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ROTARY SCREW AIR

COMPRESSOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(K30SI - K75SI)

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1.Foreword

1.1 Introduction to Air Compressor

KIMAIR Rotary Screw Air Compressors are the achievements of many years’ study
and investigation in the air compressor industry. Combined with high quality standard, these
models ensure longevity, high reliability, high efficiency. These models are green peace
products, which meet all appropriate standards of the environment protection.

1.2 Application Scope

Our series of air compressors are produced under the situation of the matured
technology and public noticed safety regulation. However, there is danger associated with
the use of air compressors. Serious personnel injury, damage to equipment or other working
material are caused by the following factors:
 Improper application scope.
 Unqualified or untrained user to operate machinery.
 Modifying or changing machinery unreasonably.
 Not following safety instructions

Therefore, all the personnel who need to operate, maintain or repair machinery have to
read the instruction carefully and follow the safety instruction strictly. If necessary, the
relevant personnel are required to confirm the information with their signatures.

Apart from these, the following instructions need to be followed:

 Appropriate accident prevention requirements or regulations
 Public known safety requirements or regulations
 National regulations and laws

This series of KIMAIR Air Compressors must be operated under the proper technical
conditions. The operators must operate the machinery in accordance with the manual’s
application scope and instructions. Operators must have the conscious of safety, fully
understanding the danger associated with the machinery’s operation. Any functional
breakdown, especially appropriate breakdown relating safety, must be repaired by the
professional persons in time.

The definition of operating the machinery in the application scope is including

following all instructions in the manual, checking the machinery and doing the maintenance
accordingly.

1.3 Maintenance
The air compressor must be maintained with care for best performance. The air
compressor must be maintained thoroughly in accordance with the manual, especially at
worse working environment conditions.
Service
 If you need help troubleshooting or replacing parts, please feel free to contact with
KIMAIR Air Compressor’s dealers. If the machinery has some problems, our well trained
technician will provide prompt service with original and authorized parts. Original and
authorized KIMAIR parts are made with the matured and latest technique, and these
accessories can ensure the best performance of the machinery.

Warranty

Read through the entire manual and fully understand air compressor’s instruction
information exactly before starting machinery.
KIMAIR does not take any responsibility of machinery’s safety if the actual application
scope does not accord with the machinery’s application scope, or application purpose is out
of the scope mentioned in this manual.
KIMAIR’s warranty is not reliable for any of the following conditions:
 misuse or abuse air compressor
 maintain air compressor improperly
 using accessories wrongly
 not using KIMAIR original and authorized parts
 changing or modifying machinery

For the statements mentioned above, KIMAIR does not increase general warranty and
liability provisions.
KIMAIR does not liable or warrant any unauthorized changing or modifying air
compressor or air compressor station, or installing unauthorized air compressor parts.

Safety Instructions

Danger
The safety regulations must be strictly followed in the 3 rd chapter of this manual.

Technical Improvement
Owing to KIMAIR’s policy of continuous improvement, KIMAIR reserves the right to
make changes on the part of KIMAIR, not obligating to giving notification separately.
2. Table of Contents

1. Foreword ………………………………………………………………………… 1
1.1 Introduction to Air Compressor …………………………………………… 2
1.2 Application Scope ………………………………………………………… 2
1.3 Maintenance……………………………………………………………..… 2

2.Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………… 3

3. Safety Regulation………………………………………………………………… 5
3.1 Define Safety Regulation ………………………………………………… 5
3.2 Safety Regulation in General …………………………………………….. 5
3.3 Change and Modify Machinery……………………………………………. 6
3.4 Installation and Normal Operating………………………………………… 7
3.5 Special Operation / Maintenance ……………………………………….… 9
3.6 Special Danger Warning ………………………………………………….. 12
3.7 Air Compressor Storage ………………………………………………… 13

4. Design and Functions …………………………………………………………… 14

4.1 Layout of Machinery……………………………………………………… 14
4.2 System Flow Diagram of Machinery……………………………………… 18
4.3 Control terminal wiring diagram……….………………………………… 20
4.4 Oil System………………………………………………………………… 20
4.5 Air Flow…………………………………………………………………… 20
4.6 Air Volume Adjusting System……………………………………………. 20

5. Transportation and Installation ………………………………………………… 22

5.1 Transportation …………………………………………………………… 22
5.2 Installation …...………………………………………………………… 23
6. Adjusting Preparation ………………………………………………………… 23
6.1 Cooling Air Inlet/Outlet ………………………………………………… 23
6.2 Compressed Air Connections…………………………………………… 23
6.3 Electrical System Connection…………………………………………… 23
6.4 Check Oil Level ………………………………………………………… 24

