T63693 Version 010205

STENHØJ
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
SCREW COMPRESSOR
SP20 – 150
Version 04 Edition 02/05 T63693

INDEX
INDEX
WARNING SYMBOLS ..............................................................................................................6
Warning symbols.....................................................................................................................6
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................7

1.2 Limitations of liability .......................................................................................................8
1.3 Design base........................................................................................................................9
1.4 Document protection .........................................................................................................9
1.5 Warranty ..........................................................................................................................10
1.6 Service .............................................................................................................................10
1.7 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................10
2 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Range of application........................................................................................................11

2.2 Testing regulations ..........................................................................................................12
2.3 General safety instructions ..............................................................................................12
2.4 Personnel and qualifications............................................................................................12
2.5 Risk assessment ...............................................................................................................13
2.6 Risk reduction..................................................................................................................13
2.7 Operator safety instructions.............................................................................................13
2.8 Safety instructions for service, inspection and mounting work.......................................14
2.9 Alterations and spare parts not manufactured by the manufacturer ................................14
2.10 Non-permitted operation ...............................................................................................14
3 TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................15
3.1 Mechanical data...............................................................................................................15
4 DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................17
4.1 Description of operation ..................................................................................................17

4.2 Overall view ....................................................................................................................18
4.3 Mechanical components for single compressors .............................................................19
4.4 Mechanical components for multi control.......................................................................20
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INDEX
5 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION .................................................................................21
5.1 Transportation..................................................................................................................21
5.2 Installation .......................................................................................................................21
5.3 Placing .............................................................................................................................22
5.4 Room temperature ...........................................................................................................23
5.5 Compressed-air connection .............................................................................................23
5.6 Electrical connection .......................................................................................................23
5.7 Ventilation and heat recovery..........................................................................................24
5.7.1 Temperature control in the compressor room...........................................................24

5.7.2 Intake ........................................................................................................................24
5.7.3 Heat recovery............................................................................................................24
6 OPERATION .........................................................................................................................25
6.1 Operation – start-up .........................................................................................................25

6.2 Before start-up .................................................................................................................25
6.3 Start – actuation of the compressor .................................................................................26
6.4 Stopping the compressor .................................................................................................26
6.5 User interface...................................................................................................................27
6.5.1 The three LEDs are defined as follows: ...................................................................28
6.6 Menus ..............................................................................................................................29
6.6.1 Menu structure..........................................................................................................30

SERVICE ..........................................................................................................................39
6.6.2 Multi control .............................................................................................................41
6.6.3 Remote start..............................................................................................................52
ALARM.............................................................................................................................54
6.6.4 Remote alarm............................................................................................................54
7 ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION....................................................................................59
7.1 Wiring diagrams ..............................................................................................................59
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INDEX
8 MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................60
8.1 General ............................................................................................................................60

8.2 Cleaning the prefilter .......................................................................................................61
8.3 Cleaning the cooler..........................................................................................................62
8.4 Electrical connections and operations .............................................................................63
8.5 Periods of inactivity.........................................................................................................64
8.6 Oil level ...........................................................................................................................65
8.7 Changing the oil ..............................................................................................................67
8.8 Oil consumption ..............................................................................................................69
8.9 Changing the oil brand ....................................................................................................70
8.10 Oil filter .........................................................................................................................71
8.11 Air filter .........................................................................................................................72
8.12 Separator filter ...............................................................................................................73
8.13 Drain filter .....................................................................................................................75
8.14 V-Belts...........................................................................................................................76
8.15 Parallelism of pulleys ....................................................................................................77
8.16 Inlet valve ......................................................................................................................79
8.17 Minimum pressure/non-return valve .............................................................................82
8.18 Thermostat .....................................................................................................................84
8.19 Motor .............................................................................................................................87
8.20 Motor bearings without lubricating nipples...................................................................88
8.21 Motor bearings with lubricating nipples........................................................................89
8.22 Safety valve ...................................................................................................................90
8.23 Leakage..........................................................................................................................91
8.24 Bolt tightening ...............................................................................................................92
8.25 Hose condition...............................................................................................................94
8.26 Test run ..........................................................................................................................95
8.27 Safety functions .............................................................................................................95
8.28 Electrical system............................................................................................................95
9 FAULT FINDING..................................................................................................................96
9.1 Faultfinding .....................................................................................................................96
10 OTHER APPLICATION......................................................................................................98
10.1 Water cooling ................................................................................................................98

10.2 Heat recovery.................................................................................................................98
10.3 Special voltages/frequencies .........................................................................................98
11 ANNEX ................................................................................................................................99
11.1 Additional documentation .............................................................................................99
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WARNINGS SYMBOLS
WARNING SYMBOLS
Warning symbols
1. Vessel under pressure.................................
2. Rotating parts .............................................
3. High voltage ...............................................
4. Not suitable for respiratory air ...................
5. Bleed out (burn danger)..............................
6. Hot parts .....................................................
7. Cutting/rotating parts..................................
8. Lifted part, do not go under........................
9. General attention ........................................
10. Automatic start ...........................................
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INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your new STENHØJ compressor. For the last 70

years, STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S has been known for
manufacturing efficient, high-quality industrial compressors.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is a name you can trust, and thus

STENHØJ compressors are manufactured in a particularly robust
design, fully complying with the requirements to modern industrial
compressors.
The STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S philosophy is to manufacture
highly efficient compressors providing your compressor with optimal
operating safety, a minimum of energy consumption, high specific
output, quiet operation and a long service life with a minimum of
maintenance. At the same time, these compressors will produce a
stable and safe compressed-air supply for many years.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S recommends that this operating

instruction is read thoroughly before the initial start-up.
Your new STENHØJ compressor is built according to the best and

latest manufacturing methods and to the best and most contemporary
technical standards.
Intentionally, this operating manual is to help you operate your new
compressor.
Therefore, all staff involved in the transport, installation, start-up,
operation, maintenance and repair of this compressor have to read and
UNDERSTAND this manual.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED

FROM THE COMPRESSOR.
As shown below, the compressor is equipped with a machine data

plate. It is a good idea to copy the data plate information into the
diagram below.
Kompressor A/S
Tlf: +45 76 82 12 60 DK- 7150 Barrit Fax: +45 76 82 12 26
Compressor Type: Serial No Year
Working Pressure Flow Weight
Max fuse rating Isol Class IP
Motor Power Motor Amp.
Fan Power Fan Amp.
Voltage Frequency
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INTRODUCTION
1.2 Limitations of liability
At the time of printing, all technical information, data and instructions

in this manual in respect of the operation and maintenance of the
compressor are updated according to the latest revision (see version
number/letter on the front page) and include our previous experiences
with and knowledge of this compressor type and therefore is only
guidance.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S reserves the right to alter the

technical specifications for the compressor(s) mentioned in this
manual without prior notice. For this reason, STENHØJ
KOMPRESSOR A/S cannot accept any claims arising out of such
alterations.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for any damage or stop-

downs resulting from operating failure, non-compliance with the
instructions herein, or incorrect maintenance/repair, etc.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for spare parts and

accessories not supplied by us and thus not authorised by us.
Adding and/or using such non-original parts and accessories can

adversely affect the compressor characteristics and endanger people,
the compressor and other values. Damage arising from the use of non-
original spare parts is under no circumstances covered by STENHØJ
KOMPRESSOR A/S.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S cannot be held liable for damage

