Atlas Copco LE5 User Manual

Instruction book
Atlas Copco Stationary Air Compressors
LE2, -3, -5, -7, -10, -15, -20
LT2, -3, -5, -7, -10 (50 Hz)
LT15/60, -15-30, -15, -20, -20-30
LF2, -3, -5, -7, -10
Instruction book
Copyright 2004, Atlas Copco Airpower n.v., Antwerp, Belgium.
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited. This applies in
particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.
This instruction book meets the requirements for instructions specified by the machinery directive
98/37/EC and is valid for CE as well as non-CE labelled machines.
No. 2920 1585 00
Registration code: APC L / 38 / 985
2004-07
2920 1585 00 - 1 -

Atlas Copco LE5 Specifications

General

Brand	Atlas Copco
Model	LE5
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English

Summary

Leading Particulars

General Description and Variants

General overview of compressor types, variants, and basic specifications.

Air Flow and Regulating Systems

Details airflow paths and pressure regulation mechanisms for various models.

Installation and Handling

Dimension Drawings

Provides dimensional drawings for various compressor models and configurations.

Installation Proposals and Electrical Connections

Offers installation guidelines, proposals, and electrical connection details.

Settings and Cable Sizing

Provides settings for protection devices and specifies cable sizes.

Operating Instructions

Safety Precautions and Initial Start-up

Highlights safety precautions and guides through initial start-up.

Starting, Stopping, and End of Life Procedures

Details procedures for starting, stopping, and decommissioning the compressor.

Maintenance

General Maintenance and Schedules

Covers general maintenance, petrol engine care, and preventive schedules.

Lubrication and Service Kits

Information on lubrication and available service kits for maintenance.

Servicing and Adjustment Procedures

Valve, Unloader, and Filter Servicing

Guidance on servicing valves, unloaders, check valves, and air filters.

Pressure Switch and Pilot Valve Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting pressure switches and pilot valves.

Safety and Relief Valve Procedures

Procedures for testing and replacing safety and relief valves.

Problem Solving

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Guides for diagnosing and resolving common operational problems.

Specific Faults (Oil, Starting, Overload)

Troubleshooting for oil consumption, starting failures, and overload relay issues.

Principal Data

Reference Conditions, Limitations, and LE Data

Specifies conditions, limits, and technical data for LE compressors.

LF and LT Compressor Data

Presents technical data for LF and LT series compressors.

Conversion Lists and Directives

Unit Conversion and PED Compliance

Provides unit conversion and information on Pressure Equipment Directive compliance.

Safety Precautions

General, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Safety

Covers essential safety guidelines for all phases of compressor use.