Airtek Compressor
Airtek Compressor
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The AIRTEK Compressor, which you have purchased, has been designed and constructed with the utmost skill
and care. The. compressore is manufactured under stringent quality conditions by experienced and dedicated workmen.
Due to design innovations you can expect higher reliability and better performance from dare AIRTEK Compressor. The
materials that go into the make of the Compressor are carefully chosen keeping in mind their end uses.
The manual which accompanies the compressor explains in detail all the salient features of the compressor.A
detailed description and drawing of all the major systems and parts are incorporated into the book. A detailed
maintenance and trouble-shooting section is also enclosed.the book has been put together with much effort and care
and the user should go through the book in detail and follow the instructions to get the best of his compressor.
A hassle free operation for several years can be guranteed under normal working conditions and with regular
maintence.The perfomance of the AIRTEK compressor will match and even exceed your expectations and thank
you on your purchase of an AIRTEK product.
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INDEX
FOREWORD
INDEX
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
5. KNOWYOURCONTROLS
7. INSTALLATION
8. MA1NTENCE
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
10.REPA1RS
11.APPENDIX
12.PART LIST
1.IMPORTANT NOTICE
2.2) Any alteration or modification made to the compressor is very dangerous and may cause it to become unstable
and shold be avoided at all costs
2.3) The safety valve should be checked manually (popped) to make sure it is not clogged or blocked on a
fortnightly basis.
2.4) The rated pressure of the compressor should not be exceeded during operation.
2.5) Care should be taken to ensure that the air holes or discharge pipes are not operated by inexperienced personall
or misused in any other way.
2.6) Discharge all air from the air receiver before opening the line fitting or any other compressor connections.
2.7) The hose connections & other fittings should be connected securely to prevent accidental disconnections.
2.9) Do not attempt to operate the compressor in a hazardous environment unless the compressor has been
specifically designed for the application.
2.10) Do not attempt to operate the compressor without the fan or the belt guard.
2.11) Keep all parts of the body and clothing away from all points of air discharge and from all moving compressor
parts such as belts fans etc.
2.12) The air from the compressor should no to be used for the purpose respiration (breathing).
2.13) The compressor should be operated only in a well ventilated open area.Do not operate the compressor in
closed confined areas where there is no free flow of air.
2.14) Do not start or operate the compressor unless it is safe to do so.The compressor must not be operated in
known unsafe conditions.
3.UNIT SPECIFICATION
2. FAD 5 cfm.
8 cfm.
3 DISPLACEMENT 6.5 cfm. 10.5 cfm.
8 TYPE OF VALVE Stainless Steel Finger Type Stainless Steel Finger Type
16 MOTOR RATING 2 HP 3 HP
The new Airtek reciprocating corn presser is a two stage, two cylinder compressor,
It has been specially designed to suit industry requirements, and is widely used in
applications such as service station, foundries, mining; Textile machines and in
newer applications such as food processing, packaging machines and automation
systems.
4.1.1 Configuration:
The reciprocating air compressor is an two stage, two cylinder unit arranged in a
“V” type configuration. The compressor is splash and is air-cooled. An intercooler
made of high-grade aluminum casting connects the two cylinder heads. An air filter
connected to the low-pressure cylinder head. The discharged air tied trough the after
cooler, from the high pressure cylinder to a non-return valve. A dynamically balanced
pulley cum fans which performance as a flywheel is fitted to the crankshaft end for
driving the compressor and for cooling it. The motor is fitted on a pivoted motor plate
with provisions for belt tension adjustment.
Your compressor has a wide range of controls, safety devices and instruments to
ensure that it is functioning at its best. Each has its own domain of operation.It is
essential to interpret its reading and act accordingly.Given below is a short summary
of the various controls and instruments.Please go through them and familiarize your-
self with their uses.
5.1 On/Off Button It turns the compressor (Starter) on and and it also doubles as
an direct on line (DOL) starter (optional).
5.5 Safety valve Aftercooler It opens to th atmospliere if the pressure in the aftercooler
exceeds 130% of the working pressure du to mal-function or
failure of the non return valve.
5 KNOW YOUR CONTROLS
It allows the discharge air into the air receiver or delivery pipe
5.7 Non-return valve and prevents the air from returning back (reverse flow) into the
Aftercooler
The valve releases the air left in the Aftercooler when the pressure
5.12 Unloader valve cut of point is reached this prevents excessive load on the motor
when the compressor cuts in again (restarts).
6. COMPRESSOR THEORY AND OPERATION
Compressors are called positive displacement units.ie those in which successive volumes
of air trapprd. Their volume reduced thereby increasing, their Pressure. The compressed
air is then forced out of the enclosure and a fresh volume forced in. Reciprocating
compressors are these in which the moving element is a piston having a reciprocating
motion within a cylinder.
The air from the atmosphere is sucked into the compressor through the air filter during
the suction stroke (downward) of the piston. During ‘the upward stroke (compression
stroke) of the compressor.The original volume is reduced, Increasing the pressure inside
the cylinder. The discharge valve then opens and the air is released into the after cooler.
