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Malfunctions and remedies compressor  

 
Malfunction 

Possible cause 

Remedy 

Oil pressure below  0.3 bar 
at operating temperature 

Drive speed to low  

Check drive speed 

Oil filter soiled 

Clean oil strainer 

Oil level to low  

Top up oil 

Oil pressure varies  

Oil level to low  

Top up oil 

Oil intake pipe leaking 

Check screw ed connection 

Oil foams 

Wrong oil grade 

Top up w ith approved oil 
grade  

Water in the oil 

Change oil 

Oil level to high 

Reduce oil 

Oil leakages 

Screw ed connection is 
leaking 

Check screw ed connection 

Compressed air pressure to 
high 

Drive speed to high 

Adjust drive speed 

Defective non return valve 

Replace non return valve 

Safety valve does not blow  
off 

Check safety valve 

Negative pressure gauge 
reading 65 mbar 

Suction filter clogged 

Clean/replace filter 
elements 

Speed to high 

Adjust drive speed  

 
 

Malfunctions and remedies motor  

 
Malfunction 

Possible cause 

Remedy 

Motor does not start  

No pow er supply 

Check fuses, connections 
and the pow er cable 

Phase monitoring 

Set main sw itch to position 
“ 2”  

Motor runs at half pow er 

Phase missing 

Check fuses 

Motor does not sw itch to 
phase 2 

Start delta connection 
defective 

Have repair w ork 
conducted by an expert 
only 

 
 

For immediate shut -

dow n in case of an emergency/a malfunction, press the “ emergency 

off”  button on the compressor unit. 

 

Summary of Contents for SiloKing 1100 LS

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION AND OPERATING MANUAL RTI Compressor unit with electric motor SiloKing 1100 LS These pictures are only examples...

Page 2: ...interference free operation and to achieve longevity Repairs maintenance or conversion work shall only be carried out by authorised trained and qualified personnel that are familiar with the current...

Page 3: ...3 Operating safety conscious 2 4 Safety instructions operator 2 5 Modifications and repairing spare parts 2 6 Modifications unit 3 Commissioning 3 1 Set up 3 2 Operating elements and monitoring gauges...

Page 4: ...ontact details Please mention the PO number when contacting us by phone or mail You will find the PO number on the type plate of the installation Telephone number 0031 544 377050 Fax 0031 544 376499 E...

Page 5: ...oil free Power 52 kW at 2 bar and 2930 rpm Driven by 55 75 kW electrical motor Technical data electrical motor Power 55 kW 400 Volt 75 kW 400 Volt Manufacturer Elsto Elsto Type 250 L 2 A 280 L 4 B Bu...

Page 6: ...sure that the distribution pipes and pipe connections are of the correct size and suitable for the respective operating pressure Install the unit in a place where the ambient air is as cool and clean...

Page 7: ...ection Important Any work on the compressor such as operation and maintenance shall only be carried out by authorised skilled and qualified personnel who are familiar with the applicable safety regula...

Page 8: ...ulations shall be applicable Any special official codes and regulations particularly safety regulations applicable to your operation in view of the local conditions shall be observed likewise In the e...

Page 9: ...air filter 3 3 Start up motor compressor Provide for electrical power connection Check phase circuit direction of rotation control light green ok red set main switch to 2 Press start button green Chec...

Page 10: ...r if necessary see operating instructions for compressor chapter Maintenance Air filter indicator Negative pressure is indicated on the air filter indicator of the compressor unit Important If the 65...

Page 11: ...To prevent overheating in the enclosure the valve at the silo tank must blow off before the compressor valve does blow off pressure 2 5 bar D Pay attention to any unusual sounds or peculiarities near...

Page 12: ...D Check the functioning of the safety valve Air pressure measured at the discharge flange of the compressor may not exceed a maximum gauge pressure of 2 5 Potential pressure loss between compressor an...

Page 13: ...he sound cover only when the compressor is at standstill Caution Burning hazard due to hot machine parts Wear protective gloves 4 2 V belt drive Check the tension of the V belts and asses the wear of...

Page 14: ...Drive speed to high Adjust drive speed Defective non return valve Replace non return valve Safety valve does not blow off Check safety valve Negative pressure gauge reading 65 mbar Suction filter clog...

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