arisen as a consequence of alterations or changes made to the
compressor carried out without the written consent of STENHØJ
KOMPRESSOR A/S.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for any consequential

damage.
To the best of STENHØJ KOMPRESORS A/S’ knowledge,

translations of documents are accurate. STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR
A/S is not liable for translation mistakes. Only the Danish version is
normative and this is available on request.
Texts and drawings does not include all available components e.g. in
connection with the ordering of spare parts. Drawings and graphics
are only normative and not reproduced in the scale 1:1.
Pursuant to the safety regulations, the compressor should under no

circumstances be operated unless all covers/doors on the cabinet have
been correctly mounted since an operation of this kind carries a severe
health hazard. STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from any such operation.
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MANTINECE
All legal disputes concerning this compressor shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the domicile of the manufacturer according to Danish
legal rules and legislation.
The compressor is only intended for the production of compressed air

according to this manual.
1.3 Design base
The design base for this/these compressor(s) conforms to;
Machinery directive:
− 89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44EEC
Labelling directive:
− 93/68EEC
EMC directive:
− 89/336/EEC, article 10, § 1AD-M.
Further, the following harmonized standards have been used during

the construction:
− EN 29001
− EN 292
− EN 60204 -1
− EN 53011
− EN 53012
− ISO 1217
1.4 Document protection
This manual is confidential and is exclusively intended for use in your

company by the persons responsible for the compressor.
It is not allowed to copy or distribute the document to third hand

parties, nor is to make copies without the written consent of
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S. Violation of the above is considered
a criminal offence.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S reserves all rights.
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INTRODUCTION
1.5 Warranty
Under normal operating conditions, STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S

grants a 12-month warranty against material and production defects.
As an additional safety, STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S grants a 24-
month warranty on the air end, irrespective of the operating time.
The warranty period takes effect from the invoice date.
The warranty is conditional upon compliance with the instructions

herein and upon the correct setting-up of the compressor, see chapter
5.2 Installation.
Spare parts are not covered by the warranty.
Contact STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S immediately in the case of
claims for warranty and state the warranty coverage referring to:
----------Machine data plate----------
Compressor type and pressure

Machine number
------------Invoice-------------
Date of delivery
Order and invoice number of STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S.
1.6 Service
To ensure the best setting-up, running in, future service and repair
work STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S have a service net covering the
entire world.
If problems occur outside normal working hours, STENHØJ
KOMPRESSOR A/S or your local distributor is on duty 24 hours a
day.
Producer: _
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S
Barrit Langgade 188-190
DK-7150 Barrit
Phone: +45 7682 1260
Fax: +45 7682 1226
E-mail: kompressor@stenhoj.dk
Website: www.stenhoj.dk
Authorized STENHØJ distributor only use original spare parts.

1.7 Maintenance
We would like to safeguard your compressor by taking over any

service and maintenance needs you may have.
You can sign a servicing agreement with your local authorized

STENHØJ distributor who has skilled personnel and fully equipped
service vehicles and only uses original STENHØJ spare parts.
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SAFETY
2 SAFETY
2.1 Range of application
This compressor is designed according to the best and latest

manufacturing methods of STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S and to the
best and most contemporary technical standards.
During the design, the recognised safety regulations and standards
have been taken into consideration.
The compressor safety has been evaluated and approved by the
manufacturer.
The compressor should only be used to the production of compressed
air and NOT for the compression of any other gas type.
The compressor and any attached compressed-air equipment have to
be maintained to by qualified personnel who should continuously
check and maintain the entire installation.
Be aware the ALL other equipment has to be approved for operating
at the pressure corresponding to the maximal operating pressure of the
compressor.
The compressor is not designed for use in explosion-proof

environments or environments containing flammable gasses. The
compressed air from the compressor should not be used as respiratory
air, since it contains oil and water vapour.
The installation is not designed for outdoor operations and should be
located indoors.
Make sure that the compressor only works within the temperature
range mentioned in chapter 5.2 Installation.
Unnecessary health risks and endangerment of the compressor occur,

if:
− the compressor is operated with just one cover/door open/removed

− the compressor is not maintained according to the instructions
herein
− the compressor is not operated according to the instructions herein
− the compressor is operated with one or more safety devices
blocked/removed.
− the compressor is used outside the range of its intended use (see
above)
− the compressor is incorrectly modified, e.g. with non-original
spare parts
The manufacturer, STEHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S, expressly prohibits:
− starting the compressor, if the instructions of this manual are not

carefully followed.
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SAFETY
2.2 Testing regulations
Before actuation, please observe the following:
− Check the compressor for any transportation damage.

− Check the compressor for any missing parts on delivery.
Continuous control measures:
− Check the compressor operation continuously.

− Check the wear and tear of the compressor continuously.
− Immediately replace any worn parts (it may be necessary to
remove the part to determine its condition).
− Separator vessel
− Check the separator tank according to local rules and regulations.
− Testing MUST be carried out by trained personnel.
2.3 General safety instructions
This manual should be considered as a general safety guide on the

installation, operation and maintenance of the compressor. Therefore,
all safety instructions herein have to be observed and followed.
This manual is primarily intended for the personnel responsible for the
daily compressor operation and should not be removed from the
vicinity of the compressor.
2.4 Personnel and qualifications
Ensure that the personnel responsible for the daily compressor

operation have the relevant background and education. The personnel
should, if necessary, be trained in the compressor operation, service
and maintenance plans, etc. STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S or our
co-operators are able to provide help in this respect.
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SAFETY
2.5 Risk assessment
Non-compliance with the safety regulations herein may endanger

people, the compressor, any attached equipment and the surrounding
environment.
Furthermore, this may lead to a rejection of any claims for warranty
and damages.
E.g. neglecting the safety instructions may result in:
− endangering the surrounding environment due to oil leakages;

− electrical failure and consequently mechanical failure;
− endangering people around the compressor;
− endangering the continuous compressor operation.
2.6 Risk reduction
The safety instructions herein, all local regulations and guidelines

have to be observed and followed at all times. Any company safety
regulations can be used to supplement this manual.
2.7 Operator safety instructions
To minimise the risk of failure, this manual should be closely

observed and followed.
Compressor safety instructions:
− Pursuant to the safety regulations, the compressor should under no

circumstances be operated if not all covers/doors on the cabinet
are mounted correctly.
− The locks on the covers/doors, which require special keys, should
not be replaced with inferior types.
− Protective equipment preventing contact etc. should not be
removed.
− Do not open the electrical cabin during operation.
− Single parts on the compressor can be very hot during operation.
The following material, which should be handled with care for the
protection of people and the environment, has been used for the
manufacturing of this compressor:
− Oil
− Lubricant
− Polyester foam with polyurethane film and adhesive on the reverse
side
− Miscellaneous sealing
Operator safety instructions:
− Avoid getting in contact with especially with oil and lubricants.

− Avoid prolonged exposure to and inhaling of vapours.
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MANTINECE
See a doctor in the case of an accident.
2.8 Safety instructions for service, inspection and mounting work
The owners of this compressor are responsible for making sure that all
maintenance, inspection and mounting work are carried out by
authorised and/or trained personnel who have the necessary expertise.
Any work on the compressor should be carried out when the

compressor is not operating, when the main switch is disconnected
and locked and when there is no internal pressure in the compressor.
If it is necessary to remove safety equipment in order to carry out

service on the compressor, the equipment HAS TO be remounted
when the service work is completed. Pay attention to the general
starting-up procedures, see chapter 6.2 Before start-up.
Any kind of warranty work must be carried out by an authorised

STENHØJ service engineer.
2.9 Alterations and spare parts not manufactured by the manufacturer
The use of original spare parts ensures the quality.

