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ROTAIR reserves the right to undertaken and make, without prior warning, all the modifications that it considers as necessary, as part of its ongoing policy of quality and safety improvement, without actually...
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-- 1) SUBJET INDEX -- 1. Identification data 2. Technical data 3. The purpose of the manual and who it is to be consulted by 4. Envisage machine used 5. Technical description 6. Control instrument and devices 7. Electronic card description 8.
(**)Measured in accordance with directive CEE 84/533, technical adaptation 85/406/CEE. CAUTION: The use of non-original ROTAIR S.P.A. spares will result in the immediate cancellation of the guarantee. On requesting assistance or ordering of parts always cite the model number and registration number above.
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Motor Motor Air output Air output Model rated rated ISO 1217 ISO 1217 Frequency Pressure Pressure power power lt/min. RVK 25-8 18,5 3100 RVK 25-10 18,5 2700 RVK 25-12 18,5 2300 RVK 30-8 3700 RVK 30-10 3200 RVK 40-8 4900...
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It is important to ensure that the special maintenance operations in particular are undertaken by specialized personnel. In the event of loss or damage of this manual, ROTAIR S.P.A. must be asked for a copy, citing the relative machine identification details as shown on the plate on the machine.
Any parts or accessories which fail to guarantee safe function are to be replaced. 2. Use only the oils and lubricants recommended or approved by ROTAIR S.p.A. and the engine manufacturer. Ensure that the selected lubricants comply with all current safety provisions, particularly as regards explosion or fire risks, and the hazard of the decomposition or production of harmful gases.
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18. During operations involving either heat, flames or sparks in a machine, the surrounding components must be protected with non-inflammable material. 19. Never use a live flame luminous source to inspect the inside of a machine, pressure container etc. 20. Before dismantling a compressor, engine or other machine or before beginning an overhaul operation ,avoid moving mobile parts weighting over 15 kg.
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-- 5.4) COMPRESSION UNIT AND OIL SEPARATOR TANK -- It is completely manufactured in the ROTAIR S.P.A. factory and consists of a central body (cylinder) inside which are fitted two screw rotors with asymmetric section, a male one with 5 lobes and female one with 6 lobes.
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-- 6. ELECTRONIC CARD DESCRIPTION -- 6.1 General Operation In normal operation, the detected delivery pressure controls regulation of the compressor once the compressor has been started by pushing the start button, or by a remote start command if enabled. The controller will perform safety checks and start the compressor if no inhibiting conditions are detected.
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6.2 Machine State Diagram Controller operational logic is shown in the machine state diagram as state blocks with an associating status block number. The state block determines the functionality of the controller at any given time. The controller can only be in one state at any given time. The controller will move from state to state in accordance with the defined exit and entry conditions of each state block and the defined connections between state blocks.
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Load Delay Timer: The star to delta output transition is immediately followed by a load delay time (adjustable) that will inhibit the load solenoid output from energising until the load delay time expires. Intended to allow the main motor speed to stabilize and other pre-load functions to occur. Reload Delay Timer: The reload delay time (adjustable) is a period of time immediately following a load to unload event during which the load solenoid output is inhibited from energising.
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Power-up initialisation shutdown error init complete start inhibit shutdown error NO shutdown error check no start inhibit start inhibit conditions conditions present present READY TO START Start request Autorestart AND state was started stop request run inhibit blowdown blowdown time expired (AND no run inhibit conditions) stop request standby...
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7.0 User Interface Display : Custom backlit LCD Indicators : 2 x LED Controls : 7 x Tactile push buttons 7.1 Keypad START: Enter STARTED condition STOP: Exit STARTED condition RESET: Reset and clear fault conditions ENTER: Confirm selection or value adjustments MINUS/DOWN: Scroll down through menu, menu item options or decrement value PLUS/UP:...
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7.2 Led Indicators STATUS: Green, adjacent to Start and Stop buttons FAULT: Red, adjacent to Stop and Reset buttons Indicator States: Illuminated continuously. Fast Flash: on/off four times per second. Slow Flash: on/off once per second. Intermittent Flash: on/off every four seconds. OFF: Extinguished continuously.
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7.3 Display °F °C The display is divided in to 4 areas. Top, Left: Display Field:- 4 character numeric display, with unit symbols, used to continuously show delivery pressure in normal operating mode or menu page number in menu mode Top, Right: Fault Symbol Field:- Symbolic displays used to indicate common general fault conditions Middle:...
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Operational Display Symbols: Motor Running Loaded Amount of time, timer Filter, differential pressure Pressure set point indication (upper and lower set point indicators displayed independently) Condensate drain active (optional function) Power failure autorestart enabled (optional function) Remote load or remote pressure regulation active Remote start/stop Normal Operational: selected item locked as temporary default display...
