Instruction manual for Water-cooled Air Compressor HV2/210 - 5 -
4. FAULT TRACING
The following are some of the faults that may arise in operation.
A. Compressor capacity is low and/or compressor
not supplying full pressure.
Possible cause
Remedy
Dirty, damaged or
Clean and check all valves.
worn valves
Replace defective parts.
Sticking piston rings
Dismantle rings.
Clean grooves and rings.
Replace defecive parts.
When reinstalling,
lubricate cylinder walls
with oil.
Leaking safety valves
Overhaul safety valves,
adjust to correct
lifting pressure.
Defective gasket
Replace gasket.
between crankcase
and sylinder block
Air filter blocked
Clean filter.
B. LP safety valve blows.
Possible cause
Remedy
HP valves damaged
Check and clean valves.
or dirty
Replace defective parts.
C. HP safety valve blows.
Possible cause
Remedy
Air line shut-off
Open shut-off cock.
cock closed.
Non-return valve
Remove and clean
blocked
non-return valve.
Replace defective parts.
D. Valves require maintenance too frequently.
Possible cause
Remedy
Overheating
Check cooling water
circulation and temp.
Inspect coolers and
clean if necessary.
Dirty intake air
Check suction filter.
Inferior lube oil
Change the lube oil type.
See list of
recommended types in
this handbook.
Manufactorer can
supply further
information.
Incorrect tightening of
Tighten valve
compressor valves
to specified torque.
clamping screws
to specified torque.
E. Overheating or knocking in crankcase.
Possible cause
Remedy
Defective bearings
Inspect bearings, check
clearances.
Insufficent lube oil or
Drain sump, clean and add
lube oil contaminated
new oil.
with water
Binding crankshaft
Check bearing clearances.
bearing
Replace defective parts.
F. Overheating and scoring of piston
.
Possible cause
Remedy
Piston or gudgeon pin
Replace defective
bearing incorrectly
parts, check piston
fitted
clearances, piston ring
clearances and
gudgeon pin bearing.
Deficient cooling
Check cooling
water circulation
and temperatures.
G. Excessive lube oil consumption
.
Possible causes
Remedy
Piston rings worn out
Replace piston rings.
Defective crankcase
Replace breather valve.
breather valve
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