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36. 

 

 

6.0 

OPERATIONS 

 

6.1 

Initial Start-Up Procedures 

 

CAUTION

 

Care must always be exercised when working with inlet air filter and lubricant lines to keep 
foreign matter from entering the system. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage. 

 

It is the user’s responsibility to correctly install and connect the unit. It is the responsibility of the person 
performing the start-up to read and understand the contents of this Operations and Maintenance Manual 
along with the Description of Operations / Display and Controls Manual.  
 
If starting a unit that has been idle for several months, it is recommended that the connection above the 
inlet valve be removed and compressor lubricant be poured into the unit through the intake. Add 4 U.S. 
fluid ounces (118 mL) of lubricant for every 10 HP of rated motor for the unit.  
 
Before the machine is started, check the following: 
 
1.  Machine is intact with no visible damage due to transit. 

 

2.  Remove shipping straps and orange/red brackets. Except on the KI/KIV-10. 

 

3.  Compressor unit is set flat on a firm surface and evenly supported on all mounting pads. Do not use 

the wooden shipping pallet as a permanent mounting base. 
 

4.  Ample cooling air and ventilation is provided. 

 

5.  Verify proper lubricant level in sight tube. 

 

6.  Verify air end turns over by hand freely. This may require that the belt guard or coupling guard be 

removed. 
 

7.  Verify V-belt tension and alignment on belt driven compressors. 

 

8.  Verify motor coupling alignment on direct driven compressors.  

 

9.  Verify unit is supplied with proper voltage and wiring connections are properly made. 

 

10.  Check all electrical connections for tightness. 

 

11.  Power up equipment to determine if phase protection fault is shown. Correct as necessary. 

 

12.  Momentarily start motor (jog) and observe rotation. The KI and KIV units are equipped with phase 

protection which will not allow the unit to start. If the unit does not start when “jogged” check phase 
monitor and phase protection. The unit must not be operated in reverse rotation for more than a few 
rotations or serious damage can occur. 
 

13.  Verify correct fan rotation such that fan is pushing air through cooler. Cooling air should enter the 

cabinet, pass through the fan, the cooler cores, and finally exit the compressor cabinet. 

 
Once the above pre-start check list is complete it is permissible to start and operate the unit, by: 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for KI Series

Page 1: ...1 Model __________________ Serial __________________ Rotary Screw Air Compressors...

Page 2: ...ating the compressor hearing and eye protection is required Failure to comply can cause hearing loss and serious eye damage or vision loss Do not allow flammable toxic or corrosive gases to enter the...

Page 3: ...rstand and comply with all posted WARNING CAUTION and DANGER placards placed on the K Series compressor system This equipment contains many possibilities for injury or death to personnel if care is no...

Page 4: ...AULT HISTORY and the Description of Operation Display and Controls Manual A list of replacement service and repair parts are listed in the Parts List manual specific to the model of your compressor Co...

Page 5: ...perating Pressure with Standard Motor Page 9 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 0 INSTALLATION 2 1 General Page 11 2 2 Location Page 11 2 3 Foundation Page 11 2 4 Compressor Rotation Page 11 V Belt...

Page 6: ...tial start up Page 37 6 3 Stopping Unit normal shut down Page 37 6 4 Service intervals Page 38 6 4 1 Daily Checks Unit Running at Operating Conditions Page 38 6 4 2 When Required by Indicators or gaug...

Page 7: ...ge 47 CHAPTER 6 FORMS RECORDS AND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS Important Shipping Bracket Information Rogers KI and KIV Record Card KI and KIV Series Rotary Screw Air Compressor Start Up Report Electrical Sc...

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Page 9: ...8 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION...

Page 10: ...OTE The cycle of intake compression and discharge occurs five times during each 360 degree rotation of the cambered rotor As shown in Figure 1 the compressor consists of two rotors within a casing The...

Page 11: ...leaves the compressor assembly An air receiver with an effective drain valve can also serve this purpose The quantity of air entering the compressor is regulated by the inlet valve located between the...

Page 12: ...ure Control Valve 3 Oil Filter Element 4 Intake Air Filter Ambient Air 5 Drive Shaft 6 Oil Drain Valve 7 ASME Safety Relief Valve 8 Oil Level Gauge Not Shown 9 Pressure Gauge 10 Separator Scavenging T...

Page 13: ...Head and Temperature Control Valve 3 Oil Filter Element 4 Intake Air Filter Ambient Air 5 Inlet Check and Unloading Valve 6 Drive Shaft 7 Oil Drain Valve 8 Oil Level Gauge Not Shown 9 ASME Safety Reli...

Page 14: ...of both the male and female rotor and the compression chamber to seal the internal clearances lubricate the rotors and absorb most of the heat generated during compression of the air The lubricant and...

Page 15: ...omatic and only adjustable by changing the thermal control element When the lubricant temperature is low the lubricant enters the valve at port 1 marked IN from sump and flows partially to the cooler...

Page 16: ...rred to as a Top Hat style separator system The lubricant separator reservoir contains an air lubricant separator element beneath the tank s lid As air lubricant mixture enters the reservoir most of t...

Page 17: ...open allowing control air to close the inlet valve When the compressor is loaded the control solenoid is energized and the control air valve is closed bleeding off the control air allowing the inlet...

Page 18: ...combinations When resetting operating pressures adjust pressure upward while observing an ammeter reading on all phases compared to motor nameplate limits See Table 3 Table 3 Maximum Operating Pressu...

Page 19: ...10 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 20: ...compression Obstruction of the cooling air inlet and outlet areas of the compressor cabinet will negatively affect the reliability and performance of the compressor Ideally the cooling air is ducted...

