High pressure breathing air compressors (56 pages)
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Instruction Manual High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors PE 320-VE PE 500-VE PE 680-VE Copyright 2010 BAUER Kompressoren GmbH München...
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DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION, TAKING INTO OPERATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE, REPAIR STORAGE, PRESERVATION DIAGRAMS, DRAWINGS SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors INTRODUCTION This manual contains operating instructions and maintenance sched ules for the breathing air compressor units of the model range PE-VE Verticus 5 Model: ____________________________ Serial no.: ____________________________ WARNING ! Pneumatic high pressure system ! The breathing air produced with the compressor units de...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors INTRODUCTION NOTICE Layout and use of instruction manuals Working with pneumatic high pressure systems cannot always be considered safe and one should possess a minimum knowledge of how to operate them. For this reason, please read this instruction manual before operating your unit, to get to know the components and processes.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors INDEX Safety valves, A-19, D-13 Final pressure, D-13, D-14 Operating check, D-13 Sales Department, viii Service switch, A-25 Starting the unit, C-8 Storage, E-3 Tables, Testing agents, D-20 Taking into operation, B-9 Technical Customer Services, viii Technical data, Compressor units, A-11 Telephone numbers, viii Training Courses, viii...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Change notice Change no. Change date and changes January 2010, units version no. 2 Dear Customer We are happy to give you advice on any questions regarding your BAUER compressor and help as soon as possible with any arising problems.
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For flow diagram refer to section F of this The PE series mounted in the open housing manual. The PE series mounted in the Super-Silent housing PE 320-VE PE 500-VE PE 680-VE PE 320-VE-420 PE 500-VE-420...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Compressor block also roller bearings. This allows for an even longer life which lasts at least 30,000 operating hours. General Compressor block IK12.14 The compressor blocks are particularly suitable for continu The compressor block IK12.14 is used to compress air in the ous operation because of their rugged design and the corro...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Compressor blocks IK150, IK180 and IK18.1 The compressor blocks IK150 and IK180 are used to com press air in the high pressure ranges PN200 and PN300 for breathing air application, for industrial application up to 350 bar (5,000 psi).
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 1.3. TECHNICAL DATA 1.3.1. Compressor Units To minimize multiple quotations, the com mon features are listed under General, all compressor block and motor data are listed in 1.3.2. and 1.3.3., respectively. General: Medium ............Intake pressure .
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TECHNICAL DATA (Cont.) 1.3.2. Compressor blocks Compressor block ........IK12.14-F06 No.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TECHNICAL DATA (Cont.) Compressor block ........IK18.1-F06 No.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TECHNICAL DATA (Cont.) 1.3.4. Filter system a. General Service pressure, standard 225/330/420 bar (3,200/4,500/6,000 psi) Service pressure, max. 420 bar (6,000 psi) Flow rate P41: max. 500 l/min P61: max. 680 l/min Regenerated volume of air, referenced to 1 bar abs, 20°C, P41: 1,500 m flow rate 200 l/min against p = 200 bar (2,900 psi) P61: 2,200 m...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors LUBRICATION SYSTEM stage and lubricates all moving parts of the compressor block. The minimum pressure valve allows for oil pressure indication 2.1. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION at a pressure gauge and electronic oil pressure monitoring. 2.1.1. Compressor Block IK12.14 The compressor is provided with a low pressure lubrication system.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors and have proved excellent quality under ambient temperat 3.1.3. IK150, IK180, IK18.1 ures between +5 °C (41 °F) and +45 °C (113 °F). For lower A dry micronic filter as shown in Fig. 10 is used to filter intake temperatures, a heating device is required which is capable air.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • Venting valve with pressure gauge • adsorption of aromatic components (aerosols) • Pressure maintaining/non-return valve • partial conversion of CO into CO • partial adsorption of CO The system is integrated into the compressor unit, i.e. the fil ters and other components are mounted on the frame, the The quality of the breathing air produced conforms to the na...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors cycles per hour, in our opinion this would be an optimum which leads from the sensor to the control unit is connected between usage and actual life. to the BNC connector located there. If it is possible to regulate the operation of the unit to such For description of the electrical operation refer to para.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors PRESSURE MAINTAINING / NON- SAFETY VALVES RETURN VALVE All compressor stages are protected by safety valves. The adjustment of the safety valves is as follows: The safety valves are adjusted to the corresponding pressure and sealed at the factory.