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CHICAGO PNEUMATIC QRS 20 INSTRUCTION

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Section 6 - Maintenance
A - Oil Level and Change
A - Main Incidents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Space requirement and installation diagram : QRS 20-25-30 / CPVS
20-25-30
Section 1 - Description
A - General
B - Respect of the environment and prevention of pollution
C - Standard equipment
D - Definition of the pictograms
E - Electronic board
Section 2 - Installation
A - Handling
B - Room
C - Assembly
D - Air discharge piping
E - Electric cabling
Section 3 - Initial setup
A - Preparation for start-up
B - First start-up
C - Delivery pressure adjustment
D - Adjustment for in parallel operation with other compressors
E - Safety
Section 4 - Operation
A - Air and oil circuits
B - Control principles
C - ES 3000 Controller
D - Rotation direction indicator - Phase controller
E - Special oils
Section 5 - Specific information for CPVS 20-25-30
A - Description
B - Safety
C - Installation
D - Commissioning
E - Operating incidents
Section 6 - Maintenance
A - Oil level and change
B - Air filter
C - Turbine
D - Oil and air cooler
E - Oil separator cartridge
F - Oil return pipe
G - Draining condensation water
H - Temperature safety tests
I - Refastening electric connections
J - Decommissioning the compressor at the end of its useful life
K - Belt tensioning
L - Belt removal
Section 7 - Operating incidents
A - Main incidents
Instruction Manual EN

CP COMPRESSOR
Model QRS 20-25-30
CPVS 20-25-30
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 The CP Compressors should never be operated beyond its capabilities
or in any way which does not comply with the instructions contained
in this operating and maintenance guide.

Chicago Pneumatic Compressors will decline any responsibility

if these instructions are not respected.

This equipment has been factory tested and satisfies normal

operating conditions: they must not be exceeded
as this would place the machine under abnormal stress and effort.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For the guarantee to be valid, the unit must be assembled in covered
premises with temperatures not exceeding :

Mini: + 36 °F (frost free)

Maxi: + 104 °F*
You must also have:
1 meter space around the compressor
-
low ventilation (fresh air) proportionate to the ventilation flow necessary for the machine and protected
from any infiltration of humidity (splashes of water during bad weather) and all pollution
-
top insulation or extraction to ensure reversal of the flow of warm air and evacuation of the heat to
outside the equipment room
-
a link from the condensation water evacuation pipe to the drain discharger
-
in dusty environment, pre-filtering the room's air intake and a special filter
on the machine's ventilation inlets

TECHNICAL DATA
STANDARD MACHINES
QRS Model 20 25 30

Nominal pressure at full flow PSI 100 125 150 175 100 125 150 175 100 125 150 175
Actual flow* cfm 85.3 80.0 70.6 58.9 105.4 94.2 89.5 77.7 123.6 115.9 104.2 91.2
(as per ISO 1217 ed 1996)
Motor power hp 20 25 30
Ø Pressure outlet (M) NPT 1" 1" 1"
Capacity gal 7.4 7.4 7.4
Carryover ppm 3 3 3
Noise level at 3,3 ft dB(A) 63 66 68
(according to ISO 2157 + 3db(A))

**Suction pressure : 14.5 PSI absolute - Relative humidity : 0 % - Ambient temperature : 68 °F

- Effective delivery pressure : 102 PSI, 109 PSI, 138 PSI or 181 PSI (effective)

Dimensions (in) LxWxH 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07

Approximate weight lbs 893 913 948

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 QRS Model 20 25 30

Motor power (hp) 20 25 30

Main Voltage 208 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (A) 63 74 91

Power supply cable AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG 2
Fuse protection (Type J) 80 A 100 A 100 A

Main Voltage 230 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (A) 56 67 82

Power supply cable AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 2
Fuse protection (Type J) 80 A 80 A 100 A

Main Voltage 460 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (A) 25 31 37

Power supply cable AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8
Fuse protection (Type J) 30 A 40 A 50 A

TECHNICAL DATA
VARIABLE SPEED MACHINES

CPVS Model 20 25 30

Nominal pressure at full flow PSI 80 109 138 80 109 138 80 109 138
Actual flow* cfm 91.8 84.7 76.0 114.8 106.5 95.4 129.5 124.2 112.4
(as per ISO 1217 ed 1996)
Motor power hp 20 25 30
Ø Pressure outlet (M) NPT 1" 1" 1"
Capacity gal 7.4 7.4 7.4
Carryover ppm 3 3 3
Noise level at 3,3 ft dB(A) 64 67 69
(according to ISO 2157 + 3db(A))

**Suction pressure : 14.5 PSI absolute - Relative humidity : 0 % - Ambient temperature : 68 °F

- Effective delivery pressure : 102 PSI, 109 PSI, 138 PSI or 181 PSI (effective)

Dimensions (in) LxWxH 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07 52.40 x 30.73 x 48.07

Approximate weight lbs 953 997 1010

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 CONTENTS
Space requirement and installation diagram : QRS 20-25-30 / CPVS 20-25-30 ............................................................................... 5

Section 1 - Description .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

A - General .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
B - Respect of the environment and prevention of pollution ............................................................................................................. 6
C - Standard equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
D - Definition of the pictograms ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
E - Electronic board ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Section 2 - Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

A - Handling ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
B - Room ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
C - Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
D - Air discharge piping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
E - Electric cabling ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Section 3 - Initial setup .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

A - Preparation for start-up ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
B - First start-up ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
C - Delivery pressure adjustment ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
D - Adjustment for in parallel operation with other compressors ...................................................................................................... 9
E - Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Section 4 - Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

A - Air and oil circuits ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
B - Control principles ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
C - ES 3000 Controller ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
D - Rotation direction indicator - Phase controller .......................................................................................................................... 15
E - Special oils .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Section 5 - Specific information for CPVS 20-25-30 ................................................................................................................................ 16

A - Description ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
B - Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
C - Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
D - Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
E - Operating incidents ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Section 6 - Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

A - Oil level and change ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
B - Air filter ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
C - Turbine ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
D - Oil and air cooler ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
E - Oil separator cartridge ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
F - Oil return pipe ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
G - Draining condensation water ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
H - Temperature safety tests ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
I - Refastening electric connections ................................................................................................................................................ 22
J - Decommissioning the compressor at the end of its useful life ................................................................................................... 22
K - Belt tensioning ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
L - Belt removal ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Section 7 - Operating incidents .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

