RAF15 e 1995
RAF15 e 1995
RAF15 e 1995
OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
IMPORTANT
This operating and maintenance manual is not stipulated by contract and we do reserve ourselves
the right to transform our compressors as well as the corresponding documentation without any
forewarning.
Any entire or partial reprinting of the information mentioned in this actual document is strictly
forbidden without approval.
1 - A - COMPRESSOR ....................................................................................................... 7
1 - B - ELECTRIC MOTOR ................................................................................................. 7
1 - C - COUPLING .............................................................................................................. 7
1 - D - AIR NET ................................................................................................................... 7
1 - E - OIL NET ................................................................................................................... 8
1 - F - CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 8
1 - G - MAIN CHARACTÉRISTICS ..................................................................................... 8
2 - LAYOUT ........................................................................................................ 9
7 - INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 18
7 - A - LOCATION ............................................................................................................. 18
7 - B - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ................................................................................ 18
7 - B - 1 - VOLTAGE ..................................................................................................... 18
7 - B - 2 - INSTALLED POWER .................................................................................... 18
7 - B - 3 - PROTECTION ............................................................................................. 19
8 - STARTING .................................................................................................. 20
10 - A - DAILY .................................................................................................................. 27
10 - B - WEEKLY ............................................................................................................. 27
10 - C - 1000 HOURS AFTER COMMISSIONING .......................................................... 27
10 - D - EVERY 500 HOURS ........................................................................................... 27
10 - E - EVERY 2000 HOURS ......................................................................................... 28
10 - F - EVERY 4000 HOURS ......................................................................................... 28
10 - G - EVERY 20000 HOURS ....................................................................................... 28
10 - F - EVERY 2 YEARS ................................................................................................. 28
11 - C - AIR SYSTEM....................................................................................................... 33
15 - A - INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 42
15 - B - GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 42
15 - C - SPECFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 43
1 - A - COMPRESSOR
1 - B - ELECTRIC MOTOR
1 - C - COUPLING
1 - D - AIR NET
- Oil cooler
- Oil thermostatic valve
- 1 separator air/oil pressure gauge
- 1 outlet screw air end temperature gauge
- 1 outlet screw air end temperature switch
- Oil filter
- Total quantity in oil net : 8 à 10 litres
1 - F - CONTROL
1 - G - MAIN CHARACTÉRISTICS
1030mm / 40.55"
502mm / 19.75"
3 - B - TOP VIEW
Fan
001ZV
Regulation pressure
Oil thermostatic valve switch PSLH001
TCV001 Pressure switch
low/low PSLL258
Pressure switch
Oil filter high/high PSHH259
003FI
3 - D - RIGHT VIEW
Minimum pressure
valve
PSV002
AIr/oil separator
002FI
Oil temperature
switch high
TSH001
ERVOR screw type rotary compressors, RAFALE Range, have decisive advantages in terms of
performance, reliability, long life and accessibility. That is why they are particularly recommended for
continuous heavy duty applications.
Your compressed air production system can be completed to advantage with a treatment unit of the
dryer type, ventilation ducts (recovery of heat energy), changeover cabinets or centralised controls etc.
Please read these OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL carefully before installation and
starting.
This type of compressor has been manufactured in accordance with the relevant safety standards. It
is essential to let users and operators have this information in order to avoid any risk of accident. The
safety instructions or warnings contained in this book must be strictly observed.
ADMISSION ADMISSION
AIR AIR
ADMISSION ADMISSION
AIR AIR
An industrial compressor must not only be designed to withstand severe operating conditions but it
must also provide optimum flexibility of use. Therefore, ERVOR compressors, RAFALE Range, are
fitted out as standard for automatic operation.
Automatic operation consists of running the compressor as a function of the actual consumption.
When consumption is low or nil, the compressor stops after 3 minutes of running idle (standard setting)
and will start again automatically as soon as the pressure has dropped below the bottom threshold
(generally 8 bars).
The idle running timer is adjustable from 1 sec. to 300 hours ( ~ forced operation), please refer to
Section 8 - D - 4: Off Timer Setting.
- Simplified monitoring of the compressor: It is not obligatory to cut off the compressor after
the production day.
SIMPLIFIED LOGISTICS.
