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Compressor
becomes too
hot.
Insufficient ventilation See that sufficient air is
supplied to flywheel or fan of
compressor and that hot air is
properly vented.
Oil level too low (check 2 or 3
times after stopping).
Fill with oil - See page 7.
Fault in valves (machine not
stopping).
Contact Clarke Service
Blown head gasket (machine not
stopping).
Contact Clarke Service
Dirt on cooling fins or suction filter. Clean cooling fins and suction
filter.
Unit working at too high a
pressure
Contact Clarke Service
Non-return valve partly blocked. Clean or thaw out non-return
valve.
Compressor being overworked
and running continuously.
Use a larger compressor
Oil in the air
delivered
Sump over full Reduce oil to correct level
Cylinder worn Contact Clarke Service
Intake air filter blocked Change air filter
Condensation
in crank case
(especially in 2-
stage
compressors).
Compressor over dimensioned
(operational periods to short in
relation to resting periods).
Frequent oil changes
Reduce Cooling of crank case
(e.g. by shielding it from the air
stream).
Contact Clarke Service
Condensation
at outlet points
Piping installation is incorrect Consult your local dealer
Compressor is taking in air that is
too warm
Obtain better fresh air supply
for the compressor.
Delivery temperature of air from
air receiver is too high
Use a larger air receiver
Contact Clarke Service
Electric motor
too hot:
Maximum
temperature
90oC (194oF).
Operational voltage too low Call an electrician
Faults in electrical installation Contact Clarke Service
Cooling fins of electric motor
blocked by dirt
Clean Cooling fins
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
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