A - Main incidents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25

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Space requirement and installation diagram : QRS 20-25-30 / CPVS 20-25-30
(see page 2 - installation instructions)

Fig. 1

50.39 0.78
AIR OUTLET AIR OUTLET
4.13

4.13
1.96 20.47 AIR INLET

14.64
9.84
1.57 47.24 30.73

1.96
AIR OUTLET 12.36 14.29

1" AIR DELIVERY

5

AIR INLET
48.07

39.96
30.51

1.57 27.55
1.69 19.05 4.05 1.37

* : POWER SUPPLY
18.38
30.73

21.53
9.37

4.72

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Section 1 - Description
A - General - Safety devices:

The Chicago Pneumatic Compressors contains a compressed air 1. A safety valve mounted on the oil receiver.
unit in the form of a self contained, complete and fully tested 2. An thermal protection device for the motor, located in the
assembly, driven by an electric motor and enclosed in an acoustic starting cubicle, to protect the motor from excessive over-
canopy, necessary for proper cooling of the assembly. load.
It is an oil-cooled, single stage, helical screw-type compressor. 3. A air temperature sensor that stops the compressor when the
There is a vertical mounted receiver for pre-separating and storing temperature rises abnormally or during an oil cooling defect.
oil and air. The air-oil mixture is then separated by means of a 4. A pressure sensor that stops the compressor in order to
separator cartridge. prevent any excessive rise in pressure.
Both the compressor and the motor are directly fixed on the frame - Control devices:
by anti-vibration pads.
1. A minimum pressure valve located at the oil tank outlet,
B - Respect of the environment and just beyond the oil separator, which guarantees minimum
prevention of pollution pressure in the lubrication circuit.
2. Automatic draining allowing the unit to be exposed to the
1 - Maintenance of the machine atmosphere when stopping to thus ensure empty start up
Make sure that the used components of the machine (waste oil, which relieves the motor,
oil and air filters, oil separators, etc...) are disposed according to 3. An oil level gauge on the front panel (see Fig. 10),
national and local regulations. 4. An electronic controller including:
2 - Condensate drain pipe – a control keyboard,
– the main safety and control indications.
Make sure that the condensates (water, oil) are drained and treated
according to national and local regulations. 5. The compressed air output is regulated by a pressure sensor
The CP Compressors air unit has been designed, produced and
3 - End of life of the machine
tested in accordance with the following recommendations, codes
Make sure that the machine as a whole is disposed according to and standards :
national and local regulations ( Section 6 - I ).
- machine safety: European Directive 98/37/CE, 91/368/CEE and
93/68/CEE.
C - Standard equipment - pressure vessels: European Directive for simple pressure vessels
n° 87/404/CEE.
In its standard version, the covered unit includes:
- electrical equipment:
- Operating components: • electrical equipment: European Directive Low tension
73/23/CEE.
1. A twin-screw compressor lubricated with the Fluidtech oil. • electromagnetic compatibility European Directive: 89/336/
2. An electric motor : 3600 rpm (60Hz), short-circuit rotor, CEE, 92/31/CEE.
voltage 208, 230, 460 V (60Hz), according to type. - performance levels: ISO 1217 : 1996.
3. Star-delta starting. - noise level : ISO 2157 + 3db(A)
- European Directive 97/23/EC " Pressure Equipment Directive ".
4. A V-Belt and pulley system.
5. An air / oil receiver complying to current regulation (Euro-
pean Directive for simple pressure vessels no. 87/404).
6. "start - stop" flow rate control by suction closing.
7. A lubrication system using the differential pressure of the
circuit, which avoids the need for an oil pump.
8. An oil separation system by means of a separator cartridge.
9. A heat exchanging system : oil and compressed air cooler
with forced ventilation.
10. A dry-type air filter.
11. An oil filter.
12. A command and control electronic board.
13. ES 3000 as standard on all fixed speed units,
14. ES 3000 as standard on all variable speed units.

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D - Definition of the pictograms
Typical examples of pictograms valid for CP Compressors:

1. Water outlet
2. Manual condensation water draining
3. Water inlet
4. Automatic condensation water draining
5. Unplug and unload the compressor
before maintenance
6. Hot parts

Fig. 2

DANGER
This symbol identifies immediate hazards which
will result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.

CAUTION
Identifies hazards or unsafe practies which could
result in minor personal injury or property damage.

DANGER
This symbol identifies life threatening electrical
voltage levels which will result in severe personal
injury or death. All electrical work must be
performed by a qualified electrician.

CAUTION
This symbol identifies hot surfaces which coold
result in personal injury or property damage.

E - Electronic board
The unit is equipped with an ES 3000 electronic controller.
See, the specific instructions for a description of the elctronic
controller together with operating instructions in Section 4-C.

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Section 2 - Installation
A - Handling
The CP Compressors must always be handled with care. It may Type of cable to be used :
be lifted either with a forklift truck or by means of a travelling Power cable size
crane. In the latter case, precautions must be taken so as not to (for a maximum 32.8 ft length)
damage the unit's canopy.
VOLTAGE 60Hz
QRS Model
B - Room 208 V 230 V 460 V
20 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 8
The CP Compressors is designed to operate in a frost-free 25 AWG 2 AWG 4 AWG 8
environment, supplied with air at a temperature lower than 104°F.
30 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 8
The premises must be well-ventilated and as close as possible to
the place where the compressed air is used. A space must be left
SAFETY REGULATIONS
around the unit, for cleaning and maintenance purposes. It is very
important for the compressor to have an abundant supply of fresh It should be remembered that safety regulations require :
air (see page 2).
• An earth socket to be used.
• A manual isolating switch, cutting all three phases ; this switch
If operating the compressor causes the ambient temperature to
must be clearly visible near the CP Compressors unit.
rise above 104 °F, the warm air leaving the cooler must be
• The electric current must be cut whenever maintenance work is
discharge outside.
carried out on the machine.
COMMENT Fuses to be used for
When the atmosphere is contaminated by organic or mineral dust or the isolating switch (Type J) - 60Hz
by corrosive chemical emanations the following precautions must QRS Model
be taken: 208 V 230 V 460 V

1. Provide another air intake as close as possible to the suction 20 80 A 80 A 30 A

source of the compressor (this recommendation applies if 25 100 A 80 A 40 A
the only room available is excessively humid). 30 100 A 100 A 50 A
2. Use an additional filter for the unit's air supply
(See Options Section).

