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AC30A COMPRESSOR OWNERS MANUAL Rev. 03/15/2011 Serial No. __________________ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580697 Tulsa, OK 74158-0697 Physical Address: 4707 N. Mingo Rd. Tulsa, OK 74117-5904 Phone (918) 836-0463 Manual No. AC30A Fax (918) 834-5979 Rev. 07/08/2008 http://www.autocrane.com...
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Serial No.: Date Product Delivered: Date Processed:* VIN # * For Auto Crane use only ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER UNIT (CRANE OR BODY) Registration form must be mailed or faxed within 15 days of customer installation. Mail to: Warranty Department Auto Crane Company P.O.
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AC30A OWNER’S MANUAL – REVISION RECORD Rev Date Section(s)OrPage(s) Description of Change 09/02/03 Last page New 2-year warranty policy to replace 1-year warranty policy 05/09/05 Quarter New Revisions 11/28/05 3-1.0.0 Updated for new hydraulic motor 06/10/06 Updated for new machine design.
Attempt to lift or drag a load from the side! The boom can fail far below its rated capacity. Weld, modify, or use unauthorized components on any Auto Crane unit! This will void any warranty or liability. Also failure of the crane may result.
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AC30A HYDRAULIC AIR COMPRESSOR OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS................1-1.0.0 GENERAL DIMENSIONS..............1-2.0.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............1-3.0.0 OPERATION..................1-4.0.0 SPARE PARTS LIST................1-6.0.0 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION............. 2-1.0.0 PNEUMATIC SCHEMATIC..............2-2.0.0 ELECTICAL SYSTEM................. 2-3.0.0 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC..............2-4.0.0 GENERAL ASSEMBLY................ 3-1.0.0 MAINTENANCE.................. 4-1.0.0 TROUBLESHOOTING.................
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AC30A HYD AIR COMPRESSOR Electrical System Requirements Dimensions Voltage: 12 Volts DC Width: 25.0 in. (AT TOP) Current: 2.5 Amps 20.0 in. (AT BASE) Height: 24.5 in. Rotation Length: 28.25 in. Weight: 250 lbs. w/cage Bi-rotational Radial Fan Blade...
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AC30A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The mating electrical connector has Locate air pump in a well ventilated 4 wires. Red, black and orange. Run area on truck body. red power wire to a 10 amp fused switched ignition source. The black Secure to truck body through to a frame ground source.
OPERATION — AC30A BASIC OPERATION CAUTION: When the hydraulic system Air is drawn through the intake filter, shuts down a shock wave is delivered to intake manifold and suction discs into the return line. Locate the hydraulic the cylinders. The air is compressed, coolers and filters a minimum of 10’...
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AC30A INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE Read the AC30A Owner’s Manual. Check that pressure switch operates at the pressure limits specified. Check all wiring for loose Check the oil fill cap on top of connections. compressor (yellow knob) for Check oil level in sight gauge. It tightness.
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AC30A RECOMMENDED SINGLE UNIT SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 750107000 AIR FILTER 750097000 OIL, CRANKCASE (QT BOTTLES OF PAO OIL) 302688-012 COIL, HYD VALVE SOLENOID/RELIEF 1-6.0.0 10/09...
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AC30A CYLINDERS & VALVES ITEM KITS DESCRIPTION CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY 755080-001 SCREWED STUD III, VI, VII PISTON ASSEMBLY III, VI, VII CYLINDER 755080-002 WASHER III, IV, VI, VII 755080-003 LOCK NUT III, VI, VII 755080-004 II, VI, VII SUCTION DISC VI, VII...
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AC30A PISTON ASSEMBLY ITEM KITS DESCRIPTION CONNECTING ROD PISTON 755080-038 CIRCLIP RING SCRAPER RING COMPRESSION RING COMPRESSION VI, VII 755080-039 GUDGEON PIN III = PART OF PISTON + RINGS + CYLINDER KIT, LOW PRESSURE IV = PART OF PISTON RING KIT...
