Section 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
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8.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
EXCESSIVE COM-
PRESSOR LUBRI-
CANT CONSUMP-
TION
Clogged Return Line or Orifice Clean strainer (screen and o-ring replace-ment kit avail-
able).
Clean orifice.
Separator Elements Damaged or
Not Functioning Properly
Change separator elements.
Leak in the Lubrication System Check all pipes, connections and components.
Excessive Fluid Foaming Drain fluid and change.
Fluid Level Too High Drain excess fluid.
SUMP PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
OPENS REPEATEDLY
High Pressure Shutdown
Parameter is Out of Adjustment
Readjust below pressure relief valve setting.
Defective Pressure Relief Valve Replace pressure relief valve.
Defective Pressure Transducer Recalibrate or replace.
Defective Minimum Pressure
Valve
Repair or replace.
High Separator Differential (dP1) Replace separator elements.
Defective Blowdown Valve Repair or replace (kit available).
Defective Blowdown Solenoid
Valve
Repair or replace (kit available).
Plugged or Frozen Control Lines Replace or thaw as needed.
INTERSTAGE PRES-
SURE RELIEF VALVE
OPENS REPEATEDLY
Defective Discharge Check Valve Repair or replace (kit available).
Defective Oil Stop Valve Repair or replace (kit available).
Defective Pressure Relief Valve Replace pressure relief valve.
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