C - Assembly
Put the unit on a stable surface. The CP Compressors does not
need foundations. Any flat surface that can support its weight
will be sufficient (industrial floor).

D - Air discharge piping

The diameter of the piping for the air network must at least be
equal to 1" NPT of the gas piping. Current legislation requires
the installation of a valve which can be locked in a closed posi-
tion at the outlet of the compressor and connected to the
compressor by a pipe union or flexible hose so as to isolate it
during servicing.

E - Electric cabling
Each CP Compressors supplied is cabled for 208V/60Hz, 230V/
60Hz, 460V/60Hz.
NEVER OPERATE THE CP COMPRESSORS ON A
VOLTAGE OTHER DIFFERENT THAN SHOWN ON
THE ELECTRIC CABINET.
The electric current supply to the CP Compressors must comply
with the following table :

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Section 3 - Initial setup
A - Preparation for start-up 1 - Press the ON button, the motor starts up.
2 - Leave it running for a few minutes with the discharge valve
Before starting up the unit for the first time, the operator must be slightly open to observe the compressor under load. Ensure
familiar with the different parts of the machine. The main parts that there are no leaks. Reblock the connectors if necessary.
which should be examined are indicated in the diagrams. 3. Press the STOP button. The motor stops and the unit is
automatically blown off at atmospheric pressure.
IMPORTANT
Before start up, make sure that transport red pads have been
effectively removed. C - Delivery pressure adjustment
The unit is adjusted in the factory for a MAXIMUM pressure (for
WARNING
the maximum output from the outlet of the central unit) of 100,
Please make sure the electrical mains are disconnected before any
125, 150 or 175 PSI depending on the model. To adjust the load
maintenance or adjustment on the unit in order to avoid any
pressure setting to a lower value, refer to the manual of the
automatic restart.
electronic controller.
Before start-up, check the following points :
D - Adjustment for in parallel operation
1 - Make sure that the unit is properly earthed.
2 - Check the oil level in the tank. with other compressors
NOTE : the tank has been filled with suitable oil in the If the CP Compressors has to operate in parallel with other CP
factory. See Section 6-A for the quality of oil to be used or Compressors, or similar compressors, the discharge pipes can be
for oil renewal conditions. connected together.
3 - Make sure the oil change valve is properly closed.
4 - Check/re-tighten all power connections. If the CP Compressors has to operate in parallel with one or several
alternative compressors, an air tank common to the reciprocating
ATTENTION compressors is essential. The impulses emitted by the reciprocating
The oil filler cap, the oil change valve and plugs must always compressors would seriously damage the non-return valve, the CP
remain closed during operation and never be opened before the Compressors separator element and disturb system control. When
system has been completely blown off to atmospheric pressure. the rotary compressor operates in parallel with an alternative
compressor, the adjustments on the latter will have to be adjusted
B - First start-up so that the rotary compressor carries the basic load. This will result
in more economic operation.
Check the voltage between the three phases before using the unit
for the first time. E - Safety
Check the direction of rotation (following the arrow on the pulley-
belt support (item. 1 - Fig. 3)) by pressing the "Start" button, The oil used for cooling the machine is an inflamable liquid under
followed immediately by the emergency stop. If it does not spin the effect of strong heat. In case of fire in the machine, it is essential
in the right direction reverse two mains cables. When it rotates in to respect the regulatory measures on the compressor. The type of
the correct direction, the oil level (Fig.10) should drop after 4 or fire in a compressor is defined as "class B" and in presence of a live
5 seconds of operation. electrical conductor, it is recommended to use a CO2 extinguisher
functioning by "smothering" (starvation of oxygen) while observing
the user instructions applicable to the model.
Fig. 3
1

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Section 4 - Operation
A - Air and oil circuits Key Fig. 4
20. Compressor
1 - Air circuit (see Fig. 4)
21. Suction housing
The air is sucked into the compressor through a filter (item. 23). 23. Air filter
This air passes through the compression element where it is mixed
with oil injected during compression. Inside the tank, the 26. Oil filter
compressed air is separated by shocks and then flows through the 28/29/30. Flexible oil hose
oil separator (item. 49). It then passes through the Minimum pres-
sure valve (item. 34) including a check valve, the final cooler 31/32. Flexible air hose
(item. 51A), condensate separator and finally the outlet valve (not 34. Built in minimum pressure valve / Filter support
supplied) to which the distribution pipes are connected.
43. Drain valve
2 - Oil circuit (see Fig. 4) 47. Thermostatic valve (built in filter support)

The oil, under discharge pressure, flows from the bottom of the tank 49. Oil separator
through the cooler (item. 51H), the oil filter (item. 26) which retains 51 A. Air cooler
solid particles, and then into the compressor (item. 20). At each cold
start, the thermostatic valve (item. 47) short circuits the oil cooler, 51 H. Oil cooler
thus enabling the optimum operating temperature to be reached quickly. 56. Motor
When it leaves the compressor element, the oil returns to the tank.
Part of the oil remains suspended in the air as mist. This mist 57. Oil tank
passes through the oil separator. (item. 49). A fraction of this oil
agglomerates in large droplets which return to the tank through
the force of gravity. The remaining oil, which is separated by the
last stage of the oil separator, is drawn up by a dip tube and
dispatched to the compressor.