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors VALVES AUTOMATIC CONDENSATE DRAIN The valve heads of the individual stages form the top part of 10.1. COMPRESSOR BLOCKS IK12.14, IK150, the cylinders. The intake and pressure valves are fitted inside IK180 the valve heads. Description Note that the valves are operated by the flow of the medium.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • A condensate tank. Condensate drain • A bracket for mounting the drain unit on the compressor Every 15 minutes, 3/2-way solenoid valve (4) is deenergized block or on the unit. for approx. 6 seconds by the timer and closes. The control pressure is relieved from the servo-pistons (8) of the condens...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • Four drain valves, one each for the intermediate separat 5 Condensate drain valve, oil and water separator 5th stage ors after 2nd, 3rd and 4th stages and one for the oil and 6 Manual condensate drain tap water separator after the 5th stage.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors when due. In addition, an alarm system provided by the cus tomer can be activated. The separated air is passed through activated charcoal so that only clean and odourless air is de livered, in accordance with TRG regulations. The system comprises 2 collecting tanks: One is in use.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Technical data 11.3. COMPRESSOR CONTROL UNIT B-CONTROL HW Tank capacity: approx. 60 litres Condensate capacity: approx. 40 litres 11.3.1. General Activated charcoal contents: 3,700 g This section describes the optional electric control system B- Connecting hose length: 1,150 mm Control HW, i.e.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors is switched OFF automatically by the pressure switch. In posi COMPRESSOR DRIVE SYSTEM tion “1“ the pressure switch F16 is overridden. Use this switch position for servicing pur As standard, the compressor is driven by the drive motor poses only, e.g.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors INSTALLATION, OPERATION INSTALLATION The compressor frame is isolated with regard to the base frame of the compressor unit by anti-vibration mounts and thus a machine base or special means of securing the com pressor are not necessary. For installation observe the following: 1.1.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Minimum distance from wall, exhaust side: 0.75 m (may be ignored if loc Exhaust opening: refer to Tab. 1 ating the unit in front of an opening) Table 1 shows some significant values. If the indicated values cannot be obtained, artificial ventilation will be necessary, see chapter 1.4.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Incorrect: Cooling air does not reach intake Correct: Cooling air led directly to unit opening, intake air duct too short Fig. 34 Installation with natural ventilation, example 3 1.4. ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION Cooling air volume = 360 x 11 = 3,960 m Cross section =3,960 / (5 x 3,600) = 0.22 m For drive powers above 11 kW natural ventilation may not be Ventilation methods...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Fig. 36 and Fig. 37 show installation examples with artificial Intake opening ventilation: Exhaust opening Correct: Air flows along an imaginary Incorrect: Cooling air does not re streamline through the compressor ach unit Fig. 36 Installation with artificial ventilation, example 1 Correct: cooling air led directly to unit Incorrect: cooling air duct does not reach...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The necessary cabling, main fuse and a main switch (load- break switch) are to be provided by the customer. Ensure that the main switch is for one unit only and is clearly and For installation of electrical equipment observe the follow...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors CONNECTING EXTERNAL FILLING SECURUS-monitoring system, the control unit can be equiped with a warning light wich indicates the saturation of PANELS (OPTIONAL) the filter cartridge i.e. when the cartridge has to be changed. Breathing air compressor units can be delivered optionally with separate filling panels.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TAKING INTO OPERATION Every time the unit is started up check all systems for proper operation. If any malfunction is observed stop unit 5.1. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION immediately and find the cause of the fault or call the service department.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors OPERATION 1.2. IDENTIFYING THE SAFETY NOTICES Important instructions concerning the endangerment of per sonnel, technical safety and operating safety will be specially SAFETY MEASURES emphasized by placing the following signs before the instruc tions. 1.1.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • Personnel engaged to operate the machine must have • Ensure that only trained personnel work with the ma read the instruction manual before beginning work, espe chine. cially the safety notices chapter. When work is already un •...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • If the machine / unit is completely switched off for main • Machines and unit parts which must undergo inspection, tenance and repairwork, ensure that it is protected from maintenance and repairwork, must be disconnected unexpected start-up.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • Parts which need to be dismantled for transport purposes The pressure vessel documentation and the appropriate must be carefully replaced and secured before taking into notes in the operating manual particularly characterise operation. vessels of this type as being adequate for dynamic loads.