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7.4 Display Structure and Menu Navigation Display Item Structure: All value, parameter or option selection displays are grouped into menu lists. Items are assigned to a list according to type and classification. Items that can be used to select options or modify functions are assigned to ‘menu mode’...
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Access Code Timeouts: When in menu mode, if no key activity is detected for a period of time the display will automatically reset to the normal operational display; Page 0. The timeout period is dependant on the access code used: User: 1 minute Menu Mode Navigation: In menu mode the Display Field will flash and show the Page number.
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7.4.1 Menu Structure C> compressor status P00: delivery air temperature User delivery pressure internal pressure ** differential pressure ** total running hours loaded hours general service hours air filter service hours speed rpm ++ ** only shown if internal pressure function enabled ++ only shown if speed regulation mode enabled Access Code User level...
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7.4.2 P00 User Menu The User menu shows normal operational values and information displays. This is the default display menu; no access code is required. item# description units step default display information no_edit C> screen delivery air °C/°F no_edit temperature delivery bar/psi no_edit...
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Hours Display Items: Hours are displayed using the ‘value and units’ display fields together. This feature enables a maximum of 9999999 hours to be displayed. (Loaded Hours ‘H2’ = 123456 h) Note: hour values less than 1000 are shown with leading zeros (10 hours = 0010) 7.4.3 P01 Operation Menu Contains general operation parameters that may be modified by the User from time to time.
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7.4.6 Alarm Menu Settings that determine the level or condition at which an alarm fault is generated. Item# description units step default display General hours 10000 2000 2000 Service Timer Air Filter hours 10000 Service Timer Service Countdown Timer: The service countdown timer will count down from the set value in accordance with running hours. When the item is viewed the service hour’s value will reflect the current hours remaining until a routine maintenance service is due (zero hours).
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Speed regulation control mode: To disable speed regulation control for a fixed speed motor, load/unload compressor; select mode ‘0’. To operate at fixed speeds select mode ‘1’. The motor will operate at the set optimum speed while loaded, and at the set offload speed when unloaded. The transition in speed is determined by the max ramp rate.
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fault fault description description number high level shutdown trip high level alarm high level start inhibit special function sensor error timeout low level start inhibit low level alarm low level shutdown trip digital input input input number Input number for controller input terminal/location input input location description location...
-- 11) MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME -- This programme indicates all the necessary periodic operations to be undertaken in the machine and which are essential to ensure its efficient function and long life. ORDINARY MAINTENANCE Can be undertaken by the personnel who operate on the machine and includes all those periodic programmed maintenance operations such as checks on the oil level, air filters, refuelling, cleaning operations and checks to isolate any eventual leakage of lubricant or fuel inside the machine.
Every 2000 HOURS: Cloth replacement in oil separator tank (12.5). Every 3000 HOURS: General check on the various components by the "Authorized Rotair" assistance service. WARNING: during the various maintenance operations it is necessary to carefully examine the rubber piping and should it be found to be excessively hardened and rigid, they must be replaced with materials having equivalent technical features.
-- 12.1) CHECKING COMPRESSOR OIL LEVEL -- Every morning before starting the machine check the oil level in the compressor tank. The compressor oil level shall never fall below the minimum level notch and never exceed the maximum level either. It shall fall between the two notches of min.
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• Use a chain pipe wrench to unscrew the filter to be replaced (part A ). • Oil the seal of the new filter which must be tightened and secured by hand only. • Start up the machine and ensure that there is no leakage near the seal;...
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-- 12.5) FILTERING CLOTH REPLACEMENT IN OIL SEPARATOR TANK -- WARNING! These operations must be undertaken only after having brought the machine to a standstill and disconnected the electricity supply! After checking that the inside of the tank has been fully depressurised, empty out the oil contained inside using the special tap (see paragraph on compressor oil replacement).
-- 12.6) COOLING RADIATOR CLEANING -- The cooling liquids of the compressor and motor are cooled by a radiator which must therefore be kept clean to ensure that the ventilation air can easily pass through its honeycomb flaps. Should the flaps become clogged with dust of other particles, there is a risk of harmful overheating of the mechanical parts of the screw compressor, seriously jeopardising its function and duration.
ROTAIR S.P.A. citing the machine serial number. ROTAIR S.P.A. will not accept any responsibility in the event of the use of non-original and non-conforming valves.
WARNING: type, density and thickness of the filter have been designed and selected not to brake the sucked in air too much. Therefore the spares shall always be original ROTAIR S.P.A. spares. Should other materials be used the guarantee on the machine will become null and void.
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-- 12.13) TRANSMISSION BELT --- -- 12.13.1) CHECK OF TRANSMISSION BELT TENSIONING --- For normal, efficient compressor functioning the transmission belts must always be perfectly tensioned.. Tensions inferior or superior to those ones we recommend, could cause working anomalies like the sliding or the premature wear and tear of the belt.
