
Possible cause
Remedy
Where can I get help?
SW
KS
Oil separator cartridge heavily
clogged.
Measure the pressure differen‐
tial and change the cartridge if
greater than 1 bar. Change, see
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X
Compressor oil filter cartridge
clogged.
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–
Compressor cooling oil level too
low.
Replenish, see chapter 10.4.2.
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–
Oil pipes leaking.
Seal leaks or have pipes
changed.
X
X
Engine cooling system or cool‐
ing fan defective.
Have repaired.
X
X
Sediments in the water cooler.
Clean the water cooler from in‐
side, see chapter 10.3.1.
X
X
Ambient temperature too high.
See installation conditions in
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SW = specialised workshop; KS = KAESER SERVICE
Tab. 78 Fault: machine overheating
9.3.5 Too much oil residue in the compressed air
Possible cause
Remedy
Where can I get help?
SW
KS
Oil separator cartridge scavenge
line clogged.
Clean the oil separator cartridge
dirt trap or replace the strainer
and nozzle if necessary. See
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X
Fractured oil separator car‐
tridge.
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–
Oil level in the oil separator tank
too high.
Reduce to maximum level, see
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SW = specialised workshop; KS = KAESER SERVICE
Tab. 79 Alarm: "Too much oil residue in the compressed air"
9.3.6 Oil flows from the compressor air filter after shutdown
Possible cause
Remedy
Where can I get help?
SW
KS
Defective non-return function of
the inlet valve.
Repair or have replaced if nec‐
essary.
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X
SW = specialised workshop; KS = KAESER SERVICE
Tab. 80 Alarm: "Oil flows from the compressor air filter after shutdown"
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Fault Recognition and Rectification
9.3
Analysing compressor faults and alarms
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