Instruction Manual EN

Compressors
RCC
Type 11-15-18,5-22-30
15-18,5-22-30IVR
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This manual is valid starting from serial number CAI 354703

RCC 15

WARRANTY

The RCC compressor is guaranteed for 12 months from date of commissioning

or a maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture.
The guarantee will only be applicable subject to strict observation of the installation conditions
and the maintenance operations specified in these operating instructions.
The guarantee is limited to replacing parts that are recognised as defective by our services.

NOTE
This instructions manual complies with the stipulation of European 98/37/EC
concerning machine safety and is valid for machines carrying the CE label.
 The RCC should never be operated beyond its capabilities
or in any way which does not comply with the instructions contained
in this operating and maintenance guide.

CREEMERS will decline any responsibility

if these instructions are not respected.

This equipment has been factory tested and satisfies normal

operating conditions: they must not be exceeded
as this would place the machine under abnormal stress and effort.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For the guarantee to be valid, the unit must be assembled in covered
premises with temperatures not exceeding :

Mini: + 4 °C (frost free)

Maxi: + 40 °C*
You must also have:
1 meter space around the compressor
-
low ventilation (fresh air) proportionate to the ventilation flow necessary for the machine and protected
from any infiltration of humidity (splashes of water during bad weather) and all pollution
-
top insulation or extraction to ensure reversal of the flow of warm air and evacuation of the heat to
outside the equipment room
-
a link from the condensation water evacuation pipe to the drain discharger
-
in dusty environment, pre-filtering the room's air intake and a special filter
on the machine's ventilation inlets
-
* A variant of the RCC specifically designed for a maximum ambiant temperature of 46 °C
is available under a special part number. Please contact us.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
STANDARD MACHINES

RCC 50Hz 11 15 18,5 22 30

Nominal pressure at full capacity bar 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13

Nominal pressure at full capacity bar 7,5 9,5 12,5 7,5 9,5 12,5 7,5 9,5 12,5 7,5 9,5 12,5 7,5 9,5 12,5
with integrated dryer
Real flow* m3/h 109 95 71 143 128 97 174 157 127 215 186 152 238 212 179
(as per ISO 1217 ed 1996)

Motor power kW/hp 11/15 15/20 18,5/25 22/30 30/40

Ø Pressure outlet (F) Inch 1" 1" 1" 1" 1"
Oil receiver capacity liter 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2
Residual quantity of oil ppm 3 3 3 3 3
Noise level at 1m dB(A) 62 63 68 68 69
(according ISO 2151)

* Suction pressure : 1 bar absolute - Relative humidity : 0 % - Ambient temperature : 20 °C - Effective delivery pressure : 7,5 bar, 9,5 bar or 12,5 bar

Dimensions (mm) L x l x h 1330 x 780 x 1220 1330 x 780 x 1220 1330 x 780 x 1220 1330 x 780 x 1220 1330 x 780 x 1220

Weight without dryer kg 396 405 414 430 458

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 RCC 60Hz 11 15 18,5 22 30

Nominal pressure at full capacity bar 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13 8 10 13

Nominal pressure at full capacity bar 7.5 9,5 12,5 7.5 9,5 12,5 7.5 9,5 12,5 7.5 9,5 12,5 7.5 9,5 12,5
with integrated dryer
Real flow* m3/h 106 92 67 135 122 94 165 155 123 200 180 146 220 196 173
(as per ISO 1217 ed 1996)
Motor power kW/hp 11/15 15/20 18,5/25 22/30 30/40
Ø Pressure outlet (F) Inch 1" 1" 1" 1" 1"
Oil receiver capacity liter 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2
Residual quantity of oil ppm 3 3 3 3 3
Noise level at 1m dB(A) 62 63 68 68 69
(according ISO 2151)

* Suction pressure : 1 bar absolute - Relative humidity : 0 % - Ambient temperature : 20 °C - Effective delivery pressure : 7,5 bar, 9,5 bar or 12,5 bar

Dimensions (mm) Lxlxh 1330x780x1220 1330x780x1220 1330x780x1220 1330x780x1220 1330x780x1220

Weight without dryer kg 396 405 414 430 458

RCC 50 Hz 11 15 18,5 22 30

Motor power (kW) 11 15 18,5 22 30

Mains voltage 220/230/240 Volt / 3 / 50 Hz

Nominal current (230V) (A) 47 64 78 92 125

Power supply cable H 07 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 16 4 x 25 4 x 35
Section mm2 (L=10m maximum)
Upstream fuses (Type aM) 63 80 100 125 160

Mains voltage 380/400/415 Volt / 3 / 50 Hz

Nominal current (400V) (A) 27 37 45 53 72

Power supply cable H 07 4x6 4x6 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 16
Section mm2 (L=10m maximum)
Upstream fuses (Type aM) 40 50 63 80 100

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 RCC 60Hz 11 15 18,5 22 30

Motor power (kW) 11 15 18,5 22 30

Mains voltage 220 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (230V) (A) 47 64 78 96 129

Power supply cable H 07 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 16 4 x 25 4 x 35
Section mm2 (L=10m maximum)
Upstream fuses (Type aM) 63 80 100 125 160

Mains voltage 380 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (380V) (A) 27 37 45 55 74

Power supply cable H 07 4x6 4x6 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 16
Section mm2 (L=10m maximum)
Upstream fuses (Type aM) 40 50 63 80 100

Mains voltage 440 Volt / 3 / 60 Hz

Nominal current (440V) (A) 23 32 39 46 60

Power supply cable H 07 4x6 4x6 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 16
Section mm2 (L=10m maximum)
Upstream fuses (Type aM) 40 50 63 80 100

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VARIABLE SPEED MACHINES (50/60Hz)

RCC 15IVR 8b 15IVR 10b 18,5IVR 8b 18,5IVR 10b 22IVR 8b 22IVR 10b 30IVR 8b 30IVR 10b
Nominal pressure at full capacity bar 4 7 9,5 7 9,5 12,5 4 7 9,5 7 9,5 12,5 4 7 9,5 7 9,5 12,5 4 7 9,5 7 9,5 12,5
Real flow* m 3 /h 156 144 129 128 126 104 195 181 162 161 156 133 220 211 191 193 185 158 256 238 216 217 208 179
(as per ISO 1217 ed 1996)
Motor power kW/hp 15/20 15/20 18,5/25 18,5/25 22/30 22/30 30/40 30/40
Ø Pressure outlet (F) Inch 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1"
Oil receiver capacity liter 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2 12,2
Residual quantity of oil ppm 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Noise level at 1m dB(A) 64 64 67 67 69 69 70 70
(according ISO 2151)

