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Edition: 2.0 · 20/01/2023 · BA 887-EN Keep in a safe place for future reference! Translation of the original Operating Instructions C-DLR 301 Compressor C-Serie C-Series Klaue Claw...
• Are a part of the following contact-free running claw compressors. • C-DLR 301 • C-DLR 301 with frequency converter (variants Fxxx) • Describes the safe and proper use in all life phases and are to be observed by all responsible persons •...
Foreword Copyright These Operating Instructions are intended for the customer's internal purposes. Unless expressly permitted, passing on to third parties, copying of these documents, except for internal pur- poses, as well as using and providing their contents to third parties, even in excerpts, is prohibited. Contraventions will lead to claims for damages.
Safety Safety The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages caused by non-observance of the whole documentation. General These Operating Instructions contain basic instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance and in- spection works which must be obeyed to ensure the safe operation of the machine and prevent physical and material damages.
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Safety Symbol Explanation Warning signs Obey all safety instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death. Warns of the potential risk of injury Warns of electrical voltage Warns of suspended loads Warns of hot surface Mandatory signs Obey all instructions with this symbol in order to avoid injury or death.
Safety Intended use The machine is suitable for conveying the following media: • All non-explosive, non-combustible, non-aggressive and non-poisonous, dry gases and gas-air mixtures The machine is permitted to be operated only in such areas that are described in these Operating Instructions: Ø...
Safety Ø The following works are only allowed to be done by technical specialist personnel, who have been trained and instructed for the works assigned: • Transport only by forwarding agents • Erection, commissioning, maintenance and inspection works, as well as troubleshooting by technical specialist personnel (e.g.
Safety Responsibilities of the user During the whole operating period of the machine, the operating company is obliged to prove that the limits have been met and the required maintenance and inspection works have been performed. The user must ensure that: •...
Safety 2.11 Safety equipment, monitored functions Missing or non-functional safety equipment may lead to dangerous operating states and thus result in life-threatening injuries. Ø Do not modify or bypass safety equipment and safety functions Ø Check the function at regular intervals 2.12 Emergency Stop / Emergency Off Missing safety equipment may lead to hazardous operating states.
Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport WARNING Death by falling down or tipping over of the transported goods! Falling or tipping over of transported goods can cause serious or fatal injuries. Limbs can be crushed. Ø Select the lifting device according to the total weight to be transported. Ø...
Transport and storage The machine is supplied on a pallet. a) Unload the machine using a forklift or pallet truck and transport it to the place of installation. b) Tightly fasten the eyebolt (Fig. 1/1) and the fixing screw (Fig. 1/3) on the transportation lashing (Fig. 1/2). c) To lift and transport the machine, hook it in the eye bolt and the transportation lashing using a hoisting gear.
Product overview and functioning Product overview C-DLR 301 with frequency converter Air intake Data plate Pressure line Data plate - frequency converter Safety valve Direction of rotation arrow Cooling air inlet Drive motor Cooling air outlet Hot surfaces > 70 °C Oil filling point Intake filter Oil sight glass...
Product overview and functioning Data plate 22 Model / size (mechanical version) Speed Serial number Motor output Year of construction Operating mode Data matrix barcode Volume flow Article No. Excess pressure Fig.
O-rings, the compressor chamber with piston rings. The C-DLR 301 range has a connecting thread on the outlet side and an intake silencer on the inlet side. The intake air is cleaned by a filter cartridge.
Installation Installation We urgently recommend having the installation carried out by qualified specialist personnel. Gardner Denver does not accept liability for damages caused by improper carrying out of installation. Preparation of installation Ensure the following conditions: • Machine freely accessible from all sides •...
Installation Connection of pipes NOTICE Material damage resulting from too high forces and torques of the pipes acting on the machine! If forces and torques during installation and operation are too high, the machine can be damaged. Ø Only screw in pipes by hand. Ø...
Installation 5.5.1 Connect motor, machine without frequency converter Please find the electrical motor data on the data plate (Fig. 2/N) or the motor data plate (Fig. 2/P ). The mo- tors comply with DIN EN 60034 and are designed in protection class IP 55 and insulation class F. The appro- priate connection diagram is located in the terminal box of the motor (not existing for the version with plug connection).
Commissioning and decommissioning Commissioning and decommissioning Start-up WARNING Risk of injury due to improper operation! Improper operation of the machine can cause serious or fatal injuries. Ø Strictly observe the safety instructions. Especially observe the safety instruc- tions in chapter 2 . CAUTION Risk of burns on hot surfaces! When the machine is at operating temperature the surface temperatures on the...
Commissioning and decommissioning 6.1.2 Check the rotation direction Property damage due to wrong direction of rotation! NOTICE Running in reverse for a long time may damage the machine. Ø Use a phase sequence indicator to check the direction of rotation (clockwise).
Extreme temperatures or pollutions can reduce the lifetime of the oil to 5,000 operating hours . The specified interval of up to 20,000 operating hours only applies to types of oil delivered or approved by Elmo Rietschle. Please find an overview in Tab. 2 on page 30.
Safety valve Chapter 7.8 Frequency converter Chapter 7.9 40000 h General overhaul of the machine (Elmo Rietschle Service) — Tab. 1 Maintenance table Preparing maintenance works a) Switch the plant off electrically and secure it against unexpected restart. b) Depressurise the compressor; for this purpose open the gate valve on the outlet side (if installed) or bleed through the safety valve.
The waste oil must be disposed of in compliance with the local environmental protection regulations. We recommend using Elmo Rietschle oils (also see Oil recommendation plate (Fig. 7/M)) as well as Tab. 2 on page 30: •...
Maintenance and repair Oil filling point with vent screw Oil discharge point Oil sight glass Oil recommendation plate Fig. 7 Oil change 7.5.2 Oil change In case of clean operation, replace oil every 20,000 operating hours. A container is required for collecting the used oil with a minimum capacity of the filling volume of the com- pressor (see chapter 10).
Maintenance and repair Air filter CAUTION Danger of injury when dealing with compressed air! When the filter is blown off with compressed air, loose solid particles or powder dust swirling around may cause injury to the eyes. Inhaling can damage lungs. Ø...
Maintenance and repair Motor and coupling 7.7.1 Motor Perform the maintenance of the motor in accordance with the manufacturer's operating and main- tenance instructions. For this, contact our service people. 7.7.2 Coupling / Fan The coupling requires low-maintenance. We recommend visually checking the coupling in connection with the inspection of the fan at least once a year.
Please find an overview of the spare parts in the list of spare parts E887. Wearing parts and sealings are separately listed. For ordering spare parts, please contact the Elmo Rietschle Service (address on the back of the page).
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Maintenance and repair Trading units Material number Description GEAR LUBE 150 Can, 1 l 7201706000 Synthetic oil, highly loadable with high 20,000 h resistance to aging and with excellent wear protection. ECO GEAR LUBE 150 Can, 1 l 7203850000 Synthetic oil, especially developed for the 20,000 h food and pharmaceutical industry.
Errors Errors DANGER Danger to life! If malfunctions are disregarded and/or removed only insufficiently, serious to lethal injuries can occur. Ø Never put the compressor in operation again if it was automatically switched off and the reason has not been found out doubtlessly and remedied. Malfunction Cause Elimination...
Disassembly and disposal Disassembly and disposal Disassembly WARNING Risk of injury due to substances hazardous to health! Due to contamination with hazardous substances and operating agents during operation, there is a high health risk for the personnel. Ø Before disassembly, properly clean the machine. Ø...
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