7. Adjustments…………………………………………………………………… 25
7.1 Initial Adjustment……………………………………………………… 26
7.2 Adjustment after Fault ………………………………………………… 26
7.3 Running Method ………………………………………………………… 26
7.4 Monitor ………………………………………………………………… 26
8. Maintenance ………………………………………………………………… 27
8.1 Maintenance and Suggested Lubrication……………………………… 27
8.2 Motor Maintenance …………………………………………………… 27
8.3 Maintenance Schedule………………………………………………… 27
8.4 Changing Oil ………………………………………………………… 29
8.5 Replacement of Oil Filter…………………………………………….. 31
8.6 Replacement of Oil Separator………………………………………… 31
8.7 Changing/ Checking Air Filter………………………………………… 33
8.8 Normal Maintenance and Cleaning …………………………………… 35
9. Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………… 36
3. Safety Regulations This Instruction Manual must be put
in the machinery’s working environment,
3.1 Define Safety Regulations
such as put in the tool room or in the box
of manuals for reference.
KIMAIR is in not liable for any
damages or injuries arising from Apart from the Instruction Manual,
neglecting of following the safety the operators must observe any other
regulations, or non-observance of the related requirements and regulations of
normal caution and care required for accident prevention and environment
transportation, installation, operation, protection, and request other personnel
maintenance and repairs, even if not observing. These regulations may relate
expressly stated in this manual. to the transportation of dangerous
material, or labor protection articles
If any of the statement in this granted or taken, or transportation
manual does not comply with the local regulations.
legislation, especially the instructions
relating to safety, the stricter of the two The instructions in this manual shall
shall apply. also include supervising responsibility
and notice responsibility. Different
These safety regulations are general factors inside the factory must be
for many types of machine and considered, such as working organization,
equipment. Hence, some statements may operating flow, labor allocation, etc.
not apply to these models in this manual.
Repairman must read through the
Danger instruction manual before starting
repairing the machinery, especially
Indicating a hazardous situation related safety. It is too late to read the
which, if not avoided, WILL result in instruction manual after starting working.
death or serious injury. It is very important the users operating
machinery occasionally to read the
Important Note instructions in advance, such as persons
who do setting and maintenance.
Indicating a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, COULD result in The operators must be checked
damages to machinery or its parts. frequently whether their operating
procedures are followed the regulations,
Description and they observe the safety requirement.

This symbol is used to provide the Due to safety consideration, DO

technical information how to use the NOT wear loose clothing, gloves,
machinery at the best operation neckties, rings, or jewelry which may
method. get caught in moving parts, resulting in
damages or injuries to body. Wear
3.2 Safety Regulation in General protective hair covering to container
long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
Instruction Protective articles must be provided to
the users in accordance with the
 regulations or requirements. operate machinery. Make sure different
personnel’s responsibilities in operation,
All the safety notice and warning setting, maintenance and repairs
symbols on the machine must be respectively.
observed strictly.
Only employ authorized personnel
All the safety notice and warning to operate and repair machinery.
symbols on the machine must be kept
clearly, obviously and completely. Make sure the operator’s
responsibility, and empower them not to
Always stop and shut off the implement any requests of the 3rd party
machinery immediately when machine or against safety regulations.
running status is changed relating to
safety. Always report the problem to the Without experienced personnel
supervising department or person in supervision, personnel awaiting training
charge. or still in the process of training ARE
NOT allowed to operate the machinery.
Spare parts must be in accordance
with the technical requirements of the Machine’s electronic device must
manufacturer. Make sure using genuine be checked and repaired by the a skillful
spare parts. qualified electrician according to the
elutriation regulations.
The oil hose needs to be replaced Machine’s pipes must be checked
periodically accordingly, even if there is and repaired by a skillful experienced
no safety problem. personnel with professional hydraulic
pressure knowledge.
Check periodically according to the
interval or requirements of instructions 3. Safety Regulations
Related personnel must know the
3.3 Change and Modify Machinery
fire extinguishers position and its using
method. All fire alarm reporting and
extinguishing methods must be Not allowed to do any change or
complied. add any accessories to machinery with
manufacturer’s permission. It may
Limit ratings must be indicated influence the safety feature.
clearly, such as pressure, time setting.
For the sake of safety, not allowed
Personnel Selection and Qualification; to make any change to machinery
Basic Responsibility without any authorized permission.

Any work to machine and Original spare parts are specially

machinery must be performed by proper designed for machinery. We will not
personnel. The regulation of youngest provide spare parts or special
lawful age must be strictly followed. accessories which are not provided by
us. Hence installing or using other
Only allow trained personnel to branded spare parts will influence our
machine’s safety feature.
 Manufacturer will not be liable for sucked in.
any damages to non-use of original
genuine spare parts or accessories. This Ensure that the discharge pipe from
also apply to installation and settings of the compressor to the after-cooler or air
safe equipment and valve, as well as net is free to expand under heat and that
structure’s welding. it is not in contact with or close to
flammable materials.
3.4 Installation and Normal Operation
No external force may be exerted on
Installation the air outlet valve; the connected pipe
must be free to strain.
Apart from complying with local
regulations of normal operation, we If remote control is installed, the
specially state the following regulations. machine must be bear a clear sign
stating: DANGER: This machine is
The machine must only be lifted remotely controlled and may start
using suitable equipment in accordance without warning.
with local safety regulations. Loose or
pivoting parts must be securely fastened As another safeguard, persons
before lifting. It is strictly forbidden to switching on remotely controlled
dwell or stay in the risk zone under a machines shall take adequate precautions
lifted load. to ensure that there is no one checking or
working on the machine. Therefore, a
Proper lifting method must be used suitable notice shall be affixed to the
in accordance with lifting equipment’s start equipment.
instruction manual.
Compressed air and water cooling
Any blanking flanges, plugs, caps flow must be stated clearly
and desiccant bags must be removed corresponding to the local regulations.
before connecting the pipes. Air hoses
must be of correct size and suitable for In multiple compressor systems,
the working pressure. manual valves must be installed to
isolate each compressor. Non-return
Machines must be installed in such valves (check valves) must not be relied
a way that an adequate space is available upon for isolating pressure systems.
for operator, and that air cooled
conditions. Never obstruct the air inlet. Never remove or tamper with the
Care must be taken to minimize the entry safety devices, guards or insulation fitted
of moisture at the inlet air. on the machine. Every pressure vessel or
auxiliary installed outside the machine to
The aspirated air must be free of contain air above atmospheric pressure,
dangerous ingredients, such as solvent together with installed two or more
vapors, dust and other dangerous air-supplying pipes must be protected by
material. So do sparks. a pressure-relieving device or devices as
required. These devices can
Arrange the air intake so that loose automatically prevent intake working
clothing worn by people cannot be pressure above 10%.
 The special safety valve of air
compressor only bears current pressure
protection function in accordance with
current standards and regulations.