* Suction pressure : 1 bar absolute - Relative humidity : 0 % - Ambient temperature : 20 °C - Effective delivery pressure : 7 bar, 9,5 bar or 12,5 bar (effective)

Dimensions (mm) L x l x h 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220 1280x780x1220

Weight kg 432 432 452 452 458 458 504 504

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 CONTENTS
Space requirement and installation diagram : RCC 11-15-18,5-22-30, 15-18,5-22-30IVR ................................................................ 6

Chapter 1 - Description
A - General .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
B - Respect of the environment and prevention of pollution ............................................................................................................. 7
C - Standard equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
D - Definition of the pictograms ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
E - Electronic board ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 - Installation
A - Handling ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
B - Room ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
C - Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
D - Air discharge piping ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
E - Electric cabling ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Chapter 3 - Initial setup

A - Preparation for start-up ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
B - First start-up ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
C - Delivery pressure adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
D - Adjustment for in parallel operation with other compressors .................................................................................................... 10
E - Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4 - Operation
A - Air and oil circuits ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
B - Control principles ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
C - Electronic controller ES 3000 .................................................................................................................................................... 13
D - Rotation direction indicator - Phase controller .......................................................................................................................... 16
E - Special oils .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 5 - Specific information for RCC 15-18,5-22-30IVR

A - Description ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
B - Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
C - Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
D - Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
E - Operating incidents ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 6 - Maintenance
A - Air filter ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
B - Turbine ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
C - Oil and air cooler ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
D - Oil separator cartridge ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
E - Oil return pipe ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
F - Draining condensation water ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
G - Temperature safety tests .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
H - Refastening electric connections ................................................................................................................................................ 23
I - Decommissioning the compressor at the end of its useful life ................................................................................................... 23
J - Belt tensioning ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
K - Belt removal ............................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Chapter 7 - Operating incidents

A - Main incidents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

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Space requirement and installation diagram : RCC 11-15-18,5-22-30, 15-18,5-22-30IVR
(see page 2 - installation instructions)

Fig. 1

1280 20
AIR OUTLET AIR OUTLET
105

105
50 520 AIR INLET

372
250
40 1200 780

50
AIR OUTLET 314 363

1" AIR DELIVERY

157

AIR INLET
1220

1015
775

40 700
43 484 103 35

* : POWER SUPPLY
467
780

547
238

120

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Chapter 1 - Description
A - General - Safety devices:

The CREEMERS "RCC" compressor contains a compressed air 1. A safety valve mounted on the oil receiver.
unit in the form of a self contained, complete and fully tested 2. An thermal protection device for the motor, located in the
assembly, driven by an electric motor and enclosed in an acoustic starting cubicle, to protect the motor from excessive over-
canopy, necessary for proper cooling of the assembly. load.
It is an oil-cooled, single stage, helical screw-type compressor. 3. A air temperature sensor that stops the compressor when the
There is a vertical mounted receiver for pre-separating and storing temperature rises abnormally or during an oil cooling defect.
oil and air. The air-oil mixture is then separated by means of a 4. A pressure sensor that stops the compressor in order to
separator cartridge. prevent any excessive rise in pressure.
Both the compressor and the motor are directly fixed on the frame - Control devices:
by anti-vibration pads.
1. A minimum pressure valve located at the oil tank outlet,
B - Respect of the environment and just beyond the oil separator, which guarantees minimum
prevention of pollution pressure in the lubrication circuit.
2. Automatic draining allowing the unit to be exposed to the
1 - Maintenance of the machine atmosphere when stopping to thus ensure empty start up
Make sure that the used components of the machine (waste oil, which relieves the motor,
oil and air filters, oil separators, etc...) are disposed according to 3. An oil level gauge on the front panel (see Fig. 10),
national and local regulations. 4. An electronic controller including:
2 - Condensate drain pipe – a control keyboard,
– the main safety and control indications.
Make sure that the condensates (water, oil) are drained and treated
according to national and local regulations. 5. The compressed air output is regulated by a pressure sensor
The RCC compressed air unit has been designed, produced and
3 - End of life of the machine
tested in accordance with the following recommendations, codes
Make sure that the machine as a whole is disposed according to and standards :
national and local regulations ( Chap. 6 - I ).
- machine safety: European Directive 98/37/CE, 91/368/CEE and
93/68/CEE.
C - Standard equipment - pressure vessels: European Directive for simple pressure vessels
n° 87/404/CEE.
In its standard version, the covered unit includes:
- electrical equipment:
- Operating components: • electrical equipment: European Directive Low tension
73/23/CEE.
1. A twin-screw compressor lubricated with the Fluidtech oil. • electromagnetic compatibility European Directive: 89/336/
2. An electric motor : 3000 rpm (50Hz) or 3600 rpm (60Hz), CEE, 92/31/CEE.
short-circuit rotor, voltage 230,400 V (50Hz) or 220, 380, - performance levels: ISO 1217 : 1996.
440, according to type. - noise level : ISO 2151.
3. Star-delta starting. - European Directive 97/23/EC " Pressure Equipment Directive ".
4. A V-Belt and pulley system.
5. An air / oil receiver complying to current regulation (Euro-
pean Directive for simple pressure vessels no. 87/404).
6. "start - stop" flow rate control by suction closing.
7. A lubrication system using the differential pressure of the
circuit, which avoids the need for an oil pump.
8. An oil separation system by means of a separator cartridge.
9. A heat exchanging system : oil and compressed air cooler
with forced ventilation.
10. A dry-type air filter.
11. An oil filter.
12. A command and control electronic board.
13. ES 3000 as standard on all fixed speed units,
14. ES 3000 as standard on all variable speed units.

