V5−A/05/14
Instruction Manual w VERTICUS 5 Compressor Units
D-19
16. TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Trouble Cause Remedy
Drive Motor (electric)
Motor will not start Electric circuitry faulty Before attempting to make any re
pairs, check all fuses, terminal connec
tions, wire leads, make sure that mo
tor data complies with mains supply
Compressor Block
No oil pressure Air trapped in oil pump Vent pump and line see D-2.
Compressor does not attain final
pressure
Condensate drain valve(s) and/or
fittings leaking
Tighten and reseal
Premature opening of final safety
valve
Clean final safety valve and readjust
Piston rings worn Replace
Excessive piston clearance Replace
Compressor output insufficient Pipes leaking Re-tighten
Safety valves between individual
stages releasing pressure
Intermediate pressure too high Check valves - see D-9. - Service and
clean valves
Valves not closing properly
Compressor running too hot Insufficient supply of fresh cooling air Check location max. ambient tempe
rature + 45 C (110 F)
Intake or outlet valves not closing
properly
Check and clean valves, replace as ne
cessary
Wrong direction of rotation See arrow on compressor and remedy
accordingly
Oil residue in delivered air Improper maintenance of filters, filter
cartridge saturated
Remedy filters, change filter cartridges
Wrong oil type Use correct oil (see oil list) and clean
sooted valves
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