WhisperAir™ Oil-free Rotary Tooth Compressor
Model Series PCC & PCCMD – 50 HP
Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA
(T) 1.888.769.7979 • (F) 513.367.3125 • www.powerexinc.com
IN594501AV • 02/2016
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Emergency Stop Conditions
Problem
Problem
Problem
E-Stop button pressed
Manual emergency stop (Use ”Off”
button for normal shut down)
Check condition of unit and perform restart.
To Reset the E-Stop button
1.
Turn off circuit breaker
2.
Turn button clockwise to release. Restore power and restart
compressor unit.
High Temperature (beyond
Caution range, or rapid rise)
Use temperature history (graph)
screens to determine conditions at
time of stop.
Allow unit to cool. Correct high temperature related conditions. (see
Caution – High Temperature)
If necessary replace sensor or test sensor using an external heat
source.
Low Oil Pressure
Oil pump
If rotation direction is incorrect, oil pressure will be low and unit will
not run. Correct rotation is set at the factory with the main motor,
check if wiring or motor has been changed.
Oil pump is malfunctioning. Contact an authorized Powerex service
technician to replace the oil pump.
Oil pipe or hose
If there is a leak or restriction the oil pressure may be low. Contact
an authorized Powerex service technician to replace if necessary.
Oil filter
If the oil filter becomes clogged, the oil pressure may be low. Replace
the filter.
Oil level too low
Add oil to proper level
Incorrect oil
If the oil type is incorrect, low oil pressure may result. Drain the
incorrect oil and install Powerex Rotary Tooth Compressor gear oil or
equivalent.
Motor Overload (reset
motor overload and touch
panel)
Incoming Power
Low voltage, loss of one phase
Inadequate circuit to support start up amperage.
Have a qualified electrician resolve the electrical supply problem.
Motor malfunction
Motor has internal winding failure.
Motor has mechanical failure.
Contact an authorized Powerex service technician to replace the
motor.
Too much load- compressor
malfunction
One or both air ends have mechanical failure. Contact an authorized
Powerex service technician to replace the failed air end.
Gear case has mechanical failure. Contact an authorized Powerex
service technician to replace the gear case parts.
Discharge pressure too high. (Important for units operated at high
altitude) Reduce the unload pressure setting.
Compressor air passage restricted. Contact an authorized Powerex
service technician to repair the compressor.