The pressure device and system

installed on the connected flange at the
pressure end of air compressor must be
installed pressure protection parts
correspondingly, such as safety valves
or parts similarly. The weakest force
bearing part should be taken in
consideration.

Pipe work or other parts with a

temperature in excess of 80℃ (176oF)
and which may be accidentally touched
by personnel in normal operation must
be guarded or insulated. Other
high-temperature pipe work must be
clearly marked.

The electrical connections must

correspond to the local codes. The
machines must be earthed and protected
against short circuits by fuses in all
phases.

Maintenance and repairs must be

done with due care. Removed pipes must
be checked before re-installation. If any
damages to the pipes, a new pipe must be
replaced.

New sealed material must be used

in the process of assembly and
installation.
 3. Safety Regulations

depressurized before disconnecting it.

Normal Operation
DO NOT use unreliable working
The machine must be only used at method from the angle of un-safety.
the reliable safety conditions with
necessary safeguards.
3.5 Special Operation / Maintenance
The machine may be operated only
when all protective devices, emergency Caution Issue
stop devices, sound-damping device and
recovering device are installed in place Machine adjusting, maintenance
and working with normal functions. and checking must be performed
according to the statement and interval of
Periodically check that: instruction manual, including related
spare parts’ replacement and
 all protective devices are in place equipment’s information. All these work
and securely fastened. must be done by skillful specialized
 All hoses and pipes inside the personnel.
machine are in good conditions,
secure and not rubbing. Before starting special operation or
 There are no leaks. (fuel, oil or maintenance, information must be
refrigerant). introduced to the operators. Authorized
 All fasteners are tight. personnel must be assigned to supervise
 All electrical leads are secure and the operation at the same time.
in good order.
 All safety valves and other Maintenance must be undertaken
pressure-relief devices are not and supervised by the qualified
obstructed by dirt or paint. specialized personnel.
 Safety devices are in good
conditions. Oil leak may make floor slippery.
So cleaning the floor and the surface of
Use only the correct type and size of the machine before any maintenance.
hose in accordance with related
working pressure. Never use fray, Checking, maintenance and repair
damaged, or low quality hoses. must be done only after screw air
compressor is shut off and pressure is
Use only the correct type and size of relived. Protective device must be taken
hose’s fittings and connections. off after working completed. Not
allowed to operate machinery without
When blowing through a hose or air protective devices. Personnel who are
line, ensure that the open end is held checking and maintaining machinery
securely. A free end will whip and may must wear close-fitting clothes.
cause injury.
Before any maintenance, repair
Make sure that a hose is fully work, stop the machine and lock the
compressor to ensure that the machinery compressor system.
will not start accidentally:

 Lock power switch and take key Maintenance and Troubleshooting

away; and/or
 A warning sign shall be attached to
Employer must notify the employee
the power switch.
potential dangers and danger preventing
methods during maintenance and repair;
Use only the correct tools for
employee must observe all safety
maintenance and repair work.
precautions and safeguards. To prevent
danger or eliminate danger, safety
Never use flammable solvents or
devices must be maintained periodically
carbon tetrachloride for cleaning parts.
and safety function must be checked at
Take safety precautions against toxic
least once a year. Any problem noticed
vapors of cleaning liquids.
must be solved immediately and / or
notify the person in charge.
Observe the statements related start
and shut off system and maintenance in Use genuine spare parts and
this manual when the machinery and accessories.
safety devices are operated, converted
and adjusted, or related maintenance,
checking or repair work.
3. Safety Regulations
Maintain the machine where the
safety is adequate.
Make sure maintenance and repair
To prevent an accident, every spare is performed before the machine is not
part or accessory disassembled must be working, and the power is switched off.
hanged and fixed to the lifting equipment. Make sure that the electrical power will
Must use suitable proper technical lifting not be connected at a negligence.
equipment. Lifting equipment must be
capable of lifting loads with safe limits. Before dismantling or opening
It is strictly forbidden to work or stand in pressurized component, effectively shut
area of overhead or lifting equipment. off machine from all sources of
pressure and relive the entire system of
Scrupulously observe cleanliness pressure.
during maintenance and repair. Keep dirt
Never weld or perform any
away by covering the parts and exposed
operation involving heat near oil system.
openings with a clean cloth, paper or
Pressure vessels or parts and pipe with
tape.
oil must be completely purged, e.g. by
steam-cleaning, before carrying out
Make sure that no tools, loose parts
such operations.
or rags are left in or on the machine,
motor or driving device after Never weld on or modify pressure
maintenance or repair work. vessels.