This is known as the discharge valve closes and the air present in the clearance region
(at discharge pressure) expands as the piston moves downwards in the expansion stroke,
both the valves are closed and when the pressure inside fails below the inlet pressure the
inlet valve opens and air flows into the cylinder repeating the whole process again.
The temperature of the discharged air at the end of the single stage compression stroke is
around 65c to 75c, the air is subsequently cooled by passing it through a center cooler
after the first stage compression. A safety valve is present at the end of the after cooler. It
opens to the atmosphere if pressure exceeds the safe limit.The air enters the air receiver /
delivery pipe after passing through a non return valve.The pressure gets built up due to
the presistent flow of air into the air receiver 1 delivers pipe.
The pressure in the air receiver is controlled by a pressure switch which cuts off supply to
the motor when the set pressure is reached. The motor is reactived when the pressure fails
below a predetermined level. The pressure switch is operated with the help of a rubber
diapharm.A safety valve is fitted to the air receiver which operates when the pressure.
Switch malufunctions or fails.
When the pressure switch cuts off supply to the motor. The air in the after cooler pipe is
released through the unloaded vave.This prevents load on the motor when it restarts again.
The unloaded valve is fitted to the lower portion of the pressure switch.
The air reciver is fitted with a shut off valve which controls the air being fed into the
service lines.
7. INSTALLATION
7.2.EQIPMENT CHECK:
7.2.1 Oil check : Pour correct graded oil (refer appendix) to (he optimum level as seen through
the oil level indicator.
7.2.2 Belt tension : Proper belt tension between the motor pulley and fanpulley must be
maintained. There must be a plat of 100mm for the bell tension to be correct.The belt tension
is altered b the tension adjusting boll provided on the motor plate. Tighten the lock nut after
the adjustment.
7.2.3 Roiation heck : The shaft should turn counter clockwise.Vhen seeing from the oil level
indicator side of the crank, if not so, then exchange two of the three power input teds, after
disconnecting power to the starter. Repeat the check after the alterration. See that there is free
rotation of the fan blades and there is no mechanical obstruction.
8.1.1 Check the oil level in the crankcase and refill if necessary.
8.1.2 Check for the free rotation. of. the fit wheel and feel for a abnormal sounds.
8.1.3 Check for Air and Oil leafages, if any.
8.1.4 Drain the water from the Air Receiver
8.1.5 Check the Belt tension and belt guard moving.
8.2.1 The Drain valve must be removed from the air receiver and cleaned. The compressor must be operated for
some time valve to blow out all the mositure and direct from the drain valve on the Air receiver.
8.2.2 The first oil change should be done. It should be the oil is warm (run the compressor force for a short while if
necessary) carried out when
8.5.1 Remove the cylinder leads and inspect the valve plates. Replace the wornout parts with spares..
8.5.2 All pipe lines should be checked for leaks at joints and the pickings are to be renewed if necessary.-
8.5.3 Dismantle the non return valve and examine the spring for stiffness and check its valve seat. Replace the
spring and valve seat if required..
8.5.4Decarhonize the after cooler pipe and inter cooler. Refer repairs 10 for the approprate method of
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decarhonizing.
8.5.5 Check and clean the pressure valves ( Refer Repairs 10).
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8.6.1 General overhaul : The compressor should be completely dismantled and all parts have to be thoroughly
cleaned, exarnined and repaired or replaced it necessary. Replace the suction air filter elements. The crank shaft
assembly should be removed, cleaned in kerosene and dried. The coolers, piston and the piston rings have to be
decarbonized (Refer Repair 10) check the bearings and replace if necessary. Care should be taken to see that
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packing do not get damaged during the general overhaul. The maintenance should be carried out by experienced
workmen and in a clean surrounding.
9.1 COMPRESSOR After cooler pipe or. NRV is clogged. Dismantle and clean the parts.
OVERHEATS Inadequate dirty oil. Change the oil.
Oil leel is low Refill the oil.
Breather valve is not working. Cylinder Clean the breather valve.
or intercooler fins dirty.
Blow with Compressed air and
clean witha a cloth.
9.2 COMPRESSOR Blocked unloader pipes. Open and Clean the Pipe.
DOES NOT Defective unloading. Open the pressure switch and
UNLOAD adjust the nylon nut.
9.5 WATER OR Faulty Breather Check and replace the breather valve if
RUST necessary.
FORMATION IN
CRANK CASE.
9.6 OIL LEAK Breather valve not working Dismantle the breather valve and refit.
THROUGH Loosen the piston rings,if broken, change the
BREATHER Piston rings broken. rings as a set
VALVE
Piston to cylinder clearance Check and change as required.
excessive.
9.7 COMPRESSOR Loose compressor fan pulley. Remove fan pulley and examinc keyway for
KNOCKING wear
Worn out piston cylinder crank
shaft and connecting rod Overhaul the compressor unit and replace the
bearings. related Components
9.10 Unloader defective (dirt between Clean the cone seat and ressemble.
COMPRESSOR the cone and valve seat of the
Replace the valve seat with new one.