Fig. 4 - Air / oil circuit

AIR
OIL
AIR / OIL
49
26

21
23 34

28 31

20

57 29
47

51H
56 43 30 51A
32

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B - Control principles
1 - On/Off Control (see Fig. 5) Key Fig. 5
Models, all versions
20. Compressor
The QRS 20-25-30 units are fitted with an automatic control system,
21. Suction housing
enabling the machine to be stopped after it has run unloaded for a
given (adjustable) period of time. This unloaded period is necessary 23. Air filter
to avoid excessively close start-ups in periods of unstable compressed
25. By-pass check valve
air consumption.
26. Oil filter cartridge
When the compressor reaches the maximum pressure (measured
27. Safety valve
by the pressure sensor - item. 36), the solenoid valve (item. 35)
releases to the atmosphere the compressed air. The internal pres- 34. Built in minimum pressure valve / Filter support
sure closes on one hand the suction box and on the other hand the
35. Solenoid valve
blow off piston. This results in the release of the internal pressure
of the receiver via the by pass check valve." 36. Pressure sensor
38. Pneumatic vacuum piston
The compressor draws in air via a by-pass valve (item. 25).
41. Ventilation
The low pressure obtained in the oil tank enables the compressor
47. Thermostatic valve (built in filter support)
to be lubricated and cooled during the whole unloaded period.
49 Oil separator
If the compressed air pressure in the user network reaches the
51 A Air cooler
minimum cutting-in value before the end of the no load
operation time out the solenoid valve (item. 35) is actuated 51 H Oil cooler
causing the suction valve to open and the vent to close. The
57. Oil receiver
compressor then operates at full output rate.
60. Temperature sensor
When the compressor stops, the solenoid valve (item. 35) is no
63. Manometer
longer powered and closes; the suction housing closes and the
oil tank is evacuated. The receiver is thus brought back to
atmospheric pressure for the next start-up.

Fig. 5 - On/Off Control

38
35
41 36
63 34

51A

21
49 51H
23 26
27
60
25 37

20
57

47
26

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C - ES 3000 Controller
1 - Control and command panel

CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTROL FUNCTIONS BEFORE

CARRYING OUT THE OPERATING TEST

1 2
Fig. 6
1) Control board
2) Emergency stop button with mechanical holding and unblocking by turning

2 - Electronic board model "ES 3000"

1 3

Fig. 7

The electronic panel contains an electronic and diagnostic board. This board includes the function display as shown in figure 7.

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 1) Upper screen: indicates the compressor pressure
2) Lower screen: indicates temperature, total hours, hours charged
3) Compressor purge button
4) Tabulator button to move on to the next display screen Item. 2
5) Board setting buttons

Symbole Désignation

Pressing this button to delete the saved alarm display. Keeping the button pressed down for over 3 seconds, a
(7)
station check test is performed, all LEDs must be lit.

(6) Pressing this button starts the compressor. The start up is delayed for approximately 15 seconds.

Pressing this button start the stopping process for the compressor: the compressor operates with no load for a
(5) few seconds before stopping.

Operation status indicator LED "RED" indicator lights (causing the machine to stop)

Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(B) Overpressure alarm on Machine stopped due to overpressure

(C) Wrong rotary way : in progress Wrong rotary way

Oil temperature too high alarm on Machine stopped to oil temperature too high
(D)

(E) Deactivated Deactivated

Motor heat alarm on Machine stopped due to motor heat intervention.

(F)

General alarm on due to breakage to pressure and -

(G) temperature sensor.

N.B. Press "Reset" to switch off red indicator lights

Compressor operation status indicator LED : "Yellow" indicator lights (not stopping the machine).

Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(A) Deactivated Deactivated

(H) Replace oil filter warning Replace oil filter

(I) Replace separator filter warning Replace separator filter

(L) Replace aspiration filter warning Replace aspiration filter

(M) Oil empty warning Empty oil

(N) General check warning Carry out a general check

N.B. See Section C - 5 to switch off " YELLOW " indicator lights
Compressor operation status indicator LED : "GREEN" indicator lights

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 Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(O) Deactivated Deactivated

(P) - Compressor operation charged

(Q) Manually purged compressor No load compressor operation

(R) Compressor on stand by(15 seconds) or in stopping Compressor operating

process(30 seconds)

ATTENTION : To restart after the intervention of a protective device (Alarm) press "RESET"
and then press the start button " I " (6).

Operation of the controller

The controller is programmed for Energy Saving; it switches off 4) Up to 5 figures are displayed on the lower section of the
the compressor, thus reducing idle running to a minimum. screen showing the component's operating hours Item. L
(air filter).
The controller operates with no load before stopping for a period
of time which becomes shorter as air consumption decreases. 5) Press once on button Item. 4, the displayed value flashes,
press for a second time on the button Item. 4, the lower
The controller also indicates if maintenance is required on the screen is then returned to zero and the LED Item. L will
filters, etc. (Yellow LEDs). come on.
6) Press button Item. 3 to exit RESET
3 - Operating hours display
7) To return another component to zero, go LED using but-
Press item. 3 Fig. 7a in order to view the total number of operating tons Item. 1 and Item. 2.
hours. The amount of operating hours is displayed on the lower
section of the screen. A small dot comes on (confirmation light)
on the upper left of the screen. To see the LOADED operating After being inactive for 30 seconds the board automatically
hours press again on item. 3 Fig 7a and a small dot appears on exits Setting.
the upper right of the screen (confirm LED).

4 - Operating hours display for components

requiring maintenance H Q

To display the amount of operating hours for each component 1

requiring maintenance folw the instructions in Section 4 - 5 up to
point 4; the operating hours will be displayed on the lower screen. 2
L
- Press button Item. 3 Fig. 7a to exit.
3
5 - Resetting the maintenance meters (YELLOW
LEDs excluding LED "A") 4

If a meter is to be returned to zero (for example Item. L air filter)

after maintenance has been carried out, proceed as follows: (See 5
7
Fig. 7a)
1) Press buttons Item. 7 and Item. 4 at the same time until the 6
indicator light comes on Item. H.
2) Release buttons Item. 7 and Item. 4
Fig. 7a
3) Use buttons Item. 1 and Item. 2 to select LED Item. L (air
filter) for the required component.

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6 - Activation/de-activation of no load operating
status
1) Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a the indicator light Item. Q - Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a : the temperature shown on screen
comes on (flashing), the machine operates on MANUAL starts to flash.
EMPTYING. - Press button Item. 2 Fig. 7a until 203 is displayed.
2) Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a again the machine returns - Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a to confirm the change made ; 203
to the automatic cycle. no stops flashing.