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors a- Pressure vessel directive (Directive 97/23/EC) of No guarantees whatsoever are valid for damage caused or 29.05.1997 favoured by the non-consideration of these directions for use. Operating safety regulations (BetrSichV) 27.09.2002 We strongly emphasize these regulations. c- Machine safety law (GSG) of 11.05.2001 d- 14th regulation to machine safety law (14.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors OPERATION The filling valve connection is of the manual type and permits connection to air tanks without using tools. An O-ring is provided for self-sealing by internal overpressure. 2.1. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION Compressed air tank filling valves for a pressure in excess of 200 bar are standardized (DIN 477, sheet 5) and connectors The compressors described in this WARNING...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 2.3.5. Pressure reducer Filling panels for 2 pressure ranges (PN 200 / PN 300) and with a pressure reducer, can be used for filling bottles simultan eously at two pressures, i.e. simultaneous filling of 200 bar and 300 bar bottles is possible! The pressure reducer used in the filling panel is adjustable to a high precision.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors The international connector is not per mitted in Germany. In other countries it is allowed only for pressures up to 200 bar (2,850 psi). This filling connector cannot be used on 300 bar (4,350 psi) models due to constructive measures.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors MAINTENANCE, REPAIR 1.3. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS All maintenance intervals refer to normal GENERAL operating conditions. Operating the com pressor under extreme conditions like high temperatures, humidity, continuous op 1.1. MAINTENANCE RECORD eration may shorten the intervals signifi We recommend that all maintenance work is recorded in the cantly.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Mount a new filter element (P/N N25326) and replace and fasten cover. Fill new oil through filler neck to Max.- mark at sight gauge. Pour oil in slowly, wait a few minutes, then put unit into operation.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors turns and wait until oil pours out free of air bubbles. Retighten plug and cap nut. Fig. 48 Oil filler, IK150, IK180, IK18.1 Fig. 49 Removing the cover 2.7. VENTING OIL PUMP If no or low oil pressure builds up after starting the unit- espe cially after maintenance or repair work, or if the unit should have been running in the wrong direction due to a wrong phase sequence - venting of the oil pump may be necessary.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors INTAKE FILTER 3.1. MAINTENANCE The filter cartridge must be cleaned or changed at regular in tervals. The intervals depend on the air taken in by the com pressor. In heavy dust conditions monthly or even weekly ser vicing can be necessary.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors FINAL SEPARATOR / FILTER SYSTEM 5.1.3. Condensate drain The condensate produced by the re-cooling after the com pression process has to be drained regularly by means of the 5.1. OIL AND WATER SEPARATOR manual condensate drain valves 5.1.1.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors These tables contain calculated cartridge lifetime data, that refer to defined and constant operating conditions. Toler ances at bottle fillings and different operating temperatures can lead to considerable divergences compared to data given, which therefore can only serve as reference values for the user.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 1. Filter system P41; Filter cartridge 062565: Filter cartridge lifetime [hours] Filling pressure p = 200 bar DeliveryQ [l/min] Ambient temperature Temperature of final separator tU [°C] tAb [°C] 20 - 24 97-77 62-49 46-36 25 - 29 73-59...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 2. Filter system P41; Filter cartridge 067224:: Filter cartridge lifetime [hours] Filling pressure p = 200 bar DeliveryQ [l/min] Ambient temperature Temperature of final separator tU [°C] tAb [°C] 20 - 24 81-64 52-41 38-30 25 - 29 61-49...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 3. Filter system P61; Filter cartridge 058826: Filter cartridge lifetime [hours] Filling pressure p = 200 bar DeliveryQ [l/min] Ambient temperature Temperature of final separator tU [°C] tAb [°C] 20 - 24 153-122 94-75 72-57 25 - 29 115-92...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 4. Filter system P61; Filter cartridge 058827: Filter cartridge lifetime [hours] Filling pressure p = 200 bar DeliveryQ [l/min] Ambient temperature Temperature of final separator tU [°C] tAb [°C] 20 - 24 136-108 84-66 64-51 25 - 29 102-82...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors PRESSURE MAINTAINING / NON- SAFETY VALVES RETURN VALVE 7.1. OPERATING CHECK 6.1. COMPRESSORS UP TO 330 BAR The final pressure safety valve has to be checked regularly. See chapter D-1. For this purpose the safety valve can be ven For pressure setting see chapter A-6.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors • 30 minutes after restarting the compressor unit stop 7.2. BLOW-OFF PRESSURE CHECK unit, let it cool down to ambient temperature and Check blow-off pressure of the final pressure safety valve reg retighten valve studs and cap nuts. Otherwise valves ularly, see maintenance schedule chapter D-1.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Item Part no. Qty. rq'd Filter assy 075562 Activated charcoal 185 g Fleece 75654 10.4. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL MAINTENANCE (Units with 40 ltrs. condensate collector, only) Replace the activated charcoal in the condensate collecting tank according to maintenance schedule in D.1. Fig.