No special precaution.
If the unit is to be stored for more than a year, it is recommended to pour 20 cl of oil (equivalent to a
glassful) into the opening of the regulation valve in order to prevent any problem with seizing when
starting.
Procedure:
6 - C - HANDLING
ERVOR compressors, RAFALE Range, are easy to handle with a lift truck or a pallet transporter.
The width of the compressor (700 mm) allows it to pass through standard door frames.
7 - A - LOCATION
Premises: The installation room intended for the equipment must be clean and well ventilated.
Air inlets will be at least 200 mm away from construction work or other equipment to ensure that the
machine is correctly cooled.
The compressor will be installed on a floor which can support 300 kg/sq.m. and it will be set up on
Gripsol or similar shock absorbers.
7 - B - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
7 - B - 1 - VOLTAGE
Unless specifically stated otherwise in the Order, the power supply will be as follows:
In all instances, the supply voltage must be that shown on the compressor and the data plate on the
electric motor.
7 - B - 2 - INSTALLED POWER
A cut-out (AM type) or a line isolating switch will be fitted between the power supply system and the
compressor. This equipment will take account of the installed power and must not under any
circumstance be undersized. If necessary, call on a specialist.
7 - C - AIR CONNECTION
The compressor will be connected to a compressed air system by a hose of at least 500 mm long which
at the minimum can withstand
pressures of 15 bars and an internal temperature of 60 o C. Please consult us with regard to any
special configuration.
ERVOR compressors in the RAFALE Range have 2 compressed air outlets, RH and LH, so that it is
possible to have 3 machines installed side by side by simply connecting them with hoses. Each unit is
supplied with the RH compressed air outlet plugged with a hex. cap which can be changed over to the
LH outlet.
It is also possible to use the right and left compressed air deliverys to meet requirements for 2 separate
systems (for example, dry air + service air).
Air admission
NEVER START THE PLANT UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT NO ONE IS
WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT
NEVER START THE MACHINE WITH THE PANELS OPEN AND THE BELT GUARD
REMOVED.
8 - B - PRÉCAUTIONS
BEFORE STARTING FOR THE FIRST TIME, OPEN THE FRONT PANEL TO
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL.
Oil level
Air admission
Belts protection
8 - C - 1 - DIRECTION OF ROTATION
ERVOR compressors in the RAFALE range are fitted as standard with a direction of rotation safety
device. If the phases are reversed, the unit will not start (without any alarm on the control panel). In
that case, it is necessary to cut off the supply in order to reverse 2 phases and then resume the
starting procedure.
8 - C - 2 - STARTING PROCEDURE
Check that the emergency stop button is not locked. If it is, rotate once fully in order to
unlock it.
Press the ON [Marche] button (some versions are fitted with switches which have the
same purpose) and then the FAULT/RESET [D‚faut/Reset] button. The green ON light
comes on.
The compressor starts and then, after about 4 seconds, the Delta coupling will engage.
The regulator valve opens to the maximum air intake delivery position about 10 seconds
later.
The compressor is now on automatic running and will control the pressure in the range preset in the
works (7b < outlet pressure < 9b).
When the air consumption is low, the compressor stops automatically after about 3 minutes of
running idle.
The compressor will automatically start again at the bottom threshold (7b).
Voltage on light
Defect/Reset lighting
Emergency stop push button
8 - D - 1 - EMERGENCY STOP
The Emergency Stop on the left of the control console stops the machine immediately. ERVOR
compressors in the RAFALE Range are designed to withstand such stresses without damage. In
fact there will not be any return of oil through the air intake valve and the air/oil separator will be
drained in the normal way.
It is, in fact, necessary for the pressure inside the machine to come down below 1.5 bar.
The Emergency Stop is the best way of ensuring that the machine will not start up again during
maintenance for example when cutting off the power supply.
Emergency stop
After the emergency stop has been operated, the restarting procedure is as follows:
8 - D - 2 - STOP CONTROL
The compressor is stopped by changing the ON/OFF warning light switch to OFF.
In this case, the compressor runs idle automatically for about 3 minutes before it stops completely.
