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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
- 3 Safety Guidelines
- 4 General Safety Information
- 5 Safety Notes
- 6 Section 2 - Receiving
- 7 Section 3 - Installation Location
- 8 Section 4 - Mounting
- 9 Section 5 - Lubrication
- 10 Section 6 - Piping
- 11 Piping Instructions
- 12 Section 7 - Wiring
- 13 Wiring Instructions
- 14 Section 8 - Maintenance Instructions
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- Page 1 L & LT Series Base and Tank Mounted Lubricated Air Compressors Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual 1-800-345-8207 Call or visit our web site for our complete product listing www.GeneralAirProducts.com CI-221277 Version 1.8 12-22-2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section 5 - Lubrication Section 6 - Piping 6.1 - Piping Instructions 6.2 - L Series Base Mounted Lubricated Compressor Installation Drawing 6.3 - LT Series Tank Mounted Lubricated Compressor Installation Drawing Section 7 - Wiring 7.1 - Wiring Instructions 7.2 - LT PLUS Wiring Diagram (Mechanical Pressure Switch) -
Page 3: Section 1 - Safety & Warnings
Section 1 - Safety & Warnings 1.1 Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols. Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL DANGER result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: Section 2 - Receiving
Section 2 - Receiving Your compressor is inspected at the factory and packaged to protect against shipping damage. When the compressor is unpacked, inspect for damage or missing parts. All claims should be settled directly with the freight company. - Do not operate this compressor if damaged during shipment, handling or use. Any WARNING damage may result in failure and cause injury or property damage. -
Page 5: Section 6 - Piping
6.1.2 - On Base Mounted Units (L Series): If an AMD-2 (General Air Products model air maintenance device) is used to operate the compressor motor, allow sufficient distance between the compressor and AMD-2 to ensure that the maximum temperature at the AMD-2 is 200 F or less. - Page 6 NOTE: L20033 TO L425100 MINIMUM. ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL INSTALLED. ADD OIL (P/N APC01Q) BEFORE OPERATING AUTOMATIC DRAIN (P/N FD-1) General Air Products RECOMMENDED ON DRIP LEG TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER ACCUMULATION. ALL COMPRESSORS, 2 HP AND LARGER, SHOULD BE TANK VIBRATION ISOLATORS...
- Page 7 30" FLEX HOSE SUPPLIED CIRCUIT TO CONTROL COMPRESSOR. WITH COMPRESSOR PRESSURE SWITCH IS FACTORY SET AT 45# CUT IN 60# CUT OUT; HIGHER PRESSURE General Air Products SETTINGS MAY REQUIRE A LARGER MOTOR ON THE COMPRESSOR, CONSULT MANUAL DRAIN FACTORY FOR DETAILS.
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Page 8: Section 7 - Wiring
The standard pressure switch is factory set at 45 psig cut in and 60 psig cut out. Higher settings may require a larger motor on the compressor. Consult General Air Products by calling 800-345-8207 before adjusting the pressure switch. 1-800-345-8207... - Page 9 Section 7 - Wiring Instructions to change single phase Lubricated Tank Compressors (LT PLUS only) pre-wired for 115 Volts to 208-230 Volts Pressure Switch will come with wiring intended for use in a single phase 115V circuit (Fig. 1) Instructions: 1.
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Page 12: Section 8 - Maintenance Instructions
WARNING before attempting to install, service, relocate or perform any service. Maintenance instructions for General Air Products lubricated air compressors: The following instructions are based on normal operation. If the compressor is in an excessively dusty area, increase frequency of maintenance checks. - Page 13 Section 9 - Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. Check voltage during start. Voltage must be within +/- 1. Low or no voltage 10% of nominal voltage to start motor. Increase wire 2. Shortened or open motor winding Motor hums and runs size if necessary to lower voltage drop.
- Page 14 While General Air Products, Inc. attempts to assure that its products comply with such codes, it cannot guarantee compliance, Replacement parts provided under the terms of the warranty are...
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