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Operation and Maintenance Manual

for the

ACS-517B

Air Compressor System

(UPGRADE 2014)

Thunder Scientific Corporation

623 Wyoming Blvd. SE

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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123-3198

Ordering: (800) 872.7728

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Tel: (505) 265.8701

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FAX: (505) 266.6203

www.thunderscientific.com

Summary of Contents for ACS-517B

Page 1: ...essor System UPGRADE 2014 Thunder Scientific Corporation 623 Wyoming Blvd SE Albuquerque New Mexico 87123 3198 Ordering 800 872 7728 Tel 505 265 8701 FAX 505 266 6203 www thunderscientific com Copyright 2014 by Thunder Scientific Corporation All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...4 THUNDER SCIENTIFIC is the registered trademark of Thunder Scientific Corporation All the information provided in this document is correct and true at the time of publication Thunder Scientific Corporation reserves the right to change any technical data without notice ...

Page 3: ...nit to a non grounded non polarized outlet WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions Before working inside the equipment turn power off and disconnect power cord WARNING HIGH TEMPERATURES exist in this equipment FIRE and SEVERE BURNS may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions ...

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Page 5: ...essure Gauge 4 5 5 Air Compressor 5 5 6 Membrane Air Dryer 5 5 7 Safety Valve 5 5 8 Dimensional Drawing 5 5 9 Component Locations 6 6 GENERAL OPERATION 7 6 1 Set up 7 6 2 Pressure Adjustment 7 6 3 Shut down 7 7 INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE 8 7 1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 8 7 2 Filter Inspection and Replacement 8 7 3 Storage Procedures 9 7 4 Service Kit 9 8 SCHEMATICS 10 8 1 Pneumatic Schemati...

Page 6: ...er this warranty shall be limited to the following the Product is returned to TSC with transportation charges prepaid and that TSC s examination reveals the Product to be defective TSC at its option shall repair or replace at TSC s plant any part or parts of the Product which is or are defective This warranty shall not apply to any Product that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary...

Page 7: ...mpressed air directly from the ACS 517B is not safe for breathing and should never be used to supply air for human consumption The dried air from a membrane dryer will contain less oxygen than normal air and under some conditions the dried air will not meet breathing air standards for oxygen content The air stream may also contain carbon monoxide toxic vapors or solid particles Breathing these con...

Page 8: ...wer Switch The Power Switch CBS1 allows power to be turned on or off at this location independent from the 2500 generator The Power Switch also has a built in circuit breaker 5 2 Hour Meter The Hour Meter HM1 tracks total run time of the ACS 517B air compressing system 5 3 Outlet Pressure Regulator The Output Pressure Regulator REG controls the pressure available at the ACS 517B outlet which is in...

Page 9: ...ned to remove water vapor from the compressed air stream Typical pressure dew points of 0 C or less are maintained 5 7 Safety Valve The Safety Valve mounted on compressor protects the system against over pressure Over pressure is indicated by the popping off sound of the safety valve 5 8 Dimensional Drawing 28 875 Top View 16 125 12 89 Left View Front View Thunder Scientific Corporation ACS 517B A...

Page 10: ...r Receptacle RCP1 8 Circulation Fan CF1 3 Hour Meter HM1 9 Air Compressor COMP1 4 Pressure Gauge G1 10 Air Intake Filter LF1 5 Regulator REG 11 Air Dryer AD1 6 Air Outlet Right View 10 3 5 9 1 2 Thunder Scientific Corporation ACS 517B Air Compressor System 1 6 Document Number ACS 517B doc Edition 06 April 2014 ...

Page 11: ...r will start and the pressure gauge will indicate approximately 165 psiG 6 2 Pressure Adjustment If pressure adjustment is required adjust the output pressure to 165 psiG during no flow conditions by turning the 9 32 7mm adjustment shaft on the regulator clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure 6 3 Shut down Disconnect power to the ACS 517B using the On Off power sw...

Page 12: ...ake filter will decrease pump performance and can decrease pump life Warning Disconnect power and be sure all pressure has been vented before service 1 Intake a Remove the snap fit cover Filter LF1 b Clean felt filter using air or vacuum c Replace snap fit cover 2 Particulate a Remove the hose by turning the flare nut counterclockwise Filter LF2 b Unscrew the adapter 1 by turning counterclockwise ...

