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AIR CARE SEMINAR TRAINING Sullair Air Care Seminars are courses that provide hands-on instruction for the proper operation, maintenance, and servicing of Sullair products. Individual seminars on portable compressors and compressor electrical systems are offered at regular intervals throughout the year at Sullair’s corporate headquarters training facility located at Michigan City, Indiana.
PROPOSITION 65 1.14 SYMBOLS AND REFERENCES SECTION 2—DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS SULLAIR COMPRESSOR UNIT, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION COMPRESSOR COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM, FUNCTION- AL DESCRIPTION COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAPACITY CONTROL SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION—COMPRESSOR SYSTEM PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION—ENGINE SYSTEM AIR INLET SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 2.10...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SCRIPTION SECTION 3—SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS – 125, 130 AND 185 CATERPILLAR SPECIFICATIONS – 125, 130 AND 185 DEUTZ SPECIFICATIONS—125, 130, 49 HP AND 185 JOHN DEERE LUBRICATION GUIDE – COMPRESSOR APPLICATION GUIDE LUBRICATION GUIDE – ENGINE SECTION 4—GENERAL...
ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. GENERAL CAUTION Sullair Corporation designs and manufactures all of Estimated hose life based on a 5-day 8-hour its products so they can be operated safely. work week is 3 years. These conditions However, the responsibility for safe operation rests exist on an 8-hour shift only.
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SECTION 1 A. Prior to hitching the air compressor to the tow G. If provided, make sure chain length, brake and vehicle, inspect all attachment parts and equip- electrical interconnections provide sufficient ment, checking for (i) signs of excessive wear or slack to prevent strain when cornering and corrosion, (ii) parts that are cracked, bent, maneuvering, yet are supported so they cannot...
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SECTION 1 Make sure tires are in good condition and are the according to posted speed limits, weather, traffic, size (load range) specified and are inflated to the road or terrain conditions: specified pressures. DO NOT change the tire 1. Two axle four-wheel or three axle six-wheel size or type.
SECTION 1 E. Set parking brakes and disconnect breakaway wheeled jack as you would for the standard switch cable and all other interconnecting electri- screw jack. Raise the screw jack to its full upright position and pull the pin connecting the jack to cal and/or brake connections, if provided.
SECTION 1 exceeding 1/2" (13 mm) inside diameter that is to loosen cap slowly to its stop to relieve any be connected to the manifold to reduce pressure excess pressure and make sure coolant is not boiling before removing cap completely. Remove in case of hose failure.
SECTION 1 steam clean as required. If necessary, remove N. DO NOT operate compressor under low over- acoustical material, clean all surfaces and then hanging leaves or permit such leaves to contact hot exhaust system surfaces when operating the replace acoustical material. Any acoustical mate- rial with a protective covering that has been torn compressor in forested areas.
SECTION 1 TOXIC AND IRRITATING when exposed to hot or moving parts inside the SUBSTANCES enclosure. D. Keep access doors closed except when making A. DO NOT use air from this compressor for respi- repairs or adjustments, performing service or ration (breathing) except in full compliance with when starting or stopping the compressor.
SECTION 1 LIFTING is spilled on skin or clothing, immediately flush with large quantities of water. A. If the compressor is provided with a lifting bail, H. Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting then lift by the bail provided. If no bail is provided, aid systems is toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed.
SECTION 1 adjustments, inform other personnel before K. Place the starting vehicle in neutral or park, turn doing so, or else secure the access door in the off all non-essential accessory electrical loads and start its engine. open position to avoid the possibility of others closing and possibly latching the door with per- L.
SECTION 1 normal idle RPM, disconnect the jumper cable reservoir tanks. Lockout or tag lines or from the engine block in the compressor, then valves. disconnect the other end of this same cable from b. Any mechanism under tension or pres- the grounded negative (NEG) (-) terminal of the sure, such as springs, should be battery in the starting vehicle.
SECTION 1 1.13 CALIFORNIA d. ensured that the “Authorized” person is PROPOSITION 65 notified of lock removal before returning to work. 2. Tagout System—Tags are warning devices WARNING affixed at points of power disconnect and are not to be removed by anyone other that the person placing tag on power lockout.
