SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Compressor is low on
1.
delivery and pressure.
2.
3,
4.
High discharge air
temperature.
Excessive Oil Consumption
1,
2,
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
Oil Carry-Over
1.
Restricted air filter.
Sticking inlet valve.
Unload pressure adjusted
too low,
Minimum pressure valve
stuck closed.
Thermostatic mixing
valve stuck
open.
Dirty
or clogged cooler face.
Insufficient cooling
air flow.
Clogged oil filter or
cooler (interior).
Low compressor oil.
Oil carryover through lines.
Oil leaks at all fittings
and gaskets.
Overfilling the reservoir.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
1.
Clean or replace filter.
Inspect and clean inlet
valve.
Adjust the unload pressure.
See Section 4, page 18.
Disassemble and clean
valve.
Repair or replace valve.
Clean cooler.
Provide unrestricted supply
of cooling air.
Replace filter or clean
cooler.
Add oil to proper level.
See “Oil Carryover”, below.
Tighten or replace fittings
or gasket.
Drain excess oil from
system.
~DANGER
Air/oil under pressure will cause severe personal injury or death. Shutdown com-
pressor, relieve system of all pressure, disconnect, tag and lockout power supply
to the starter before removing valves, caps, plugs, fittings, bolts, and filters.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Clogged, broken or loose
2.
oil return lines
Ruptured oil separator
3.
element.
Loose assembly.
4.
Foam caused by use of 5.
incorrect oil.
Inoperative minimum 6,
pressure valve.
Tighten or replace faulty
lines.
Replace element.
Tighten all fittings and
gaskets.
Use Gardner Denver@
AEON m 9000 SP
Lubricating Coolant.
Clean out or replace valve.
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