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Section 2

DESCRIPTION

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2.1 INTRODUCTION

Your new Sullair flood--lubricated rotary screw air

compressor will provide you with a unique experi-

ence in improved reliability and greatly reduced

maintenance.

Compared to other types of compressors, the Sull-

air rotary screw is unique in mechanical reliability,

with “no wear” and “no inspection” required of the

working parts within the compressor unit.

Read Sec t ion 7 ( Maintenanc e) in the O per ator ’s and

Parts List Manual to see how surprisingly easy it is to

keep your air compressor in top operating condition.

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

Refer t o F igur es 

2 -- 1

 and 

2 -- 2

. T he c omponents and

assemblies of the air compressor are clearly shown.

The complete package includes

compressor

,

elec-

tric motor

,

starter

,

compressor inlet system

,

compressor discharge system

,

compressor lu-

brication and cooling system

,

capacity control

system

,

instrument panel

,

aftercooler

, a

com-

bination separator

and

trap

, all mounted on a

heavy gauge steel frame.
On air--cooled models, a fan draws air over the mo-

tor and forces it out through the combined aftercool-

er and fluid cooler thereby removing the compres-

sion heat from the compressed air and the cooling

fluid.
On water--cooled models, a shell and tube heat ex-

changer is mounted on the compressor frame. Fluid

is piped into the heat exchanger where compression

heat is removed from the fluid. Another similar heat

exchanger cools the compressed air.
Both air--cooled and water--cooled versions have

easily accessible items such as the fluid filters and

control valves. The inlet air filter is also easily acces-

sible for servicing.

2.3 SULLAIR COMPRESSOR UNIT, FUNCTIONAL

DESCRIPTION

Sullair air compressors feature the Sullair compres-

sor unit, a single--stage, positive displacement,

Figure 2-1 Sullair Rotary Screw Air Compressor- Air-cooled (typical component layout)

Summary of Contents for LS-10 series

Page 1: ...Part Number 02250126 405 eSullair Corporation OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE LS12 LS16 ELECTRO MECHANICAL ADDENDUM CONTROLLER...

Page 2: ...t Sullair s corporate headquarters in Michigan City Indiana Instruction includes discussion of the function and installation of Sullair service parts troubleshooting of the most common problems and ac...

Page 3: ...DESCRIPTION 9 2 5 COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 9 2 6 CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION STANDARD ELECTRO MECHANICAL 11 2 7 AIR INLET SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 11 2 8 INSTR...

Page 4: ...DARD CONTINUED ELECTRO MECHANICAL Section 5 OPERATION 25 5 1 GENERAL 25 5 2 PURPOSE OF CONTROLS STANDARD ELECTRO MECHANICAL 27 5 3 INITIAL START UP PROCEDURE 27 5 4 SUBSEQUENT START UP PROCEDURE 27 5...

Page 5: ...t off throttle valve either at the compressor or at any other point along the air line when an air hose exceeding 1 2 13mm inside diameter is to be connected to the shut off throttle valve to reduce p...

Page 6: ...rags trash leaves litter or other com bustibles out of and away from the compressor J DO NOT operate the compressor without proper flow of cooling air or water or with inadequate flow of lubricant or...

Page 7: ...ded with open electrical enclosures If necessary to do so then disconnect lock out and tag all power at source so others will not inadvertently restore power E Disconnect lock out and tag all power at...

Page 8: ...ge enough to hold a person and if it is necessary to enter it to per form service adjustments inform other personnel before doing so or else secure and tag the access door in the open position to avoi...

Page 9: ...brication and cooling system capacity control system instrument panel aftercooler a com bination separator and trap all mounted on a heavy gauge steel frame On air cooled models a fan draws air over t...

Page 10: ...ly open when the fluid temperature is below 170_F 77_C The fluid passes through the thermal valve the main filter and directly to the compressor unit where it lu bricates cools and seals the rotors an...

Page 11: ...Section 2 DESCRIPTION 7 Figure 2 3 Comporessor Fluid Cooling Lubrication and Discharge System Air cooled...