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SECTION 1 1.14 SYMBOLS AND REFERENCES The symbols below may or may not be used. Please refer to the decals set forth on the machine for applicable symbols. Safety Symbols-1...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL Section 2 DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS The Sullair 125, 130, 49HP, and 185 CFM Standard Portable Compressors offer superior Figure 2-1 shows the main components and performance, reliability and require a minimal amount subassemblies of the Sullair 125, 130, 49HP, and of maintenance.
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 Minimum Pressure/Check Valve 8. Compressor Air Filter 2. Radiator/Fluid Cooler Assembly 9. Battery 3. Pressure Regulator & Blowdown Manifold 10. Compressor Unit 4. Service Valves 11. Fluid Fill 5. Fuel Tank 12.
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL COMPRESSOR COOLING The control system can easily be adjusted for AND LUBRICATION pressures from 80 to 125 psig (5.6 to 8.6 bar). The SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL compressor unit is driven by an industrial diesel DESCRIPTION engine designed to provide enough horsepower to provide an adequate reserve under rated conditions.
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 1. Fluid Cooler 4. Fluid Filter 2. Compressor 5. Receiver/Tank 3. Thermal Valve Figure 2-2: Compressor Cooling and Lubrication System COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE on the element surface, it then flows to the bottom of SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL the separator.
SECTION 2 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL to four distinct phases of operation. They apply to any control system with the exception of those with specified pressures which dependent WARNING pressure requirements. The given values apply to a compressor with an operating pressure range of 100 to 110 psig (6.9 to 7.6 bar).
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 SA_0000023 1. Air Pressure Gauge 10. Fluid Filter 2. Idle Warm-Up Valve 11. Compressor Unit 3. Inlet Valve 12. Air Filter 4. Orifice 13. Fluid Cooler 5. Regulator/Blowdown Valve Manifold 14. Engine Speed Control Cylinder 6.
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION—ENGINE SYSTEM...
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SECTION 2 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL 1. Turbocharger, Compressor 20. Engine Thermostat (Integral To Engine) 3. Muffler, Engine 25. Sensor, Coolant Temperature 4. Fuel Level Sender 26. Sensor, Engine Oil Pressure 5. Rain Cap, Exhaust System 29. Jacket Water Heater (Optional) 6.
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 AIR INLET SYSTEM, – 80 (5.6 ORMAL PERATION PSIG FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION When the warm-up control selector valve handle is The air inlet system consists of two air filters, a moved to the RUN position, the sump pressure rises compressor air inlet valve and interconnecting piping above 80 psig (5.6 bar).
SECTION 2 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL 2.10 INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. The optional Engine Oil Pressure Gauge GROUP, FUNCTIONAL monitors the pressure of the lubricating oil in DESCRIPTION the engine. 9. The optional Engine Coolant Temperature Refer to Figure 2-5 for the locations of the following...
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 2 1. System air pressure 7. Engine voltage (optional) 2. Start stop switch 8. Engine oil pressure (optional) 3. Warm-up control 9. Engine coolant temperature (optional) 4. Shutdown indicator 10. Engine RPM (optional) 5.
SECTION 2 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL 2.13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 2.14 COMPRESSOR SHUTDOWN FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION & WARNING SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The electrical system consists of the basic electrical elements required to operate the compressor and The Shutdown System and Annunciator Module...
SECTION 3 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS—125, 130, 49 HP AND 185 JOHN DEERE Table 3-7: Overall Specifications—John Deere Width Height Weight (wet) Length Model Series 125, 130, 49HP and 130.8 3322 59.2 1504 53.8 1368 2130...
