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C1015-II-C 

Jun ‘21 

 

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Please read this manual before 

installing or using your Air 

Compressor Unit. It contains 

valuable information that will 

help in the receiving, 

installation, use, and 

maintenance of the Unit. 

 

Please keep this manual in a 

safe place for future reference. 

 

All of the information, policies, and 

procedures in this reference manual apply 

exclusively to DV Systems. 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If you require assistance, please contact your local DV Systems Distributor or Authorized Service 
center. You may contact the manufacturer directly as follows: 
 
 

Phone: (705) 728-5657 

Web: www.dvsystems.com 

Email: [email protected] 

Contents: 

 

 

 

 

Page: 

Quick Star

t  ……………............................................. 

Safety Precautions  

…………………………………… 

Unpacking and Inspection  …………………………... 

Installation 

– Mechanical  ……………………………. 

Lubrication  ……………………………………………. 

Installation 

– Electrical  ………………………………. 

Start-

up Procedures  …………………………………. 

12 

Preventative Maintenance Schedule  ………………. 

13 

Common Compressor Faults  

………………..……… 

15 

Separator Filter & Refrigerated Air Dryer   ………….      19 
Trouble-

Shooting Guide  ………………………………  22 

Warranty  ………………………………………………..  25 

 

C10 (T) (TD) 
C15 (T) (TD) 

C15VSD (T) (TD) 

Rotary Screw 

Air Compressor 

Units 

- - - 

Installation 

And 

Start-up Data 

Summary of Contents for C10

Page 1: ...ease contact your local DV Systems Distributor or Authorized Service center You may contact the manufacturer directly as follows Phone 705 728 5657 Web www dvsystems com Email sales dvsystems com Contents Page Quick Start 2 Safety Precautions 4 Unpacking and Inspection 5 Installation Mechanical 6 Lubrication 8 Installation Electrical 9 Start up Procedures 12 Preventative Maintenance Schedule 13 Co...

Page 2: ... C Series Units ie base mounted and tank mounted Correct Oil Level Before starting the Unit for the first time ensure there is oil in the Reservoir The Unit is equipped with the Sight Glass The oil level should be close to the center of the Oil Sight Glass while at rest Check the oil level after the Unit has been at rest for a minimum of 5 minutes Units are equipped with Advanced Phase Detection f...

Page 3: ...o not stop the Unit by use of a disconnect or breaker Using the Emergency Stop Button disconnect or breaker to stop the Unit will not allow the Unit to go through an unloading sequence and could result in damage to the Motor Starter or other electrical components Damage caused in this manner is not covered by the manufacturers Warranty Enter Up Down Escape Used in the programming and changing of o...

Page 4: ...e automatically do not come into attempting to repair or maintain contact with moving parts the Compressor Air compressed by the Unit is not Never breath untreated compressed suitable for inhaling It may contain air produced by the Compressor vapours harmful to your health Do not direct air stream at body Compressor capable of pressures 50psi Compressor Air End Motor and Never touch the Air End Mo...

Page 5: ...t has been received contact the transport company immediately to file a claim Depending on the problem it may be wise to photograph the damage Also it may be wise to discuss with the carrier representative the time allotted to give notice of loss or damage to the product there may be guidelines which limit timeframes of same 4 Do not attempt further unpacking or operation of the product Also do no...

Page 6: ...ntilation of the Unit and ease of servicing Ensure that the floor under the Unit is smooth level and capable of bearing the weight of the Compressor The Compressor must sit squarely on the floor Ensure that the Unit is anchored to the floor using isolator pads If installed in a compressor room ensure that the room is adequately ventilated One Horsepower produces approximately 2500 BTU HR See Page ...

Page 7: ...hese are both intake and exhaust ductwork helping the Unit to a draw in clean outside air and b exhaust the warmer air away from the Unit The warmer air may be used with the inclusion of a damper in the exhaust ducting to warm the interior of the building during the colder months of the year Intake and Exhaust Ducting ...

Page 8: ... 3 8 litre jugs or 5 US gallon 5 x 3 8 litre pails Any remaining oil may be used for top ups The MK C7 15 1 Maintenance Kit includes 2 US Gallon 3 8 litre Oil DEV 3000 K1 2 Oil Filter DSC 603 1 Air Oil Separator Filter DSC 302 2 Air Filters DSC 001931 1 In Line Filter DSC 612 1 Scavenge Line Tube DSC 382 Do not attempt to operate the Unit without first checking whether there is oil in the Oil Rese...

Page 9: ...lectrical codes Electrical wiring and conduit from the building supply through the Compressor Cabinet and to the Switch in the Compressor Control Panel must be rated for 90 C 194 F or higher Failure to observe any of the above precautions could result in severe personal injury or death and or damage to the Unit Failure to correctly connect the Compressor to your building s electrical services may ...

Page 10: ... the nearest authorized Motor Service Centre It is critical that the Motor and Air End in the Rotary Screw Unit be turning in the correct manner Irreparable damage will be done if the Unit rotates in the opposite direction This unit is equipped with Advanced Phase Detection which prevents unit from rotating in the reverse direction If the following error is visible on the Screen and the Unit will ...

Page 11: ...f the bearings Noted below is a chart outlining the interval at which the Motor should be lubricated this based on the Motor horsepower This must be part of a regular maintenance schedule Motor HP Interval Weight of Grease Volume of Grease in Hours Ounces Grams Cubic Inch Teaspoon 10 9 500 0 61 17 4 1 2 3 9 15 3 600 0 61 17 4 1 2 3 9 The above chart is based on a standard environment in which the ...

