background image

 

 

10

 

T

ROUBLES AND 

R

EMEDIES

 

Trouble 

Possible Causes 

Remedies 

Motor not running, 
running too slow or 
getting hot 

(1)

 

Fault in the lead or 
voltage is insufficient 

(2)

 

Power cable is too thin 
or too long 

(3)

 

Fault in the pressure 
switch 

(4)

 

Fault in the motor 

(5)

 

Sticking of the main 
compressor 

(1)

 

Check the lead and your 
electrical circuit 

(2)

 

Replace the cable 

(3)

 

Repair or replace 

(4)

 

Repair or replace 

(5)

 

Check and repair 

Sticking of main 
compressor 

(1)

 

Moving parts burnt due 
to the oil being 
insufficient 

(2)

 

Moving parts damaged 
or struck by a foreign 
body 

Check the crankshaft, bearing, 
connecting rod, piston, piston 
rings etc and replace if 
necessary. 

Shaking or abnormal 
noise 

(1)

 

Parts are loose 

(2)

 

A foreign body may 
have gotten into the 
compressor 

(3)

 

Piston knocking the 
valve seat 

(4)

 

Moving parts seriously 
worn 

(1)

 

Check and retighten 

(2)

 

Check and clean away any 
foreign materials 

(3)

 

Replace it with a thicker 
paper gasket 

(4)

 

Repair or replace 

Pressure insufficient or 
discharge capacity 
decreased 

(1)

 

Motor running too slow 

(2)

 

Air filter choked up 

(3)

 

Leakage of safety valve 

(4)

 

Leakage of discharge 
pipe 

(5)

 

Sealing gasket is 
damaged 

(6)

 

Valve plate is damaged 
or there is carbon build-
up 

(7)

 

Piston ring and cylinder 
worn or damaged 

(1)

 

Check and remedy 

(2)

 

Clean or replace the cartridge 

(3)

 

Check and adjust 

(4)

 

Check and repair 

(5)

 

Check and replace 

(6)

 

Replace and clean 

(7)

 

Repair or replace 

The oil consumption is 
too excessive 

(1)

 

Oil level is too high 

(2)

 

Breath pipe choked up 

(3)

 

Piston ring and cylinder 
worn or damaged 

(1)

 

Keep the level within the red 
circle 

(2)

 

Check and clean 

(3)

 

Repair or replace 

Summary of Contents for W3D1/24

Page 1: ...0 AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATION MANUAL PLEASE FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATION MANUAL FIRST BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR COMPRESSOR...

Page 2: ...mpressor Head 3 Using the Sight Glass built into the lower front area of the Compressor just behind the Regulator check the oil level It should be at the halfway mark on the Sight Glass for normal ope...

Page 3: ...Guidelines 3 Brief Description 4 General View and Main Components 5 Main Technical Parameters 6 Preparation for Starting 7 Operation and Adjustment 8 Cautions 9 Maintenance 10Troubles and Remedies 11...

Page 4: ...in paint spray guns paint pumps etc and cause an explosion If you are using these solvents use only stainless steel spray equipment This does not affect your air compressor but many affect the equipm...

Page 5: ...ng properly and to clear the valve of any possible obstructions 3 To provide proper ventilation for cooling the compressor must be kept a minimum of 31cm 12 inches from the nearest wall in a well vent...

Page 6: ...where compressed air is required 4 GENERAL VIEW AND MAIN COMPONENTS 1 Main Compressor 2 Pressure Switch 3 Outlet Valve 4 Regulating Valve 5 Pressure Gauge 6 Drain Cock 7 One way Valve 8 Wheel 9 Disch...

Page 7: ...d by the pressure switch under normal working conditions It automatically stops as pressure reaches the maximum and will restart as pressure decreases to the minimum The rated pressure has been set at...

Page 8: ...t work as the motor has stopped find the cause immediately so as not to damage the motor 9 Lubricating oil must be clean and the oil level should be kept in the red circle leveller 10 Disconnect the...

Page 9: ...A foreign body may have gotten into the compressor 3 Piston knocking the valve seat 4 Moving parts seriously worn 1 Check and retighten 2 Check and clean away any foreign materials 3 Replace it with...

Page 10: ...9 11 PARTS ILLUSTRATION...

Page 11: ...re switch 1 14 Connecting rod 1 42 Pressure gauge 1 15 Rubber gasket 1 43 Outlet valve 2 16 Screw M5x14 6 44 Switch bracket 1 17 Crank case cover 1 45 Connector nut 1 18 Oil leveller washer 1 46 Disch...

Page 12: ...11 Address 5 Lyn Parade PRESTONS NSW 2170 E mail sales mtmwarehouse com au Telephone 02 9607 4300...

Reviews: