Omega 23045, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 8 / 12

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CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Excessive Noise
1. Loose fl ywheel or motor
pulley.
2. Loose valve.
3. Noisy only during start-up,
check for loose belts.
4. Vibrating belt guard,
piping or loose belts.
5. Unit not installed level.
6. Improper grade of oil in
crankcase.
7. Carbon or foreign material
on piston.
8. Worn Bearings.
1. Tighten as required.
2. Inspect valve for damage. Replace as
required.
3. Adjust for proper tension.
4. Tighten as required.
5. Ensure that unit is mounted level.
6. Replace oil with 30wt. non-detergent
compressor oil.
7. Clean piston. Check cylinder walls for
scoring.
8. Replace main bearings.
Reduced Air Delivery or
Insuffi cient Air 1. Restricted air fi lter.
2. Loose V-belt.
3. Pump valves or tank check
valve leaking, sticking or
carbon build up
4. Air leaks in the system.
5. Undersized unit for air
requirements.
1. Clean or replace fi lter.
2. Adjust to proper tension.
3. Clean, repair or replace.
4. Fix leaks.
5. Contact Omega Compressor distributor.
Compressor Over-Heating
1. Undersized unit for air
requirements.
2. Compressor location
3. Pump rotating the wrong
way.
4. Air leaks in the system.
5. Restricted air fi lter.
6. Improper grade or level of
oil.
7. Worn, damaged, or carbon
build up on valves.
8. Carbon build up at
aftercooler tube or check
valve.
1. Contact Omega Compressor distributor.
2. See Installation – Mechanical Section.
(pg.2)
3. See Pump Rotation Section. (pg.3)
4. Fix leaks.
5. Clean or replace fi lter.
6. Replace with 30wt. non-detergent
compressor oil.
7. Clean, repair or replace valves.
8. Clean or replace.
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