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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 Industrial 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1—SAFETY GENERAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PRESSURE RELEASE FIRE AND EXPLOSION MOVING PARTS HOT SURFACES, SHARP EDGES AND SHARP CORNERS TOXIC AND IRRITATING SUBSTANCES ELECTRICAL SHOCK LIFTING 1.10 ENTRAPMENT SECTION 2—DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION COMPRESSOR COMPONENT DESCRIPTION COMPRESSOR COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM — FUNC- TIONAL DESCRIPTION COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE SYSTEM—FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CONTROL SYSTEM —...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—OPERATION ROUTINE OPERATION SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE AFTER INITIAL 50 HOURS OF OPERATION MAINTENANCE EVERY 2000 HOURS FLUID MAINTENANCE FILTER MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE BELT MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND ALIGNMENT OF BELT PULLEYS 6.10 HOSE MAINTENANCE 6.11 TANK MOUNT PACKAGE MAINTENANCE 6.12...
GENERAL tions relative to personal protective equipment, such as eye and face protective equipment, Sullair Corporation and its subsidiaries design and respiratory protective equipment, equipment manufacture all of their products so they can be intended to protect the extremities, protective operated safely.
SECTION 1 inside diameter to reduce pressure in case of accumulate on, under or around acoustical mate- hose failure. rial, or on any external surfaces of the air com- pressor. Wipe down using an aqueous industrial D. Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and cleaner or steam clean as required.
SECTION 1 C. Wear snug-fitting clothing and confine long hair when working around this compressor, especially DANGER when exposed to hot or moving parts. D. Keep access doors, if any, closed except when making repairs or adjustments. E. Make sure all personnel are out of and/or clear of the compressor prior to attempting to start or operate it.
SECTION 1 swallowed, induce vomiting by administering a tablespoon of salt, in each glass of clean, warm water until vomit is clear, then administer two DANGER teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of clean water. Have patient lay down and cover eyes to exclude light.
SECTION 1 Keep lift operator in constant attendance when- N. Make sure pallet-mounted compressors are ever compressor is suspended. firmly bolted or otherwise secured to the pallet prior to attempting to forklift or transport them. J. Set compressor down only on a level surface NEVER attempt to forklift a compressor that is capable of safely supporting at least its weight not secured to its pallet, as uneven floors or sud-...
DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION External piping, connectors, and the enclosure should be inspected and maintained in accordance The design of the Sullair ShopTek line of compressor with the procedures and recommendations in this units is a single stage, positive displacement, flooded manual.
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USER MANUAL SECTION 2 ™ Figure 2-1: Main Components, ST400, ST500, ST 700, 5 -10 HP 1. Fluid Filter 7. E-Stop Button 2. Fluid Cooler 8. Controller 3. Air Inlet Filter 9. Main Motor 4. Separator Tube 10. Compressor Unit 5.
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SECTION 2 USER MANUAL ™ Figure 2-2: Main Components, ST1100, ST1500, 15-20 HP 1. Fluid Filter 7. E-Stop Button 2. Aftercooler/Fluid Cooler 8. Controller 3. Air Inlet Filter 9. Main Motor 4. Separator Tube 10. Compressor Unit 5. Fluid Fill Sight Glass 11.
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USER MANUAL SECTION 2 ™ COOLING/LUBRICATION SYSTEM DISCHARGE SYSTEM Figure 2-3: Cooling/Lubrication and Discharge System ST400, ST500 and ST700 5-10 HP 1. Separator Tube 5. Separator Element 2. Cooler 6. Air 3. Fluid Filter 7. Air/Fluid Mix 4. Compressor Unit 8.
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SECTION 2 USER MANUAL ™ COOLING/LUBRICATION SYSTEM DISCHARGE SYSTEM Figure 2-4: Cooling/Lubrication and Discharge System ST1100 and ST1500 15 & 20 HP 1. Separator Tube 5. Separator Element 2. Cooler 6. Air 3. Fluid Filter 7. Air/Fluid Mix 4. Compressor Unit 8.
USER MANUAL SECTION 2 ™ COMPRESSOR COOLING separator element as the air flows through the AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM separator. — FUNCTIONAL A return line (or scavenge tube) leads from the dry DESCRIPTION side of the separator tube to the medium pressure region.