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TENSIONING AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION BELTS As regards the tension and the replacement of the transmission belts it is necessary to proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the screw (part. A fig 16). 2. Rotate the regulation screw (part. B fig.16) for tensioning.
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FRONT-REAR SIDE SECTION ON RIGHT RAD. RVK 25-30 118-1175-S FRONT CENTRAL SECTION ON LEFT RADIATOR 118-11712-S REAR SIDE SECTION ON RIGHT RAD x RVK 25-30 118-1174-S REAR SIDE SECTION ON RIGHT RAD x RVK 40 118-1177-S REAR SIDE SECT. ON RIGHT RAD x RVK 25-30+INVERTER 118-1160-S REAR SIDE SECT.
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FRONT SIDE SECT.ON RIGHT RAD x RVK 25-30+INVERTER 118-1160-S FRONT SIDE SECT.ON RIGHT RAD x RVK 40+INVERTER 118-11765-S ELECTRIC BOX SUPPORT BLADE 120-1565-S M6 PIN FOR CENTERING 018-121-S MODIFIED ITEMS IN VERSION 04 VALID FROM SERIAL NUMBER 6041...
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DETAILS LIST OF RVK 25-30-40 C.E. TAB. 02 REV.04 of the 09/08 POSIZIONE DESCRIZIONE CODICE QUANTITA’ SILENT BLOCK RADIATOR 25x22 M8x20 061-026-S OIL-AIR RADIATOR RVK 25-30 011-087-S OIL-AIR RADIATOR RVK 40 011-0871-S FIXTURE BLADE RADIATOR 120-1557-S COPPER WASHER 1/2" 015-012-S...
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SQUARE HEAD CAP 1/4" 106-025-S REDUCTION ELEMENT 3/4" M - 1/2" 190-041-S IRON PIPE FROM BY-PASS TO RADIATOR IRON PIPE FROM RADIATOR TO BY-PASS EXTENSION 1"F A 1"M L=55 189-060-S DOUBLE SCREW 1" 187-070-S SHORT-RADIUS ELBOW M+F 1" 111-055-S REDUCTION ELEMENT 1" 1/4 M + 1"F 190-070-S ADAPTER FITTING AND STRAIGHT.M+F GIR.1"...
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DETAILS LIST OF RVK 25-30-40 C.E. TAB. 03 REV.04 of the 09/08 POSIZIONE DESCRIZIONE CODICE QUANTITA’ 90° FITTING 1/8 F FOR PIPE D 6x4 148-115-S PRESSURE GAUGE 15 BAR (ONLY TELMAT) 206-020-S PIPE RILSAN D 6x4 089-0605-S PRESSURE SWITCH (ONLY TELMAT)
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DETAILS LIST OF RVK 25-30-40 C.E. TAB. 04 REV.04 of the 09/08 POSIZIONE DESCRIZIONE CODICE QUANTITA’ SILENT BLOCK 061-023-S 034-0525-S MOTOR-COMPRESSOR BASE 039-0595-S MOTOR-SLIDE SUPPORT ELECTRIC MOTOR RVK 25 178-1135-S ELECTRIC MOTOR RVK 30 178-1322-S 178-1482-S ELECTRIC MOTOR RVK40 MOTOR PULLEY SPACER...
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DETAILS LIST OF RVK 25-30-40 C.E. TAB. 05 REV.04 of the 09/08 POSIZIONE DESCRIZIONE CODICE QUANTITA’ HORIZONTAL TANK 037-081-S 004-333-S HORIZONTAL CLOSURE FLANGE (CEE HOMOLOGATION) 157-175-S OIL SEPARATOR FILTER FOR TANK 18 Lt* MINIMUM PRESSURE VALVE ASSEMBLY 024-202-S 157-171-S OIL SEPARATOR FILTER...
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DETAILS LIST OF RVK 25-30-40 C.E. TAB. 06 REV.04 of the 09/08 POSIZIONE DESCRIZIONE CODICE QUANTITA’ TANK 500 L 037-109-S COPPER WASHER 2" 015-019.2-S 106-136-S HEXAGONAL HEAD IRON CAP 2" 190-098-S REDUCTION ELEMENT 2"M+1"F(ONLY RVK25-40+TANK) WASHER 1" 015-017-S 106-135-S HEXAGONAL HEAD IRON CAP 1"...
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TABLE LISTING ALL THE IRON PIPING FOR EACH MACHINE MODEL RVK 25-40 REV.04 of the 09/08 ELECTRO-COMPRESSOR VERSION CODE DESCRIPTION RVK 25-30 RVK 40 RVK 25-30 RVK 40 RVK 25-30 RVK 40 RVK 25-30 RVK 40 COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR+ DRIED COMPRESSOR+ TANK...
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