Safety temperature limiting device..........15 Monitoring the drive motor .............. 15 Part 3: Transport and storage..............17 Installation General ................... 17 Transport possibilities ..............17 Intermediate storage............... 18 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page III...
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Maintenance intervals ..............33 General information concerning the lubricants used ...... 35 Disposal of used operating material ..........36 Pressure hoses................36 Spare and wearing parts..............36 Page IV BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
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List of spare and wearing parts (for maintenance) ......47 List of available optional equipment..........47 Part 6: Flow chart..................49 Appendix Air cooled version, standard ............50 List of maintenance and service work........52 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page V...
11. Observe all safety and danger signs directly attached on the compressor! BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 1...
For operation of the compressor plant, the accident prevention regulations of the owner country must be observed in addition to the data contained in these operating instructions. Page 2 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
It contains important information concerning the required maintenance and repair measures, assists in case of malfunctions and con- tains data concerning spare and wearing parts. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 3...
It indicates work which must be exclusively performed by skilled electricians. NOTICE! This symbol indicates information and tips concerning the economical and careful operation of the compressor. Page 4 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
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– operate only with a belt protective grating or a sound protection bonnet. – check operativeness of automatic steam trap – do not close the cooling air inlets and outlets during operation! BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 5...
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Do not touch. Allow to cool before servicing. WARNING NOTICE Lift here. Hot surface. Can cause severe injury. Do not touch. Allow to cool before servicing. Page 6 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Removing or painting over signs and symbols on the compressor. – Operation of the compressor by unauthorized or untrained persons. – Operation of the compressor with removed cladding or safety devices. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 7...
This will ensure that in the event of enquiries, you will always have the most important data to hand. Fig. 1.1: Data on the type plate Service Please do not hesitate to contact BOGE service if you have any questions. Please call: Telephone: +1-770-874-1570 Telephone: +49 5206 601-140...
Product description Technical data Part 2: Product description 2.1 Technical data Technical data for C 10 L...C 20 L compressor assembly, part 1 Type C 10 L C 15 L C 20 L Dimensions – Width [inch] 46.1 52.5 52.5 –...
Product description Function description Technical data for C 10 L...C 20 L compressor assembly, part 2 Type C 10 L C 15 L C 20 L Oil filling quantity Total oil filling quantity [gallon] 2.12 2.12 2.12 Oil topping up quantity between min.
8 Stop valve The screw compressor may be isolated from the mains by means of the stop valve. * Optionally for receiver systems without refrigeration compressed air dry- BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 11...
6 Drainage line with dirt trap The air end suctions the residual oil which collects in the oil separator back into the oil circuit via a drainage line. Page 12 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Upon reaching the switch-off pressure pmax the compressor switches to idling operation. – Once the pressure has dropped to the switch-on pressure pmin the compressor switches from idling operation back to load operation. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 13...
The lubricating ability of the oil is reduced. This leads to damage on the air end. It is of utmost importance to consult BOGE, if you operate your system with short operating times. 2.4 Control devices...
Rectify the fault. – Acknowledge fault by pressing ENTER key – Switch on the compressor (ON-button). Monitoring the drive The drive motor is monitored by PTC resistors. motor BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 15...
(see illustra- tion). See below if there is no base frame (crane transport). Fig. 3.1: Transport with forklift truck BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 17...
(six months) you should consult BOGE-Service. Please observe the directions for commissioning after an extended standstill (see chapter „3.5 Commissioning“) if the intermediate storage takes longer than two months. Page 18 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
F30 or higher. – Flammable liquids must never be stored in the compressor room. – The floor around the compressor must be made of non-flammable mate- rial. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 19...
Arrange exhaust air openings in the ceiling or at the top of the wall. – The required cross sections for the supply openings (as well as for the flaps and weather protection grids) are indicated in the table. Page 20 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
The oil is collected in a separate container. Dispose of the oil according to environmental regulations. If, due to special operating conditions, the oil should emulsify, use an emul- sion cracking plant. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 21...
The compressor must stand firmly on the ground on all feet. – For compressor assemblies of the series C 10 L to C 20 L the operating height of he control has to be 16 inches. For this reason the compressor assembly has to be installed on a console or pedestal (on site).
The data of your mains (operating voltage, control voltage, type of current, fre- quency, ...) must coincide with the data on the type plate on the switch cabinet. In the event of deviations, please contact the BOGE service or your supplier. Connecting the leads –...
