KAESER M27, Operator'S Manual

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8.2.1 Running the machine
The «Control ON» switch is positioned within the machine, behind the instrument panel.
Pictogrammes below the instrument panel explain the starting process.
1. Raise the cover.
2. Turn the «Controller ON »
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switch to the “I” position.
3. Close and lock the canopy.
4. Open all compressed air outlet valves.
8.2.2 Starting the machine
1.
Destruction of the starter!
Improper operation could destroy the starter.
➤ As long as the engine is running, do not actuate the starter switch.
➤ Do not turn and hold the starter switch for longer than 30 seconds.
➤ Wait for a few minutes after each attempt to start the engine.
➤ The starter switch must be returned to the neutral position before each start attempt (re‐
start protection).
2. Turn the «ignition switch»
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to the “I” position.
The charging indicator lamp must light.
3. Turn the «starter switch» to “II” and hold (max. 5-10 seconds).
The engine's glow plugs are energised and the engine pre-heated.
4. Turn the «starter switch» to "III" and release it as soon as the engine starts.
The charging indicator lamp extinguishes as soon as the engine is running.
A fault has occurred if the charging indicator lamp does not extinguish, see chapter 9.2.
The electric fuel pump starts automatically during pre-heating. This vents the fuel line before
each start.
Maximum preheating time should be 5-10 seconds.
8.2.3 Allow the machine to run up to operating temperature
To avoid unnecessary wear, the engine should be run in IDLE until the airend discharge tempera‐
ture reaches 86 °F. The airend discharge temperature is shown at the remote thermometer contact
on the instrument panel.
Fig. 32 Label referring to the warm-up period when ambient temperatures are below 14 °F
➤ Allow the machine to warm up in IDLE (low speed).
8 Operation
8.2 Starting and stopping
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
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