7 - Operating parameters of the controller - Exit setting by pressing button Item. 3 Fig. 7a.
From now on the new maximum temperature will be 203°F.
The controller is factory set with a value established for the
following parameters : 9 - Temperature too low display
P0 = Stop pressure (125 - 150 - 175 bar)
The sheet is factory set with a pre-established minimum
P1 = Start pressure (100 - 125 - 150 bar)
temperature at (+36°F), if the value displayed is below this, the
r2 = Maximum operating temperature (212 °F) sheet is displayed flashing on the lower screen. This is a fault
t3 = Not active warning which does not prevent the compressor from starting,
t4 = Not active but informs the operator that ambient temperature is too low.
C5 = Maximum of on time start ups (10)
Moreover the controller is set to measure pressure in "PSI" D - Rotation direction indicator -
(parameter C7) and temperature in °F (parameter C6).
Phase controller
Pressure and temperature units of measurement are stated in the
table below :
1 - Description
Parameter name Parameter value
The phase controller option enables permanent and easier
verification of the rotation direction of the machine by means of
C6 0 = °C 1 = °F
a LED. This option prevents any risk of physical damage by
disabling the compressor start up in case of phase reversal or if a
C7 0 = bar 1 = °PSI
phase is disconnected and indicates a machine fault.
All described parameters may be displayed and changed according
to the procedure stated in paragraph C - 8. The parameter number E - Special oils
appears on the upper screen and the parameter value appears on
the lower screen. 1 - Description

8 - Display and modification of the board's Different oils meet different needs:
parameters Food Grade Oil: use of the compressor in the agricultural food &
beverage industry.
Proceed as follows to display the board's parameters :
- Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a for a few seconds until "P0" appears Note: if this option is chosen on a machine that has previously
(stop pressure) on the upper screen: at the same time, the stop run on standard oil, the flushing procedure must first be strictly
pressure appears on the lower screen in (125, 150 or 175 PSI). complied with.
- Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a displays all board parameters in
sequence on the upper screen (P0, P1, r2, t3, t4, C5, C6, C7) 2 - Description of the option
while the established value for each parameter appears on the
lower screen. To exit the display, press button Item. 3 until a Food Grade Oil
small point on the screen appears on the symbol. This oil has been specially developed for use as a lubricant that
may come into contact with foodstuffs.

To change a parameter value, follow the instructions given for

the example below :
E.G. : maximum temperature is top be changed to 203°F.
- Press button Item. 4 fig. 7a for a few seconds until the "P0"
parameter appears on the upper screen.
- Press button Item. 1 Fig. 7a until the "r2" parameter is displayed
(maximum temperature).

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Section 5 - Specific information for CPVS 20-25-30

Refer also to the chapters concerning the standard machine. The inverter has a load circuit of thermally limited
capacitors. Therefore, it is important to allow
"CPVS" compressors are compliant with the Electromagnetic 4 minimum 5 minutes between two successive power-
compatibility in industrial environments Standards 50081-2 and ons. If this instruction is not respected, the switch and
50082-2 the resistor of the load circuit may be damaged.

A - Description (cf Section 1) 2 - Safety instructions

Standard equipment No connection work is allowed when the inverter is

1 under power.
A electronic frequency adjusting device replaces the star-delta
starter. No measurement work is allowed on the inverter when
A fuse holder section switch completes CPVS standard's safety 2 it is under power.
devices.
A protection foam to protect the frequency converter against dust To undertake any work on the inverter, it is necessary
contamination. to disconnect the equipment from the mains. Wait for
the internal ventilation to stop and the indicators to
3
B - Safety be turned off. Then, wait 5 minutes before opening
the cover.
For your safety, please respect the instructions carrying the warning
symbols as given below: No voltage or insulation verification test is allowed
4 on the inverter components.
SAFETY RULES
Disconnect the cables from the motor and the inverter
5 before taking measurements on them.
The safety rules require:
• The presence of an earth socket
Do not touch the integrated circuits, the electrostatic
• The existence of a manual switch cutting-off the three pha- 6 discharges may damage them.
ses that should be placed visibly near the CPVS
• It is necessary to cut out the electric current before any
Before connecting the inverter, make sure that its cover
intervention on the machine (except drainage under pres- 7 is properly closed.
sure).
Make sure that no compensation capacitor of cosine
= Dangerous voltage 8 phi is connected to the motor cable.

= Attention C - Installation
The "CPVS" must be installed away from a transformer or
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS MUST ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIALISED AND COMPETENT autotransformer.
TECHNICIAN
(see Section 2 and 3).

1 - Warning The fuses for the section switch are defined as follows

The internal components and the plates (except the CPVS Model 20 25 30
electrically insulated I/O terminals) are at the mains Motor power (hp) 20 25 30
voltage when the inverter is connected to the mains.
1 This voltage is extremely dangerous and can cause Mains voltage 460 Volt /60 Hz
severe injuries or even death in case of involuntary
Nominal current (460V) 34 44 54
contact.
Power supply cable AWG 12 AWG 8 AWG 8
When the inverter is connected to the mains, the (L maxi 3.33 ft)
connection terminals U, V, W of the motor as well as Fuse protection 17,5 A 40 A 40 A
2 +/- connectors of the braking resistors are under power
even if the motor is not running. ATTENTION
Motors and drives can only be guaranteed where the supply vol-
The I/O control terminals are insulated from the mains, tage does not exceed the rated voltage by more than 10%.
the relay outputs can nevertheless be under power even The connection of the power supply to the section switch (so
if the inverter is disconnected. This also applies to present) requires the use of properly insulated terminals.
3 other I/O control terminals even if the X4 switch is in
OFF position (Stop).

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D - Commissioning IMPORTANT :