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D - Definition of the pictograms
Typical examples of pictograms valid for RCC compressors:

1. Water outlet
2. Manual condensation water draining
3. Water inlet
4. Automatic condensation water draining
5. Unplug and unload the compressor
before maintenance

Fig. 2

1 2

3 4 5

E - Electronic board
The unit is equipped with an ES 3000 electronic controller.
See, the specific instructions for a description of the elctronic
controller together with operating instructions in Chapter 4-C.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
A - Handling
The RCC must always be handled with care. It may be lifted The electric current supply to the RCC must comply with the
either with a forklift truck or by means of a travelling crane. In following table :
the latter case, precautions must be taken so as not to damage the
Type of cable to be used : H07 RNF
unit's canopy.
Power cable size: PLEASE REFER TO ELECTRICAL
DIAGRAMS
B - Room (for a maximum 10-meters length)

The RCC is designed to operate in a frost-free environment,

supplied with air at a temperature lower than 40° C. The premises
must be well-ventilated and as close as possible to the place where SAFETY REGULATIONS
the compressed air is used. A space must be left around the unit,
for cleaning and maintenance purposes. It is very important for It should be remembered that safety regulations require :
the compressor to have an abundant supply of fresh air (see page • An earth socket to be used.
2). • A manual isolating switch, cutting all three phases ; this switch
must be clearly visible near the RCC unit.
If operating the compressor causes the ambient temperature to • The electric current must be cut whenever maintenance work is
rise above 40 °C, the warm air leaving the cooler must be discharge carried out on the machine.
outside.
Fuses to be used for
A variant of the RCC specifically designed for a maximum RCC the isolating switch (AM) - 50Hz
temperature of 46 °C is available under a special part number. 220/230/240 V 380/400/415 V
Please contact us for more information

COMMENT 11 63 40
When the atmosphere is contaminated by organic or mineral dust or 15 80 50
by corrosive chemical emanations the following precautions must
18,5 100 63
be taken:
22 125 80
1. Provide another air intake as close as possible to the suction
source of the compressor (this recommendation applies if 30 160 100
the only room available is excessively humid).
2. Use an additional filter for the unit's air supply Fuses to be used for
RCC the isolating switch (AM) - 60Hz
(See Options Chapter).
220/230/240V 440/460V
C - Assembly 11 63 32
15 80 40
18,5 100 50
Put the unit on a stable surface. The RCC does not need 22 125 63
foundations. Any flat surface that can support its weight will be 30 160 80
sufficient (industrial floor).

D - Air discharge piping

The diameter of the piping for the air network must at least be
equal to 1"/DN30 of the gas piping. Current legislation requires
the installation of a valve which can be locked in a closed posi-
tion at the outlet of the compressor and connected to the
compressor by a pipe union or flexible hose so as to isolate it
during servicing.

E - Electric cabling
Each RCC supplied is cabled for 230V/50Hz, 400V/50Hz, 220V/
60Hz, 380V/60Hz, 440V/60Hz, 460V/60Hz.
NEVER OPERATE THE RCC ON A VOLTAGE OTHER
DIFFERENT THAN SHOWN ON THE ELECTRIC CABI-
NET.

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Chapter 3 - Initial setup
A - Preparation for start-up 1 - Press the ON button, the motor starts up.
2 - Leave it running for a few minutes with the discharge valve
Before starting up the unit for the first time, the operator must be slightly open to observe the compressor under load. Ensure
familiar with the different parts of the machine. The main parts that there are no leaks. Reblock the connectors if necessary.
which should be examined are indicated in the diagrams. 3. Press the STOP button. The motor stops and the unit is
automatically blown off at atmospheric pressure.
IMPORTANT
Before start up, make sure that transport red pads have been
effectively removed. C - Delivery pressure adjustment
The unit is adjusted in the factory for a MAXIMUM pressure
WARNING
(for the maximum output from the outlet of the central unit) of 8,
Please make sure the electrical mains are disconnected before any
10 or 13 bar depending on the model. To adjust the load pressure
maintenance or adjustment on the unit in order to avoid any
setting to a lower value, refer to the manual of the electronic
automatic restart.
controller.
Before start-up, check the following points :
D - Adjustment for in parallel operation
1 - Make sure that the unit is properly earthed.
2 - Check the oil level in the tank. with other compressors
NOTE : the tank has been filled with suitable oil in the If the RCC has to operate in parallel with other RCC, or similar
factory. See Chapter 6-A for the quality of oil to be used or compressors, the discharge pipes can be connected together.
for oil renewal conditions.
3 - Make sure the oil change valve is properly closed. If the RCC has to operate in parallel with one or several alternative
4 - Check/re-tighten all power connections. compressors, an air tank common to the reciprocating compressors
is essential. The impulses emitted by the reciprocating compressors
ATTENTION would seriously damage the non-return valve, the RCC separator
The oil filler cap, the oil change valve and plugs must always element and disturb system control. When the rotary compressor
remain closed during operation and never be opened before the operates in parallel with an alternative compressor, the adjustments
system has been completely blown off to atmospheric pressure. on the latter will have to be adjusted so that the rotary compressor
carries the basic load. This will result in more economic operation.
B - First start-up
E - Safety
Check the voltage between the three phases before using the unit
for the first time. The oil used for cooling the machine is an inflamable liquid under
Check the direction of rotation (following the arrow on the pulley- the effect of strong heat. In case of fire in the machine, it is essential
belt support (item. 1 - Fig. 3)) by pressing the "Start" button, to respect the regulatory measures on the compressor. The type of
followed immediately by the emergency stop. If it does not spin fire in a compressor is defined as "class B" and in presence of a live
in the right direction reverse two mains cables. When it rotates in electrical conductor, it is recommended to use a CO2 extinguisher
the correct direction, the oil level (Fig.10) should drop after 4 or functioning by "smothering" (starvation of oxygen) while observing
5 seconds of operation. the user instructions applicable to the model.

Fig. 3
1

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Chapter 4 - Operation
A - Air and oil circuits Key Fig. 4
20. Compressor
1 - Air circuit (see Fig. 4)
21. Suction housing
The air is sucked into the compressor through a filter (item. 23). 23. Air filter
This air passes through the compression element where it is mixed
with oil injected during compression. Inside the tank, the 26. Oil filter
compressed air is separated by shocks and then flows through the 28/29/30. Flexible oil hose
oil separator (item. 49). It then passes through the Minimum pres-
sure valve (item. 34) including a check valve, the final cooler 31/32. Flexible air hose
(item. 51A), condensate separator and finally the outlet valve (not 34. Built in minimum pressure valve / Filter support
supplied) to which the distribution pipes are connected.
43. Drain valve
2 - Oil circuit (see Fig. 4) 47. Thermostatic valve (built in filter support)

The oil, under discharge pressure, flows from the bottom of the tank 49. Oil separator
through the cooler (item. 51H), the oil filter (item. 26) which retains 51 A. Air cooler
solid particles, and then into the compressor (item. 20). At each cold
start, the thermostatic valve (item. 47) short circuits the oil cooler, 51 H. Oil cooler
thus enabling the optimum operating temperature to be reached quickly. 56. Motor
When it leaves the compressor element, the oil returns to the tank.
Part of the oil remains suspended in the air as mist. This mist 57. Oil tank
passes through the oil separator. (item. 49). A fraction of this oil
agglomerates in large droplets which return to the tank through
the force of gravity. The remaining oil, which is separated by the
last stage of the oil separator, is drawn up by a dip tube and
dispatched to the compressor.