Emergency stop
Defect/Reset lighting
push button
On/Off lighting commutator
8 - D - 3 - AUTOMATIC STOP
In the case of a low or zero consumption, the compressor starts to run idle pending a signal for
delivery. After running idle for about 3 minutes, the compressor stops automatically and will restart
as soon as the pressure reaches the bottom threshold (generally 8 bars).
The Automatic Off Timer of the compressor is in the electrical cabinet. To change the timing values:
Open the door at the front using a male hex. Allen key (supplied with the compressor).
The timer is marked KA 4 (at the top on the left).
Using a screwdriver, select the timing range on the upper selector marked «Time selector».
Proceed to set the required value on the potentiometer marked «Time Value».
You can close the doors of the machine again and repeat the starting procedure.
ELECTRICAL CABINET
Time Selector
Time Value
9 - A - USUAL PRECAUTIONS
9 - B - REGULATIONS
10 - A - DAILY
Check the oil level when cold before starting the compressor Section 11 - B - 2
Check that the air pressure gauge P1002 is operating correctly.
Check that the air/oil pressure gauge P1001 is operating correctly.
Check that the air/oil temperature gauge T1001 is operating correctly.
10 - B - WEEKLY
Change the intake air filter (500 hours in a severe environment) Section 11 - C - 2
Check the tension of the belts Section 11 - D - 1
Check flexibility of hoses and change if necessary
Inspect safety devices
Clean the unit Section 11 - D - 2
Change air admission filters
10 - F - EVERY 2 YEARS
Using the Allen key supplied with the compressor, turn the locks anti-clockwise (as though to loosen
a screw) and remove the panels.
LOCKS
opening direction
Fully loosen the 5 fixing screws on each panel using a 6mm minimum flat screwdriver or, depending
on the version, using a 4 mm A/C Allen key (hex. socket wrench)
FIXING SCREWS
opening direction
Oil level
You can now proceed to fill with oil up to the max. level, i.e. a capacity of around 8 to 10
litres.
A screw type rotary compressor consumes only a small quantity of lubricant which has to be replaced
regularly. To do this:
Oil level
Filler cap
Screw type rotary compressors must operate at a minimum oil pressure so as to ensure correct
lubrication of the assembly. This pressure is set in the works but it can be adjusted afterwards. To do
that, after removing the front door:
It is necessary for the compressor to be running and for it to be at the maximum pressure,
with the air intake closed.
Open the front panel.
On the airing solenoid valve located top left, turn the screw of the delivery limiter at the
outlet in order to arrive at the required value. As a general rule, the minimum pressure
must be between 2.5 and 4.5 bars.
Close the front panel again.
Adjustment screw
Delivery limiter
Drain
Min. pressure
Separator valve PSV002
head fixing
bolt
Separator
tank
Separator
cartridge
002FI
11 - D - 1 - DRIVE BELTS
Locking bolts
Crosshead screw
Height of belt
12 - A - SART UP FAILURE
12 - B - HEAVY START UP
12 - C - 1 - COMPRESSOR DEFECT
12 - C - 1 - b - Motor stoppage
1st emergency
1000h after
sart-up
2000h
4000h
6000h
8000h
PART NAME REFERENCE
15 - A - INTRODUCTION
This technical specification discribe the materials, surface treatment and surface protection applied
on the constitutive parts of the air compressor RAFALE which the electric power installed is inferior
to 18.5kW
15 - B - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The air compressors RAFALE are mainly constituted welding metallic parts and factory-made parts
described herebelow :
15 - C - 2 - COMPRESSOR FRAMEWORK
15 - C - 5 - INSTRUMENTATION PANEL
15 - C - 6 - MOTOR FRAME
Material sheet metal thickness 4mm and section steel (round Ø20,
angle steel 30x20x3), E24-2
Treatment zincked plate
Protection N.C
15 - C - 9 - ÉLÉCTRIC MOTOR
Material aluminium
Treatment N.C
Protection N.C
15 - C - 12 - SOUND INSULATION
Material cupper
Treatment annealed
Protection N.C
15 - C - 14 - FITTING
Material steel
Treatment zincked bichromated
Protection N.C
15 - C - 15 - HOSE
Material SAE100R5
Treatment N.C
Protection N.C
15 - C - 16 - SCREW
Material steel
Treatment zincked bichromated
Protection N.C