• Check the direction of rotation (as per the arrow shown on the
1 - Preparation for start-up Fig. 3 page 10) by jogging over with the START button.
(See Section 3). If it is incorrect, swap over two of the motor's phase cables under
the drive.
ATTENTION When rotating in the right direction, the oil level (Fig. 10) must
drop after 4 to 5 seconds of operation.
The power circuit will have to be cut off when adjusting the • Also check the direction of rotation of the fan for air-cooled
electrical equipment or if inadvertent start-up is to be avoided. plants (counter-clockwise, as seen from inside the casing).
Before start-up, check the following points: 1 - Press the START button so that the motor starts.
1 - Ensure that the unit has a suitable earth,
2 - Check the oil level in the compressor, 2 - Allow to rotate for several seconds with the discharge valve
slightly open to observe the compressor at load.
NOTE: the tank was filled in the factory with a suitable oil. See
Section 6 - A for the quality of oil to be used and for the oil 3 - Press the STOP button. The motor stops and the plant
automatically returns to atmospheric pressure.
renewal conditions.
3 - Check that the oil drain valve is properly closed.
4 - Make sure that the transport pads (compressor) have been 3 - Setting of pressure - machine
removed from the compressor silentblocks.
The unit is factory pre-set for a given delivery pressure. As an
ATTENTION energy saving measure, it is strongly advised to reduce the pres-
The oil filler plug, the valve and the drain plugs have always to sure to the exact requirement by adjusting the "Set point 1"setting.
be closed during operation and must never be opened before the The stop pressure"Indirect shutdown"used when running at less
system has reached atmospheric pressure. than the minimum flow-rate - must be set to 7.25 PSI above that
ADAPTATION OF THE INVERTER BUILT IN RFI FILTER of the "Set point 1". In this way, the current used by the compressor
FOR IT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NETWORK is minimised (see ES 3000 electronic controller Section 4 - C).
Do not set the stop pressure at a level beyond the machine's max P.
(For TN and TT network, inverter has to be kept in its factory
configuration)
4 - Assembly and settings for parallel operation
In case of inverter drive units installed on IT network, the built in with other compressors
RFI filter has to be disabled as following "photo vacon". This
upper operation will modify the EMC level from the inverter from Pressure for the CPVS compressor must be adjusted at a value
class H to class T. within the range of adjustment values for the rest of the
NOTE: Do not attempt to change the EMC-level back to class H compressors..
(TN and TT). Even if the procedure above is reversed, the
frequency converter will no longer fulfil the EMC requirements
of class H. Adjustments pressure

Fig. 8 Stop P

Remove these Set

point 1
screws

Various
compressors

CPVS
RLRV C1 C2 C3

5 - Regulating the pressure by changing the speed

This method of regulating the pressure allows accurate adjustment
of the compressor's flow-rate at the compressed air demand valve:
The accuracy is of the order of 1.425 PSI when pressure control
2 - Control of rotation direction on start up is achieved by changing the speed, provided that the flow-rate
This control must be implemented when the machine is put into lies between the maximum and minimum rates for the machine.
operation for the first time, after any work has been carried out on
the motor and after any changes to the mains supply.

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• The principle of the pressure control by changing the speed device to compare the indicated pressure with that from the pres-
sure sensor, associated with a compensating device, Proportional
The ES 3000 controller controls the motor and the compressor
integral control PI (Fig. 9c).
as a function of the system pressure as measured by an internal
pressure sensor (Fig. 9a). The drive, a result of the latest developments in power electronics,
is one of the smallest in size on the market, thanks to its use of
- If the mains pressure is weaker than the pressure set point
high cut-out frequencies with IGBT transistors.
(user-defined parameter in the ES 3000) the motor will
At the same time, the motor control method known as "open loop
accelerate and the pressure will increase (Fig. 9b)
vector flux control " provides good stability for the system against
- If the mains pressure is stronger than the pressure set point, the disruption.
motor will slow down causing the pressure to drop.
In this way, the pressure feedback loop is more stable to sudden
The ES 3000 provides the compressor control functions and also changes in consumption (changes in the flow-rate).
controls the whole pressure feedback loop. It therefore includes a

Fig. 9a
The principle of the pressure control by variable speed

Pressure Controller Drive Motor Compressor Tank

required unit

Frequency speed

Pressure sensor

System

• Pressure control for low rates of flow • Energy saving

For an air consumption rate lower than the minimum rate of flow For demand of compressed air within the machine's flow range -
for the machine, the pressure is adjusted by the machine's time- min flow to max flow, the frequency converter or the variable
delayed START/STOP controls. speed drive feed the motor in order to ensure that it turns at the
speed required to supply air demand both for pressure and flow.
Since the operation element cannot function below a certain speed
(corresponding to the minimum output), the compressor conti- It is used to adjust the power supply to the motor (and thus the
nues to run and compress at the minimum speed until the pres- machine) to the exact power requirement for the compression of
sure reaches the limit called "Indirect shutdown ". the air, without a drainage stage being necessary.
Once this threshold has been reached, the motor will stop, the COMMENT :
machine will go into stand-by mode after a certain period of
Energy savings are increased if machine maintenance is carried
inactivity and the full drainage process will be carried [Link]
out in accordance with the maintenance instructions and frequency.
pressure then drops towards the indicated pressure and, at the
end of the minimum time delay (since reaching the no-load pres-
sure), the drive allows the motor to restart. The pressure then
rises again and the cycle starts over (Fig. 9 d).
To avoid pumping the system - frequent stop / start - drainage
time may be increased.

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 Fig.
Fig. 59b
b Fig.5 9c
Fig. c Fig.
Fig. 59d
d
Pressure
Stop
threshold

Instructions
Required
pressure

Time
Speed

stop timing

minimun time
Min speed

Time
Flow Q

Min Q

Time

E - Operating incidents
The staff in charge of maintenance of the CPVS compressor must be fully trained to maintain this machine, in order to be able to easily
diagnose any incident. Under normal operating conditions, the CPVS compressor must provide full satisfaction.

1 - Main incidents

The most likely incidents, along with the procedures to be applied, are listed in the controller manual. For more information, please refer to
the ES 3000 controller Section 4 - C.

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Section 6 - Maintenance
The below maintenance table is relating to standard working conditions. Parameters like particular temperature, humidity, dust, chemical...
environment might significantly impact the component lifetime.
So in such particular conditions, the maintenance table has to be adapted in the field.

The Original Parts are designed to ensure, maintain and safeguard The maintenance period is limited to several essential operations.
the efficiency of the compressor and protect the machine, It is strongly recommended that the power supply be cut off during
guaranteeing its long life. Regular replacement of oil, air and any adjustment or repair.
separator filters with Original Parts is the only way to ensure
The summary on the CP Compressors instrument panel shows at a
better quality air and minimal operating costs.
glance the type and periodicity of operations to be carried out for
the compressor to function correctly.