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AC30A SERVICE KITS DESCRIPTION 755060 FILTER KIT 755061 VALVE KIT 755062 PISTON + RINGS + CYLINDER KIT, LOW PRESSURE 755063 PISTON RING KIT 755064 CRANKSHAFT + CONNECTING ROD KIT VIVII 755065 PISTON, CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY LH 755066 PISTON, CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY RH NOTE: SEE PAGE 3-4.0.0 THRU 3-9.1.0...
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE for AC30A 4-1.0.0 10/09...
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AC30A TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE/SOLUTION PROBLEM CAUSE: COMPRESSOR DOES NOT START. No electrical power. Receiver pressure between starting and stopping pressures. SOLUTION: Check or have electrical system checked. Wait until pressure drops. CAUSE: COMPRESSOR DOES NOT PUMP. Furnas Switch open. Solenoid valve not energized.
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AC30A TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION PRESSURE IN RECEIVER RISES CAUSE: Furnas switch incorrectly set or out or order. ABOVE MAXIMUMAND CAUSES Solenoid valve defective. SAFETY VALVE TO BLOW. SOLUTION: Set switch to stop compressor at rated maximum pressure. Replace switch it does not respond.
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AC30A TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION CAUSE: Excessive air consumption. LOADING PERIODS TOO LONG Compressor not in optimum condition. Sticking or damaged valves. SOLUTION: Decrease consumption. Have compressor inspected. 4-2.2.0 10/09...
AC30A TROUBLESHOOTING SET UP SYSTEM TEST 1 Install flow meter in Port “A” high 1 Engage PTO and raise the truck engine pressure line to the hydraulic motor. RPM to the proper setting without starting the air compressor. Record the 2 Install a 3000 psig pressure gauge in main hydraulic flow through Port “A”...
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AC30A TROUBLESHOOTING 8 If the compressor fails to start and 7 If the air compressor fails to start and the hydraulic pressure is high: the hydraulic pressure is low: A. Check power to hydraulic A. Check the red power wire for + 12 solenoid coil at Furnas switch volts DC.
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AIR MOISTURE SEP/FILTER (KIT) P/N: 750829 ITEM DESCRIPTION 750205 FILTER/REG/ LUB ASSEMBLY (see page 6-1.1.0) 750209 HOSE 750404 90º ELBOW 750430 #10 JIC FEM FITTING 750444 #2 NPT / #4 COM BRASS ADAPTER 750445 BULKHEAD UNION 340959 PLASTIC TUBING 005800 HEX HD SCREW 1/4 NC x 1 1/2 020200 SP LK WASHER 1/4...
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FILTER/REGULATOR/LUBRICATOR ASSEMBLY P/N: 750205 * THESE ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN P/N 7502005 AND ARE NOT SHOWN ON ILLUSTRATION ITEM DESCRIPTION 750205-001 FILTER 750205-002 REGULATOR 750205-003 LUBRICATOR 750205-004 SHUT OFF VALVE 750205-005 AUTO DRAIN 750205-006 GAGE 0-160 PSI 750205-007 1/2” NPT END 750205-008 SLEEVE w/ MTG BRACKET 750205-009...
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FILTER/REGULATOR/LUBRICATOR P/N: 751277 NOTE: F/R/L IS PURCHASED AS AN ASSEMBLY; (-XXX) DASH NUMBERS ARE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS. ITEM DESCRIPTION 751277-001 FILTE R/REGULA TOR 751277-002 LUBRICATOR 751277-003 JOINER SET w/ T-BRK T 751277-004 SAFETY LOCKOUT VALVE 751277-005 END BLOCK, 3/4 NP T 751277-006 PRESS, GAUGE 0-300 PSI 751277-007...
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HOSE ROLLER GUIDE P/N: 750213 NOTE: THIS PART IS USED WHEN HOSE REEL IS INSTALLED IN A BODY COMPARTMENT AND HOSE IS TO EXIT THRU THE BODY. 7-3.0.0 10/09...
2 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR Auto Crane will warranty to the consumer for a period of (2) years parts and labor from the date of purchase. Each new Auto Crane unit they sell will be free under normal use and service from defects in material and workmanship.
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