Compressor alterations or modifications of any kind are NOT
permitted.
The use of non-original spare parts or spare parts not manufactured by
the manufacturer may have unpredictable consequences for which
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable.
The warranty lapses in connection with alterations and/or custom

manufactured spare parts.
2.10 Non-permitted operation
Do not exceed the fixed limits on the data sheets.

Only use the compressor according to its intended use as mentioned
herein.
Call an authorised STENHØJ service engineer in the event of failure

and/or defects in the safety systems.
Do NOT operate the compressor if there are defects in the safety

systems. It is not permitted to override defective safety devices e.g.
electrically (not even for a short period of time).
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TECHINCAL DATA
3 TECHNICAL DATA
3.1 Mechanical data
TYPE Unit SP20 SP25 SP30 SP40 SP50
Connection:
Frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50
Voltage V 400 400 400 400 400
Main motor / fan Amp 28,9 / 0,5 34,3 / 0,5 41,1 / 0,5 55,9 / 2,7 66,9 / 2,7
2
Recommended cable cross section mm 4 6 10 16 16
Recommended maximum fuse A 50 63 63 100 125
Heat recovery kW/t 12 14,8 17,6 24 29,6
Usable energy by heat exchanger MJ/t 43,2 53,2 63,3 86,3 106,4
Motor:
Motor size kW 15 18,5 22 30 37
Protection class IP 55 55 55 55 55
Isolations class isol-cl F F F F F
Nominal RPM r.p.m. 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Dimensions:
Height mm 1.373 1.373 1.373 1.648 1.648
Width mm 1.424 1.424 1.424 1.774 1.774
Depth with closed front mm 824 824 824 999 999
Depth with open front mm 1.624 1.624 1.624 1.949 1.949
Weight kg 535 553 575 856 876
Free air delivery

3
8 bar m /min 2,38 2,95 3,5 4,92 6,01
3
10 bar m /min 2,08 2,59 3,11 4,35 5,37
3
13 bar m /min 1,75 2,16 2,6 3,66 4,56
Outlet dimension " 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 1/2 1 1/2

Recommended minimum receiver size litre 1.000 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000
Recommended ventilation of:

3
Compressor room with free ventilation m /h 5400 6660 7920 - -
3
Compressor room with extraction m /h 5.400 6.660 7.920 10.800 13.320
3
Compressor room by forced ventilation m /h 2.700 3.330 3.960 5.400 6.660
Allowed pressure drop in ducts m/s 4 4 4 4 4
Minimum room temperature °C + 2 +2 +2 +2 +2

Maximum room temperature °C + 45 + 45 + 45 + 45 + 45
Normative outlet temperature °C amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10
Additional data:
Quantity of oil ~ litre 8 8 8 8 14
Safety valve's setting over operating pressure bar 2 2 2 2 2
Sound level dB(A) 68 69 70 71 73
Overall protection class IP 21 21 21 21 21
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TECHINCAL DATA
TYPE Unit SP60 SP75 SP100 SP125 SP150
Connection:
Frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50
Voltage V 400 400 400 400 400
Main motor / fan Amp 79,9 / 2,7 98,6 / 2,7 129 / 3,5 153 / 3,5 184 / 3,5
2
Recommended cable cross section mm 25 35 50 70 95
Recommended maximum fuse A 125 160 200 250 315
Heat recovery kW/t 36 44 60 72 88
Usable energy by heat exchanger MJ/t 129,4 158,2 215,7 258,9 316,4
Motor:
Motor size kW 45 55 75 90 110
Protection class IP 55 55 55 55 55
Isolations class isol-cl F F F F F
Nominal RPM r.p.m. 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Dimensions:
Height mm 1.648 1.648 1.768 1.768 1.768
Width mm 1.774 1.774 2.274 2.274 2.274
Depth with closed front mm 999 999 1.274 1.274 1.274
Depth with open front mm 1.949 1.949 1.997 1.997 1.997
Weight kg 928 1.021 1.556 1.581 1.676
Free air delivery

3
8 bar m /min 7,17 8,3 13,1 15,7 18,4
3
10 bar m /min 6,46 7,8 11,4 13,7 16,3
3
13 bar m /min 5,55 6,8 9,8 12 14,2
Outlet dimension " 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2

Recommended minimum receiver size litre 3.000 4.000 5.000 6.000 8.000
Recommended ventilation of:

3
Compressor room with free ventilation m /h - - - - -
3
Compressor room with extraction m /h 16.200 19.800 27.000 32.400 39.600
3
Compressor room by forced ventilation m /h 8.100 9.900 13.500 16.000 19.800
Allowed pressure drop in ducts m/s 4 4 4 4 4
Minimum room temperature °C + 2 +2 +2 +2 +2

Maximum room temperature °C + 45 + 45 + 45 + 45 + 45
Normative outlet temperature °C amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10 amb. + 10
Additional data:
Quantity of oil ~ litre 14 14 32 32 32
Safety valve's setting over operating pressure bar 2 2 2 2 2
Sound level dB(A) 75 78 80 81 83
Overall protection class IP 21 21 21 21 21
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DESCRIPTION
4 DESCRIPTION
4.1 Description of operation
Air is sucked in through a combined intake and control valve, which

controls the compressor operation together with a solenoid valve. The
air is compressed between two movable rotors and led into the
separator tank together with the supplied oil.
In the tank, the oil is separated from the air. The oil is led through the
oil cooler and the oil filter back into the air end.
The air is led through a separator filter and a combined minimum
pressure/non-return valve via the air cooler and out into the air
network.
LEDs are placed on the instrument panel of the compressor and they
indicate how the compressor works and any failures on the
compressor. All relevant operation data like pressure and temperature
is also indicated here.
A more thorough description of the installation’s mode of operation

and the indications on the instrument panel can be found in chapter
6.5 User interface.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S uses highly efficient air ends in all

screw compressors. The compression takes place in one-step, and the
compressors controller constantly control and monitor the entire
compressor operation and optimises the production of compressed air,
so that it is produced as inexpensively as possible.
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4.2 Overall view
Seen form the front, front cover open.
Air filter
Oil filter
AC
motor Drain filter
Oil sight glass
From the right side, side cover removed.
Inlet valve
Separator filter
Air end
MPV
Separator
vessel
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4.3 Mechanical components for single compressors
A standard control consists of two cards and a star-delta starter. The

cards are named the controller and the main card. The two cards are
connected to a 20-conductor ribbon cable.
The controller is the card with the display, which is placed in the
electric door. The main card is mounted in the electric cabin and this
is where all connections to temperature and pressure sensors and other
external connections are placed. It is also, where the communication
for MULTI CONTROL is connected.
Besides the two cards, each compressor has or can have various
sensors.
− Pressure transmitter for outlet pressure. Pressure transmitter for

system pressure. (optional)
− Differential pressure monitor for separator filter (SP125-150).
− Vacuum sensor for air filter (standard).
− Temperature sensor for operating temperature (standard).
− Thermostatic protection for operating temperature (standard).
Electrical cabin with star-delta starter for main motor, transformers for
control, fuse/automatic fuse for control circuit.
Internal
pressure
transmitter Slow fuse,
automatic fuse
Transformer
Main card
Y/D-starter
Power
connection
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DESCRIPTION
4.4 Mechanical components for multi control
The components used are the same as the ones used for single
compressors. See chapter 4.3 Mechanical components for single
compressors. Further, a pressure transmitter for system pressures has
to be used. This pressure transmitter is placed in the first pressure tank
of the system.
The pressure transmitter is connected to a compressor operating in