Fig. 4 - Air / oil circuit

AIR
OIL
AIR / OIL
49
26

21
23 34

28 31

20

57 29
47

51H
56 43 30 51A
32

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B - Control principles
1 - On/Off Control (see Fig. 5) Key Fig. 5
Models, all versions
20. Compressor
The RCC 11-15-18,5-22-30 units are fitted with an automatic control
21. Suction housing
system, enabling the machine to be stopped after it has run unloaded
for a given (adjustable) period of time. This unloaded period is 23. Air filter
necessary to avoid excessively close start-ups in periods of unstable
25. By-pass check valve
compressed air consumption.
26. Oil filter cartridge
When the compressor reaches the maximum pressure (measured
27. Safety valve
by the pressure sensor - item. 36), the solenoid valve (item. 35)
releases to the atmosphere the compressed air. The internal pres- 34. Built in minimum pressure valve / Filter support
sure closes on one hand the suction box and on the other hand the
35. Solenoid valve
blow off piston. This results in the release of the internal pressure
of the receiver via the by pass check valve." 36. Pressure sensor
38. Pneumatic vacuum piston
The compressor draws in air via a by-pass valve (item. 25).
41. Ventilation
The low pressure obtained in the oil tank enables the compressor
47. Thermostatic valve (built in filter support)
to be lubricated and cooled during the whole unloaded period.
49 Oil separator
If the compressed air pressure in the user network reaches the
51 A Air cooler
minimum cutting-in value before the end of the no load
operation time out the solenoid valve (item. 35) is actuated 51 H Oil cooler
causing the suction valve to open and the vent to close. The
57. Oil receiver
compressor then operates at full output rate.
60. Temperature sensor
When the compressor stops, the solenoid valve (item. 35) is no
63. Manometer
longer powered and closes; the suction housing closes and the
oil tank is evacuated. The receiver is thus brought back to
atmospheric pressure for the next start-up.

Fig. 5 - On/Off Control

38
35
41 36
63 34

51A

21
49 51H
23 26
27
60
25 37

20
57

47
26

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C - Electronic controller ES 3000
1 - Control and command panel

CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CONTROL FUNCTIONS BEFORE

CARRYING OUT THE OPERATING TEST

1 2
Fig. 6
1) Control board
2) Emergency stop button with mechanical holding and unblocking by turning

2 - Electronic board model "ES 3000"

1 3

Fig. 7

The electronic panel contains an electronic and diagnostic board. This board includes the function display as shown in figure 7.

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 1) Upper screen: indicates the compressor pressure
2) Lower screen: indicates temperature, total hours, hours charged
3) Compressor purge button
4) Tabulator button to move on to the next display screen Item. 2
5) Board setting buttons

Symbole Désignation

Press this button to delete the saved alarm display. Keeping the button pressed down for over 3 seconds, a
(7)
station check test is performed, all LEDs must be lit.

(6) Pressing this button starts the compressor. The start up is delayed for approximately 15 seconds.

Pressing this button start the stopping process for the compressor: the compressor operates with no load for a
(5) few seconds before stopping.

Operation status indicator LED "RED" indicator lights (causing the machine to stop)

Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(B) Overpressure alarm on Machine stopped due to overpressure

(C) - -

Oil temperature too high alarm on Machine stopped to oil temperature too high
(D)

(E) Deactivated Deactivated

Motor heat alarm on Machine stopped due to motor heat intervention.

(F)

General alarm on due to breakage to pressure and -

(G) temperature sensor.

N.B. Press "Reset" to switch off red indicator lights

Compressor operation status indicator LED : "Yellow" indicator lights (not stopping the machine).

Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(A) Deactivated Deactivated

(H) Replace oil filter warning Replace oil filter

(I) Replace separator filter warning Replace de-oiler filter

(L) Replace aspiration filter warning Replace aspiration filter

(M) Oil empty warning Empty oil

(N) General check warning Carry out a general check

N.B. See Section C - 5 to switch off " YELLOW " indicator lights
Compressor operation status indicator LED : "GREEN" indicator lights

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 Symbol Flashing LED LED on

(O) Deactivated Deactivated

(P) - Compressor operation charged

(Q) Manually purged compressor No load compressor operation

(R) Compressor on stand by(15 seconds) or in stopping Compressor operating

process(30 seconds)

ATTENTION : To restart after the intervention of a protective device (Alarm) press "RESET"
and then press the start button " I ".

ATTENTION : Starting occurs approximately 15 seconds after the board is powered, or when
it is turned off using the button (5).

Operation of the station

The station is programmed to operate save energy; it stops the 4) Up to 5 figures are displayed on the lower section of the
compressor while reducing the no load operating time to a mini- screen showing the component's operating hours Item. L
mum. (air filter).
The board operates with no load before stopping for a period of 5) Press once on button Item. 4, the displayed value flashes,
time which becomes shorter as air consumption decreases. press for a second time on the button Item. 4, the lower
The control box also indicates if maintenance is required on the screen is then returned to zero and the indicator light Item.
filters, etc. (Yellow indicator lights). L will come on.
6) Press button Item. 3 to exit RESET
3 - Operating hours display 7) To return another component to zero, go indicator light using
buttons Item. 1 and Item. 2.
Press item. 3 Fig. 7a in order to view the total number of operating
hours. The amount of operating hours is displayed on the lower
section of the screen. A small dot comes on (confirmation light) N.B. After being inactive for 30 seconds the board
on the upper left of the screen. To see the LOADED operating automatically exits Setting.
hours press again on item. 3 Fig 7a and a small dot appears on
the upper right of the screen (confirmation indicator light).
H Q
4 - Operating hours display for components
requiring maintenance 1
To display the amount of operating hours for each component
L 2
requiring maintenance folw the instructions in Chapter 4 - 5 up
to point 4); the operating hours will be displayed on the lower
3
screen.
- Press button Item. 3 Fig. 7a to exit. 4

5 - Resetting the maintenance meters (YELLOW

indicator lights not including "A") 7
If a meter is to be returned to zero (for example Item. L air filter)
after maintenance has been carried out, proceed as follows: (See
Fig. 7a)
1) Press buttons Item. 7 and Item. 4 at the same time until the
indicator light comes on Item. H.
Fig. 7a
2) Release buttons Item. 7 and Item. 4
3) Use buttons Item. 1 and Item. 2 to select indicator light
Item. L (air filter) for the required component.

