Initial Start-Up Procedure- Standard Electro-Mechanical; Subsequent Start-Up Procedure- Standard Electro-Mechanical; Shutdown Procedure- Standard Electro- Mechanical - Sullair LS-100L Operator's Manual

Ls-100 series industrial air compressor 25, 30 & 40 hp/ 18, 22 & 30 kw standard & 24 kt air-cooled and water-cooled
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5.2 PURPOSE OF CONTROLS-STANDARD ELECTRO-MECHANICAL (CONTINUED)
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
WATER REGULATING VALVE
(water-cooled only)
T1 (AUTOMATIC STOP TIMER)
T2 (BYPASS TIMER)
T3 (STAR-DELTA TIMER)
SW1 (POWER FAILURE RESTART
ON/OFF CONTROL)
5.3 INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE- STANDARD
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
The following procedure should be used to make
the initial start-up of the compressor:
1. Read the preceding pages of this manual thor-
oughly.
2. Be sure that all preparations and checks
described in the Installation Section have been
made.
3. Crack open the shut off valve to the service line.
4. Start the compressor by pressing the START "I"
pad.
5. Check for possible leaks in piping.
6. Slowly close the shut-off valve and check that the
setting on the pressure switch is set correctly. If
set correctly, the compressor will unload at the
desired unload pressure. If adjustments are
necessary, see
the Maintenance Section 7.7 of this manual.
7. Observe the operating temperature. If the oper-
OPERATION- ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
Control System Adjustment
PURPOSE
Regulates the amount of cooling water used to keep the com-
pressor running at a normal operating temperature.
Adjustable from three (3) to 60 minutes. Located on rear of the
controller.
Adjustable from zero (0) to 16 seconds. Used to bypass the
water pressure switch on startup. Set to zero (0) for no function.
Located on rear of controller.
Adjustable from zero (0) to 16 seconds. Transition timer for Wye-
delta start. Located on rear of controller.
With switch set to ON, machine will start after power recovery in
the run mode selected prior to power failure as long as start per-
missives allow. Located on rear of controller.
ating temperature exceeds 205ºF (96ºC), the
cooling system or installation environment
should be checked.
8. Observe return line sight glass and maintenance
indicators.
9. Open shut-off valve to service line.
10. Reinspect the compressor for temperature and
leaks the following day.
5.4 SUBSEQUENT START-UP PROCEDURE- STAN-
DARD ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
On subsequent start-ups, check that fluid level is
visible in the fluid sight glass and simply press the
START "
ning, observe the instrument panel and mainte-
nance indicators.
5.5 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE- STANDARD ELEC-
TRO-MECHANICAL
in
To shut the compressor down, simply press the
STOP "
Section 5
" pad. When the compressor is run-
" pad.
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