Scrupulously operate the screw air If repairs work will cause heat,
flame or sparks, nonflammable material Make sure that no tools, loose parts
must be used to protect the surrounding or clothes are left in or on the machine,
parts. motor or driving device after repair work.
Reciprocal machine must be moved with
Before clearing the machine for use return at least once. Rotating machine
after maintenance or repair, check that must be rotated several times to make
operating pressures, temperatures and sure that there is no mechanical problem
time settings are correct. Check that all with machine or driving system. Check
control and shut-down devices are fitted motor’s rotating direction for the initially
and that they function correctly. After machine adjustment and every time after
above checking, connect the electric modifying the electrical connections to
power and operate the machinery. prevent air compressor damaged.
Protective precautions must be Skillful specialized personnel must
noticed when using steam-cleaning to be responsibility of fixing the loading
protect the motor, air filter, electrical and parts and directing lifting equipment.
regulating components, etc. to prevent
moisture from entering them. Operating with vehicle. The
operators must see or hear the
Never dismantle or change sound supervisor’s direction.
damping material.
Before maintenance, machine must
Never use caustic solvents which be cleaned and wiped clearly, especially
can damage materials of the air net the oil, fuel, and preservative on the
connector or screw threads. Never use
Whenever there is an indication or
caustic detergent. All the exposed
any suspicion that an internal part of a
openings must be covered when clean
machine is overheated, the machine shall
machinery with no wool cloth with a
be stopped.
little water or steam-cleaning (high
Periodically check and clean the pressure cleaning), or any other detergent.
surface of the discharge device, e.g. Prevent the detergent mentioned before
radiator blind, inter cooler, from entering the machine, especially the
water-cooled jacket to prevent exposed openings of motor and power
increasing operating temperature. The switch.
best cleaning schedule must be made
Take all coverings after cleaning.
for every machinery accordingly.
All oil pipes must be checked after
Avoid damages to safety valve or
cleaning to prevent leaks, loose
any other pressure relieving parts. Make
accessories, parts fray or damaged etc.
sure that these devices are not obstructed
Any such these cases must be solved
by paint, carbon or dust to ensure that
immediately.
they function properly.
Unfastened parts during
Make sure that part weight over
maintenance and repair must be
15kg shall not move or roll when
re-fastened tightly.
removing or repairing an air compressor,
motor or other machines. If a safety device is dismantled
during settings, maintenance or repairs,
this safety device must be re-fixed in red and white safety chains and warning
place immediately and check after such symbol enclosure. Only use insulated
operations are performed. tools.
The methods of disposing
consumable parts and replacements must 3. Safety Regulations
be safe and not polluting environment.
Gas, Dirt, Vapor and Fume
3.6 Special Dangerous Warning
Only with definite authorization,
such operations as weld, flame cutting,
Electricity and polishing shall be performed. These
operations may cause explosion and fire.
All fuses of electrical connections
must be in accordance with the rated Before the operations of welding,
current. The machinery must be shut flame cutting, and polishing, the
down immediately when the electrical machine, its environment around and
system is in a failure. other flammable materials must be
Repairing electrical system or cleaned clearly, and the room must be
devices must be done by skillful ventilated, which there is potentially
specialized electrician or personnel explosive danger.
supervised and directed by such
electrician in accordance with related Must comply with operating area’s
electrization regulations. regulations.

If there is any statement in the local If the operation is performed in a

code, the electric power supply of small room, the national regulations and
awaiting parts during checking, laws must be complied with.
maintenance, and repairs work and that
of workshop area must be shut off. Hydraulic Pressure Devices,
Ensure that the parts are not Pneumatic Devices
electriferous before doing such
performance. Make sure not only that
the electriferous parts and units nearby Hydraulic pressure devices must be
are insulated, but also these must be operated by personnel who has
earthed and in short circuits. professional hydraulic knowledge and
experienced at this aspect.
Periodically checking electronic
devices. Any problems such as loose Periodically check all pipes, hoses
connections or burned wire must be and connections’ threads to ensure no
solved immediately. leaks or obvious damages. Damaged
parts must be repaired immediately.
High-pressure injection of oil may
Operating with electriferous
cause injury or fire.
machine or parts, the 2nd person must be
attended. Once danger occurs, he can use
emergency stop equipment or switch off Before repair work, make sure that
the voltage. Working area must be used all system’s parts and pressure hoses to
be dismantled, e.g. hydraulic pressure
 system, compressed air system, are define the longest non-operating time
fully depressurized in accordance with which is suitable under all conditions.
the related special instructions.
Description
Hydraulic pressure hoses and
compressed air hoses must be placed Air compressor’s storage must take
properly and installed suitably. consideration of the following aspects:

Connections cannot be changed to Air compressor must be stored in a

use. Hoses’ connections, lengths and dry warehouse, if possible, the
quality must be in accordance with the warehouse has to be warmed by
technical requirements. increasing the room temperature. It is
necessary in winter.
3.7 Air Compressor Storage
Before adjusting air compressor,
make sure that all electronic parts and
All air compressors stored components are not water or condensate
temporary must be Cosmo line protected leakage.
before distribution in the factory and
adjustments.

Other storage preventive

precautions must be taken if the storage
time is over six months.

Cosmo line protection must be

taken if machine needs to be shut off for
a long time.

The machine will be more easily

caustic at a moisturized atmosphere than
that at a dry atmosphere. It is difficult to
4. Design and Functions

4.1 Layout of Machinery

K30SI
4.1 Layout of Machinery

K50SI
4.1 Layout of Machinery

K75SI
4.2 System Flow Diagram of Machinery
4. Design and Functions

4.3 Control terminal wiring diagram

Note: In the preceding figure, solid lines indicate the recommended shortest
wiring during system running,
while dotted lines indicate the recommended wiring when air compressor
configuration varies.
4.4 Oil System will automatically reduce side road and
even close the bypass to ensure the oil
All oil is removed from oil tank, majority is cooled, and then
flowing through oil cooler and filter to automatically control the air outlet
compressor element. temperature is within the suitable ranges.