Page 21: ...HP are equipped with an automatic belt tensioning device and requires no adjustments between belt replacements Belt tension is established by springs between the compressor assembly base and the motor...

Page 22: ...be carefully checked whenever V belts are replaced Mount the sheaves close to the compressor and motor housing to reduce strain on bearings from side load 2 6 D Face Mounted Drive System 60 to 100 HP...

Page 23: ...ve cleaning protect electrical components such as the motor and starter and pressure wash cooler cores from both sides taking care to avoid damage to aluminum fins and fan blades Wipe all fan blades c...

Page 24: ...T use plastic pipe or rubber hose s in any part of the main air distribution system Doing so may result in serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment The maximum recommended CFM free air for...

Page 25: ...ve for proper sizing of a receiver for your application Do not connect a rotary screw compressor on the same air line with a reciprocating unit before the air receiver The pulsating pressure generated...

Page 26: ...17 CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION...

Page 27: ...or Overload setting Control Panel Setting Change The KI 60 100 HP and all KIV compressors are 460 volt only 3 1 2 Steps for Voltage Conversion WARNING The following procedures must be performed by qua...

Page 28: ...be changed by switching any two of the three electrical supply leads with each other in the main connection terminal See table 8 for correct rotation of various models 3 3 Blowdown Valve The sump blow...

Page 29: ...for lubrication data Care should be exercised when lubricating 3 5 Local Display See KI and KIV Series Description of Operations Display and Controls manual for a full description of features paramet...

Page 30: ...21 CHAPTER 4 COMPRESSOR LUBRICANT...

Page 31: ...e compressor and relieve pressure from the unit before adding lubricant Not doing so may result in death or injury to personnel and damage to equipment NOTE Alternative lubricants may have different c...

Page 32: ...factory representative for recommendations Completely drain lubricant while hot from every component that contains lubricant 1 Replace lubricant filter and separator 2 Fill machine with a factory app...

Page 33: ...system The air compressor rotors run at close clearances and could be severely damaged by foreign material 4 5 3 Changing Lubricants When changing lubricant always drain all components as thoroughly...

Page 34: ...el right hand label in Figure 2 to the outside of the mailer and place it in the mail Figure 1 Lubricant Test Labels 4 6 Lubricant Filter The lubricant filter shown below is a spin on full flow type h...

Page 35: ...or the lubricant filter To replace the separator element 1 Lock Out Tag Out the Equipment and ensure that the service valve at the discharge of the compressor has been closed Vent the air between the...

Page 36: ...are should be taken in handling the elements to avoid damage DO NOT remove the ground staples in the gaskets for safety reasons Replace the lubricant separator elements after every 3 000 hours of oper...

Page 37: ...centered on bolts Be sure to use new gaskets with metal staples in each The purpose of the staple is to ground the separator element to prevent electrostatic buildup 7 Inspect bolts for proper thread...

Page 38: ...tube positioned inside the lubricant separator element and via a tube to the compressor or inlet valve Cleaning of the scavenging system should be performed 1 When no lubricant is seen moving through...

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Page 40: ...31 CHAPTER 5 AIR INLET FILTER INFORMATION...

Page 41: ...ep foreign material from entering the compressor A pleated cellulose element within the filter housing should be changed every 1 000 hours In a dirty environment the element can be blown out more freq...

Page 42: ...re in the compressor has been drained to zero 0 psig An open vent or drain will verify compressor pressure is zero 0 psig 2 Remove cover from filter housing unscrew element retaining nuts and withdraw...

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Page 45: ...mounting pads Do not use the wooden shipping pallet as a permanent mounting base 4 Ample cooling air and ventilation is provided 5 Verify proper lubricant level in sight tube 6 Verify air end turns ov...

Page 46: ...ly the compressor will shut down at 235 F 113 C RESET THE FAN TEMPERATURE TURN ON SET POINT BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS 60 F 16 C 6 2 Starting Unit After Initial Start Up 1 Ensure lubricant is present in...

Page 47: ...When Required by Indicators and Gauges 1 Add lubricant 2 Change filter elements air lubricant separator 3 Perform any prescribed service intervals indicated by the controller 6 4 3 Monthly 1 Test hig...

Page 48: ...3 Inspect blowdown valve 4 Inspect V belts and sheaves on 10 50 HP units Replace as necessary 5 Inspect drive coupling element on 60 100 HP units Replace as necessary 6 Manually test reservoir relief...

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Page 50: ...41 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 51: ...larm Start Delay Timer is still counting down Wait for counter to reach zero 7 2 UNSCHEDULED SHUTDOWN POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION High air discharge temperature see High Discharge Air Temperature Sectio...

Page 52: ...tween Load and Unload Section 7 11 Plugged or broken scavenging lines Check scavenging system Clean or replace as required Excessive lubricant foaming Water in lubricant Change lubricant and or increa...

Page 53: ...tings incorrectly set Reset pressure set points to desired load unload pressures See Description of Operation Display and Controls manual Faulty control line filter Check for leaks Clean filter Replac...

Page 54: ...SSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Insufficient system volume Provide additional volume by adding air receiver to system See Section 2 12 Air pressure load and unload settings too near the setting of the differe...

Page 55: ...Display and Controls Manual Plugged separator Replace with new air lubricant separator Determine cause of contamination See Separator Clogging Section 7 6 Faulty pressure transmitter Test and replace...

Page 56: ...Add panel filters to the cabinet cooling air intake Faulty filter service switch Test and replace switch as necessary 7 18 COMPRESSOR DISPLAY PANEL CDP IS NOT ON OR NOT RESPONDING POSSIBLE CAUSE CORR...

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