DeVilbiss MG5-OLSTAT-3A manual

DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 MG5-OLSTAT-3A 6/18/99 General Manual Oil Lubricated Single Stage Stationary Air Compressors SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS Information for preventing damage to equipment. This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This informatio[...]

2 LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company/ExCell Manufacturing is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air com[...]

3 RISK OF BURSTING RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE AIR TANK THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION: 1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN CONDENSED WATER FROM THE TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING OF THE STEEL TANK. 2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TO THE TANK. 3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE[...]

4 HAZARD RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS RISK TO BREATHING RISK FROM MOVING PARTS RISK OF BURNS WHAT CAN HAPPEN YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRI- CALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK. REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PER- SONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJU[...]

5 Refer to Outfit Part Listing for the specifications of your compres- sor. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use dual element time delay fuses, as noted in the Outfit Parts Listing. Improper electrical i[...]

6 Operate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well ventilated area. The air intake filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air delivery of the air compressor. The air compressor should be located at least 12" away from walls or other obstructions that could interfere with the flow of air through the fan bladed flywheel.[...]

7 Compressors are shipped without oil. A small amount of oil may be present in the pump upon receipt of the air compressor. This is due to plant testing and does not mean that the pump contains the correct amount of oil. Do not attempt to operate this air compressor without first adding oil to the crankcase. Serious damage can result from even limi[...]

8 Piping A typical compressed air distribution system below should be of sufficient pipe size to keep the pressure drop between the supply and point of use to a minimum. All pipes and fittings used must be certified safe for the pressures involved. Pipe thread lubricant must be used on all threads, and all joints are to be made up tight, since smal[...]

9 INST ALLA TION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES (cont'd) Typical Compressed Air Distribution System OPERA TING PROCEDURES Daily Start-Up Checklist Perform the following checks before starting the compres- sor outfit. 1. Make sure that nothing is blocking the belt guard air open- ings or air filter opening. 2. Pull the ring on all safety valves to mak[...]

10 UNIT CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN POWER IS ON. DURING MAINTENANCE, YOU COULD BE EXPOSED TO VOLTAGE SOURCES, COMPRESSED AIR OR MOVING PARTS. PERSONAL INJURIES CAN OCCUR. UNPLUG THE UNIT AND BLEED OFF ALL AIR TANK PRESSURE BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE BELT GUARD REMOVED. 2. Increase frequency of oil changes [...]

11 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate the compressor with the air filter removed. A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity. Before you use the compressor, check the air filter to be sure it is clean and in place. If it is dirty, repl[...]

12 MANY SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND A HEALTH HAZARD IF INHALED. ALWAYS OBSERVE THE SOLVENT MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY INSTRUC- TIONS AND WARNINGS. NOTE Do not use gasket cement on any gasket surface as this may clog compressor valve cavities and air flow areas. STORAGE OF COMPRESSOR OUTFIT 3. Remove any air tool or accessory. 4. Protect the e[...]

13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF ALL TANK AIR PRESSURE. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive tank pressure - safety valve pops off. Air leaks at fittings. Defective or dirty che[...]

14 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor overload protection switch has tripped. Possible defective starting capacitor. Possible defective motor. Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch "cut-in" pressure. Check valve stuck open - fails to relieve head pressure; motor cannot start. Loose electrical connections. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped. [...]

15 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loose belt. Tight belt. Loose pulley. Pulley misalignment. Loose belt. There is no oil in the compressor. It is normal for "some" pressure drop to occur. Incorrect oil, low oil. Low voltage Pressure switch set beyond factory set- ting. Belt too tight. Compressor valves have excessive car- bon deposits build-up;[...]

DeVilbiss Air Power Company • 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 General Manual Oil Lubricated Single Stage Stationary Air Compressors SERVICE RECORD[...]