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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating problems
List of causes
The motor does not start up and there is no noise
1-3-4
The motor does not start up, but humming noise is heard
2-3-4-5-6-7
Automatic cut off just after start up
3-4-5-6-7
Inlet pressure different from the rated value
13-17
Outlet pressure different from the rated value
WARNING : STOP THE BLOWER IMMEDIATELY
14-17
Outlet temperature different from the rated value
WARNING : STOP THE BLOWER IMMEDIATELY
8-13-14-15-17-18
High absorbed power
3-5-6-7-9-13-14-17-20-23
Oil and/or liquid leakage
10-11-12-16-20
High oil temperature
13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-22
Unusual noises and/or vibrations
WARNING : STOP THE BLOWER IMMEDIATELY
5-6-7-8-9-13-14-15-18-23
Po
s
Cause
Solution
Rif.
1
At least 2 of electric connections have been
cut off
Check
the
fuses,
terminal
boards
and
connection cables and if required replace them.
4.7
2 1 electric connection has been cut off.
See point 1.
4.7
3 Incorrect electric connection
Check electric system
4.7
4 Faulty motor
Check the electric motor
4.7
5 Rotors making contact
Stop the blower immediately and check the
internal clearances of the rotors and of the gear
6.4
6.5
6 Scale deposits in the compression chamber
Clean the compression chamber and the rotors,
balance the rotors if necessary
6.3
7 Intake of foreign particles
Remove the foreign particles, clean the
compression
chamber
and
check
the
clearances
6.3
6.3
6.4
8 Rotors are worn
Check the internal clearances
6.5
9 Bearing are worn
Replace the bearings
(1)
10 Gaskets are worn
Replace the gaskets
(1)
11 Drive shaft seal is worn
Replace the seal
6.2
12 Oil level plugs are broken
Replace the oil levels
(1)
13 Inlet piping is clogged
Check piping and remove obstruction
4.5.1
14 Outlet piping is clogged
Check piping and remove obstruction
4.5.2
15 Injection piping is clogged
Check piping and remove obstruction
4.5.1
16 Cooling circuit damaged (only /RV)
Restore the circuit
4.6
17
Speed of rotation different from rated value
Reset the rated value
(2)
18
Inlet temperature different from rated value
Reset the rated value
(2)
19
Cooling liquid capacity different from rated
value (only /RV)
Reset the rated value
4.6
20 Oil level too high
Reset correct oil level
6.1
21 Oil too viscous
Use less viscous oil
6.1.1
22 Oil produces foam
Change the type of oil
6.1.1
23 Transmission not aligned
Check the alignment
4.4
(1) To do this operation see service manual
(2) Check the plant
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