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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.
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 screw switch cable and all other interconnecting electri- jack. Raise the screw jack to its full upright posi- tion and pull the pin connecting the jack to the cal and/or brake connections, if provided.
SECTION 1 E. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and under pressure. DO NOT puncture or incinerate rated CFM. Select appropriate valve accordingly. those cylinders. DO NOT attempt to remove the center valve core or side pressure relief valve F.
SECTION 1 E. Disconnect the grounded (negative) battery con- heat, open flame or sparks. DO NOT install, nection prior to attempting any repairs or clean- store or otherwise expose ether cylinders to tem- peratures above 160 °F (71 °C). Remove ether ing inside the enclosure.
SECTION 1 TOXIC AND IRRITATING F. Shut off engine before adding fuel, fluid, coolant SUBSTANCES lubricants, air line antifreeze compound or bat- tery electrolyte, or before replacing ether starting aid cylinders. A. DO NOT use air from this compressor for respi- ration (breathing) except in full compliance with G.
SECTION 1 is spilled on skin or clothing, immediately flush D. Stay clear of the compressor during electrical with large quantities of water. storms! It can attract lightning. H. Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting LIFTING aid systems is toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid A.
SECTION 1 1.10 ENTRAPMENT Bring the starting vehicle alongside the compres- sor, but DO NOT permit metal to metal contact between the compressor and the starting vehicle. Make sure all personnel are out of compressor before closing and engaging enclosure doors. J.
SECTION 1 block away from fuel lines, the crank case 4. Turn off the equipment using normal shutdown procedure. breather opening and the battery. 5. Disconnect the energy sources: T. Start the compressor in accordance with normal procedure. Avoid prolonged cranking. a.
SECTION 1 1.13 CALIFORNIA a. verified that no person will be exposed to PROPOSITION 65 danger. b. verified that the “Authorized” person who applied the device is not in the facility. WARNING c. noted that all reasonable efforts to con- tact the “Authorized”...
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. DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION INHIBIT HIGH EXHAUST SYS. TEMP WAIT TO START REMOTE START CABIN LIGHTS / iT4...
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 Section 2 DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS The Sullair 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425, and 425H CFM Standard and Aftercooled Portable Air Figure 2-1 shows the main components and Compressors offer superior performance, reliability subassemblies of the Sullair 300HH, 375, 375H, and require a minimal amount of maintenance.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 SU_0000673 1. Radiator/Fluid Cooler Assembly 8. Service Valves 2. Radiator/Fluid Cooler Assembly With 9. Serial Number Plate Location Air To Air Aftercooler 10. Receiver Tank 3. Lifting Bail 11.
SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 COMPRESSOR COOLING The control system can easily be adjusted for AND LUBRICATION pressures from 80 to 125 psig (5.6 to 8.6 bar) for SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL standard machines, from 80 to 150 psig (5.6 to 10.3 DESCRIPTION bar) for “H”...
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 compressor by the pressure difference between the area surrounding the separator element and the compressor inlet. An orifice (protected by a strainer) is included in this return line to assure proper and unobstructed flow.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 the inlet valve closed for engine idle operation. Within START to the RUN position. The inlet valve is fully 30 seconds of starting the compressor (the open due to inlet pressure, and the compressor instrument panel annunciator light goes off after 30 operates at full capacity.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 close and reduces the engine speed. As the pressure increases, the inlet valve piston will further close the inlet valve and the engine speed will decrease until it reaches its preset idle speed.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SU_0000674 1. Compressor Discharge Temperature 6. Shutdown Indicator Gauge 7. Engine Warning Lamp 2. System Air Pressure Gauge 8. Engine Wait to Start Lamp 3. Start/Stop Switch 9. Engine Stop Lamp 4.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 6. The shutdown indicator light indicates Refer to Figure 2-9 for the locations of the following indicators and controls: engine and compressor safety shutdown status. 1. The compressor discharge temperature gauge monitors the temperature of the air/ 7.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SING THE PTIONAL IAGNOSTIC AUGE TO CCESS NGINE NFORMATION Refer to Figure 2-10. The diagnostic gauge (Figure 2-10, [1]) displays engine function and trouble codes (DTCs). The display can be set for either English or metric units.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 3. Pressing the arrow keys will scroll through the menu selections. NOTE GO TO 1-UP DISPLAY EXHAUST FILTER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL When viewing engine codes through the LANGUAGES...