Page 12: ...ill idle for 2 minutes and shut off 7 Open the Ball Valve slightly and allow the air to bleed from the Tank Once the pressure reaches approx 125 psi 8 6bar the Unit will start and begin to compress air after a short delay For VSD units this pressure is 135 psi 9 3bar 8 Measure the amp draw as the Unit reaches maximum pressure 9 Close the Ball Valve allow the Unit to reach maximum pressure idle and...

Page 13: ...l damage to components as well to combat this the oil must be changed more often than noted below When servicing the Air Compressor shut off all power to the Unit and drain it of air pressure It is the responsibility of the Compressor owner to ensure that a regular Maintenance Schedule is followed Note For Compressor Units used in an environment where the ambient temperature is above 32 C 90 F the...

Page 14: ...rked with a must be changed twice as often example in 4000 hours instead of 8000 and not as noted above b The DV Systems Oil used in the Rotary Screw Units is rated as an 8000 hour Oil A complete Oil change must be done every 8000 hours of Unit operation or every 12 months whichever occurs first Please refer to the Warranty on Page 25 for further information c If a component during a regular inspe...

Page 15: ... and the Unit will not operate until the Fault has been addressed Code Description Most Common Items to Check E 0010 Emergency Emergency stop switch is pressed E 0082 Motor Overload Motor drawing high amps low voltage high pressure settings low oil level E 0083 Motor phase Imbalance Check motor connections in the control panel and motor connection box E 0090 Phase Sequence Rotation of Motor wrong ...

Page 16: ... using the variable speed technology match the varying air demands and therefore have the ability to impact your energy consumption some energy providers have offered rebates when these Units are purchased Consult your local energy provider to determine if this applies Shown below is a C Series Unit with a Variable Speed Drive VSD Interface The VSD Controller Interface is shown at right It provide...

Page 17: ...C1015 II C Jun 21 17 Variable Speed Drive cont d Operating Screen Typical Drive Status Indicators on Screen ...

Page 18: ...cur contact the Distributor faulty operation component failure 25 Microprocessor watchdog faulty operation Reset the fault and restart the Unit fault component failure Contact Distributor 31 IGBT temperature IGBT Inverter Bridge overtemp protection has detected too Check loading hardware high a short term overload current Check motor size Make identification run 32 Fan cooling Cooling Fan of frequ...

Page 19: ...ge automatically under pressure It is recommended that pneumatic drain tubes be anchored and filtered as per your local municipality regulations More detailed information concerning the Dryer Unit is included in the Dryer manual The information contained in this manual is a quick reference only To Air Receiver Dryer Controls On Off Button From Air End LED s for Compressor Drain and Fan Test Progra...

Page 20: ...t is operating will run the Fan at full speed for several seconds after which the Unit will stop The LED will be on continually while the Fan runs at full speed As well as showing the dew point the readout may indicate several fault codes as suggested below The readout will indicate a variety of fault codes the most common being as follows Motors Typical Dryer Operation Typical Fault Codes Energy ...

Page 21: ...anister Head Install the new O ring making sure it is properly seated Place the new 1 micron Separator Filter Element into the Bowl the filter is self centring Screw the Canister with the Element inside it to the Canister Head until the indicators line up Gauge will return to green when Filter is once again under pressure Typical Separator Filter Arrow Indicates Direction of Air Flow Dual Indicati...

Page 22: ...o power to the Unit Loose and or missing wires in the electrical circuit Emergency Stop Button pressed in Motor Overload is tripped Compressor over heated and stopped Compressor stopped by over pressure Unit has timed out shut off because pressure has not gone below cut in pressure of 120 psi Power interruption Check that power at the disconnect or breaker is on Also check any primary and secondar...

Page 23: ... Valve is faulty Oil Filter is blocked Temperature Sensor is faulty Thermostat is faulty Pressure is too high Cabinet door panel is open off Check cooling air circulation Check the air circulation in and around the Unit Clean the Heat Exchanger Add oil as required Change to the factory recommended oil Check and repair as necessary Replace the Oil Filter Check the wiring to the Temperature sensor R...

Page 24: ... oversized for the tank capacity G Compressor Surges Restriction in Heat Exchanger or Hoses Pressure Transducer setting is incorrect or malfunctioning Blockage at Unit outlet Dryer is freezing up not allowing air to pass through Air Receiver is too small Flush out or replace Set pressure as per instructions or replace Check for obstructions in outlet piping Check that the Dryer parameters are corr...

Page 25: ...LL NOT BE EFFECTIVE AS TO ANY CLAIM WHICH IS NOT PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PRODUCT IS CLAIMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN AS WARRANTED ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE UPON WHICH THE CAUSE OF ACTION OCCURRED ANY ADJUSTMENT MADE PURSUANT TO THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION BY THE COMPANY THAT ANY PRODUCT WA...

Page 26: ... months from date of manufacture whichever occurs first Includes three phase main drive motor It does not include single phase motors and cooling fan motors Package Controller VFD H40 50B 36 months 3 years from startup or 42 months from date of manufacture whichever occurs first Includes package controller and variable frequency drive if applicable A B C G H40 50A J K and N 60 months 5 years from ...

Page 27: ...quire logging and documentation with corresponding hours PREMIUM WARRANTY PLAN DISCLAIMER DV SYSTEMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE PREMIUM WARRANTY PLAN AND OR REQUIREMENTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COMPANY DV SYSTEMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE PARTICIPATION IN THE PREMIUM WARRANTY PLAN TO ANY DISTRIBUTOR AND OR END CUSTOMER OF THE COMPRESSOR THIS PREMIUM WARRANTY PLAN IS SUPPLEMENTAL TO T...

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