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6 - Activation/de-activation of no load operating
status
1) Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a the indicator light Item. Q - Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a : the temperature shown on screen
comes on (flashing), the machine operates on MANUAL starts to flash.
EMPTYING. - Press button Item. 2 Fig. 7a until 95 is displayed.
2) Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a again the machine returns - Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a to confirm the change made ; 95 no
to the automatic cycle. stops flashing.

7 - Board operating parameter - Exit setting by pressing button Item. 3 Fig. 7a.
From now on the new maximum temperature will be 95°C.
The board is factory set with a value established for the following
parameters : 9 - Temperature too low display
P0 = Stop pressure (8 - 10 - 13 bar)
The sheet is factory set with a pre-established minimum
P1 = Start pressure (6.5 - 8.5 - 11.5 bar)
temperature at (+4°C), if the value displayed is below this, the
r2 = Maximum operating temperature (100 °C) sheet is displayed flashing on the lower screen. This is a fault
t3 = Not active warning which does not prevent the compressor from starting,
t4 = Not active but informs the operator that ambient temperature is too low.
C5 = Maximum of on time start ups (10)
Moreover the board is set to measure pressure in "bar" (parameter D - Rotation direction indicator -
C7) and temperature in °C (parameter C6).
Phase controller
Pressure and temperature units of measurement are stated in the
table below :
1 - Description
Parameter name Parameter value
The phase controller enables permanent and easier verification of
the rotation direction of the machine by means of a LED. This
C6 0 = °C 1 = °F
option prevents any risk of physical damage by disabling the
compressor start up in case of phase reversal or if a phase is
C7 0 = bar 1 = °PSI
disconnected and indicates a machine fault.
All described parameters may be displayed and changed according
to the procedure stated in paragraph C - 8. The parameter number E - Special oils
appears on the upper screen and the parameter value appears on
the lower screen. 1 - Description

8 - Display and modification of the board's Different oils meet different needs:
parameters Food Grade Oil: use of the compressor in the agricultural food &
beverage industry.
Proceed as follows to display the board's parameters :
- Press button Item. 4 Fig. 7a for a few seconds until "P0" appears Note: if this option is chosen on a machine that has previously
(stop pressure) on the upper screen: at the same time, the stop run on standard oil, the flushing procedure must first be strictly
pressure appears on the lower screen in bar (8 or 10 or 13 bar). complied with.
- Pressing button Item. 1 Fig. 7a displays all board parameters in
sequence on the upper screen (P0, P1, r2, t3, t4, C5, C6, C7) 2 - Description of the option
while the established value for each parameter appears on the
lower screen. To exit the display, press button Item. 3 until a Food Grade Oil
small point on the screen appears on the symbol. This oil has been specially developed for use as a lubricant that
may come into contact with foodstuffs.

To change a parameter value, follow the instructions given for

the example below :
E.G. : maximum temperature is top be changed to 95°C.
- Press button Item. 4 fig. 7a for a few seconds until the "P0"
parameter appears on the upper screen.
- Press button Item. 1 Fig. 7a until the "r2" parameter is displayed
(maximum temperature).

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Chapter 5 - Specific information for RCC 15-18,5-22-30IVR

Refer also to the chapters concerning the standard machine. The inverter has a load circuit of thermally limited
capacitors. Therefore, it is important to allow
"RCC IVR" machines are compliant with the Electromagnetic 4 minimum 5 minutes between two successive power-
compatibility in industrial environments Standards 50081-2 and ons. If this instruction is not respected, the switch and
50082-2 the resistor of the load circuit may be damaged.

A - Description (cf Chap. 1) 2 - Safety instructions

Standard equipment No connection work is allowed when the inverter is

1 under power.
A electronic frequency adjusting device replaces the star-delta
starter. No measurement work is allowed on the inverter when
A fuse holder section switch completes RCC standard's safety 2 it is under power.
devices.
A protection foam to protect the frequency converter against dust To undertake any work on the inverter, it is necessary
contamination. to disconnect the equipment from the mains. Wait for
the internal ventilation to stop and the indicators to
3
B - Safety be turned off. Then, wait 5 minutes before opening
the cover.
For your safety, please respect the instructions carrying the warning
symbols as given below: No voltage or insulation verification test is allowed
4 on the inverter components.
SAFETY RULES
Disconnect the cables from the motor and the inverter
5 before taking measurements on them.
The safety rules require:
• The presence of an earth socket
Do not touch the integrated circuits, the electrostatic
• The existence of a manual switch cutting-off the three pha- 6 discharges may damage them.
ses that should be placed visibly near the RCC
• It is necessary to cut out the electric current before any
Before connecting the inverter, make sure that its cover
intervention on the machine (except drainage under pres- 7 is properly closed.
sure).
Make sure that no compensation capacitor of cosine
= Dangerous voltage 8 phi is connected to the motor cable.

= Attention C - Installation
The "RCC IVR" must be installed away from a transformer
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS MUST ONLY BE
or autotransformer.
CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIALISED AND COMPETENT
TECHNICIAN
(see Chapter 2 and 3).

