8
Problem solving
8.1
Faults and remedies
Warnings
•
Before starting any maintenance or repairs, stop the compressor, wait until it has
stopped.
•
Close the air outlet valve and press the test button on top of the electronic water drains
to depressurize the air system.
•
Open the isolating switch (customer's installation) to switch off the voltage to the
compressor.
•
Apply all relevant
Problem solving, compressor
Condition
Fault
Remedy
Compressor capacity or working
pressure lower than normal
Air consumption exceeds capacity
of compressor
Check pneumatic plant
Safety valves leaking
Remove leaking valve and have it
inspected
Oil pressure too low
Oil level too low
Top up level to the middle of the oil
level sight-glass
Oil filter clogged
Replace filter
Air temperature above normal
Inlet temperature too high due to
bad room ventilation or
recirculation of cooling air
Improve ventilation of compressor
room and avoid cooling air
recirculation
Air filter clogged
Replace filter
Condensate is not discharged
from condensate traps during
operation
Discharge flexible clogged
Check and correct as necessary
Electronic water drain
malfunctioning
Consult Atlas Copco
LED's of electronic water drain do
not light up
Compressor is running unloaded
LED's will light up when the
compressor is loaded again.
Power supply to EWD's faulty
Check power supply. Compare power
supply with voltage mentioned on
data label of EWD
Power supply board defective
Check and replace as necessary
No condensate discharged when
pressing test button on EWD
System pressure lower than 0.8
bar(e)/11.6 psig
Load the compressor; as soon as the
system pressure exceeds 0.8 bar(e),
condensate will be discharged
Condensate inlet and/or outlet
blocked
Check and correct as necessary
Control board defective
Check and replace if necessary
Solenoid valve defective
Check and replace if necessary
Instruction book
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