Section 4
1600H T4F Perkins User Manual 4: Installation
02250248-733 R03
Subject to EAR, ECCN EAR99 and related export control restrictions. 45
Installation
4.1 Locating the package
Position the compressor on a level surface, if possible. If
unable to locate the compressor on a level surface, posi-
tion the compressor on a grade surface which will not
allow the compressor to slide downhill.
Do not locate compressor on surface grades exceeding
15 degrees.
The compressor package should be placed on a surface
or foundation capable of supporting 10% more than the
compressor weight. Take into consideration additional
weight allowances for stored tools, rainwater, snow, ice
and mud.
No piping loads or moments should be transmitted to the
air and fuel connections provided with the package.
Locate compressor so the wind, if any, will help carry the
exhaust fumes and package heat away from the com-
pressor air inlet openings. The compressor coolers
should not be exposed to excessive dust from the work-
site. Contaminants on the coolers will directly affect the
packages ability to run in high ambient temperatures.
4.2 Ventilation and cooling
Select a location that allows an unrestricted flow of free
ventilation air through the package.
Avoid any recirculation or ingestion of heated gases.
Compressor and engine intakes are located on the dou-
ble set of doors on the engine and compressor side.
Engine and compressor cooling air intake is also taken
from the double set of doors while aftercooler cooling air
intake has a dedicated opening. Canopy discharge (for
cooling air) and engine exhaust is located on the roof at
the rear of the package.
Maintain a 6 ft. (1.8 m) minimum separation between the
package and any surrounding walls.
If ductwork is installed, the total restriction on intake must
not exceed 0.1 inches H
2
0 (25 pascals). The total restric-
tion on the outlet must not exceed 0.1 inches H
2
0 (25
pascals).
4.3 Service air and condensate
piping
A shut-off valve is included to isolate the package from
the supply line as required.
No piping loads or moments should be transmitted to the
air connections provided with the package.
Condensate drains shall be connected to a non-pressur-
ized gravity feed drain. If the compressor drains are man-
ifolded together, care should be taken to ensure that this
drain is not pressurized when the machine condensate
drains (both automatic and manual) are in operation.
All condensate should be disposed of in accordance with
local governing laws.
4.4 Remote fuel connections
This compressor is provided with a fuel selector valve
and quick disconnect fittings to allow connection to a
remote fuel tank. Supply and return connections as well
as selector valve position are shown in Figure 4-1 and
Figure 4-2 on page 46. External fuel connecting hose
length is limited to 25 ft. of ¾" hose to provide sufficient
fuel pressures to the engine and avoid damage to the
fuel pump. When operating with an external fuel tank and
an empty on-board tank, it is necessary to select “Exter-
nal Tank” on the controller to avoid low fuel warnings and
shutdowns. Refer to Section 6: Controller for details on
this setting.
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