Blowdown Valve Maintenance - Sullair 10B Series Operator's Manual

Section 6
MAINTENANCE
ating pressure which is stamped on the compres-
sor serial number nameplate. The following expla-
nation applies to a typical installation with a desired
operating range of 115 to 125 PSIG (792 to
862kPa). This information will apply to a compres-
sor with any other operating range excepting the
stated pressures.
Remove the cover of the pressure switch, pressure
regulator and inlet valve as required. With the
shut ---off valve closed (or slightly cracked open)
start the compressor. Observe the line pressure
gauge and pressure switch contacts. When the line
pressure reaches 125 PSIG (862kPa), the pressure
switch contacts should open. If the pressure switch
contacts do not open or they open prior to the de-
sired pressure, the pressure switch setting will re-
quire adjustment (refer to Figure 6---5).
FOR PRESSURE RANGE ADJUSTMENT:
1. Remove cover to pressure switch.
2. Turn the range adjusting screw to the high pres-
sure setting. Turning the screw counterclock-
wise lowers both the high and low pressure
equally.
FOR DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTMENT:
Differential is the difference between the high and
low pressure settings. 10 PSIG (7kPa) is typical.
1. Turn the differential adjusting screw to the lower
(reset) setting. Turning the screw counterclock-
wise widens the differential by lowering the reset
(lower) setting only.
2. When the pressure switch adjustment is com-
plete, the pressure regulator should be adjusted
for the pressure at which modulation of air deliv-
ery should begin. In this case that pressure will
be 118 PSIG (824kPa). The regulator is adjusted
by loosening the jam nut on the end of the cone
shaped cover of the pressure regulator. When
the jam nut is loose, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to
decrease the setting.
3. To set the regulator, continue closing the service
valve, until the line pressure is 118 PSIG
(824kPa). At this point regulator should pass a
signal to the inlet valve to start closing it. If the
line pressure keeps on rising or if the modulation
does not begin, adjust the regulator valve as de-
scribed above. After adjustment line pressure
should be approximately 118 PSIG (824kPa)
and 1.00 in. Hg vacuum below the inlet.
4. Now close the service valve, line pressure will
start rising. When line pressure reaches 125
lbs., the inlet valve will be closed to its maximum
position. The inlet vacuum at this point will be
around 25 in. Hg. The machine should unload at
this point.
5. Open the service valve so the line pressure is 115
PSIG (792kPa). Machine is now set for opera-
tion. Recheck the unload pressure by closing of
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the service valve. Machine should unload via the
pressure switch at 125 PSIG (862kPa).
After the control pressures have been adjusted, the
"unloaded" sump pressure should be checked. It
will be necessary to shut the compressor down, re-
move the pressure switch cover and disconnect
one of the two lead wires that are connected to the
micro---switch (contact block). After disconnecting
the lead, tape the exposed wire with electricians
tape to make sure that it does not come in contact
with any metallic surface.
DANGER
!
DO NOT touch the electrical contacts, terminal or
leads with any metallic object. Severe electrical
shock may occur.
With the lead taped, you may start the compressor
again. Allow the sump pressure to stabilize.
The sump pressure should read 30 to 35 PSIG (207
to 281kPa).
Once this is checked, shut the compressor down
once again and reconnect the taped lead and re-
place the pressure switch cover. At this time, start
the compressor and cycle the Control System sev-
eral times and re---check all pressure settings and
adjustments.
DANGER
!
DO NOT touch the pressure switch, electrical
contacts, terminal board or leads with any part of
the body or any uninsulated metallic object. Se-
vere electrical shock may occur.
Cycle the Control System several times and re-
check all pressure settings.

BLOWDOWN VALVE MAINTENANCE

Refer t o Figure 6 --- 6. Blow dow n va lve n o.
250025---655 maintenance is limited to replace-
ment o---rings and the teflon seat. Use repair kit no.
250031---772 and follow the instructions below for
proper installation.
1. Unscrew end caps from the valve body and re-
move.
2. Hold nut with an appropriate socket wrench and
turn screw until loose.
3. Next, remove all internal parts mounted on the
machine screw. Remove the old o---rings and te-
flon seat and discard.
4. Replace with the new o---rings and teflon seat
provided in the repair kit. Apply appropriate lu-
bricant to o---rings and valve body bore.
5. Pre---assemble the internal parts for pilot (P) side
of the valve onto the screw and install into the
body.
6. Assemble remaining internal parts for inlet (I)
side to the screw as illustrated. Once as-
sembled, install the locknut and torque to 25
in. ---lbs. (2.82Nm).