MULTI CONTROL mode. Mount it on the MASTER in order to
minimise the error range.
Mount a satellite control unit into the compressor in question if

compressors not part of the SP-Range.
Use a satellite control unit with a pressure simulator for the pressure
transmitter signal if this compressor is equipped with a pressure
transmitter.
For more information, see the appendices “System setup” and

“Guidance to satellite control unit”.
Contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor for more

information.
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TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
5 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION

5.1 Transportation
Follow the rules and regulations governing transport of goods and

make sure that the compressor is not damaged. Particularly the control
panel and the on/off switches should be protected.
When using a forklift truck make sure that the forks support the entire
compressor. The compressor can also be lifted by means of a crane
with extreme care.
5.2 Installation
IMPORTANT: Do NOT install this compressor installation in open

air.
Install the compressor in a suitable, well-ventilated room protected

from snow, rain and humidity.
Though the compressor is equipped with an air filter that discards

more than 99% of the air impurities, it is recommended that the
compressor is installed in an environment, which is as clean as
possible.
The room temperature should be within the range of +5 °C to +20 °C
measured in the centre of the cooling air-intake.
Install the compressor in an environment with a temperature range

between +2 °C to +40 °C to ensure problem-free operation.
If the operating temperature exceeds +100° C, the compressor is
stopped automatically by the control.
If the oil temperature is below -3 °C, the compressor cannot be started.

This is to protect the air end.
The compressor installation is mounted on vibration dampers.

It is not necessary to bolt the compressor installation.
The compressor can be installed directly on a concrete floor or a

similar quality-base.
In order to check the oil level it is, however, necessary to make sure
that the compressor is placed horizontally and that it support on all
legs.
Furthermore, the connection of equipment for additional maintenance,

electricity and the compressed-air piping system should be considered.
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5.3 Placing
As a minimum, the compressor should be placed 0.6 m from all walls

in the compressor room. The minimum ceiling height is recommended
to be 2.5 m. Furthermore, the connection of equipment for additional
maintenance, electricity and the compressed-air piping system should
be considered when placing the compressor.
Install the channels in such a way that the total loss of pressure is
minimised as much as possible. See diagram in chapter 3.1
Mechanical data for information on the available, additional pressure.
Also, minimise the air speed in the channels as much as possible due
to noise. 4 m/s is a suitable speed within the channels.
To ensure a natural heat circulation, the air intake should be placed at

ground level and the air should be blown out at the ceiling.
Normal compressor installation:
The intake vent “A” is dimensioned as described in chapter 5.7.2

Intake.
The ventilation “V” is dimensioned as described in chapter 5.7.1

Temperature control in the compressor room.
The temperature at the intake should not fall below +2 °C.
Compressor installation with ducts:
An adjustable valve can be mounted to conduct the air outside (in the
summer) or into a storage hall (in the winter). The installation can be
supplemented with an additional valve to recirculate the air, thus
maintaining the temperature above +5 °C.
The temperature at the intake should not fall below +2 °C.
Please contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor if you have

any questions.
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5.4 Room temperature
The room temperature should be between +2 °C to +40 °C. The

compressor works best within a temperature range of +5 °C to + 20
°C.
If the temperature is likely to fall below +2 °C, a heating element

should be mounted.
Please contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor for further
information.
The compressor cannot be started if the oil temperature falls below -3

°C.
5.5 Compressed-air connection
See chapter 3.1 Mechanical data for information on all types of

compressed-air connections. ALWAYS make sure that the connection
from the compressor to the compressed-air system has the same size
as the outgoing circuit from the compressor and ALWAYS USE a
flexible hose.
When the size amounts to 2 ½” >, the connection should be carried

out by means of a pipe. Pay attention to pipe enlargements in
connection with temperature fluctuations.
5.6 Electrical connection
The electrical connections to the compressor have to be carried out by

an authorised electrician and according to EU regulations and local
authority requirements.
The compressor is connected electrically in the electric cabin. A 4-

conductor cable with L1-L2-L3 and PE (earth) is required.
On the back of the cabinet, a hole for the power cable is placed. The
cable HAS TO be mounted with cable entry to relieve the load on the
cable.
A wiring diagram is placed in the compressor.
The installation HAS TO be connected to the electrical supply

network through a lockable circuit breaker, which HAS TO be placed
in the immediate vicinity of the compressor.
The compressor cannot tolerate a wrong direction of rotation, as this

will damage the air end. Check that the phase sequence and the
rotation direction are correct (see arrow on/by the air end).
The direction of rotation can never be reversed by swapping the motor

cables.
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5.7 Ventilation and heat recovery
5.7.1 Temperature control in the compressor room
In order to control the temperature in the compressor room one or

more separate ventilators can be installed in the exterior wall. The
necessary ventilator capacity “V” can be deduced using the below
formula:
V = kW x 320 m3 / hour [m3/h] where
kW = the nominal output of the electric motors installed in the room

in kW.
The temperature rise in the room should not exceed +8 to +10° C.
The ventilation air-intake should be placed at the bottom of the room

and blown out from the top of the room.
See chapter 5.3 Placing
5.7.2 Intake
To ensure a sufficient air exchange in the room, an intake vent

corresponding to the ventilator capacity should be mounted.
The necessary intake area “A” can be deduced using the below
formula:
A = kW x 180 cm2 [cm2] where:
kW = the nominal output of the electric motors installed in the room

in kW.
See chapter 5.3 Placing
5.7.3 Heat recovery
Since most of the supplied energy in a screw compressor is converted

into heat, there are plenty of possibilities for using this heat for e.g.
room or water heating.
Please contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor if water is

to be heated by means of the compressor.
Always comply with the relevant rules and regulations of e.g. the
Factories Inspectorate and similar bodies, if a heat exchanger is
mounted.
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OPERATION
6 OPERATION
6.1 Operation – start-up
Do NOT start the compressor before the operator has thoroughly read
and understood this manual and the instructions herein.
All compressors have been tested and checked before delivery.