1 - Warning The fuses for the section switch are defined as follows

The internal components and the plates (except the RCC IVR Type 15 18,5 22 30
electrically insulated I/O terminals) are at the mains Motor power (kW) 15 18,5 22 30
voltage when the inverter is connected to the mains.
1 This voltage is extremely dangerous and can cause Mains voltage 380/400/415 Volt / 3 / 50/60 Hz
severe injuries or even death in case of involuntary
Nominal current (400V) 34 44 54 59
contact.
Power supply cable H 07 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 10 4 x 10
When the inverter is connected to the mains, the Section mm2 L=10m maxi
connection terminals U, V, W of the motor as well as Upstream fuses (Type gG) 50 63 63 80
2 +/- connectors of the braking resistors are under power
even if the motor is not running. ATTENTION
Motors and drives can only be guaranteed where the supply vol-
The I/O control terminals are insulated from the mains, tage does not exceed the rated voltage by more than 10%.
the relay outputs can nevertheless be under power even The connection of the power supply to the section switch (so
if the inverter is disconnected. This also applies to present) requires the use of properly insulated terminals.
3 other I/O control terminals even if the X4 switch is in
OFF position (Stop).

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D - Commissioning IMPORTANT :

• Check the direction of rotation (as per the arrow shown on the
1 - Preparation for start-up Fig. 3 page 10) by jogging over with the START button.
(See Chapter 3). If it is incorrect, swap over two of the motor's phase cables under
the drive.
ATTENTION When rotating in the right direction, the oil level (Fig. 10) must
drop after 4 to 5 seconds of operation.
The power circuit will have to be cut off when adjusting the • Also check the direction of rotation of the fan for air-cooled
electrical equipment or if inadvertent start-up is to be avoided. plants (counter-clockwise, as seen from inside the casing).
Before start-up, check the following points: 1 - Press the START button so that the motor starts.
1 - Ensure that the unit has a suitable earth,
2 - Check the oil level in the compressor, 2 - Allow to rotate for several seconds with the discharge valve
slightly open to observe the compressor at load.
NOTE: the tank was filled in the factory with a suitable oil. See
Chapter 6 - A for the quality of oil to be used and for the oil 3 - Press the STOP button. The motor stops and the plant
renewal conditions. automatically returns to atmospheric pressure.
3 - Check that the oil drain valve is properly closed.
4 - Make sure that the transport pads (compressor) have been 3 - Setting of pressure - machine
removed from the compressor silentblocks.
The unit is factory pre-set for a given delivery pressure. As an
ATTENTION energy saving measure, it is strongly advised to reduce the pres-
The oil filler plug, the valve and the drain plugs have always to sure to the exact requirement by adjusting the "Set point 1"setting.
be closed during operation and must never be opened before the The stop pressure"Indirect shutdown"used when running at less
system has reached atmospheric pressure. than the minimum flow-rate - must be set to 0.5 bar above that of
ADAPTATION OF THE INVERTER BUILT IN RFI FILTER the "Set point 1". In this way, the current used by the compressor
FOR IT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NETWORK is minimised (see ES 3000 electronic controller Chapter 4 - C).
Do not set the stop pressure at a level beyond the machine's max P.
(For TN and TT network, inverter has to be kept in its factory
configuration)
4 - Assembly and settings for parallel operation
In case of inverter drive units installed on IT network, the built in with other compressors
RFI filter has to be disabled as following "photo vacon". This
upper operation will modify the EMC level from the inverter from Pressure for the RCC IVR compressor must be adjusted at a
class H to class T. value within the range of adjustment values for the rest of the
NOTE: Do not attempt to change the EMC-level back to class H compressors..
(TN and TT). Even if the procedure above is reversed, the
frequency converter will no longer fulfil the EMC requirements
of class H. Adjustments pressure

Fig. 8 Stop P

Remove these Set

point 1
screws

Various
compressors

RCC
RLRV
IVR C1 C2 C3

5 - Regulating the pressure by changing the speed

This method of regulating the pressure allows accurate adjustment
of the compressor's flow-rate at the compressed air demand valve:
The accuracy is of the order of 0.1bar when pressure control is
2 - Control of rotation direction on start up achieved by changing the speed, provided that the flow-rate lies
This control must be implemented when the machine is put into between the maximum and minimum rates for the machine.
operation for the first time, after any work has been carried out on
the motor and after any changes to the mains supply.

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• The principle of the pressure control by changing the speed
The ES 3000 controller controls the motor and the compressor as device to compare the indicated pressure with that from the pres-
a function of the system pressure as measured by an internal sure sensor, associated with a compensating device, Proportional
pressure sensor (Fig. 9a). integral control PI (Fig. 9c).
- If the mains pressure is weaker than the pressure set point The drive, a result of the latest developments in power electronics,
is one of the smallest in size on the market, thanks to its use of
(user-defined parameter in the ES 3000) the motor will
high cut-out frequencies with IGBT transistors.
accelerate and the pressure will increase (Fig. 9b)
At the same time, the motor control method known as "open loop
- If the mains pressure is stronger than the pressure set point, the
vector flux control " provides good stability for the system against
motor will slow down causing the pressure to drop.
disruption.
The ES 3000 provides the compressor control functions and also
In this way, the pressure feedback loop is more stable to sudden
controls the whole pressure feedback loop. It therefore includes a
changes in consumption (changes in the flow-rate).

Fig. 9a
The principle of the pressure control by variable speed

Pressure Controller Drive Motor Compressor Tank

required unit

Frequency speed

Pressure sensor

System

• Pressure control for low rates of flow • Energy saving

For an air consumption rate lower than the minimum rate of flow For demand of compressed air within the machine's flow range -
for the machine, the pressure is adjusted by the machine's time- min flow to max flow, the frequency converter or the variable
delayed START/STOP controls. speed drive feed the motor in order to ensure that it turns at the
speed required to supply air demand both for pressure and flow.
Since the operation element cannot function below a certain speed
(corresponding to the minimum output), the compressor conti- It is used to adjust the power supply to the motor (and thus the
nues to run and compress at the minimum speed until the pres- machine) to the exact power requirement for the compression of
sure reaches the limit called "Indirect shutdown ". the air, without a drainage stage being necessary.
Once this threshold has been reached, the motor will stop, the COMMENT :
machine will go into stand-by mode after a certain period of
Energy savings are increased if machine maintenance is carried
inactivity and the full drainage process will be carried out.The
out in accordance with the maintenance instructions and frequency.
pressure then drops towards the indicated pressure and, at the
end of the minimum time delay (since reaching the no-load pres-
sure), the drive allows the motor to restart. The pressure then
rises again and the cycle starts over (Fig. 9 d).
To avoid pumping the system - frequent stop / start - drainage
time may be increased.