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 4. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the NGINE ONFIGURATION engine configuration data. NOTE ENGINE SPEED PT 1 800 RPM The engine configuration data is a read only function.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 3. Once the STORED CODES menu item has CCESSING TORED ROUBLE ODES been highlighted, press the ENTER key to view the stored codes. NOTE GO TO 1-UP DISPLAY...
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 6. Press the Menu key to exit the Main Menu 2. When the diagnostic gauge receives a trou- and return the engine parameter display. ble code from an engine control unit, the sin- gle or four parameter screen will be replaced with a WARNING message.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 IMPORTANT: Ignoring active trouble codes 7. The single or four parameter screen will dis- can result in severe engine damage. play the warning icon until the trouble code condition is corrected.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SHUTDOWN 1 of x SPN 100 FMI 1 FAULT: 1000 RPM 57 PSI FUEL DELIVERY PRESSURE ENG RPM OIL PRES 1800 RPM CORRECTIVE ACTION CHECK FUEL FILTER AND LINES 57 F 12.4 VDC...
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 4. Use the arrow keys to select the desired DJUSTING ACKLIGHTING backlight intensity. 1. Turn the switch to the ON position. Starting at the single or four engine parameter dis- play, press the Menu key.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 4. Use the arrow keys to select the desired con- DJUSTING ONTRAST trast intensity. 1. Turn the switch to the ON position. Starting at the single or four engine parameter dis- play, press the Menu key.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 English is for Imperial units with pressures ELECTING NITS EASUREMENT displayed in psi and temperatures in °F. Met- 1. Turn the switch to the ON position. Starting ric kPa and Metric bar are for IS units with...
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 7. Press the Menu key to return to the engine 3. Once the SETUP 1-UP DISPLAY menu item parameter display. has been highlighted, press the ENTER key to access the SETUP 1-UP DISPLAY func- tion.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 5. Use Defaults—To select USE DEFAULTS buttons to scroll and highlight CUSTOM use the arrow keys to scroll to and highlight SETUP on the display. USE DEFAULTS in the menu display.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 of parameters being displayed on the 15. Automatic Scan—Selecting the scan func- SETUP 1-UP DISPLAY. tion will allow the SETUP 1-UP DISPLAY to scroll through the selected set of parameters one at a time.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 have been set, press the Menu key to return 2. The Main Menu will be displayed. Use the to the Main Menu. arrow keys to scroll through the menu until SETUP 4-UP DISPLAY is highlighted.
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 from this list can be selected to replace any 7. The quadrant with the highlighted parameter or all of the default parameters. value is the current selected parameter. Use...
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 10. Press the ENTER key to change the 13. Repeat the parameter selection process until selected parameter in the quadrant to the all spaces are as desired. new parameter.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 2 2.10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, include following: pressure, coolant FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION temperature, intake manifold, fuel temperature, timing cranking; and a remote shutdown switch. The The electrical system consists of the basic electrical...
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 2.13 LISTING OF ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC CODES (DTCS) NOTE Not all of these codes are used on all OEM engine applications. Third column below is for Blink Code retrieval method only.
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NOTES Intake Manifold Air Temp Signal Out of Range High Check Sensor and Wiring Intake Manifold Air Temp Signal Out of Range Low Check Sensor and Wiring Intake Manifold Air Temp Signal Moderately High Check Air Cleaner, Aftercooler or Room Temp —...
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SECTION 2 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 Engine Position Sensor Signal Rate of Change— Check Sensor and Wiring Abnormal Engine Timing Sensor Signal Missing Check Sensor Wiring Engine Timing Signal Rate of Change—Abnormal Check Sensor and Wiring —...
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NOTES 1069 — Tire Size Invalid Contact Servicing Dealer — Tire Size Error Contact Servicing Dealer 1079 Sensor Supply 1 Voltage High Check Wiring Sensor Supply 1 Voltage Low Check Wiring 1080 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Supply Voltage High Check Wiring Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Supply Voltage Low Check Wiring 1109...
