Condition
Fault
Remedy
Oil separator clogged
Replace oil separator element
Air leakage
Have leaks repaired
Safety valve leaking
Have valve replaced
Compressor element out of order
Consult Atlas Copco
Excessive oil consumption; oil
carry-over through discharge line
Incorrect oil causing foam
Change to correct oil
Oil level too high
Check for overfilling. Release
pressure and drain oil to correct
level.
Oil separator defective
Replace oil separator element
Malfunctioning of the scavenge line
Replace non-return valve in the
scavenge line
Safety valve blows after loading
Inlet valve malfunctioning
Have valve checked
Minimum pressure valve
malfunctioning
Have valve checked
Safety valve out of order
Have valve replaced
Compressor element out of order
Consult Atlas Copco
Oil separator element clogged
Replace oil separator element
Compressor element outlet
temperature or delivery air
temperature above normal
Oil level too low
Check and correct
On air-cooled compressors,
insufficient cooling air or cooling air
temperature too high
Check for cooling air restriction or
improve ventilation of the
compressor room. Avoid
recirculation of cooling air. If
installed, check capacity of
compressor room fan
Oil cooler clogged
Clean cooler
Bypass valve malfunctioning
Have valve tested
Air cooler clogged
Clean cooler
Compressor element out of order
Consult Atlas Copco Customer
Centre
Faults and remedies, dryer
For all references hereafter, consult section
.
Condition
Fault
Remedy
Pressure dew point too high
Air inlet temperature too high
Check and correct; if necessary, clean the
aftercooler of the compressor
Ambient temperature too high Check and correct; if necessary, draw
cooling air via a duct from a cooler place or
relocate the compressor
Shortage of refrigerant
Have circuit checked for leaks and
recharged
Refrigerant compressor does
not run
See below
Instruction book
API451763
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