Operations to be carried out

Parts Every Every Every Every Every Every Observations
Weekly 150 hr 500 hr 2 000 hr (*) 4 000 hr 8 000 hr 12 000 hr
Service A Service B Service C
Drain the condensates
Draining cock X from the cold oil circuit
(Section 6 - G)
Check and top up if
Oil level X necessary
(Section 6 - A)
Air filter X Replace the filter
Oil tank, Oil change, oil refill
Oil change X X with recommended oil
(Section 6 - A)
Control Renovation of the
Suction housing cleaning Overhaul kit housing. Use the
lubrication suction housing kit
Check the cleanliness of
Oil return pipe Overhaul the oil return pipe and
Kits the state of the seal
(Section 6 - F)
Change the part
Oil separator X according to the
instrument panel
indication
(Section 6 - E)
Oil filter X Filter change
Air / Oil cooler Blowing of cooling
Final coolant X elements
Cleaning (Section 8 - D)
Control Exchange the accessories
Valve at minimum cleaning Overhaul kits supplied with the
pressure lubrication maintenance kit
Electric cabinet X Retighten all power
cable connections.
Safety temperature Check operation
test X (Section 6 - H)
Filter panels X Replace panel
(black foam)**
Belts X Control the tension.
X Replace belts.

NOTE : maintenance kits are available (see spare parts list). (*) or at least every year

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A - Oil level and change (see fig. 19) THE OIL LEVEL HAS TO BE CHECKED AFTER STOP
AND WHILE THE COMPRESSOR IS STILL WARM
(see B Section 1) (THERMOSTATIC VALVE OPEN).

The recommended oil used for the first compressor fill up is a NOTE
mineral oil with the following properties : If the oil is in poor condition: i.e. it gives off an acrid smell or
- viscosity: 40 cSt at 104 °F contains particles of varnish or other solids, the system will have
- viscosity index: 90 minimum to be rinsed out: pour in around 50% of the normal clean oil con-
- antioxidant additives tents, run the set for 3 hours and carefully drain. During rinsing,
- anti-rust additives leave the former oil filter cartridge in place.
- anti-foam additives
B - Air filter (see Fig. 11, see B Section 1)
THE FIRST OIL CHANGE MUST BE CARRIED OUT
AFTER THE FIRST 500 HOURS OPERATION. The air filter is a dry, encapsulated type. In standard conditions of
use, change the cartridge every 2 000hrs. This can be done through
Using a synthetic oil for compressors is also acceptable and means an easy access from the front panel. Check the cleanliness of the
less frequent oil changes: please speak to us about the compatibility filter every week and change it if necessary.
and oil change methodes.

The oil change and the replacement of oil filter must be carried IMPORTANT
out when the indication is seen on the electronic controller and If you do not replace the filtering element when needed, per-
when the corresponding time counter reaches "0" (refer to manent dirt build-up will result. This reduces the air inflow to the
electronic plate manual Section 1 E ). compressor and could damage the oil separator and the
compressor.
Drain the compressor when warm. In order to do this, stop it and
make sure you disconnect the electric supply and close the Fig. 11 - Air filter
compressor outlet valve. Loose the filling plug by one turn to
depressurise the receiver in case of component failure. Open the
bleeding valve and drain it. Do not forget to close the valve after it
has been drained.
After maintenance, a reset has to be done on the counter which
indicates the number of remaining hours before the next oil change
see the specific notice on the electronic controller.

OIL LEVEL (Fig. 10)

When stopped, the MAX level of oil is ¾ of the way up from the
bottom of the indicator; the MINI level is at the lowest visible C - Turbine
part of the indicator.
Replacement of the complete fan is recommended if one or more
blades are deformed or broken If replaced, check the fan rotation
Fig. 10 - Oil level direction reversal of the rotation direction will reduce machine
cooling.

D - Oil and air cooler

The aluminium oil and air cooler is a vital part in the CP
Compressors system. Please take care of this element. To prevent
the nest of tubes from being deformed or damaged, when
assembling or disassembling the cooler unions and hoses, the
cooler sleeves' must be kept rotating by means of a wrench. The
outer surface of the nest of tubes must always be kept clean in
Filler plug order to enable proper heat transfer. In the event of a leak, the
source of the leak must be detected. In order to do this:
- Stop the CP Compressors.
- Clean the greasy areas.
- Look for leaks using conventional means (soap solution, …).
Oil level

Drainage

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E - Oil separator cartridge (Fig. 12) Fig. 13 - Oil return pipe
(see B Section 1)
The life time of the oil separator cartridge will depend on the
purity of the intake air, the regular oil filter replacements, the
quality of the oil used, the care taken when draining the conden-
sation from the oil tank and on the room temperature.
The oil separator cartridge (item. 1 Fig. 12) should be replaced
when the corresponding waening message is displayed on the
controller.
After replacing the oil separator cartridge, reset the counter, which
will let you know how much time is left before it needs to be 1
replaced.

Excessive oil consumption

Excessive oil in the discharged air and a sudden drop in the level
are signs that the oil separator cartridge has probably deteriorated To do this :
and must be changed. In the first place, the compressor must be - Slowly open the oil change tap and let the water escape.
checked to make sure that there are no oil leaks and that the oil - When the oil appears, close the valve immediately to avoid any
scavenge line is working properly. The replacement of the oil loss.
separator cartridge requires the removal of the right top panel. - Refill with oil if necessary.

Fig. 12 H - Temperature safety tests

IF THE SENSOR DOES NOT DISPLAY THE RIGHT
TEMPERATURE OR GIVES AN ERROR MESSAGE ON
THE CONTROLLER DISPLAY, FIRST CHECK THE
CONNECTIONS AND CABLES. IT CAN ONLY BE
REPLACED IF IT HAS BEEN DETECTED FAULTY WITH
1 CERTAINTY.

I - Refastening electric connections

A loosening of the electric power cables leads to the contactors
overheating which can lead to their destruction.
PERIODIC REFASTENING IS THEREFORE NECESSARY AT
THE STAR/DELTA AND LINE CONTACTOR INPUTS AND
OUTPUTS. (SEE MAINTENANCE TABLE).
1. Oil separator cartridge
All electric power supply to the machine must be cut off before
F - Oil return pipe (see Fig. 13) opening the electric cabinet.