However, the compressor could be damaged during transportation
from the factory. Therefore, the compressor has to be checked
carefully for damage on arrival.
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for claims for damages

in connection with transportation damage and the claims should be
directed to the carrier.
6.2 Before start-up
− Check installation and connections. See chapter 5.3 Placing

− Check the oil level, see chapter 8.6 Oil level
− Check the ventilation conditions, see chapter 5.7 Ventilation and
heat recovery
− Mount ALL covers/doors.
− Make sure that the motor is placed correct, with the transport-bolt
secured in release.
− Check that the direction of rotation is correct. If the direction is
not correct, the air end will be damaged within second (see arrow
on/by the air end).
− Check that the direction of rotation on the ventilator is correct (see
arrow on/by the ventilator).
Check the direction of rotation before the initial start-up and:
− after repair work on the electrical installations;

− after repair work on the electrical system and the electric motor of
the compressor;
− if the compressor has been moved to a new location.
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OPERATION
6.3 Start – actuation of the compressor
From the factory, the compressor has been set and adjusted to values
corresponding to “normal” operation. After actuation, the compressor
is precision adjusted according to the actual operating conditions.
− ALL covers/doors have to be fitted correctly before the

compressor is started.
− NEVER let the compressor work at a higher pressure and/or
temperature that that for which it is intended. The max
temperature is 100° C.
− A complete noise reduction can only be obtained when ALL
covers/doors are fitted correctly.
− ALWAYS use a hearing protection device - also in connection
with adjustment work.
Push the green button to start the compressor. A start delay occurs
after power failure. This means that the compressor might start with
delay. This delay is indicated with the text “Starting…” in the display.
After timer expiration, the compressor starts.
Before start, please read chapter 6.5 User interface.
6.4 Stopping the compressor
The compressor operates automatically and thus starts and stops by

itself.
Push the red button to stop the compressor.

Note that the compressor is operating in release before it stops.
Push the EMERGENCY STOP immediately in case of an emergency.

This stops the compressor immediately.
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OPERATION
6.5 User interface
The user interface consists of a 2*16-character LCD display and a

keyboard with seven keys and three LEDs.
These keys are defined as follows:
Green – Starts the compressor.
Red – Stops the compressor.
SE Yellow – Service menu.

RVI
ESC ESC – Moves one-step back or undoes changes.
Arrow down/to the left – moves down/to the left or diminishes a

value.
Arrow up/to the right – Moves up/to the right or increases a value.
OK OK – Enters menus or accepts changes.
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MANTINECE
6.5.1 The three LEDs are defined as follows:
Start – Green LED.

Stop – Red LED.
Service – Yellow/red LED signals an expired service interval and an
alarm respectively.
The start LED
There are three operating conditions:
The compressor is on – The green LED at the start button is

illuminated.
The compressor produces air – The green LED at the start button
blinks rapidly.
The compressor operates in release mode – The green LED at the start
button blinks slowly.
The stop LED
There are two operating conditions:
The compressor is off – The red LED at the start button is illuminated.
The compressor is about to stop – The red LED at the stop button
blinks slowly.
SER- Service LED

VICE
Note that this LED has two colours
Service announcement – The yellow LED at the service button blinks

slowly.
Accepted service announcement – The yellow LED at the service
button is illuminated.
Alarm – The red LED at the service button blinks slowly.
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OPERATION
6.6 Menus
PRESS xx.xb PRESS xx.xb "function" *S N "function" *S N "function" *S N function" N *S xx.x

TEMP xxxC FLOW xx.xm3/min Return to last selected PRESS xx.xbar TEMP xxxC FLOW xx.xm3/min STATUS xxxxxxxx
OK ESC SERVICE ESC OK
MAIN SCHEDULE SERVICE MULTICONTROL COMPRESSOR SYSTEM ALARM LOGBOOK d SELECTION

Count xx SETUP SETUP Count xxx Machinno x
ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK ESC OK
MAIN Point 1 xx SERVICE MULTICONTROL c KOMPRESSOR k SYSTEM k ALARM Logno. 1 S/Axx SELECTION c
Press xx.xb xxx hh:mm xx.xb OK Tot. Hrs. xxxxxh Priority x Cap. xx.xm3/m Vessel xxxxxl Press high xx.xb 1 Date yyyy.mm.dd OK Machinno x
MAIN Point no 1 c SERVICE MULTICONTROL c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM k ALARM Logno. 1

Temp xxx°C Day xxx Load xxxxxh Startdelay xxs Max. press xx.xb Remote YES/NO Temp high xxx°C 2 Time hh:mm:ss
MAIN Point no 1 c SERVICE MAIN c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM k ALARM Logno. _ S/Axx

Flow xx.xm3/min Time hh:mm Unload xxxxxh Tolerance xx% Min. press x.xb Autostart YES/NO Motortemp 3 Date yyyy.mm.dd OK
MAIN c Point no 1 c SERVICE d MAIN c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM c ALARM Logno. _

Max press xx.xb Press xx.xb Sep. filter xxxxh 1 Damping xxs Flow start xx% Multicontrol YES/NO Ventmotor 4 Time hh:mm:ss
MAIN c Point no 1 c SERVICE d MULTICONTROL c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM k ALARM

Dif. press x.xb External ON/OFF Airfilter xxxxh 2 Strategy x Starttimer xxs Master YES/NO Presssensor 5
MAIN c Point _ xx SERVICE d MULTICONTROL c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM k ALARM

Schedule ON/OFF xxx hh:mm xx.xb OK Oilfilter xxxxh 3 Delay xxs Unload xxxs System press YES/NO Sep. filter 8
Point no _ c SERVICE d MULTICONTROL c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM c ALARM

Day xxx Oilchange xxxxh 4 Rot. Hrs. xxxh Stoptime xxxs Date yyyy.mm.dd Airfilter 9
Point no _ c SERVICE d COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM c ALARM

Time hh:mm Motor xxxxh 5 Type xxx Time hh:mm:ss Temp - - -°C 12
Point no _ c SERVICE d COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM c ALARM

Press xx.xb V-belts xxxxh 6 Mach. no. xxxxx Contrast Machine *x 15
Point no _ c COMPRESSOR k SYSTEM

External ON/OFF Sep. filter ON/OFF FW version xx.xx
DISPLAY: COMPRESSOR k
"function" NUMBER Not remote, not master Airfilter ON/OFF
MASTER System master
REMOTE Remote, not multicontrol COMPRESSOR k
SLAVE Multicontrol slave Oilfilter ON/OFF
STATUS M Master COMPRESSOR k

8 signs, for R Remote, not multicontrol Oil level ON/OFF
machine number S Multicontrol slave
1to 8, from - (dash) Compressor connected or in multicontrol, COMPRESSOR k
left to right not remote Fan on xx °C
_ (underscore) No compressor with this number
COMPRESSOR k
For the letters M, R, S goes: Fan diff. xx °C
Flashing capital letter, when loading
Capital letter, w hen unloading
Small letter, when stopped
Signs after top line indicate data source:

(blank) = Single machine
*S = System pressure
N = Machine number
MENU: OTHER TEXTS:

Letter right to point; Standard menu point w ith
(blank) = Only see variable value Start delay (Current display)
c = can alters (shows until key press or timer run out) STARTING…
k = by service key Activated by an alarm
d = to default/variable value Only remote (by pow er-on) (Current display)
(shows until timer run out [1,3 second]) REMOTE CTRL.
Number right to point; Activates/deactivates by menu point
xx = alarm or service code MAIN - schedule No net connection (by power-on) (Current display)
that is show ed in logbook (shows until net connection ) NET CONNECTION?
Activates/deactivates by menu point
COMPRESSOR SETUP - out temp Confirmation of net addressers (Current display)
(shows until key press [ESC/OK]) SET ADDRESSERS?
Activates/deactivates by menu point
SYSTEM SETUP - multicontrol Confirmation of remote start/stop (Current display)
(shows until key press [ESC/OK]) CONFIRM?
Activates/deactivates
other menu points
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OPERATION
6.6.1 Menu structure
The compressor has nine menus but only five of them are visible when
the compressor is delivered. The remaining menus become visible
ESC when they are activated in one of the five menus. The menu
SCHEDULE is e.g. not visible unless it has been activated in the
OPERATING menu.
In the same way, the ALARM menu is only active, when there is an
alarm.
In this way, the menu structure will only provide the operator with the
necessary information.
The menu structure works like drop-down menus with submenus

placed next to each other.
Press the two arrow keys in the middle to shift between the drop-down
menus. Press OK to enter one of the submenus.
Press the two arrow keys in the middle to shift between the drop-down
menus. Press OK to change one of the submenus and use the two
OK arrow keys in the middle to make changes in the submenus.
Press OK to accept a change.
Press ESC to move one-step back
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OPERATION
MAIN
Unit User Service
MAIN
Indicates the actual pressure

MAIN
Press bar
Indicates actual oil temperature of the

MAIN compressor.
Temp °C
Indicates the immediate air consumption.