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) APPLICATION GUIDE fluids can lead to operational problems such as foaming, plugged filters, blocked orifices or lines.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 Section 4 GENERAL GENERAL OMPRESSOR ISCHARGE EMPERATURE WITCH Opens the electrical circuit to shut down the While Sullair has built into this compressor a compressor when discharge temperature complete set of controls and indicators that allow the reaches a specific value (See Specifications on page operator to control and monitor the compressor’s...
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 4 Press the ENGINE SWITCH to the OFF position after ONTROL five minutes. When an emergency shutdown is required, IMMEDIATELY press the EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Keeps the compressor inlet valve closed for reduced BUTTON.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 Section 5 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLANT REQUIREMENTS WARNING WARNING DO NOT remove caps. Plugs and/or other components when the compressor is run- Please note: not following the recommen- ning or pressurized. Shutdown the com- dations of the coolant requirements may pressor before removing any components.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 • Meets or exceeds performance require- 4. Check the fuel filter for water. ments of current industry standards which 5. Confirm that the sump cover bolts are tight- include: ASTM D 6210, John Deere H24A2 ened to 160 lb-ft (215N•m).
SECTION 5 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 MAINTENANCE EVERY 1500 d. Remove any dirt from the fluid filter cap HOURS before filling the sump. e. Fill the receiver tank with fluid in accordance 1. If the compressor fluid is Sullair AWF, with the specifications in Section 3.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 SU_0000678 1. Filter Body 2. Filter Cover 3. Safety (Secondary) Element** 4. Primary Element* SU_0000669 1. Filter Head *Replacement Primary Element 2. Fluid Filter P/N 02250164-532 Figure 5-1: Fluid Filter...
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SECTION 5 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 1. Disconnect all sump cover piping connec- LEMENT NSPECTION tions to permit removal (return line, service 1. Insert a bright light source into the element line, etc.). and look for any light leaks which indicate the presence of damage (holes, cracks, etc.)
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 The following procedure applies to a compressor with full- load pressure rating of 100 psig (6.9 bar). 1. Remove the speed control module (mounted on lifting bail) mounting screws and lift the module away from the mounting surface.
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SECTION 5 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 1. Compressor Unit 2. Air Pressure Gauge 3. Warm-Up Control Valve 4. High/Low Pressure Valve 5. Receiver/Sump Tank 6. Pressure Regulator/Blowdown Manifold 7. Oil Return Line 8. Blowdown Line (To Fitting At Filter Hose) Note: For additional clarification see page 30 of the Parts Manual.
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 The following steps apply to “H” and “HH” function and reduction of wear on this part. Wheel compressors equipped with dual pressure controls. bearings should be lubricated at least every 12 months, or more, to ensure proper performance and 1.
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SECTION 5 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 IRST AND ECOND TAGE ISCHARGE —A & ILTER AINTENANCE FTERCOOLED ILTERED ODELS ENERAL Refer to Figure 5-7. Familiarity with the filtration process and the unit’s monitoring system (consisting of a compete set of gauges) will enable the operator to locate and analyze malfunctions.
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Always: 1. Check for loose wiring or connections. The following Trouble Shooting chart is based upon data obtained from factory tests and information from 2. Check for damaged piping.
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SECTION 5 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SSAM FLASH CODE: TWO Engine coolant temperature switch is Check wiring connection to the switch FLASHES open and tighten if necessary Check switch continuity to ground and replace if necessary...
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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 5 Compressor does not achieve full Run/start switch not in run position For compressors with idle warm-up discharge pressure controls, switch toggle to RUN for full operation Air demand is excessive...
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 Section 6 NOISE CONTROL NOISE EMISSIONS TAMPERING WITH THE WARRANTY NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS PROHIBITED Sullair Corporation warrants ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that this U.S. Law prohibits the following acts or the causing...
300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 SECTION 6 NOISE EMISSIONS The following instructions and maintenance record MAINTENANCE AND log book, for the proper maintenance, use and repair MAINTENANCE RECORD of this compressor, is intended to prevent noise emission degradation.
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SECTION 6 300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 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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300HH, 375, 375H, 375HH, 425 AND 425H USER MANUAL R00 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.
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