FAILS TO LOAD / pressure switch)
AIR LEAK IN
CROSS HOLE OF Defective valve seat.
UNLOADER.
9.12 PRESSURE Sparking of mailed contact points. Replace the contact assemblies.
SWITCH MAL -
FUNCTION
The pressure switch diapharm could Replace the diaphram and reset the differential
9.13 PRESSURE
SWITCH DOES be punctured due to frequent
NOT WORK. operations on low differintial for a
long periods.
Belts loose and slipping leakage Adjust the belts and check the belt
9.15 CAPACITY may be therein the system. tension.
LESS
Check the valves and replace if necessary.
Valves leaking
Remove and clean the suction filter.
In take filter clogged
Check and if faulty replace the piston rings
as a set only.
Piston rings worn/broken
Check & replace the gauge if necessary.
Gauge defective
9.16 UNLOADER Valve seat clogged or Adjust the unloader nut, if necessary
VALVE LEAKY. damaged. replace valve seat
10. REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE DETAILS:
Before the compressor is dismantled the air inside the compressor is removed and the
power supply is disconnected. Drain the condensate by opening the drain cock. Replace
safety valves to remove all stagrnent air and drain the oil in the crankcase
The two ermeto nuts are simultaneously loosened from both the ends. Remove the
central cooler pipe from the ermeto and inspect the ertmeto cone seatings. Check the
packing and renew if found necessary. Decarbonize the pipe using any one of the
procedure given below and clean with compressed air, while refixing the pipe, both the
ends are to be tightened at the same time.
10. REPAIRS
Decarbonizing of the centercooler and after cooler pipes should be carried out after 1000
hours of operation of the compressor. The carbonparticles clog the compressor, hence
decorbonizing should be carried out regularly. There are three way of carriying it out.
10.4.1 The cooler is heated to a suitable temperature (around l00c — l00c) at which the
carbon seating starts to disintegrate from the inside walls. Then the cooler is hammered
with help of mallet to release the carbon particles off the cooler.
10.4.2 The cooler is immersed in a solution of carbon tetra chloride for a substaintial
period of time. Then the cooler is cleaned with compressed air
The air filter is cleaned using compressed etc, this may be done for a maximum of six
times. However the filter must be replaced after ever’ year or ever 2500 hours of
operation.Cleaning of the air filter must be done with compressed air of pressure not
exceeding 3kg/cin2. Reverse flush the element by directing air up and down the pleats of
the lifter from the core side Repeat till all the dust is removed. Even after cleaning if oil
or grease particles are found then the filter elements should be changed.
10:9 BEARINGS:
The bearings are removed using a bearing puller. Clean them throughly using disel and
check them. If they are in good condition, oil and assemble them. The bearings are heated
in a oil bath to about 100c to 120c. then insert them on the shaft so that will slide in and fit
tightly on cooling.
Inspect the fan belt for any signs of wear and tear . the belts must be replaced only as a set
( in a pair) even if only one belt is found to be woim out o cut. Replacing only one belt at
a time wil lead to excessive load and strain on the freshly replaced belt due to difference
in tension between the new and the old belts.
APPENDIX
I. RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LUIRICANT MANUFACTURES
GREASE MANUFACTURES
TYPE Bharat Wheel Bearing Servo Grease Castro ball Bearing Grease
Univex ‘A’ Grease MP Ap-3
44 29 .30 .31
28 27
11
5
1
2,
3,
4,
17, 6,
18, 7,
20 19, 8,
9,
16 34
15
36
24
25
35
14 26
32 12 33
23 21 13
22
AIR COMPRESSOR RECIPROCATING MODEL ATT200 / ATT 300
TANK MOUNTED DRG, NO- 02 0 0262
28
29-30-31
11
20
16
15
24 2-3-4
25 22 21 14 1 26-27 12
23 6-7-8-9
13
AIR COMPRESSOR RECIPROCATING MODEL ATT200 / ATT 300
55
37
17 53
18 19 36 48
49
51 54
52
56 50
31 30
33 28
14 15 60
32
10 34 59
35 45 47
29 46
25
44
26 42
13
61
12 40 39
5 2 11 41
62 43
63 20
6
4 19
9
7
10
27 22
3
64 1 24
65 21 8
23
10A
10
AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT ASSEMBLY ATT 200/ATT300
DRG.NO - 02 0 0204
1 CRANKCASE 1 02 0 0200
2 CONNECTING ROD & CRANKSHAPT ASSY 1 03 0 0506
5
6
1 PISTION Ø 70 1 02 2 0195
2 PLAIN RING 1 04 0 1893
3 STEPPED RING 1 04 0 1894
2 SPINDLE 1 04 0 1220
3 GUIDE 1 04 0 1221
4 O’RING 1 04 0 1223
5 SPRING 1 04 0 1224