MAIN
Flow m3/min
Indicates the maximal operating pressure,

MAIN the cut-out pressure.
Max press bar
Indicates the differential pressure, the

MAIN pressure of operation.
Dif. Press bar
Activates or deactivates the schedule

MAIN
Schedule on / off
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OPERATION
MAIN
It is used to set operating parameters as e.g. maximum and differential

pressure and the current operating values for pressure, flow and
temperature are red out.
The SCHEDULE menu is activated in the MAIN menu.
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OPERATION
SCHEDULE
Unit User Service
SCHEDULE
Count nn
POINT 1 Indicates settings of the current point
POINT NO 1 Choice of day for action.

Day dd
POINT NO 1 Choice of time for action.

Time hh:mm
POINT NO 1 Choice of pressure for action.

Pressure bar
POINT NO 1 Choice of action for external.

External on / off
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OPERATION
SCHEDULE
Is only visible if it has been activated in the MAIN menu. It starts and
stops the compressor automatically according to a diagram determined
by the operator. In the SCHEDULE menu, it is also possible to
activate external equipment like e.g. a fan in the compressor room.
The advantage about SCHEDULE is that besides obtaining a fully
automated control of the pressure air in connection with e.g. shift
work, cost savings are also achieved because the compressor is
automatically put on stand-by, when no air is produced.
Thus, an unnecessary production of air due to leakages in the piping
system is avoided.
By entering day, time and pressure, the SCHEDULE works so that the
compressor can be started or stopped automatically. At the same time,
e.g. a fan can be started or stopped by setting EXT=ON/OFF.
The compressor will continue its operation according to the latest time
registered by the SCHEDULE until it encounters a new time. This
means that it is necessary to inform the compressor about each single
pressure change, starting or stopping time.
The compressor is controlled in intervals of one week and then returns
to the starting time.
Check that date and time have been set in the SYSTEM SETUP.
Remote start overrules the time schedule.
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OPERATION
Example of time schedule:
No DAY TIME PRESSURE EXT

1 Mon 05:30 0,0 bar ON
2 Mon 06:00 10,0 bar ON
3 Mon 15:05 0,0 bar OFF
4 Tues 05:30 0,0 bar ON
5 Tues 06:00 10,0 bar ON
6 Tues 15:05 0,0 bar OFF
7 Tues 21:30 0,0 bar ON
8 Tues 22:00 8,5 bar ON
9 Wed 06:00 10,0 bar ON
10 Wed 15:05 0,0 bar OFF
Explanation
1 Monday at 05:30 External equipment is activated, e.g. a fan,

the compressor is operating at 0,0 bar.
2 Monday at 06:00 The compressor is started and operates at 10
bar, external equipment is still on.
3 Monday at 15:05 The compressor is set to operate at 0,0 bar,
external equipment is turned off.
4 Tuesday at 05:30 External equipment is activated, the
compressor operates at 0,0 bar.
5 Tuesday at 06:00 The compressor is started and operates at 10
6 Tuesday at 15:05 The compressor is set to operate at 0,0 bar,
7 Tuesday at 21:30 External equipment is activated, the
compressor operates at 0,0 bar.
8 Tuesday at 22:00 The compressor is started and operates at 8.5
9 Wednesday at 06:00 The compressor now operates at 10 bar,
external equipment is still on.
10 Wednesday at 15:05 The compressor is set to operate at 0 bar,
The last admission applies until a new one is made or the SCHEDULE
function is deactivated.
In connection with e.g. holidays, the SCHEDULE is deactivated in the
OPERATING menu.
When the holiday is over, the SCHEDULE is activated again. All the
points will still be registered which means that it is not necessary to
enter start and stop again.
To delete a point, DAY is set = OFF. 0,0 bar stops the compressor.
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MANTINECE
In MULTI CONTROL, the SCHEDULE for the entire system is set to
the MASTER.
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OPERATION
Register your own time table below.
DAY TIME PRESSURE EXTERNAL

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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OPERATION
SERVICE
The service codes shown in the LOG BOOK correspond to their location in the SERVICE menu.
Unit Code User Service
SERVICE
Indicates the total amount of hours

SERVICE consisting of load and unload
Tot. hours hours hours.
Indicates the total load hours.

SERVICE
Load hours
Indicates the total unload hours.

SERVICE
Unload hours
Indicates the remaining durability

SERVICE of the separator filter.
Sep. filter hours S01

SERVICE of the air filter.
Air filter hours S02

SERVICE of the oil filter.
Oil filter hours S03
Indicates the remaining hours to oil

SERVICE change.
Oil change hours S04
Indicates the remaining hours to

SERVICE lubrication of bearing.
Motor hours S05

SERVICE of V-belts.
V-belts hours S06
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OPERATION
SERVICE
Monitors the compressor in connection with service intervals for key

components and spare parts.
The compressor issues a service announcement for e.g. renewal of
separator filters or v-belts and for motor lubrication.
The service announcement is saved in the LOG BOOK.
Service is carried out according to the below diagram. In particularly

dirty environments, service is carried out more often.
Type\service Separator filter Air filter Oil filter Oil change V-belt change
SP20 - 150 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000 Hours
Suction valve Minimum pres ure valve Thermostatic valve Safety valve
SP20 - 25 9.000 9.000 9.000 9.000 See chapter 8.21 Hours
SP30 - 150 9.000 9.000 9.000 9.000 See chapter 8.21 Hours
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OPERATION
MULTI CONTROL
Unit User Service

MULTI
CONTROL
MULTI Is used to assign priorities to the

CONTROL compressors. Is not used in connection with
energy control.
Priority nn
MULTI Delays start-up so more compressors do not

CONTROL start at the same time.
Start delay sec.
MULTI Allows tolerance deviation from the

CONTROL maximum pressure for a shorter period of
Tolerance % time.
MULTI Is the period, which allows deviation from

CONTROL the maximum pressure.
Dampening sec.
MULTI Is used to choose operation. Energy, rotation

CONTROL or priority.
Strategy rot. / energy
MULTI Is the waiting period for pressure changes

