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Publication:   T1-795 
Issued: August 1, 2008 

Page 9

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

TROUBLE 

 

PROBABLE CAUSE 

 

SOLUTION 

 
A. Valve not fully open. 

 
A. Repair or replace valve. 

 
1. Motor does not run; 
small air flow from 
exhaust. 

 
B. Nozzle blockage. 

 
B. Remove blockage or obstruction from nozzles. 

 
A. Broken turbine rotor. 

 
A. Replace all damaged parts. 

 
B. Broken gear train. 

 
B. Repair or replace gear train. 

 
2. Motor does not run; 
normal air flow from 
exhaust. 

 
C. Damaged motor drive. 

 
C. Repair or replace motor drive. 

 
A. Inlet air pressure too low. 

 
A. Increase air pressure in 10 PSIG (0.6 BAR) 
increments; DO NOT EXCEED OPERATING LIMIT. 

 
B. Inlet supply piping too small. 

 
B. Supply piping must be a minimum of 1.5" diameter. 

 
C. Pressure regulator orifice too 
small. 

 
C. Increase orifice size or replace pressure regulator 

 
D. Inlet supply line valve (ball, 
gate, relay, plug) too small. 

 
D. Install larger valve. 

 
E. In line lubricator installed in 
supply line. 

 
E. Remove lubricator. 

 
F. Y-Strainer in supply line 
clogged. 

 
F. Clean strainer. 

 
G. Excessive back pressure; 
exhaust restricted. 

 
G. Clean exhaust piping or increase size to at least the 
minimum diameter recommended. 

 
H. Damaged turbine nozzle. 

 
H. Replace turbine nozzle. 

 

 

 
J. Wrong rotation motor. 

 
J. Replace with motor or proper rotation. 

 
3. Reduced Motor 
output power. 

 
K. Wrong size motor. 

 
K. Check the Application Guide for the correct motor. 

 
A. Motor Inlet air pressure too 
high. 

 
A. Decrease air pressure in 10 PSIG (0.6 BAR) 
increments. 
OR 
If there is a manual shut-off valve in the supply line, 
partially close it. 
OR 
Install a restriction orifice in the inlet supply line. 

 
4. Engine cranks too 
fast (flameout). 

 
B. Wrong size motor. 

 
B. Check the Application Guide for the correct motor. 

Summary of Contents for TURBOTWIN T100-MS

Page 1: ...ment 6800 Poe Ave Dayton OH 45414 Tel 937 898 9600 Fax 937 898 8431 Website www tdi turbotwin com Publication T1 795 Issued August 1 2008 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL MODEL T100 MS TURBOTWIN Gas...

Page 2: ...2 1 2 BASIC OPERATION 2 1 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 1 4 MOTOR PERFORMANCE OUTPUT 3 2 0 INSTALLING THE MOTOR 4 2 1 ORIENTATION LUBRICATION 5 2 2 SUPPLY EXHAUST LINE INSTALLATION 6 2 3 MOTOR CONTROLS...

Page 3: ...eal bearing NOTE THIS STARTER IS TO BE SERVICED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED TDI TURBOTWIN DISTRIBUTORS DEALERS AND REPAIR STATIONS DO NOT OPERATE THIS STARTER UNLESS IT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO AN ENGINE NOTE E...

Page 4: ...Maximum Operating Pressure rating shown on starter nameplate may result in damage to the motor or damage to the driven equipment NOTE Maximum Operating Pressure is indicated on the nameplate This can...

Page 5: ...the starter and eliminate this maintenance item CAUTION All T100 MS CS motors should be installed with the inlet either straight down 6 o clock or 180 degrees or straight up 0 degrees or 12 o clock In...

Page 6: ...pe Level Maintained Oil Type Recommended Spec MIL L 7808H MIL L 23699 or equivalent synthetic grade turbine oil OIL FILL PORT 14 NPT OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS ORIENTATION Viton O ring seal beneath 2 NPT i...

Page 7: ...ponents should be dry fitted for proper alignment location prior to final assembly All pipe threaded joints should be sealed with Loctite Pipe Thread Sealant TDI P N 9 94085 or equivalent for leak tig...

Page 8: ...perating costs 2 4 INLET PRESSURE CHECK PORT checking dynamic operating pressures A 1 4 NPT port is located on the motor housing under the air inlet This port can be used to check the supply pressure...

Page 9: ...eventative maintenance include o Utilize only oil types recommended by the manufacturer TDI in the starter gearbox o Properly orient the motors starters as described herein to insure proper oil levels...

Page 10: ...oo small C Increase orifice size or replace pressure regulator D Inlet supply line valve ball gate relay plug too small D Install larger valve E In line lubricator installed in supply line E Remove lu...

Page 11: ...tions c the starter has not been misused abused or improperly maintained by user d the defect is not the result of normal wear and tear e the starter has been repaired with parts manufactured or autho...

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