W 3 2 S E R I E S
H I G H P R E S S U R E B R E A T H I N G A I R C O M P R E S S O R
©ALKIN COMPRESSORS
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3.16 FUSES BLOWN REPEATEDLY
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Wrong fuse rating
Replace the fuses with proper rating
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Loose wiring, terminals or connections Tighten all electrical connections
3.17
COMPRESSOR DOESN’T UNLOAD WHEN STOPPED
(AVAILABLE ON AUTOMATIC START/STOP CONTROLLED W32 MARINER AND W32 CANOPY MODELS ONLY)
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Automatic drain valves blocked
Check, disassemble and clean the drain valves; install
new o-ring and seat if necessary
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Solenoid Valve faulty
Check the Solenoid Valve
3.18 AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVES DO NOT DRAIN
(AVAILABLE ON AUTOMATIC START/STOP CONTROLLED W32 MARINER AND W32 CANOPY MODELS ONLY)
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Automatic drain valves blocked
Check, disassemble and clean the drain valves; replace
the spring and o-rings if necessary
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Solenoid Valve faulty
Replace the Solenoid Valve
3.19 AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE(S) REMAIN(S) OPEN ALL THE TIME
(AVAILABLE ON AUTOMATIC START/STOP CONTROLLED W32 MARINER AND W32 CANOPY MODELS ONLY)
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Low 1st stage control air pressure
Check the interstage pressures
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Solenoid Valve faulty
Replace the solenoid valve
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Blocked drain valve(s)
Clean the drain valve(s)
3.20 COMPRESSOR WILL NOT COME UP TO NOMINAL OPERATING SPEED
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Low voltage
Check the line voltage
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Motor and control panel connectors
loosen
Check it, tighten if needed
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Poor power regulation (unbalanced
phases)
Notify the power company.
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Pressure inside the purifer higher than
the lower pressure set on the pressure
switch
Release the air inside the purifier.
3.21 UNUSUAL PISTON, RING OR CYLINDER WEAR
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Improper oil
Replace with the proper oil
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Low oil level
Check the oil level; oil pressure and fix the problem,
load oil.
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Extremely dirty ambient conditions and
insufficient ventilation.
Pipe the intake filter to a cleaner location if possible;
alternatively use a heavy duty two stage filter.(consult
the factory).
3.22 ODOR IN DISCHARGED AIR
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Purifier cartridge saturated
Replace the cartridge.
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Improper oil
Replace with the proper oil.
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Wrong direction of rotation
Check the arrow; the compressor flywheel must blow
air onto the cylinders; if the direction of rotation is
wrong, reverse the phases and make sure it is running