This documentation is applicable for screw com- Any use other than described in the chapter pressor air ends of the models EVO2, EVO3, "Purpose" is considered improper. EVO3-G, EVO6, EVO6-G, EVO9, EVO9-G, ROTORCOMP shall not be liable for any damage EVO15, EVO15-G, EVO28, EVO28-G, EVO42 or injuries resulting from such improper use.
(optional). 1.6 Warranty information, Figure 1-1 liability disclaimer Stamping for customers outside Germany ROTORCOMP is a manufacturer of screw com- (Europe) pressor components and not of ready-to-operate compressor systems. 1. Serial No. RC shall only be answerable for any defects of 2.
1-1 of this operating manual. The following safety instructions only refer to the screw compressor air ends EVO2, EVO3, EVO3- G, EVO6, EVO6-G, EVO9, EVO9-G, EVO15, Caution: EVO15-G, EVO28, EVO28-G, EVO42 and...
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 2.3.1 Special symbols Do not operate the system without the Warning on a danger point safety device mounted Do not inhale compressed air from this Warning: machine Danger of explosion and/or detonation Warning:...
Operating Manual - Line Technical Description 3.1 General overview of screw compressor air ends EVO2, EVO3, EVO3-G, EVO6, EVO6-G, EVO9, EVO9-G, EVO15, EVO15-G, EVO28, EVO28-G, EVO42 and EVO42-G Figure 3-1 Screw compressor air end EVO9 1. Air inlet 2. Air outlet (see installation drawing) 3.
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® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line Figure 3-2 Screw compressor air end EVO9-G-V0 (horizontal transmission) 1. Air inlet 6. Oil injection 2. Air outlet (see installation drawing) 7. Direction of rotation 3. End cover 8. Oil return line (non-return valve not integrated) 4.
® Operating Manual - Line Transport Note: 4.1 Delivery and packing Each product is checked in accordance with the type and quantity prior to shipment. Should you The system is delivered in suitable packing in nevertheless have a reason for complaint, please accordance with the selected shipping method specify the Order No.
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 4.3 Transporting unpacked system The screw compressor air end can be moved with a crane or with a lift truck or forklift truck when fas- tened to a transport pallet. Warning: Death or serious injuries due to falling cargo! –...
The maximum permissible tightening torque for all screw connections may not be exceeded. VDI 2330 (see chapter 9.2 "Tightening torques") Only screws suitable for fastening the compressor air ends may be used for this purpose. Consult ROTORCOMP beforehand if necessary. [en] 07/2020...
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 5.2 Safety precautions for installation 5.3 Installation information and assembly Caution: Caution: – The system must be installed at a location at which the ambient air is as cool and clean as – To lift the compressor air ends, suitable lifting possible.
If the drive shaft breaks and/or in case of bearing damage, ROTORCOMP can only grant a warranty if the belt driven is properly designed and exe- cuted.
115 f7 Offset and angular errors result in damage to bearings and drive shaft! EVO6 140 f7 ROTORCOMP recommends installation with an elastic coupling. The alignment of the motor and EVO9 163 f7 compressor air end must be carried out according EVO15 206.5 f7...
(Figure 8-1) must be taken into account. If questions arise concerning the pressure dew Note: point, please contact ROTORCOMP. A possible compressed air temperature (at the outlet) of up to 110°C/230°F requires the compo- nents connected downstream, e.g. the com- 5.9 Service...
® Operating Manual - Line Commissioning 6.2 Checking direction of rotation Direction of rotation: 6.1 Preparation for commissioning Standard model rotating to the left (counter- The components of the screw compressor air end clockwise) looking at the shaft. system are carefully checked and tested at the The design with a transmission rotates to the factory.
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 6.4 Recommissioning screw compressor air end system Screw compressor air end systems switched off, shut-down or stored for longer than three months cannot be put into operation again until after the following measures have been carried out: –...
® Operating Manual - Line Maintenance Warning: 7.1 Safety precautions During all maintenance work: ACCIDENT DANGER! The owner must ensure that all maintenance, Danger of being jammed in the screws. assembly and repair work is carried out by autho- rized, qualified, specially trained personnel, which has informed itself sufficiently in advance by Note: studying the operating manual in detail.
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 7.2 Oil level 7.3 Oil change An important factor for the operating safety of the Warning: system is the oil level in the oil reservoir. The oil level check must be carried out before...
A conversion to another oil type may require flush- Dispose of the used oil according to the applicable ing of the compressor module. regulations ROTORCOMP recommends also replacing the oil • Switch off the screw compressor air end with filter during an oil change.
® Operating Manual - Line 7.5 Maintenance intervals Caution: The frequency of the maintenance intervals (oil change, replacement of oil filter, fine separator cartridge and air filter element) varies depending on the application and the operating parameters. Depending on the design of the system, mainte- nance interval should therefore be specified by the compressor manufacturer.
Corrosion and other Rotorcomp offers optimized and tested EVO-Lube material damage may not occur. oils for screw compressor air ends and recom- mends their use.
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line Figure 8-1 Pressure dew point graph 8.1.6 Temperatures 8.1.5 Pressure dew point of compressed air Note: Example: The optimum operating temperatures for the screw compressor air end system can only be 1*) Temperature of the intake air is 20°C/68°F,...
There- fore, multigrade oils are not approved for use in ROTORCOMP screw compressor air ends. Caution: Only use oils approved for screw compressor air ends!
Technical Data and Tightening Torques 9.1 Technical data Screw compressor air end Drive outputs Volume flow Operating pressure Weight Model up to up to up to approx. /min EVO2 EVO3 18.5 EVO3-G 18.5 EVO6 EVO6-G EVO9 EVO9-G EVO15 EVO15-G EVO28 EVO28-G...
® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line 9.2 Tightening torques Caution: The maximum permissible tightening torque for all screw connections may not be exceeded. VDI 2230 Unless otherwise specified, the following torques must be used. Always tighten screws/bolts with a torque wrench.
® Operating Manual - Line 10 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy See chapter Incorrect direction of rota- Phases reversed Reconnect 2 supply lines tion System does not start No electricity Check Combistat switches off due Check oil level, cooling, to excessively high tem- thermo-bypass perature System difficult to start...
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® ROTORCOMP VERDICHTER Operating Manual - Line Fault Possible cause Remedy See chapter Safety valve blows off Safety valve defective Replace safety valve Fine separator cartridge Replace cartridge soiled System does not relieve Continuous operation System does not switch off...
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® Operating Manual - Line Fault Possible cause Remedy See chapter Control valve does not Pressure switch, or control Check setting close valve Oil exits through intake Sealing surface of control Check parts and replace control valve during stop valve is damaged, if necessary spring broken System does not relieve...
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