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 Fig.
Fig. 59b
b Fig.5 9c
Fig. c Fig.
Fig. 59d
d
Pressure
Stop
threshold

Instructions
Required
pressure

Time
Speed

stop timing

minimun time
Min speed

Time
Flow Q

Min Q

Time

E - Operating incidents
The staff in charge of maintenance of the RCC IVR compressor must be fully trained to maintain this machine, in order to be able to easily
diagnose any incident. Under normal operating conditions, the RCC compressor must provide full satisfaction.

1 - Main incidents

The most likely incidents, along with the procedures to be applied, are listed in the controller manual. For more information, please refer to the
ES 3000 chapter 4 - C.

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Chapter 6 - Maintenance
The below maintenance table is relating to standard working conditions. Parameters like particular temperature, humidity, dust, chemical...
environment might significantly impact the component lifetime.
So in such particular conditions, the maintenance table has to be adapted in the field.

The Original Parts are designed to ensure, maintain and safeguard The maintenance period is limited to several essential operations. It
the efficiency of the compressor and protect the machine, is strongly recommended that the power supply be cut off during
guaranteeing its long life. Regular replacement of oil, air and any adjustment or repair.
separator filters with Original Parts is the only way to ensure
better quality air and minimal operating costs. The summary on the RCC instrument panel shows at a glance the
type and periodicity of operations to be carried out for the
"Fluidtech" Oil offers maximum performance and protection with compressor to function correctly.
its strong resistance to oxidation, top protection from rust and
wear, and optimal internal cleaning.

Operations to be carried out

Parts Every Every Every Every Every Observations
Weekly 150 h 500 h 2 000 h (*) 4 000 h or 2 years 8 000 h or 3 years
Service A Service B Service C
Drain the condensates
Draining cock X from the cold oil circuit
(Chapter 6 - G)
Check and top up if
Oil level X necessary
(Chapter 6 - A)
Air filter X Replace the filter
Oil tank, Oil change, oil refill
Oil change X with recommended oil
(Chapter 6 - A)
Control Renovation of the
Suction housing cleaning Overhaul kit housing. Use the
lubrication suction housing kit
Check the cleanliness of
Oil return pipe Overhaul the oil return pipe and
Kits the state of the seal
(Chapter 6 - F)
Change the part
Oil separator X according to the
instrument panel
indication
(Chapter 6 - E)
Oil filter X Filter change
Air / Oil cooler Blowing of cooling
Final coolant X elements
Cleaning (Chap. 8 - D)
Control Exchange the accessories
Valve at minimum cleaning Overhaul kits supplied with the
pressure lubrication maintenance kit
Electric cabinet X Retighten all power
cable connections.
Safety temperature Check operation
test X (Chapter 6 - H)
Filter panels X Replace panel
(black foam)**
Belts X Control the tension.
X Replace belts.

NOTE : maintenance kits are available (see spare parts list). (*) or at least every year
(**) when available

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Drain the compressor when warm. In order to do this, stop it and Fig. 11 - Air filter
make sure you disconnect the electric supply and close the
compressor outlet valve. Loose the filling plug by one turn to
depressurise the receiver in case of component failure. Open the
bleeding valve and drain it. Do not forget to close the valve after it
has been drained.
After maintenance, a reset has to be done on the counter which
indicates the number of remaining hours before the next oil change
see the specific notice on the electronic controller.

OIL LEVEL (Fig. 10)

When stopped, the MAX level of oil is ¾ of the way up from the B - Turbine
bottom of the indicator; the MINI level is at the lowest visible
part of the indicator. Replacement of the complete fan is recommended if one or more
blades are deformed or broken If replaced, check the fan rotation
direction reversal of the rotation direction will reduce machine
Fig. 10 - Oil level cooling.

C - Oil and air cooler

The aluminium oil and air cooler is a vital part in the RCC system.
Please take care of this element. To prevent the nest of tubes from
being deformed or damaged, when assembling or disassembling
the cooler unions and hoses, the cooler sleeves' must be kept
rotating by means of a wrench. The outer surface of the nest of
tubes must always be kept clean in order to enable proper heat
transfer. In the event of a leak, the source of the leak must be
Filler plug
detected. In order to do this:
- Stop the RCC.
- Clean the greasy areas.
- Look for leaks using conventional means (soap solution, …).
Oil level

D - Oil separator cartridge (Fig. 12)

(see B Chapter 1)
Drainage The life time of the oil separator cartridge will depend on the
purity of the intake air, the regular oil filter replacements, the
quality of the oil used, the care taken when draining the conden-
sation from the oil tank and on the room temperature.
THE OIL LEVEL HAS TO BE CHECKED AFTER STOP The oil separator cartridge (item. 1 Fig. 12) should be replaced
AND WHILE THE COMPRESSOR IS STILL WARM when the corresponding waening message is displayed on the
(THERMOSTATIC VALVE OPEN). controller.
After replacing the oil separator cartridge, reset the counter, which
NOTE will let you know how much time is left before it needs to be
If the oil is in poor condition: i.e. it gives off an acrid smell or replaced.
contains particles of varnish or other solids, the system will have
to be rinsed out: pour in around 50% of the normal clean oil con- Excessive oil consumption
tents, run the set for 3 hours and carefully drain. During rinsing, Excessive oil in the discharged air and a sudden drop in the level
leave the former oil filter cartridge in place. are signs that the oil separator cartridge has probably deteriorated
and must be changed. In the first place, the compressor must be
A - Air filter (see Fig. 11, see B Chapter 1) checked to make sure that there are no oil leaks and that the oil
scavenge line is working properly. The replacement of the oil
separator cartridge requires the removal of the right top panel.
The air filter is a dry, encapsulated type. In standard conditions of
use, change the cartridge every 2 000hrs. This can be done through
an easy access from the front panel. Check the cleanliness of the
filter every week and change it if necessary.

IMPORTANT
If you do not replace the filtering element when needed, per-
manent dirt build-up will result. This reduces the air inflow to the
compressor and could damage the oil separator and the
compressor.

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 Fig. 12 G - Temperature safety tests
IF THE SENSOR DOES NOT DISPLAY THE RIGHT
TEMPERATURE OR GIVES AN ERROR MESSAGE ON
THE CONTROLLER DISPLAY, FIRST CHECK THE
CONNECTIONS AND CABLES. IT CAN ONLY BE
REPLACED IF IT HAS BEEN DETECTED FAULTY WITH
1 CERTAINTY.