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors metal filter with a screwdriver and clean filter in warm soapy MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE BOTTLES water. Dry the filter and replace it. Tighten properly with the screwdriver. Replace the sintered metal filter if there are signs 14.1.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Cause Remedy Drive Motor (electric) Motor will not start Electric circuitry faulty Before attempting to make any repairs, check all fuses, terminal connections, wire leads, make sure that motor data complies with mains supply Compressor Block No oil pressure Air trapped in oil pump...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors Trouble Cause Remedy Electric Control System Control does not switch on No control voltage Check feed line Control fuse defective Replace fuse, eliminate cause Control current line cut off, line or Tighten terminal terminal loose Thermal overload triggered Clear faults as described in the fol...
Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors TABLES 17.1. TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES Unless otherwise specified in text, the fol lowing torque values apply. All valve head screws require torque wrench tightening! The indicated torque values are valid for bolts in greased condition. Replace self-re taining nuts on reassembly.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 17.3. LUBRICATION CHART Usage Lubricants Rubber and plastic parts, filter housing threads WEICON WP 300 WHITE part no. N19752 BAUER special lubricant P/N 072500 Sealing rings BAUER special lubricant P/N 072500 Shaft seal (seal) BAUER special lubricant P/N 072500 Shaft seal (shaft) Klüber SK 01-205...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors STORAGE, PRESERVATION GENERAL PRESERVING THE MOTOR/ENGINE Preserve the motor/engine according to the instructions of If the compressor is put out of service for more than six the motor/engine manufacturer. months, the unit should be preserved in accordance with the following instructions: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DURING Make sure the compressor is kept indoors in a dry, dust free...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors After 10 minutes, close the filling valves or the outlet valve and run the unit up to final pressure until the final pressure safety valve blows. To do so, override the pressure switch by setting service switch S3 on position 1" (test). Refer to chapter A.11.
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors DIAGRAMS, DRAWINGS FLOW DIAGRAMS Flow diagrams Flow diagram acc. to order Schematic parts list, valid for all flow diagrams 76360 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Schematic diagram Dwg.-No. Schematic diagrams according to or Electric parts list, valid for all schematic diagrams 76360 DRAWINGS Drawing...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors PARTS LISTS COMPRESSOR UNITS UP TO 330 BAR 1.1. COMPRESSOR UNITS PE 320-VE Applicable spare parts lists: Code Verticus 5 compressor units TPEV-2/0 Compressor block A17.6 Filter system B33.1 Automatic condensate drain unit C60.2-E Frame and panelling E26.3-E...
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G59.2-E Accessories Storage batteries Filling panels 40 l. condensate collector Intake system G60.1-A COMPRESSOR UNITS UP TO 420 BAR 2.1. COMPRESSOR UNITS PE 320-VE-420 Applicable spare parts lists: Code Verticus 5 compressor units TPEV-2/0 Compressor block A17.6 Filter system B33.1 Automatic condensate drain unit C60.2-E...
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Instruction Manual • Breathing Air Compressors 2.2. COMPRESSOR UNITS PE 500-VE-420 Applicable spare parts lists: Code Verticus 5 compressor units TPEV-2/0 Compressor block A15.6 Filter system B33.1 Automatic condensate drain unit K150, K180 C60.2-E Frame and panelling E26.3-E Drive system F14.3-E Compressor control system G59.2-E...
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Oil list w Breathing air compressors GENERAL After extensive tests with many different kinds of lubricants, we have decided to authorize the following brands of oil for use in BAUER compressors under the given operating conditions. This list is up to date at the time of printing and will be reviewed continuously. Should your list or your instruction manual be older, please request the latest edition from BAUER Customer Services.
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Oil list w Breathing air compressors TYPE OF OIL Due to the thermal load on the compressor only high quality oil should be used. You are recommended to restrict oils to those which have been approved by us and are listed in the instruction manual or in the lubricating list on page 1. Our compressor units are delivered ex works with lubricating oil filled into the crankcase or as consignment, depending on the model, as follows: Breathing air compressor units:...
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