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SECTION 2 USER MANUAL ™ - 50 (3.4 PSIG Other pressure settings can be selected depending on compressor application or rating. When the compressed air pressure rises above 50 psig (3.4 bar), the minimum pressure valve opens allowing compressed air to flow into the service line. TART PSIG From this point on, the Controller continuously...
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USER MANUAL SECTION 2 ™ Figure 2-6: Control System, ST1100, ST1500, 15-20 HP 1. Air Outlet 5. Separator Tube 2. Unload Solenoid Valve 6. Pressure Transducer 3. Air Inlet 7. Controller 4. Minimum Pressure/Check Valve service line pressure will rise. The Controller de- When the pressure drops to the low setting: (cut-in energizes the solenoid valve when the pressure pressure) usually 112 psig (7.7 bar) for high pressure...
SECTION 2 USER MANUAL ™ AIR INLET SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Refer to Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-8. The compressor inlet system consists of a dry-type air filter and an air inlet valve. Figure 2-8: Air Inet System-ST1100, ST1500, 15-20 HP 1.
SECTION 2 USER MANUAL ™ The lower line will display the cause of the fault. Refer to service instructions to correct the cause. Press and hold the Return/Reset pad to reset LOAD PRESS: the controller. 0110PSI Refer to Figure 2-11. Press the Down arrow display additional information about the compressor.
Ambient Temperature (Max.) 104ºF (40ºC) LUBRICATION GUIDE Refer to Figure 3-1 for the fluid fill port location. Sullair’s ShopTek series compressors are filled and tested at the factory with Sullube lubricant. CAUTION Do not mix different types of lubricants. Mixing lubricants can cause malfunctions or compressor damage: will void the compressor’s warranty.
SECTION 3 USER MANUAL ™ NOTE When performing a fluid change or topping off: With machine off, fill to the bottom of the fill port. Sight glass will be com- pletely full. Mixing, changing or add- ing other lubricants within the compressor unit may void the air-end warranty.
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Identification - ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
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Identification - ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
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Figure 3-10: Identification - ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP Tank Mount 02250179-433 R00...
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Identification - ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP Tank Mount SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
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Figure 3-11: Identification - ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP Tank Mount with Dryer 02250179-434 R00...
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Identification - ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP Tank Mount with Dryer SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
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Figure 3-12: Identification - ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP Tank Mount 02250179-436 R01...
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Identification - ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP Tank Mount SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
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Figure 3-13: Identification - ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP Tank Mount with Dryer 02250179-437 R01...
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Identification - ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP Tank Mount with Dryer SEE TABLE NOTES: 1. ALLOW 4.00 FEET [1.25 METERS] MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND MACHINE FOR ACCESS AND FREE CIRCULATION OF AIR. 2. A FOUNDATION OR MOUNTING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF PACKAGE, AND RIGID ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE COMPRESSSOR FRAME LEVEL IS REQUIRED.
NOTE Do not install compressors where the machine will be exposed to temperatures lower than 32°F (0°C). Contact Sullair Customer Care regarding operation in sub-freezing temperatures. 02250180-090 R00...
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USER MANUAL SECTION 4 ™ Table 4-1: Ventilation Requirements Model Ventilation Air Required ST400 1040 ST500 1040 ST700 1040 ST1100 1471 2500 ST1500 1471 2500 UTDOOR NSTALLATION HELTERED ShopTek packages are equipped with TEFC motors and have water tight controls that are NEMA 4 rated and are suitable for sheltered outdoor installation.
SECTION 4 USER MANUAL ™ Figure 4-2: ST1100, ST1500 Shipping Studs 1. Belt Guard 3. Shipping Studs (2) 2. Nut (2) SERVICE AIR PIPING IZING Pipes should be sized as a minimum to match the Before installing the compressor, review the service dimensions compressor’s discharge...
Compressors not equipped with a FLUID LEVEL CHECK receiver tank may need to have their response times adjusted. Contact Sullair The compressor is shipped fully charged with the Customer Care for assistance. proper amount of fluid. However, it is necessary to...
2. Check motor starter and overload heater disconnects, etc. Refer to Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-4. sizes. Sullair provides a wiring diagram for use by the installer. An electrical check should be made to 3. Check electrical connections ensure that the first start-up will be successful.
