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Piston Troubleshooting |
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FAULT |
CAUSE |
REMEDY |
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AIR LEAKING FROM THE
PRESSURE SWITCH
RELIEF VALVE (MACHINE
STOPPED) |
Defective Relief Valve |
Replace |
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NRV Pastel worn |
Replace |
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Rilan Tube broken |
Replace |
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REDUCTION IN EFFICIENCY |
Increase in air consumption |
Reduce demand or upgrade |
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Air leaks on pipework |
Cure air leaks |
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Air Filter Element blocked |
Clean or replace |
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Slipping drive belt(s) |
Check belt tension |
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Head Gasket broken |
Replace |
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Piston Rings or Bores worn |
Replace |
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Delivery Valve broken |
Replace |
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OVERHEATING |
Insufficient ventilation |
Rectify ambient conditions |
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Air Filter Element blocked |
Clean or replace |
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Low lubrication levels |
Top up or change oil |
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Incorrect direction of rotation (3 phase) |
Swap any pair of cables in P/Switch |
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Motor Fan broken or blocked |
Clean or replace |
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THERMAL CUT OUT SWITCH
TRIPPING |
Compressed air on top of Head |
Check or replace NRV or P/Switch |
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Low temperature |
Rectify ambient conditions |
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Voltage too low |
Check incoming voltage (running) |
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Use of extension lead (1 phase) |
Use dedicated electrical supply |
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Thermal overload (1 phase) |
Replace |
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Overload setting too low (3 phase)
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Check Data Plate & FL Amps, rectify |
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Capacitor burnt out |
Replace |
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Motor down to earth |
Repair or replace |
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Motor buzzes but does not turn over
Capacitor (1 phase) |
Replace |
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Loss of phase (3 phase) |
Check fuses, replace |
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OIL CARRY OVER |
Piston Rings worn |
Replace |
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Bores scratched or worn |
Replace |
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Overuse |
Reduce demand or upgrade |
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Insufficient ventilation |
Rectify ambient conditions |
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WATER IN LINES |
Air Receiver full of condensate |
Drain condensate |
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No air treatment |
Install Dryer or Filters |
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OVERPRESSURE |
Pressure Switch set too high |
Rectify or replace |
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NRV blocked |
Rectify or replace |
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INTERCOOLER SAFETY VALVE
LIFTING |
Split Head Gasket |
Replace |
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Faulty Delivery Valve |
Replace |
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Warped Head |
Replace |
