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TABLE 4-1. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
MALFUNCTION
TES T OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
5. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before performing check(s)
or inspection, to avoid personal injury.
Step 1.
Check for oil leak.
If oil leak is external, tighten connection from where oil
is leaking.
If oil leak is internal, such as if there is oil in the
discharge air, remove compressor pump as described in
higher level of maintenanc e. (See APPENDIX B)
Step 2.
Check for proper level of oil.
If compressor pump has improper level of oil, fill to
correct level as described in Chapter 3, Section I,
Step 3.
Check for proper weight of oil.
If oil weight is incorrect, change oil in compressor pump
as described in Chapter 3, Section I, paragraph 3-1.
6. COMPRESSOR PUMP OVERHEATS
WARNING
Disconnect compressor unit from main power supply before performing check(s)
or inspection, to avoid personal injury.
Step 1.
If compressor pump overheats (hot to touch of hand) shut compressor unit down.
Allow compressor pump to cool until it is cool to the touch
of the hand.
Step 2.
Check V belts to see if they are too loose or too tight.
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