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USER MANUAL SECTION 4 ™ Figure 4-4: Fan Motor/Main Motor Rotational Direction ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP 1. Main Motor Rotational Direction 2. Fan Motor Rotational Direction Figure 4-5: Fan Motor/Main Motor Rotational Direction ST1100, ST1500, 15-20HP 1. Main Motor Rotational Direction 2.
USER MANUAL ™ Section 5 OPERATION ROUTINE OPERATION After a routine start, observe the controller display for the proper indications for this phase of operation. Before starting the compressor, check the fluid level After the compressor has warmed up, check all in the separator tube.
USER MANUAL ™ Section 6 MAINTENANCE WARNING Before any repairs are attempted, refer to Section 1: Safety before proceeding. GENERAL This compressor requires a minimal amount of inspections and maintenance. The Controller and other indicators alert the operator to situations requiring maintenance, or fault conditions.
USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to Figure 6-3. Replace the fluid filter under any of the following conditions, or whichever occurs first: 1. Every 2000 hours a display on the Controller indicates the need for replacement 2. Every fluid change. LUID ILTER EPLACEMENT...
SECTION 6 USER MANUAL ™ AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to Figure 6-4 and Figure 6-5. Air filter maintenance should be performed every 2000 hours or sooner if necessary. ILTER LEMENT EPLACEMENT 1. Remove enclosure panels to gain access to filter. 2.
USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE Replace the separator elements every 2 years or 4000 hours, whichever occurs first. The separator elements must be replaced. DO NOT attempt to clean and reinstall the separator elements. EPARATOR LEMENT EPLACEMENT Refer to Figure 6-6. Use the following procedure below to change the separator: CAUTION Relieve all pressure from the separator/...
SECTION 6 USER MANUAL ™ Belt tension must be re-adjusted 0.5 to 2 hours after a new set of belts are fitted. This will ensure that the belts have completed their initial stretch. Subsequent to this, belt tension needs to be checked and adjusted if necessary every 2000 hours for the duration of the belt life.
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USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ Figure 6-8: Optikrik Belt Tension Meter G. Repeat for remaining belts. ELT TENSION MEASUREMENT WITH FREQUENCY METER Refer to Figure 6-9. Follow instructions as follows: H. Compare the resuls to the belt tension specifica- tion in Table 6-1 and adjust if necessary. A.
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SECTION 6 USER MANUAL ™ Table 6-1: Belt Tension Requirements TT Mini Optikrik Model First Time First Time Re-tension Re-tension Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Force (N) Force (N) ST400 Series ST410 ST410 ST500 Series ST510 ST510 ST700 Series ST709 ST712 ST708 ST713 ST1100 Series...
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USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ Figure 6-10: Belt Tension Adjustment, ST400, ST500, ST700, 5-10HP 1. Belt Guard 5. Comp. Unit Mounting Plate Bolts (4) 2. Belt Tension Adjustment Screw 6. Comp. Unit Pulley 3. Locking Nut 7. Belts 4. Jacking Nut 8.
V belt form, considerably shortening the service life 2. Using a laser, ensure misalignment is no of both belts and pulleys. Due to Sullair’s innovative greater than 0.5°. design, only parallel alignment of the drive pulleys needs to be checked...
USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ To correct parallel misalignment, first check that the rear face of the compressor unit pulley is positioned 0.3in (7.5mm) off the mounting face. This is required to ensure that the belts clear all mounting bolt heads. With the compressor unit pulley correctly positioned, move the motor pulley on the shaft to achieve correct alignment.
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SECTION 6 USER MANUAL ™ Table 6-3: Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Compressor will not start Main disconnect switch open Close switch. Line fuse blown Replace fuse. Motor starter overload tripped Reset - if fault persists, check motor contacts for proper function. Low incoming line voltage Check voltage - in the case of low voltage, check power source, or contact local power...
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USER MANUAL SECTION 6 ™ Table 6-3: Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Compressor cannot produce Check service lines for leaks or open Air demand too high full discharge pressure valves. Dirty air filter Replace filter. Inlet valve bleed orifice Check the control line bleed orifice inside obstructed/plugged the inlet valve for blockage or obstructions.