H - Refastening electric connections

A loosening of the electric power cables leads to the contactors
overheating which can lead to their destruction.
PERIODIC REFASTENING IS THEREFORE NECESSARY AT
THE STAR/DELTA AND LINE CONTACTOR INPUTS AND
OUTPUTS. (SEE MAINTENANCE TABLE).
1. Oil separator cartridge
All electric power supply to the machine must be cut off before
E - Oil return pipe (see Fig. 13) opening the electric cabinet.

Placed under the compressor I - Decommissioning the compressor at the

• Dismantle the complete oil return check valve. end of its useful life
• Lift the oil stop valve pipe.
• Check the state of the o-ring (item. 1 Fig. 13). 1. Stop the compressor and close the air outlet valve.
• Reassemble.
• A dedicated kit allows to replace the complete check valve. 2. Disconnect the compressor from the electric supply.
3. Unload the compressor : unplug the 4/6 piping on the oil
F - Draining condensation water separator cover.
(see B Chapter 1) 4. Close and unload the section of the air network which is
linked to the exit valve. Disconnect from the compressed
Condensation water prevents proper lubrication. The resulting air exit pipe from the air network.
substantial wear leads to a reduction in the lifespan of the RCC. It is
5. Empty the circuits of oil and condensates.
therefore essential to drain condensation water.
Draining of condensates in the oil circuit: 6. Disconnect the compressor condensate piping from the
condensate draining system.
Draining will only take place at least 12 hours after the RCC has
been shut down. It can be carried out for example at start-up.

Fig. 13 - Oil return pipe

To do this :
- Slowly open the oil change tap and let the water escape.
- When the oil appears, close the valve immediately to avoid any
loss.
- Refill with oil if necessary.

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J - Belt tensioning
Before doing any maintenance, make sure that the compressor is
stopped, the power supply and compressed air network are isolated
and that the machine is totally blown off.
- Take off the rear panel (1) Fig. 14
- Remove the protection plate (2) Fig. 15
- Using an Allen, unscrew the four tightening screws (3) Fig. 16
of the plunger from the support
- Using an hexagonal wrench by 19, unscrew the lockup nut as
shown in the figure
- Tight the belts using a hexagonal wrench by 19, according the
Table 1. If no tension measuring device is available, use the
method shown on Fig 17.
- Fix the nut and the locknut using an hexagonal wrench by 19
Fig. 16
- Lockup the tightening nut using an Allen
- Place the protection plate
- Place the rear panel back

Fig. 17
1

Fig. 14

New Belt : F = 4 kg
After 100h : F = 2.5 kg

Fig. 15

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K - Belt removal

- Take off the rear panel (1)

- Remove the protection plate (2)
- Using an Allen, unscrew the four tightening screws (3) of the
plunger from the support
- Using an hexagonal wrench by 19, unscrew the lockup nut as
shown in the Fig. 18
- Remove the inlet nozzle Fig. 19
- Replace the worn out belts Fig. 20
- Tight the belts using a hexagonal wrench by 19, according the
Table 1. If no tension measuring device is available, use the
method shown on Fig 17.
- Fix the nut and the locknut using an hexagonal wrench by 19 Fig. 18
- Lockup the tightening nut using an Allen
- Place the protection plate
- Place the rear panel back

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

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Chapter 7 - Operating incidents
The staff in charge of maintenance of the RCC compressor must become fully acquainted with this machine, in order to be able to easily
diagnose any anomaly. Under normal operating conditions, the RCC compressor must provide full satisfaction.

A - Main incidents
The main incidents likely to occur are listed below, along with the remedies to be applied. The markers of the indicator lights relate to the
control panel.

Observed defects Possible causes Solutions

1. THE COMPRESSOR DOES NOT a) Main switch open. a) Close the switch.
START b) Phase missing. b) Check the circuits.
c) Fuse. c) Replace.
d) Insufficient voltage at motor terminals. d) Check the voltage and the connections.
e) Compressor under pressure. e) Check the vacuum device and change if
necessary. Check the water-tightness
of the minimum pressure valve.
f) Low temperature. f) Maintain temperature ≥2 °C

2. THE COMPRESSOR a) Ambient temperature too high. a) Make openings or install ducts to
OVERHEATS evacuate the hot air (see Chapter 2).
b) Obstruction of the passage of cooling b) Clean the cooler (see Chapter 5 - D).
through the oil cooler.
c) Oil level too low. c) Check and top-up oil level.
d) Oil circuit blocked. d) Check that the oil filter is clean. Drain.
Replace the cartridge.

3. THE COMPRESSOR STOPS WHEN a) Compressor motor overload. a) Check the electric connections are
THE MOTOR PROTECTION tighten. Check the pressure of the
UNIT TRIPS compressed air and the pressure
settings.
b) Phase unbalance b) Check the phases currents

4. OPENING OF SAFETY VALVE a) To clean separator cartridge. a) Change the separator cartridge.
b) Valve of suction box out of use or b) Check valve, piston and joints of suction
not closed. box.
c) Faulty pressure switch, sensor c) Check that the pressure switch and
or solenoid valve. solenoid valve and pressure sensor
d) Working pressure too high are in good working order.

5. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION a) Blocked oil retainer. a) Check the oil return pipes.
b) Oil leaks in the RCC b) Look for oil leaks and rectify.
compressor. c) Replace the separator cartridge.
c) Faulty oil separator element (see Chapter 5 - E)

6. DELIVERY PRESSURE TOO LOW a) Incorrect pressure settings. a) Adjust the pressure (see Chapter 3).
b) The desired output is higher than the b) Check consumption and possible leaks.
one of the compressor.
c) Closed suction valve. c) Check solenoid valve, pressure setting
d) Pressure regulator incorrectly adjusted valve.
(modulating control option). d) Check setting.

7. COMPRESSED AIR OUTPUT a) Blocked air filter. a) Clean filter.

TOO LOW b) Adjusting solenoid valve not working. b) Check setting.
8. EXCESSIVE NOISE OF UNIT a) Fixing bolts of compressor or motor a) Tighten.
have come loose.
b) Soundproof panels incorrectly closed. b) Check that they are closed.
c) Transport retainer blocks (red parts) c) Remove retainer blocks.
not removed.
9. THE COMPRESSOR STOPS a) Electromagnetic disturbance on the a) Add an interference suppression kit
UNTIMELY OR CREATES ES 3000 electronic controller. (contact the after sales department)
NON-EXISTING FAULTS

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