Placed under the compressor

J - Decommissioning the compressor at the
• Dismantle the complete oil return check valve. end of its useful life
• Lift the oil stop valve pipe.
• Check the state of the o-ring (item. 1 Fig. 13).
• Reassemble. 1. Stop the compressor and close the air outlet valve.
• A dedicated kit allows to replace the complete check valve. 2. Disconnect the compressor from the electric supply.
3. Unload the compressor : unplug the 4/6 piping on the oil
G - Draining condensation water separator cover.
(see B Section 1) 4. Close and unload the section of the air network which is
linked to the exit valve. Disconnect from the compressed
Condensation water prevents proper lubrication. The resulting air exit pipe from the air network.
substantial wear leads to a reduction in the lifespan of the CP
Compressors. It is therefore essential to drain condensation water. 5. Empty the circuits of oil and condensates.

Draining of condensates in the oil circuit: 6. Disconnect the compressor condensate piping from the
condensate draining system.
Draining will only take place at least 12 hours after the CP
Compressors has been shut down. It can be carried out for example
at start-up.

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K - Belt tensioning
Before doing any maintenance, make sure that the compressor is
stopped, the power supply and compressed air network are isolated
and that the machine is totally blown off.
- Take off the rear panel (1) Fig. 14
- Remove the protection plate (2) Fig. 15
- Using an Allen, unscrew the four tightening screws (3) Fig. 16
of the plunger from the support
- Using an hexagonal wrench by 19, unscrew the lockup nut as
shown in the figure
- Tight the belts using a hexagonal wrench by 19, according the
Table 1. If no tension measuring device is available, use the
method shown on Fig 17.
- Fix the nut and the locknut using an hexagonal wrench by 19
Fig. 16
- Lockup the tightening nut using an Allen
- Place the protection plate
- Place the rear panel back

Fig. 17
1

Fig. 14

New Belt : F = 8.81 lbs

After 100h : F = 5.51 lbs

Fig. 15

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 Radial load (DaN)
Nominal power

Pressure
(PSI)
(hp)
100 193.4
20 125 193
150 186.9
175 177.3
100 242.6
25 125 231.3
150 228.1
175 225.9
Fig. 18
100 304.6
30 125 312
150 300
175 245.9

Table 1

L - Belt removal

- Take off the rear panel (1)

- Remove the protection plate (2)
- Using an Allen, unscrew the four tightening screws (3) of the
plunger from the support
- Using an hexagonal wrench by 19, unscrew the lockup nut as Fig. 19
shown in the Fig. 18
- Remove the inlet nozzle Fig. 19
- Replace the worn out belts Fig. 20
- Tight the belts using a hexagonal wrench by 19, according the
Table 1. If no tension measuring device is available, use the
method shown on Fig 17.
- Fix the nut and the locknut using an hexagonal wrench by 19
- Lockup the tightening nut using an Allen
- Place the protection plate
- Place the rear panel back

Fig. 20

CAUTION
When the compressed air cools, part of the moisture sucked in by the compressor condenses. In order to protect the dryer against
the risk of an ice plug forming, it is essential to check regularly that the condensate drains are operating properly :
On the compressed air storage reservoir and on the filters :
• With a manual drain, drain regularly according to the moisture content of the ambient air.
• With an automatic drain, set the draining cycle accordingly and check that the drain is in good working condition.
This recommendation is also fundamental in a circuit comprising an absorption dryer (risk of saturation of the alumina).

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Section 7 - Operating incidents
The staff in charge of maintenance of the CP compressor must become fully acquainted with this machine, in order to be able to easily
diagnose any anomaly. Under normal operating conditions, the CP compressor must provide full satisfaction.

A - Main incidents
The main incidents likely to occur are listed below, along with the remedies to be applied. The markers of the indicator lights relate to the
control panel.

Observed defects Possible causes Solutions

1. THE COMPRESSOR DOES NOT a) Main switch open. a) Close the switch.
START b) Phase missing. b) Check the circuits.
c) Fuse. c) Replace.
d) Insufficient voltage at motor terminals. d) Check the voltage and the connections.
e) Compressor under pressure. e) Check the vacuum device and change if
necessary. Check the water-tightness
of the minimum pressure valve.
f) Low temperature. f) Maintain temperature ≥2 °C

2. THE COMPRESSOR a) Ambient temperature too high. a) Make openings or install ducts to
OVERHEATS evacuate the hot air (see Section 2).
b) Obstruction of the passage of cooling b) Clean the cooler (see Section 5 - D).
through the oil cooler.
c) Oil level too low. c) Check and top-up oil level.
d) Oil circuit blocked. d) Check that the oil filter is clean. Drain.
Replace the cartridge.

3. THE COMPRESSOR STOPS WHEN a) Compressor motor overload. a) Check the electric connections are
THE MOTOR PROTECTION tighten. Check the pressure of the
UNIT TRIPS compressed air and the pressure
settings.
b) Phase unbalance b) Check the phases currents

4. OPENING OF SAFETY VALVE a) To clean separator cartridge. a) Change the separator cartridge.
b) Valve of suction box out of use or b) Check valve, piston and joints of suction
not closed. box.
c) Faulty pressure switch, sensor c) Check that the pressure switch and
or solenoid valve. solenoid valve and pressure sensor
d) Working pressure too high are in good working order.

5. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION a) Blocked oil retainer. a) Check the oil return pipes.
b) Oil leaks in the CP compressor b) Look for oil leaks and rectify.
compressor. c) Replace the separator cartridge.
c) Faulty oil separator element (see Section 5 - E)

6. DELIVERY PRESSURE TOO LOW a) Incorrect pressure settings. a) Adjust the pressure (see Section 3).
b) The desired output is higher than the b) Check consumption and possible leaks.
one of the compressor.
c) Closed suction valve. c) Check solenoid valve, pressure setting
d) Pressure regulator incorrectly adjusted valve.
(modulating control option). d) Check setting.

7. COMPRESSED AIR OUTPUT a) Blocked air filter. a) Clean filter.

TOO LOW b) Adjusting solenoid valve not working. b) Check setting.
8. EXCESSIVE NOISE OF UNIT a) Fixing bolts of compressor or motor a) Tighten.
have come loose.
b) Soundproof panels incorrectly closed. b) Check that they are closed.
c) Transport retainer blocks (red parts) c) Remove retainer blocks.
not removed.
9. THE COMPRESSOR STOPS a) Electromagnetic disturbance on the a) Add an interference suppression kit
UNTIMELY OR CREATES ES 3000 electronic controller. (contact the after sales department)
NON-EXISTING FAULTS

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