Oil removed by oil separator was The oil functions of injected oil
forced to compressor element through oil screw air compressor are shown as the
pipe. The entire circulation is driven following three aspects: (1) cooling:
through the system’s natural pressure plentiful heat-energy is generated while
differences. The pressure in oil system is the air is compressed. The oil injected
around 0.15MPa, and oil can inject into into the machine will absorb and take
the compressor element at pressure away the heat to get cooled. (2)
0.55MPa, when air outlet pressure is, for Lubrication: Oil will create oil film
instance, 0.7MPa. between two rotors to prevent female and
male rotors contacting directly to avoid
When the screw air compressor runs rotors being abraded. In addition, oil
unloaded, air inlet valve is closed, and a reaches each oiling point, lubricating
vacuum status is generated at the air bearings and gears via the oil piping
receiving area or oil injection area to inside the compressor element. (3) Seal:
ensure that adequate pressure difference viscous oil can fill up the gaps between
and oil-injection volume required. rotors or between the rotor and the
enclosure, in order to reduce the leaking
The oil inside oil separator enters oil loss of compressor element and to
cooler with the function of air pressure, increase the air compressor’s efficiency.
and goes through the compressor element
after cooling, is compressed with the
inspiratory air, and then flows into oil 4.5 Air Flow
separator to complete a circulation.
The function of oil filter is to filter Air drawn through air inlet valve,
the dusts in the oil and make sure that going through air inlet valve to enter
the pure oil is obtained for the compressor element. During the course
compressor element’s bearing and of air compressing, air received is cooled
driven gears and its working cell. by the injected oil, and compressed air
and oil flow into oil tank. After
If the compressor element’s pre-separating and refined separating
temperature is too low, the condensated through oil separator, compressed air
water will be separated out from the with little oil flows through minimum
compressed air, and flows into oil, which pressure valve, after-cooler and to flow
influences the oil life time. To prevent into the user’s general pipe.
the compressor element’s over low
temperature, a temperature control valve
is designed in the middle of oil pipe. 4.6 Air Volume Adjusting Valves
When oil temperature is too low, part of
oil will goes into oil filter directly
through bypass without going through The air volume adjusting system of
the cooler; when oil temperature reaches the machinery is mainly consisting of
a certain value, temperature control valve the following parts: air inlet valve (with
 servo air cylinder), air volume adjusting This is to reduce the suction air volume.
valve, air release valve, solenoid valve, The air inlet valve’s throttle effect and
maximum pressure selection valve, system pressure are in direct ratio; the
depressurization valve. higher the system pressure, the smaller
the openness of the air inlet valve is, and
(1) Starting stage the more obvious the throttle effect is.
Press starting button, the motor The air volume adjusting range is
drives the compressor to start working. 100%～30%.
The solenoid valve is deenergized, the air
inlet valve is closed, a little fresh air （4）Unloading running
flows into through the small hole of the When the air volume is 30% less
air inlet valve with the work of suction than the rated exhaust volume, the
vacuum, and then pressure is created pressure inside the system will increase
inside the oil separator. The motor immediately. When the pressure reaches
completes Y-Delta start at a pretty low the rated pressure value +0.02Mpa, the
back pressure. Y-Delta start is converted solenoid valve will close because of
completely in about 6 seconds. de-energizing, releasing the pressure
(2) Normal running through the air release valve to decrease
the pressure inside the oil separator, and
After Y-Delta start is converted, the air compressor is working
solenoid valve is energized, the air unloadingly under at a pretty low back
control piping is connected, the air inlet pressure to save the running energy. If
valve is open, and the compressor is the customer increasing the air used, the
working under the condition of full load. system pressure is decreasing. When
When the pressure inside the oil the pressure is less than unloading
separator reaches approximate 0.35Mpa, pressure, the energized solenoid valve is
the minimum pressure valve is open and open, and the automatic air releasing
the air compressor starts supplying air valve is closed. At the same time, air
outside. At this moment, air inlet valve volume adjusting valve regulates the
keeps the maximum openness, and the suction air volume, and the air inlet valve
machinery is under the condition of full is open, and the air compressor is under
load. As long as the pressure inside the the conditions of full loading.
system is not more than rated pressure,
this kind of status will be kept
continuously. （ 5 ） Shut off the machine and air
（3）Air volume adjusting depressurization

When the air volume is less than Press stop button, and the air
the rated exhaust volume, the pressure compressor stops running. At the same
inside the system will increase. When the time, the solenoid valve is closed
pressure is more than rated pressure, air because of de-energization, the
volume adjusting valve starts moving, controlled air is cut off, and the air
controlling air volume flown into air releasing valve is open to
inlet valve, reducing suction air volume depressurization to complete air
and reducing the air inlet’s openness. depressureization.
5. Transportation and Installation

5．1 Transportation The compressor can also be

lifted if appropriate sizes of beams
are inserted in the forklift holes. In this
case make sure that the beams shall
not be slide out from the forklift holes,
both side same length of extruding,
tied lifting chain to the both ends with
parallel to compressor side walls. The
lifting must be put in a manner that
the air compressor can go up
vertically, and slowly, and the
1,2: Forklift’s fork holes, please see the inclination of the compressor should
sizes on page 10. be smaller than 15. (See Figure 1)
Danger
The machine must only be lifted
using suitable equipment in
accordance with local safety
regulations.

All loose or pivoting parts must

be securely fastened before lifting. Weight
It is strictly forbidden to work or
stand in the risk zone under a lifted Please insult KIMAIR employee for
load. the correct weight of your product since
Proper lifting method must be it changed all the time.
used in accordance with lifting
equipment’s instruction manual. 5．2 Installation

Important Note
Never lifting binding the
bodywork of air compressor to lift air
compressor.
Screw air compressor must be
lifted by forklift. The distance between
forks and fork’s length must be
considered in the transportation
conditions.
Lifting point must be clearly
marked. Machine on the floor must
not be dragged to move.
Danger 6．1 Refrigerating Air Inlet/Outlet
 The ground base’s loading
capacity must be considered.
Our company’s Screw Air
 The ground base must be solid
Compressor’s rating environment
and level.
temperature and refrigerating air
 Arrange air inlet in the place
temperature is -5℃ ~ +45℃. Please
where the aspirated air must be
inquiry with our company if the actual
free of dangerous ingredients,
environment temperature is in excess
such as solvent vapors, dust and
of above rated values.
other dangerous material. This
applies to sputtering sparks.
Description
Important Note To ensure good cooling conditions,
The operator must provide the user must equip with air outlet cover,
ventilate conditions for air which leads the hot wind outside of the
compressor. room. Please see page 11 for the sizes of
Screw air compressor must be kept air outlet cover and the air compressor.
level.
Air compressor must be kept 6．2 Compressed Air Connections
minimum distance from other machinery
to ensure adequate space for
maintenance and repair work.
When screw air compressor is
running, driving motor and compressing
process will generate heat. Screw air
compressor shall relieve part of heat to
the atmosphere around.
Proper ventilation has a great effect
on the air compressor’s working life
and its functions.