CONTROL before a new decision is made.
Delay sec.
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MANTINECE
MULTI CONTROL
Is used if it is desired to control more compressors as one unit in a

compressed-air installation. It is only visible if it has been activated in
the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
By default, the compressor is able to control itself and up to seven
additional compressors. This is used in situations where all
compressors in an installation should be uniformly worn or to make
sure that the compressor(s) most suitable for the current air
consumption is activated, thus avoiding an unnecessary consumption
of energy.
Extra equipment can be bought if the other compressors are not from
the SP Range.
The master can only be a compressor from the SP Range.
6.6.2 Multi control
In MULTI CONTROL, it is possible to choose three different ways of

controlling the individual compressors.
Priority control
If the basic consumption is well-defined and if the peak consumption

varies, priority control could be an advantage.
The compressors start in priority, and thus the compressor with the
highest priority (lowest number) is started first.
Rotation – Priority rotation
If more compressors have the same size and they have to be uniformly
worn, the use of rotation control could be an advantage.
Within each priority class, the compressors rotate according to a

regular interval of typically 24 hours. The hours are regulated
according to operating hours not “clock hours”. If two machines move
more than two times the interval apart, the starting sequence is
changed.
The interval counts down when the machine is running.
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MANTINECE
Example of priority rotation:
COMPRESSOR SP75 SP75 SP30 SP30 SP30

PRIORITY 1 1 2 2 2
START AS No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
AFTER 24 HOURS No. 2 No. 1 No. 5 No. 3 No. 4
Energy control
If the compressors vary in size and have fluctuating consumption, the

use of energy control could be an advantage.
The compressors are started according to their current air

consumption.
The control takes its starting point from the capacity/time of the
individual compressor.
During operation, a pressure drop will occur as a consequence of the

air consumption in the system.
When the system pressure falls below the minimum pressure, all
deactivated compressors and idle-running compressors are run
through.
The control chooses the compressor or the combination of

compressors that correspond to or is bigger than the consumption.
Frequency controlled compressors have first priority.
Example of starting sequence:
Consumption/Cap. 6 m3/min 8 m3/min 2-4 m3/min

1 m3/min X
4 m3/min X
5 m3/min X
9 m3/min X X
11 m3/min X X
13 m3/min X X
16 m3/min X X X
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MANTINECE
In connection with a sudden consumption rise, which exceeds 10% of
the total capacity of the compressors currently running, the control
also makes sure that the production of air is started before the
minimum pressure has been reached, thus avoiding a lack of air.
Fore more information, see the appendices “System setup” and

“Guidance to satellite control unit”.
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MANTINECE
10 % -rule
Makes sure that no extra compressor is started up, if there is small air
consumption.
If the air consumption is less than 10 % of the total capacitate, of all

the running compressors, no additional compressors is started, unless
Pstart is reach. This is so, that no compressors and started and then
stopped again after a few seconds.
Pstart / Pstop
Pstart and Pstop are variable limits in the controller used for providing
a more smooth operation and ensuring that the pressure does not fall
below Pmin.
Pstart is a starting time, calculations based on the current

flow/pressure drop.
Starting time: From point A, it takes the pressure 10 sec. to reach
point B, i.e. Pmin, see fig. 1
Fig. 1
Pmax.
A
B
Pmid.
Pstart
Pmin.
0,2 bar
10 sec.
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OPERATION
In connection with a large flow/consumption, the Pstart limit will
move up the pressure curve, which means that the compressors will
start earlier, see fig. 2
Fig. 2
Pmax.
A B
Pmid.
Pstart
Pmin.
0,7 bar
10 sec.
Example 1.
At a flow of 2 m3/min. Pstart could be 0,2 bar above Pmin (see fig. 1)
and at a flow of 4.5 m3/min. Pstart could be 0.7 bar above Pmin (see
fig. 2). The Pstart limit however, can never be above Pmid. Pmid =
P max + P min
2
Pstop works contrary to Pstart, which means that in connection with a
large flow, the compressor that was started the latest stops closed to
Pmax and in connection with a small flow, the compressor is stopped
earlier. It will however, never be possible to stop it below Pmid.
Pstop is a stopping time, calculated based on the current flow/pressure

rise.
Stopping time: From point A, it takes the pressure 10 sec. to reach
point B, i.e. Pmax, see fig. 3
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OPERATION
Fig. 3
10 sec.
Pmax.
Pstop
Pmid.
0,7 bar
B
Pmin.
In connection with a small flow/consumption, the Pstop limit will

move up the pressure curve, thus stopping the compressors later, see
fig. 4
Fig. 4
10 sec.
Pmax.
Pstop
Pmid.
B 0,2 bar
Pmin.
Example 2.
At a flow of 2 m3/min. Pstop could be 0.7 bar below Pmax (see fig. 3)
and at a flow of 4.5 m3/min. Pstop could be 0.2 bar below Pmax (see
fig. 4). The Pstop limit however, can never be below Pmid. Pmid =
P max + P min
2
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OPERATION
COMPRESSOR SETUP
Unit User Service

COMPRESSOR
SETUP
COMPRESSOR Indicates the capacity of the relevant

SETUP compressor.
Cap. m3/min
COMPRESSOR Indicates the upper safety limit of the

SETUP compressor.
Max press bar
COMPRESSOR Indicates the lower safety limit of the

SETUP compressor.
Min. press bar
COMPRESSOR Indicates how much of the compressor’s

SETUP capacity the consumption has to exceed in
Flowstart % order for the compressor to start before the
minimum pressure has been reached (is not
used in connection with multi control)
FLOW START can be deactivated.
COMPRESSOR Indicates the star time before change to

SETUP delta.
Start timer sec.
COMPRESSOR Indicates the minimum period of time the

SETUP compressor needs to unload the separator
Unload time sec. vessel.
COMPRESSOR Indicates a safety interval for number of

SETUP motor start/hour.
Stop timer sec.
COMPRESSOR Indicates the compressor’s size in HP.

SETUP
Type nn
COMPRESSOR Indicates the serial number of the

SETUP compressor.
Machine no. nn
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OPERATION
COMPRESSOR SETUP
Contains the standard values for the individual machine.

The machine number is also placed in this menu.
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OPERATION
COMPRESSOR Indicates monitoring of the separator filter
SETUP on SP125-150
Sep. filter on / off
COMPRESSOR Indicates monitoring of the air filter.

SETUP (standard)
Air filter on / off
COMPRESSOR Turns on the ventilator for cooling of oil

SETUP and air.
Fan on °C
COMPRESSOR Indicates the ventilator’s difference, i.e.

SETUP cooling area.
Fan dif. °C
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
SYSTEM SETUP
Unit User Service
SYSTEM
SETUP
SYSTEM Indicates the volume of the first receiver.

SETUP
Vessel litre
SYSTEM Allows the compressor to be started by a

SETUP remote control.
Remote on / off
SYSTEM Activates the multi control function.

SETUP
Multi control on / off
SYSTEM Assigns the system control to this

SETUP compressor.
Master on / off
SYSTEM Indicates if the compressor has a system

SETUP pressure transmitter in the first receiver.
System press on / off
SYSTEM Indicates date.

SETUP
Date yy.mm.dd
SYSTEM Indicates time.

SETUP
Time hh:mm:ss
SYSTEM Is used to set the light intensity of the

SETUP display.
Contrast
SYSTEM Indicates the software version of the

SETUP controller.
FW version nn.nn
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OPERATION
SYSTEM SETUP
Is used to specify the values for the system in which the compressor
works, e.g. receiver volume. The menu is also used to determine if the
compressor has to work in multi control mode, or if it should be
started by remote control, etc.
In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the real time watch of the compressor
is set and the contrast in the display can be changed.
The software version can also be found here.
6.6.3 Remote start
Remote control on the main card can be used if the machine is to be

started by means of a remote control. The input terminal works so that
the compressor stops if the connection is opened and starts if the
connection is closed. This switch is potential free.
Set REMOTE CONTROL in SYSTEM SETUP to YES.
Place the remote start button on the master, which will activate the
entire system in cases of multiple compressors operating in multi
control.
Remote start overrules the SCHEDULE.
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OPERATION
ALARM
Code Type User Service
ALARM
Operating/system pressure too

ALARM high.
Press. High A01 Stop
Oil temperature too high.

