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MIRAGE Line Compressors Instruction Manual
6 - 07
Problem
Compressor switches
on periodically even
though the system is
not consuming any air.
Loud metallic
hammering noise.
Compressor does not
fi ll, motor seems to
stop, heads are not all
at same temperature,
with one or more cold
heads.
Compressor fi lling
cycles are much
shorter than indicated
in the “Filling times”
table.
Compressor fi lling
cycles are much longer
than indicated in the
“Filling times” table.
Cause
Air leak in system tubing.
Damaged cylinder head.
Failure of one or more valve
plates.
Condensate in the air
receiver.
• Dirty air-intake fi lter.
• Worn piston rings.
Solution
Find and repair the leak.
Disconnect power and contact
technical service.
Replace broken valve plates.
(See Pages 9-01 and 9-02)
• Empty the receiver by opening
the drain valve (See Figs. 1 -
2 - 3 on Page 5-01), contact
technical service if the problem
persists.
• Change the air-intake fi lter
(See Fig. 1 on Page 6-04)
once a year (as indicated in
the “Major Servicing” Section).
• Change the piston rings (See
Pages 9-01 and 9-02).