Please see the diameter of air outlet

opening on Page 11.

The connections of air compressor

must be connected with the consumption
devices by user. Air outlet pipe must not
be added any additional weight to
prevent air compressor’s post-cooler
6. Adjusting Preparation damaged.

using conditions of cable type, length

6．3 Electrical System Connection and installation conditions, please insult
your dealer.
We don’t know exactly your actual
 Fan-driven motor switch protective Starting machine after connecting
value must be set in accordance with the electric system / Checking rotating
environment and installation on spot. For direction
the sake of safety, the exact setting values
shall be got from the manufacturer. After the machine is connected with
the electric system, initial starting may be
I setting value=I rated value×1.15× Pressure performed. Make sure air compressor’s air
coefficient of correction hoses are connected completely before
If necessary, I setting value may be starting, and follow below statements:
checked from the label of fan motor.
Important Note
Danger The motor’s proper rotating
direction must be checked when the air
User must connect a switch control compressor is connected with the
on the electric wire. Suitable spared electric system for the first time. (Please
fuses must be fixed if the switch control see the arrow direction)
cannot protect against short-circuit and
over-loading. (Please see the table.)
Shut off emergency stop button if the
motor’s rotating direction is incorrect.
If stopping the machine at normal
stopping process, the machine will be
shut down after a few seconds.
Any wrong direction rotation of
motor, even if only very short time
(about 2 seconds), will make air
compressor seriously damaged or
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indirectly damaged.
Symbol Description:
6．4 Oil Level Checking 1 sight glass

Danger Important Note

Oil level must be checked only
after the screw air compressor is shut DO NOT mix different types or
down and depressurized! brands of oil.
Oil tank might have some
pressures, and oil is hot. Check oil level
Warn: scalded danger! Never
splashing oil out, and checking oil  Check oil level through oil level
leaks! glass attached to oil tank when the
machine is stopped every time and
every interval.

 Oil must be deposited before check,

and the air in the oil must be
relieved. This process may take
some time, and the exact timing is
attributing to different kinds of
 conditions. chapter.

 The highest oil level is on the top of
oil level glass, and the lowest level
is at the bottom of oil level glass.
Oil must be refilled fully.

 Please read “Maintenance” in the 8th

7. Adjustments

7．1 Initial adjustment there are no damages. Apart from this,

Danger during the initial several hours, the
Before adjustment, make sure machinery’s working conditions must
that there is no one detaining in the be observed. Screw air compressor is
risky zone around the motor or air equipped completely before shipment.
compressor. Soft connectors may be used to
connect the machine and the air
Working door and panels must be compressor’s main pipe directly.
closed before the screw air compressor
is running. Motor’s rotating direction must
be checked if screw air compressor is
Safety valve may be still at the connected with a electric power for the
heating status because of previous first time.
running. Functional checks must be
performed under the working pressure. Emergency stop button must be
Be caution of air leakage (possible injury shut down immediately if the motor’s
danger of burning). rotating direction is incorrect.
Otherwise, the air compressor shall
Important Note get seriously damaged.
Air compressor must be inspected
strictly before the product’s shipment, Machinery’s door may be opened
even each KIMAIR screw air temporary to check the rotating
compressor is tested in the factory, we direction.
do not guarantee the damages during
the transportation. Hence before the Additionally, the following
adjustments, every air compressor points must be noticed.
must be checked to make sure that
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 All connectors of electric control
 Read the instructions of failure
box must be re-fastened to do the
 Switch off the main electric power
adjustments. Troubleshooting

 Check oil level before adjustment  Re-store voltage.
every time.  Start screw air compressor.
 Open the isolated valve between
7.3 Running Method
air compressor, air tank and
pipes. Running Automatically
 Connect the entire power switch.
When working pressure reaches the
Statement: Safety valve is maximum set, the machine shall not
installed to the upper position of inner generate any compressed air. Motor
system. When the air compressor is stops after a period of running, which
working under nominal pressure, the relies on electrical system net. When
maximum working pressure is more working pressure decreases to the
minimum pressure set, the motor is
than 20% than nominal pressure, and
connected and the machine starts
the exhaust volume of safety is selected
generating compressed air.
in such a way.
7.4 Monitor
After connecting the main electric Working pressure and air
switch, all LED and display section on
compressor’s temperature may be read
Liquid Crystal Display are lit, and
from the text of control panel.
then the displaying test can be
proceeded.
During running oil-injected air
7.2 Adjustment after Fault compressor, avoid the temperature inside
the compressor in excess of the preset
Important Note final compressed temperature.
Never starting screw air
compressor repeatedly before the Screw air compressor is equipped
failure is solved. Otherwise there is a
seriously damaged effect on the with automatic monitoring system., the
machine. machine shall be shut down for any
Automatically restart the compressor failure.

after its failure and shut down:

8. Maintenance

8.1 Maintenance and Suggested 8.3 Maintenance Schedule

Lubricant
Danger
Description
When controlling, adjusting and
Screw air compressor shall run at a maintaining the machine, take notice
best performance which makes you of the heated surface of the machine’s
satisfied as long as the machine is parts.
maintained due care according to the
stated time interval. Checking and maintenance is
carried out, the following must be
The running timing is indicating the noticed:
suggested normal running conditions and
maintenance interval. Running interval  Press [O] button on the control
shall be changed adapting to the air panel to stop the machine, and
conditions. wait until the air compressor stops
running.
User may invite our well-trained
technician to doing this maintenance.  Relieving pressure of screw air
compressor.
With regarding to the lubricant
problem, KIMAIR’s lubricant is suitable  System may have a little remained
for relevant running conditions, pressure after the screw air
especially the oil’s ingredients, viscidity, compressor is shut down shortly.
burning point and anti-aging. Never use
any other lubricant.  Hence the oil refilling plunger
(refilling oil opening) must be
8.2 Motor Maintenance slowly relieved to depressurize
pressure of screw air compressor.
Grease must be added to motor
 Switch the main switch installed
periodically according to the marked
label on the motor, and the grease type is by user to “O” （ Shut down ）
indicated on the motor’s label. position；
 Warn: Voltage: After the power
is switched off, the air compressor
may be checked and maintained.
8. Maintenance

Maintenance Item

W Change oil
1 New machine must be changed
after running first 500 hours, see
the functional parameter on page
9.
Under the normal working
environment, the oil changing
interval is 3000 hours.

W Replacement of oil filter W5 Adding motor’s grease.

2 Oil filter must be replaced for a Grease must be added to motor
new machine after running 500 periodically according to the
hours. marked label on the motor, and
Under the normal working the grease type is indicated on
environment, the oil filter’s the motor’s label. (not necessary
replacement interval is 2000 to add grease no bigger than
hours. 7.5kKw) 。

W Replacement of oil separator. W6 Normal maintenance and

3 Under the normal working cleaning.
environment, the oil separator’s Shorten the cleaning interval in
replacement interval is 3000 a dusty atmosphere accordingly.
hours.

W Replacement of air inlet filter.

4 air inlet filter must be replaced for
a new machine after running 500
hours.
Under the normal working
environment, the air filrer’s
replacement interval is 2000
hours. Periodically KIMAIR inlet
filter according to the working
conditions.
 8. Maintenance

8.4 Changing Oil Collect used oil, and not make it

soaked into the earth! Disposing the used
oil accordingly! Never Splash the used
oil! Make sure that there is no oil
leakages.

The oil changing interval and

recirculation oil’s contamination have a
very big relationship with the air
compressors. Never allow the
contaminant materials ( dirt, vapor and
gas) via air filter to enter air
compressor’s oil recirculation.

At the same time, high moisture of

the air intake shall generate condensation
inside the machine, which influences
lubricant’s working age. Therefore, in
this case, the oil changing interval may
be shortened. Oil changing interval set is
based on the normal environment
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1: ball valve(oil drainage). conditions. So there must not be lots of
exotic materials (dirt, vapor and gas). If
Danger under very good environment conditions,
Oil must be changed only after the
screw air compressor stops running and oil sample must be inspected to postpone
is depressurized！ oil’s working age. Analyze the result to
make sure the running postponement.
Relieving hot oil must be in a caution:
Scalded danger!
Caution
Important Note
Used oil must be drained
Cleaning the remained oil stain and
other deposits on the machine’s parts and completely when changing oil. Used oil
cooler according to the instruction shall obviously shorten new oil’s
manual, as they are exposed in the heated working life age.
compressed air.

Description Never mix oils of different brands

or types. The previous oil must be
 drained fully and replaced by another oil must be settled, i.e. air intake in
type of oil. the oil must be vaporized.
 Oil level must reach the toppest
position in the middle of oil level
Please see oil changing interval glass.
schedule in the instruction manual.  Fill oil fully if necessary.

Follow below procedures when Lubricant Changing Interval

changing oil:
 Open air tank’s oil outlet valve, Running conditions (such as cooling
taking use of the remained pressure intermediate’s temperature), running
to drain the oil. methods, and air inlet quality, e.g. dirt

 Drain oil at the running temperature. volume, other air such as SO2, solvent

 Open the oil filler opening. vapor volume etc, having an very

 Close the oil outlet valve of oil tank. important effect on oil changing interval.

 Filling oil, and the oil volume, see

functional parameter on page 9. See functional parameter of oil
 Close the oil filler with screw changing volume on page 9.
plunger.
 Make the screw air compressor run
about 2 minutes.
 Check for possible leakage.
 Shut down the air compressor.
 Check oil level: before checking oil,
8. Maintenance

8.5 Replacement of Oil Filter Description

Disposing oil filter according to the
regulations of relevant special scrapped
material. Check for possible leakage!
Danger
Please refer to the maintenance
Oil filter must be replaced only schedule, relating to the replacement
after the air compressor is shut down interval.
and depressurizes! Be caution of hot
The screw air compressor’s pressure
oil: scalded danger! Never splashing must be relieved, and below procedures
oil out! must be followed to replace oil filter:

 Unscrew the oil filter with suitable

 tool. 8.6 Replacement of Oil Separator
 Dealing with oil filter in accordance 2 1
with the instructions. 3
 Applying a little oil to the new oil
filter.
 Oil the gasket of the new filter and
screw it into place. Tighten firmly
by hand.
 Check for possible leakage!
 Check oil level.
 Refill the oil fully if necessary.

Interval of Change Oil Filter

1: Oil tank panel
Running conditions (such as cooling
intermediate’s temperature), running 2: Connecting bolt
methods, and air inlet quality, e.g. dirt 3: Oil separator
volume, other air such as SO2, solvent
vapor volume etc, having an very
important effect on oil filter changing Danger
interval. Oil tank is below the pressure!
Oil filter must be replaced for a new The replacement of oil separator may
machine after running 500 hours. be performed only after screw air
Thereafter, under the normal working compressor stops running and
environment, the oil filter’s replacement
interval is 2000 hours. relieving pressure.！
Be caution of hot oil: scalded
danger!