Page 13: ...se 1 NEVER oil this non lubricated compressor as damage will result 2 For long term storage of the ACS 517B disconnect the air hose at outlet and apply power allowing the compressor to run open for at least five minutes After five minutes remove power and plug cap outlet to prevent contaminants from entering The ACS 517B is now ready for storage Warning All pressure MUST be vented before disconnec...

Page 14: ...8 SCHEMATICS 8 1 Pneumatic Schematic Figure 1 1 8 2 Electrical Schematic Figure 1 2 Thunder Scientific Corporation ACS 517B Air Compressor System 1 10 Document Number ACS 517B doc Edition 06 April 2014 ...

Page 15: ...e X Overheating X X 10 PARTS LIST Find Qty Description Part Number CBS1 1 Circuit Breaker Switch BTPWRSW R PWRSW 2P HM1 1 Hour Meter HRMETERACS COMP1 1 Compressor 115 230 60 1 TA5172 60 COMP1 1 Compressor 110 220 240 50 1 TA5172 50 G1 1 Gauge Pressure G1X510 REG 1 Regulator Back Pressure JBPREG AD1 1 Air Dryer Membrane MD1015 CF1 1 Fan Circulation MR2B3 MR77B3 LF1 1 Filter Element C87713 LF2 1 Fil...

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Page 17: ...ings Cast iron cylinders PTFE piston rings and skirts Long service free life Field service capability Totally enclosed motor Low vibration Quiet Operation Low profile Fifty micron inlet filter s TA 5172 MODELS 270078 270073 TA 5172 TA 5172 Thomas Division is an ISO 9001 registered company ...

Page 18: ...ar 40ºC 104ºF 0ºC 32ºF 175 psi 12 bar 115 230 60 1 1 2 Capacitor Start 7 3 3 6 A 760 W 34 8 18 0 A 1725 rpm Yes 324 mfd 51 lb 23 1 kg 51 lb 23 1 kg TA 5172 270076 Pressure 2 Flow 230 60 cfm l min 1 80 50 9 1 79 50 4 1 78 50 1 1 77 49 5 1 77 48 0 1 76 46 5 1 75 45 2 1 75 44 4 1 72 43 3 1 70 1 69 1 67 1 65 1 62 1 61 1 60 1 58 175 psi 12 bar 40ºC 104ºF 0ºC 32ºF 175 psi 12 bar 190 380 50 3 208 230 460...

Page 19: ...RED SUPPLIED BY MOTOR VENDOR APPLIED BY THOMAS MOTOR NAMEPLATE SUPPLIED BY MOTOR VENDOR TYP BOTH SIDES OF PORTS CL OF PORT CL 16 30 4 26 1 4 NPT EXHAUST RELIEF VALVE 4 35 11 20 3 50 9 04 WIRING DIAGRAM WHITE SUPPLIED BY MOTOR VENDOR APPLIED BY THOMAS MOTOR NAMEPLATE SUPPLIED BY MOTOR VENDOR Dimensions TA SERIES Pressure 3 270078 TA 5172 270073 TA 5172 ...

Page 20: ...of prod ucts pictured in this catalog do not necessarily represent a specific model number To obtain further information for custom options contact your local Thomas office Printed in USA Form No 850 4006 10 13 2011 Gardner Denver Thomas Inc All rights reserved Thomas Division 1419 Illinois Avenue Sheboygan WI 53081 USA Phone 1 920 457 4891 Fax 1 920 451 4237 www gd thomas com gd thomas com PUMP A...

Page 21: ...PNEUMOTIVE SERVICE PROCEDURES TA AND GH SERIES AIR COMPRESSOR and VACUUM PUMP MAINTENANCE ...

Page 22: ... on component wear life and choose some conservative estimates for most standard applications With these conditions in mind we recommend for optimum performance the following preventative maintenance schedule optimum performance is based on only a 15 20 decrease in calculated performance RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR GH PISTON UNITS UNDER HORSEPOWER MAINTENANCE HOURS Cont Duty Maximum Press...

Page 23: ...5 Valve Plate 6 Cylinder Gasket 7 Cylinder Sleeve 8 Handle Screw 8 32x3 8 9 Piston Rings 10 Piston Ring Springs 11 Connecting Rod Ass y 12 Fan 13 Fan Screw 10 32x3 8 14 Crankcase 15 Screw 10 32x1 1 2 16 Piston Skirt 16 1 2 Included in Valve Service Kit Included in Ring Service Kit Item Description 1 Head Screw 1 4 20X1 3 8 2 Cylinder Head 3 O ring 4 Reed Valve 5 Valve Plate 6 Cylinder Gasket 7 Cyl...

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