9.4.3 Pressure relief valve blowing off
Possible cause
Remedy
Where can I get help?
SW
KS
Oil separator cartridge heavily
clogged.
Change, see chapter 10.5.6.
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–
Inlet valve does not close.
Check the controller, the control
air line and the inlet valve and
replace if necessary.
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X
Pressure relief valve maladjus‐
ted and/or leaking.
Adjust or have replaced if nec‐
essary.
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X
SW = specialised workshop; KS = KAESER SERVICE
Tab. 65 Fault: pressure relief valve blowing off
9.4.4 Machine overheating
Possible cause
Remedy
Where can I get help?
SW
KS
Defective cooling fan.
Have the blades or the complete
fan wheel replaced.
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X
Oil cooler surface clogged.
Clean surface, see chap‐
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–
The working element of the ther‐
mostatic valve not workingl.
Have repaired or replaced if
necessary.
–
X
Working pressure too high (pro‐
portional controller maladjus‐
ted).
Reset to the permissible value
or have replaced.
–
X
Oil separator cartridge heavily
clogged.
Measure the pressure differen‐
tial and change the cartridge if
greater than 1 psi. Change, see
–
X
Compressor oil filter cartridge
clogged.
Change, see chapter 10.5.4.
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–
Compressor cooling oil level too
low.
Replenish, see chapter 10.5.2.
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–
Oil pipes leaking.
Seal leaks or have pipes
changed.
X
X
Engine cooling system or cool‐
ing fan defective.
Have repaired.
X
X
Ambient temperature too high.
See installation conditions in
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–
SW = specialised workshop; KS = KAESER SERVICE
Tab. 66 Fault: machine overheating
9
Fault Recognition and Rectification
9.4
Analysing compressor faults and alarms
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M114 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
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