Page 12: ...THERMAL VALVE MINIMUM PRESSURE CHECK VALVE SEPARATOR ELEMENT MOISTURE SEPARATOR SUMP TANK FLUID AIR FLUID AIR AFTERCOOLER FLUID COOLER WATER CONTROL VALVE Figure 2 4 Compressor Fluid Cooling Lubricati...

Page 13: ...e compressor if the discharge tem perature reaches 235_F 113_C 2 6 CONTROL SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL DE SCRIPTION STANDARD ELECTRO MECHANI CAL Refer to Figure 2 5 The purpose of the compressor Control System...

Page 14: ...REGULATOR VALVE PRESSURE SWITCH SOLENOID VALVE TO LINE PRESSURE SWITCH AIR INLET VALVE CHECK VALVE BLOWDOWN VALVE SUMP TANK STRAINER SHUTTLE VALVE TO LINE PRESSURE SWITCH SOLENOID VALVE PRESSURE SWIT...

Page 15: ...lications with varied periods of time when there are no air requirements Supervisor s AUTO MATIC mode allows the compressor to shutdown time delayed when no compressed air require ment is present and...

Page 16: ...strument panel indicates when power to the compressor is supplied S The ON LED indicates when the compressor is running S The AUTO pad is used to enable automatic control S The RUN Status LED indicate...

Page 17: ...ANCE GAUGE STOP DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE LINE PRESSURE GAUGE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE GAUGE STOP PAD POWER ON LED ON LED AUTO MODE LED RUN AUTO AUTO PAD RUN CONTROLS START PAD Locations of pressure a...

Page 18: ...14 NOTES...

Page 19: ...5 80 72 1830 48 1220 60 1524 2350 1066 80 87 XH 50 37 150 4 25 72 1830 48 1220 60 1524 2060 934 80 87 60 45 182 5 15 72 1830 48 1220 60 1524 2350 1066 80 87 LS 16 SERIES 50 Hz MODEL I HP KW CAPACITY...

Page 20: ...l MOTOR VIII STANDARD MODELS Size 50 60 and 75HP Type C Flanged Open Dripproof Premium Efficiency Three Phase 230 460 60 Hz 380 415 400 50 Hz 40_C Maximum Ambient Temperature Options Available 200V an...

Page 21: ...idation and foam inhibitors and good water separation characteristics should be used DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLUIDS Contamination of non detergent mineral fluids with traces of detergent motor f...

Page 22: ...Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 18 Figure 3 1 Wiring Diagram LS12 LS16 Air cooled Water cooled...

Page 23: ...Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 19 Figure 3 2 Wiring Diagram LS12 LS16 Air cooled Water cooled Wye Delta...

Page 24: ...20 NOTES...

Page 25: ...e With air cooled com pressors it is possible to use this heat for space heating providing no additional pressure drop is created across the fan Consult a Sullair office for assistance in utilizing th...

Page 26: ...ith OSHA National Electrical Code and or any other applicable State Federal and local electrical codes concerning isolation switches fused disconnects etc Sullair provides a wiring diagram for use by...

Page 27: ...el Verify proper rotation by observing the motor shaft from the end opposite the compres sor unit the shaft should be turning clockwise If the motor shaft is not turning clockwise disconnect the power...

Page 28: ...24 NOTES...

Page 29: ...e switch trips to the reload setting Dual control is enabled by pressing the AUTO pad HOURMETER Records cumulative hours of compressor operation useful for planning and logging service schedules LINE...

Page 30: ...E SWITCH discharge temperature reaches 235_F 113_C WATER PRESSURE SWITCH It prevents operation when water pressure of water cooled compressors only compressor is inadequate PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Opens...

Page 31: ...en made 3 Crack open the shut off valve to the service line 4 Start the compressor by pressing the START I pad 5 Check for possible leaks in piping 6 Slowly close the shut off valve and check that the...

Page 32: ...28 NOTES...

Page 33: ...functioning properly Low Incoming Line Voltage Check voltage Should voltage check low consult power company COMPRESSOR SHUTS DOWN WITH Loss of Control Voltage Reset If trouble persists check that lin...

Page 34: ...necessary kit avail able Plugged Control Line Strainer Clean strainer screen and o ring replacement kit available Defective Blowdown Valve Check that sump pressure is exhausted to the atmosphere when...

Page 35: ...NOTES...

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