Clarke XEV16/150 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual - Page 12
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SYMPTOM
Compressor's oil
consumption
rising.
Compressor
runs
continuously
and can't
attain the
working
pressure
required.
Compressor unit
starts when no
air is being
used.
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
PROBABLE CAUSE
Too much oil in compressor.
Leaks around crank case.
Working temperature of
compressor too high because of
insufficient cooling.
Unit too small in proportion to air
consumption.
Semi-automatic unit Load too
small.
Cylinder worn
Intake air filter blocked.
Suction filter blocked.
V-belt too slack (not applicable
to direct drive machines).
Leak between compressor block
and air receiver/ leaks in or near
air receiver.
RPM too low because of
incorrectly connected electric
motor.
Valves blocked by dirt, paint, dust
or coked up.
Inspection cover or plug leaking
Suction rendered difficult or
impossible at suction intake or the
air being taken in is too warm.
Pressure gauge defective.
Unit too small in relation to air
consumption of connected
equipment
Compressor worn.
Leaks in pipework system
REMEDY
Check oil level 2 or 3 minutes
after stopping.
Contact Clarke Service
Increase ventilation to air
compressor.
Connect supplementary.
Convert to fully automatic
operation.
Contact Clarke Service
Clean / Change air filter.
Change filter.
Tighten V-Belt.
Tighten connection and repair
leak or Contact Clarke Service
Contact Clarke Service
Contact Clarke Service
Empty air receiver and
change seal or Contact
Clarke Service
Ensure unobstructed air flow
around the unit.
Install a larger compressor
Have compressor overhauled
or replace it.
Locate and repair leaks.
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