Never splash the oil out！

Description
Disposing oil separator according to
the regulations of relevant special
scrapped material. Check for possible
leakage!

Oil separator must be replaced.

Under the normal working environment,
the oil filter’s replacement interval is
3000 hours.
 The screw air compressor’s pressure bending when removing and placing
must be relieved, and below procedures oil tank panel.
must be followed to replace oil separator:  Draw upward to take oil separator,
and dispose oil separator in
 Open all bodywork panel, dismantle accordance with the regulations.
connecting pipes of oil tank.  Install a new oil separator, re-fix the
 Unscrew the connecting bolts of oil oil tank panel connected with bolts
tank, move forward oil tank panel. according to original positions.
Notice: there is a recirculation oil Re-installing all pipes in accordance
pipe inserted oil separator in the with original positions.
middle of oil tank panel. This  Check for possible leakage.
copper pipe must not be contacted to
8. Maintenance

Interval of Changing Oil Separator

Important Note
Running conditions (such as cooling
intermediate’s temperature), running Never run the screw air
methods, and air inlet quality, e.g. dirt compressor without installing air
volume, other air such as SO2, solvent filter, even only running a short
vapor volume etc, having a very
period, the machine shall be damaged
important effect on oil separator
changing interval. seriously.！
Obstructed air filter must be
8.7 Changing / Checking Air Filter replaced or cleaned to during
maintenance.

Air filter must be check at least one

time for the accumulated dust. Check
everyday if necessary.

During the maintenance, prevent the

dusts entering air filter’s other clean side.

Air Filter’s Maintenance

1. Air filter
2. Air inlet hose Air filter must be cleaned or new air
3. Inlet valve
Danger filter must be replaced, refer to the
Check and operations may be cleaning instruction in the instruction
performed only after the screw air manual.
compressor stops running and
pressure is released! Air Filter’s Cleaning
 Danger
Description
Never use gasoline, alkali solvents
Air filter’s cleaning must not be
or hot liquids to clean the air filter.
more than 5 times.
Please clean the air filter through
If air filter is damaged or cleaned
over 5 times, a new air filter must be the following procedures.
replaced. Clean the filter with due care,  Stirring the air filter inside the warm
not damaging filter to prevent the water with non-foam cleaning
contaminated materials from entering air detergent.
filter’s clean end.
 Cooling the air filter.
Air filter must be changed after a
 Moisturized air filter must not be
new machine runs 500 hours; thereafter,
installed.
air filter must be replaced with an
interval of 2000 hours under the normal
Check for air filter’s damage.
industrial environment.
Before installation after cleaning,
Cleaning Air Filter through Blowing
air filter must be checked in front of
through Air Compressor
lighting source (portable light) to ensure
that air filter is not of any cracks, holes
Danger
or any other damaged situation. Sealing
The following points must be
conditions must be checked at the same
followed during cleaning air filter with
time.
blowing through the air compressor:
 Wear eye protector and Air filter and separator’s replacement
respirator. interval

 Air compressor’s pressure must Running conditions (such as cooling

be not more than 5 bar. intermediate’s temperature), running
methods, and air inlet quality, e.g. dirt
 Blowing towards outside of air volume, other air such as SO2, solvent
filter to ensure that the dust vapor volume etc, having a very
important effect on the working lives of
decreasing obviously. filters, e.g. air filter, oil filter and oil
separator.
Cleaning through Washing
8. Maintenance

8.8 Normal Maintenance and Cleaning Important Note

 Cleaning the exposed machine’s relies on the type of motor.
parts of air compressor and the
remained oil and other deposits in 8.9Fixed Air Compressor’s
accordance with the instruction Maintenance and Suggested Lubricant
manual.
Suggested Lubricant
Periodically clean screw air
compressor with compressed air, not Please notice that good lubricant
allowed to blow to personnel, especially can obviously postpone your air
to the following parts: compressor’s working life.

 Adjusting components KIMAIR’s special screw air

 Pipe connectors compressor oil is to ensure machinery’s
 Motor reliable running. Never mix different
 Cooler types of lubricants.
 Motor
Motor

Bearings of motor must be added

lubricant periodically, the interval
9. Troubleshooting

Condition Possible Fault Remedy

1． Fuses burnt 1． Consult technician to check
2． Protect relay and replace
3． Starting button is of 2． Consult technician to check
loose connection and replace
4． Voltage too low 3． Consult technician to check
5． Motor out of order and replace
1. Air compressor 6． Machinery
malfunctioning 4． Consult technician to check
cannot be started. and replace
5． Consult technician to check
and replace.
6． Manual start machine, if
cannot be moved, consult
KIMAIR service department.
7． Environment 7． Improve ventilation of the
temperature too compressor room.
2. Air outlet high 8． Check/replace
8． Temperature control 9． Check/ adjusting oil level
temperature too valve out of order 10． Clean cooler
9． Oil level too low 11． Have oil filter replaced
high 10． Oil cooler too dirty 12． Have cooling fan replaced
11． Oil filter choked 13． Check / replace heat
(Machine stops 12． Cooling fan out of resistance.
order
above 105℃) 13． Heat resistance out of
order
14． Air consumption 14． Check for equipment leakage
exceeds air delivery conditions
of compressor. 15． Clean or replace a new filter
3. Air output 15． Air filter choked 16． Have valve checked
16． Inlet valve not fully 17． Check oil separator pressure
below normal open meter before and after and
17． Oil separator choked pressure value displayed on
LCD; have separator
replaced if necessary.
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