BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors
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Faults
4.1
General
Part 4: Faults
4.1 General
The tables on the following pages give information on the possible causes of
operating faults and measures for their rectification (please also refer to oper-
ating instructions of the compressor control).
4.2 General faults
Caution!
Ensure that any work required to rectify faults is only carried out by trained
personnel or specialists.
Ensure that components which have a safety function are only set, repaired
or exchanged by BOGE Service!
Please contact BOGE-Service at the following telephone number, if you have
any questions.
Telephone: +1-770-874-1570
Telephone: +49 5206 601-140
Caution: High voltage!
Prior to any work required to rectify faults:
Open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch
on by means of a padlock.
Fault
Possible cause
Rectification
No quantity delivered,
no pressure build-up,
max. pressure 0,5 bar
System components in the com-
pressor are leaking
Check oil and compressed air lines inside the compressor; tighten
and/or reseal screw connections, if necessary
Minimum pressure valve is
defective
Close ball valve and check whether pressure builds up; if so, open
ball valve again immediately; replace minimum pressure valve
Electromagnetic venting valve
does not close
Check solenoid valve and replace, if necessary
Suction controller does not open
Suction controller or solenoid valve is defective; check and replace,
if necessary