Check installation requirements Attention! Make sure that the compressor is installed according to the installation re- quirements! List up the test results in the commissioning certificate. Page 24 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Make sure to observe an appropriate safety distance during the inspection! – Close mains disconnecting device. – To conduct the inspection switch on the compressor and check the com- pressed air outlet for tightness. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 25...
Attention! Only fill the suction controller with the grade of oil used to operate the com- pressor. Never mix different oil grades and brands. Page 26 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Before commissioning the refrigeration compressed air dryer read attached operating instructions. compressed air dryer Caution: Risk of injury! Observe all safety notes specified in the attached operating instructions when working with coolants! BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 27...
Prior to starting the work the power cable to the switch cabinet must be dis- connected from the mains and secured against unintentional switching on! Page 28 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Check solenoid valve and replace, if necessary does not close Suction controller does not open Suction controller or solenoid valve is defective; check and replace, if necessary BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 29...
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Venting valve does not open Check venting valve and replace, if necessary not decrease when Check valve is leaking Check the check valve and replace, if necessary switching off Page 30 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Once the maintenance work has been concluded: 6. Open the ball valve at the compressed air outlet. 7. Prior to switching on again, check whether anyone else is working on the compressor. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 31...
Check monthly if all screw connections on the compressor are fully tight- ened. Please change oil and replace oil filter and nozzle with dirt catch after the first 500 operating hours! BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 33...
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If the compressor is not often used, undertake the maintenance according to the specified intervals (weekly/monthly/annually) depending on the number of operating hours. The specified intervals only apply when BOGE compressor oil Syprem 8000 S is used! The service life may differ depending on the ambient temperature. In this case have the oil analyzed by your BOGE service! Table 5.1: Maintenance intervals...
Never mix different oil types and brands. The additives may be incompatible. It may lead to foam formation, prema- ture aging or loss of lubricating ability. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 35...
Caution! Only use original spare parts, compressor oils and operating materials re- leased by BOGE for repair and maintenance work. BOGE is not liable for any damage resulting from the use of other spare parts or operating materials. Attention! If the nozzle with dirt catch is soiled the oil consumption may increase signif- icantly (see fig.
Do not use any hard objects when cleaning to avoid damaging the filter pa- per. Refit a new filter cartridge in the event of damage or once it has been cleaned twice. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 37...
Switch off the compressor using the OFF button. Caution: Risk of injury! Press Emergency Stop button, open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch on by means of a padlock. Page 38 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Switch off the compressor using the OFF button. Caution: Risk of injury! Press Emergency Stop button, open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch on by means of a padlock. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 39...
Switch off the compressor using the OFF button. Caution: Risk of injury! Press Emergency Stop button, open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch on by means of a padlock. Page 40 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
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Press Emergency Stop button, open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch on by means of a padlock. – Check the oil separators for leaks and tighten by hand, if necessary. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 41...
Fig. 5.6: Solenoid valve on the suction controller with the cap nut screwed on Caution: Risk of injury! Danger of burning due to hot oil! Always wear safety gloves! Page 42 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
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Check the oil filters and oil separators for leaks and tighten by hand, if nec- essary. – Check oil level (procedure as described above). Top up oil losses, if any. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 43...
When the oil is excessively soiled. – Prior to changing the oil type. Attention! Detailed information as to the flushing with BOGE oils you can obtain from the following service number: Telephone: +1-770-874-1570 Telephone: +49 5206 601-140 Cleaning the compressed...
Switch off the compressor using the OFF button. Caution: Risk of injury! Press Emergency Stop button, open mains disconnection device and secure against unintentional switch on by means of a padlock. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 45...
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The reassembly has to be performed in the reverse order. First the dirt catcher (3) and the nozzle (2) and then finally close the bore (4) with the plug (1). Fig. 5.10: Nozzle with dirt catch Page 46 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
Oil/water separator Automatic condensate draining unit Bekomat Attention! When ordering, please specify the data on the type plate: – Type – Year of manufacture – Machine number BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 47...
Appendix Flow chart Part 6: Appendix 6.1 Flow chart On the following page you will find the individual flow chart for your machine type and components. BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors Page 49...
Appendix List of maintenance and service work 6.2 List of maintenance and service work Page 52 BOGE Operating instructions for C 10 L...C 20 L series screw compressors...
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