-20 to 120 (-29 to 49) SAE 10W SE, SF, SG, CD 0 to 100 (-18 to 38) MIL-L-2104E 10W 0 to 100 (-18 to 38) (l) Sullair part numbers for Sullair AWF are 250030-757 (5 gallons/18.9 liters) and 250030-758 (55 gallon drum/280 liters)
The analysis might indicate a need change intervals different from those recommended in this manual. Sullair Corporation offers a fluid analysis for Sullair AWF. Contact Sullair for details. D-A Lubricant® Company Inc. offers an analysis for users Sullair AWF. Contact...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL Section 4 GENERAL GENERAL OMPRESSOR ISCHARGE EMPERATURE WITCH While Sullair has built into this compressor a Opens the electrical circuit to shut down the complete set of controls and indicators that allow the...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 4 INITIAL STARTUP/ 2. Press the ENGINE SWITCH to the OFF SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE position after five minutes. RESTART PROCEDURE TARTUP Perform the following actions when starting the After running and shutting down the compressor for...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL Section 5 MAINTENANCE Corrosion to radiator surfaces may occur, thus reducing radiator life expectancy. It is extremely important to WARNING evacuate/purge all air within the cooling system before replacing the radiator cap. DO NOT remove caps. Plugs and/or other...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 5 3. Check the Engine Operator’s Manual for ser- 10. Change the fuel filter. (If the filter tends to vice requirements. clog more often than what is expected, change the filter more frequently.) 4.
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SECTION 5 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL OMPRESSOR LUID ILTER LEMENT ILTER AINTENANCE EPLACEMENT Refer to Figure 5-2. Air filter maintenance should be performed as often as conditions require. If the filters Refer to Figure 5-1. are equipped with optional maintenance indicators, 1.
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 5 6. Reposition the cover and lock it into the posi- are diagonally opposite each other. Torque tion. the bolts to 60 ft-lbs (81 N•m). 7. Reset the filter restriction indicator (if 8.
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SECTION 5 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL The following procedure applies to a compressor ROCEDURE ETTING PEED with full-load pressure rating of 100 psig (6.9 bar). RESSURE ONTROLS ORTABLE OMPRESSORS QUIPPED 1. Start the compressor and allow the engine to...
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 5 4. Gradually open the service valve to atmo- sphere until the engine comes up in speed and sump pressure is held at 100 psig (6.9 WARNING bar). At this point, set the engine high speed...
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SECTION 5 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL 1. Remove the rubber cap from the grease EARING UBRICATION cap’s end. Refer to Figure 5-5. Proper lubrication of the portable 2. Using a full charged grease gun, place the compressor’s bearing axle is critical to its proper gun onto the grease zerk located on the end function and reduction of wear on this part.
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 5 5.10 TROUBLESHOOTING Always: 1. Check for loose wiring or connections. The following Troubleshooting chart is based upon data obtained from factory tests and information from 2. Check for damaged piping. the field. It lists symptoms, probable causes and 3.
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SECTION 5 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL Table 5-1: Troubleshooting ENGINE STOPS, DOES NOT CRANK OR CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY SSAM FLASH CODE: Engine coolant temperature switch is open Check wiring connection to the switch and...
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 5 Table 5-1: Troubleshooting ENGINE STOPS, DOES NOT CRANK OR CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Compressor does not Run/start switch not in run position For compressors with idle warm-up controls,...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL Section 6 NOISE CONTROL NOISE EMISSIONS control prior to its sale or delivery to the ulti- WARRANTY mate purchaser or while it is in use. 2. The use of the compressor after such device...
125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 6 NOISE EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE RECORD The following instructions and maintenance record log book, for the proper maintenance, use and repair of this compressor, is intended to prevent noise emission degradation.
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SECTION 6 125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL 3. ANNUAL ENGINE VIBRATION MOUNT INSPECTION At least annually inspect engine vibration mounts for security of attachment and to make sure the resilient parts are intact. DO NOT operate compressor with defective engine mounting system. Remove and replace defective parts by ordering with part numbers indicated in Parts List.
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125, 130, 49HP AND 185 USER MANUAL SECTION 6 6. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION OF ALL SYSTEMS. In addition to other instructions in the Operator’s Manual, at least annually, operate compressor and inspect to make sure all systems are operating properly and that engine runs at rated speed and pressure. DO NOT operate malfunctioning or improperly adjusted compressor.