that can be washed but not r...

Page 79: ...disconnecting device 10 5 Option H9 Air filter sound damping maintenance Check that all sealing surfaces match each other The use of an unsuitable air filter cartridge can permit dirt to ingress into...

Page 80: ...able air filter cartridge can permit dirt to ingress into the pressure system and cause damage to the machine Material Compressed air for blowing out Spares as required Precondition Cut off the electr...

Page 81: ...can be read off on the oil sight glass Precondition The machine is switched off Fig 33 Checking the oil level 1 Oil sight glass 2 Oil filler and crankcase vent Read off the oil level daily and before...

Page 82: ...e machine and check visually for leaks 10 10 Changing the compressor oil Change the initial charge of oil as specified in table 35 Always drain the oil completely from the compressor block If oil leve...

Page 83: ...sary 4 Switch off the machine and check for leaks The compressor oil has become milky white It is contaminated with condensate Change the oil immediately Contact immediately KAESER SERVICE if condensa...

Page 84: ...ief valve anticlockwise until air blows off 3 Then turn the knurled knob back to its original position Pressure relief valve does not blow off Have the defective relief valve replaced by KAESER SERVIC...

Page 85: ...n user s venting valve are given in chapter 6 6 10 13 Solenoid valve maintenance Prior to any work requiring the opening of the pressure system the machine must be fully isolated from the compressed a...

Page 86: ...lve 2 Undo the screw and carefully remove the coil 3 Clean the armature and piston Change the spring if damaged or worn 4 Reassemble the solenoid valve and fix the connecting socket 5 Open the user s...

Page 87: ...visually check for leaks 10 14 Cylinder head and valves Material Compressed air for blowing out Cleaning cloths Brush Spares as required 10 14 1 Checking cylinder head and valves To check the valves...

Page 88: ...der head and valves mount the head with the gasket and tighten the screws diagonally The tightening torque for the cylinder head screws is given in the following table Compressor block Tigthening torq...

Page 89: ...ce and service work carried out in the list Date Maintenance task carried out Operating hours Signature Tab 39 Logged maintenance tasks 10 Maintenance 10 15 Documenting maintenance and service work No...

Page 90: ...nsumable parts and operating fluids materials may damage the machine or impair its proper function Personal injury may result from damage Use only original parts and operating fluids materials Have an...

Page 91: ...KAESER spares Increased legal certainty as all regulations are kept to It make sense to sign a KAESER AIR SERVICE maintenance agreement Your advantage lower costs and higher compressed air availabilit...

Page 92: ...ng device pressure gauge 1 Allow the machine to completely cool down 2 Spray the valves and cylinder bore with Shell Ensis 20 preserving oil The oil does not need to be removed when re commissioning 3...

Page 93: ...KAESER if you intend to transport the machine in freezing temperatures Precondition Transport only by forklift truck or lifting gear only by personnel trained in the safe transportation of loads Ensur...

Page 94: ...lifting gear 2 Use the lifting gear correctly and lift the machine carefully 12 5 Disposal When disposing of a machine drain out all liquids and remove dirty filters Precondition The machine is decomm...

Page 95: ...Annex 13 1 Pipeline and instrument flow diagram P I diagram 13 Annex 13 1 Pipeline and instrument flow diagram P I diagram No 9_5752 24 E Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G...

Page 96: ...13 Annex 13 1 Pipeline and instrument flow diagram P I diagram 86 Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

Page 97: ...13 Annex 13 1 Pipeline and instrument flow diagram P I diagram No 9_5752 24 E Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G 87...

Page 98: ...13 2 Dimensional Drawing 13 Annex 13 2 Dimensional Drawing 88 Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

Page 99: ...D ge ndert werden Status Dokument TZD Bezeichnung Freigeg Bearb Gez Original Blatt Sprache Name Datum Ma stab Projektion nderungs Nr D F R E I G E G E B E N Abmessungen u Anschlussma e WETTERMANN1 WET...

Page 100: ...MANN1 WETTERMANN1 27 05 2013 27 05 2013 EPC 1 G H12 H13 22 04 2013 2 von 3 Dokument TZM 10246364 D 00 A3 Stand 12 11 2012 10246364 D 00 N H1 O F H1 G H1 O M B G C E M H9 M H10 H10 H9 C5 H1 A C5 K D Z...

Page 101: ...en u Anschlussma e WETTERMANN1 WETTERMANN1 WETTERMANN1 27 05 2013 27 05 2013 EPC 1 G H12 H13 22 04 2013 3 von 3 Dokument TZM 10246364 D 00 A3 Stand 12 11 2012 10246364 D 00 A Z Z D B O F E G C N F H1...

Page 102: ...13 Annex 13 2 Dimensional Drawing 92 Assembly and operating manual 1 stage piston compressor EPC G No 9_5752 24 E...

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