ALARM
Temp high A02 Stop
Electric motor overstressing.

ALARM
Motor temp A03 Stop
Fan motor overstressing.

ALARM
Vent motor A04 Stop
Defect or missing pressure

ALARM transmitter.
Press. sensor A05 Stop
Clogged separator filter.

ALARM
Sep. filter A08 Warning
Clogged air filter.

ALARM
Air filter A09 Warning
Defect or missing temperature

ALARM sensor.
Temp A12 Stop
Alarm on external equipment.

ALARM
External A15 Warning
The master indicates which

ALARM compressor (2-8) is defective.
Machine no A16 Warning
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OPERATION
ALARM
In the ALARM menu, alarm codes for possible failures or exceeded

operation values can be seen.
Like the other menus, besides the five standard menus, the ALARM
menu is only visible in case of an alarm.
Warning:
Errors there not immediately endanger compressor or its personnel.
An indication is given, but the compressor is not stopped.
Stop:
Errors there immediately endanger compressor or its personnel. An
indication is given and the compressor is stopped.
Alarms are saved in the LOG BOOK.
6.6.4 Remote alarm
If a remote alarm from the compressor to e.g. a rotor blink or a horn is

desired, the alarm on the main card can be used. This switch is
potential free.
In this case, the connection is opened when an alarm appears on the
machine.
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LOG BOOK
Unit User Service
LOG BOOK
Count nn
Indicates type of alarm and date

LOG NO on which it accrued.
Date yy:mm:dd
Indicates type of alarm and time

LOG NO on which it accrued.
Time hh:mm:ss
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LOG BOOK
Is used to monitor the compressor operation for longer periods of time

in connection with service and alarms.
In this way, it is possible to see any alarms or service codes together
with the time and date of their occurrences.
Alarm code A indicates an alarm and code S indicates that service has
been carried out. See passage ALARM and SERVICE
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OPERATION
MACHINE SELECTION
Unit User Service

MACHINE
SELECTION
Machine no nn
MACHINE Chooses a compressor that is connected to a

SELECTION master.
Machine no nn
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MACHINE SELECTION
Is only visible when MULTI CONTROL has been activated in the

SYSTEM SETUP menu. The menu is used in connection with the
multi control mode.
From a MASTER it is possible too see data of all attached controls
which means that monitoring and programming the entire system can
take place from one machine.
The compressors are assigned numbers according to their location in
the piping system.
Through this menu, it is possible to enter or alter the menus of the
other machines from the keyboard on the MASTER.
The MASTER can only be a compressor from the SP Range.
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7 ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION
7.1 Wiring diagrams
See the wiring diagrams supplied with the compressor.

Always use the wiring diagram supplied with the compressor.
Be aware that the data of the supplied wiring diagram only applies to
this compressor type.
In connection with other voltage supplies, e.g. 230 V or frequency

inverter, a special wiring diagram is supplied.
Note that the attached wiring diagram is general for all sizes of this
compressor type
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8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 General
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE, DISCONNECT AND

LOCK THE SUPPLY SWICTH. CLOSE THE ISOLATION VALVE
AND MAKE SURE THERE IS NO INTERNAL PRESSURE IN
THE COMPRESSOR.
If repairs or service requires that the compressor is running, make

sure:
− that there are no persons in the vicinity of the compressor;

− that the work wear necessary for the task is worn and that this is
not loose.
− to inform the surroundings on the potential risk (e.g. blow down
on safety valve, removed protective devices, etc.).
− to put up a warning sign with the text “Servicing – operating
compressor”.
When the work has been completed, make sure:
− that a test-run on the compressor has been carried out;

− that the safety devices are mounted correctly;
− that potentially dangerous materials are packed, handled and
disposed of correctly.
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8.2 Cleaning the prefilter

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the prefilter is to

be clean at service or as minimum once a year. If necessary, clean the
prefilter as needed.
The standard primary filter mounted on the compressor can be
removed and cleaned in a light sulphonated solution.
NEVER use solvents or other chemicals for the cleaning.
Before reassembling, the filter must be completely dry.
Use only suitable tools on the compressor.
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8.3 Cleaning the cooler

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the cooler is to

be clean for dust and dirt at service or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, clean the cooler as needed.
There is easy access to the cooler when the front cover is opened and
the inspection covers on the ventilator box are removed.
Oil or fat solvents may be used.
Note; the compressor and the cooler are very hot.
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8.4 Electrical connections and operations

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the electrical

equipment is to be clean at service or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, clean the electrical equipment as needed.
Keep the electrical equipment on the compressor free from dirt and
dust.
Check and if necessary tighten all electrical connections.
Test the performance of the start/stop function and the emergency stop
device.
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8.5 Periods of inactivity
If the compressor has to be stopped for a longer period of time, you

have to observe the following:
− Close the isolation valve between the compressor and the air
system.
− The compressor has to be without pressure.
− Supply switch disconnected and locked.
If the compressor is not operating for longer periods of time

(> three months) the instructions in chapter 6.2 Before start-up should
be followed before actuation.
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8.6 Oil level

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the oil level has
to be check often (approx. once a week). If necessary, check the oil
level more often.
Check the oil level as follows:
Stop the compressor by pressing the red button and wait for approx.
ten minutes for the foam to disappear. See if necessary chapter 8.7
Changing the oil
Note; the compressor runs unload before stopping. The compressor

and the separator vessel are very hot.
Make sure that the oil is in the middle/at the top of the oil inspection
glass. Refill oil if this is not the case.
Max
Min
Refill diagram:
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Litres from min to max

SP20 1,2
SP25 1,4
SP30 1,8
SP40 2,3
SP50 4,6
SP60 5,1
SP75 6,0
SP100 10,9
SP125 12,8
SP150 15,5
Note that the compressor should never be overfilled.
Make sure that there is no internal pressure in the compressor before
the filler plug is removed.
In connection with installation near the sea or in chemical

atmospheres, the oil properties may be damaged due to the presence of
e.g. chlorine (salt) or other chemicals.
Contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor if this is the case.
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8.7 Changing the oil

THE COMPRESSOR.
The supplied oil lubricates all parts of the compressor, thus making
additional lubrication of the compressor unnecessary. Motor bearings,
however, should be lubricated, see chapter 8.21 Motor bearings with
lubricating nipples.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the oil has to be

changed after 3000 hours or as minimum once a year. If necessary,
change the oil as needed.
Note; that the oil and the separator vessel are very hot during
operation and the tapping of oil presents a burning hazard.
1. Start the compressor by pressing the green button, to build up

pressure in the separator vessel.
2. Stop the compressor by pressing the red button.
3. Close the small ball valve on the inlet valve. See fig. 1 – ref. 1
for SP20-75, fig. 1.1 – ref. 1 for SP100-150. This is to keep
pressure in the separator vessel..
NOTE; moving parts

Fig. 1 Fig. 1.1
Ref. 1
4. Wait for the compressor to stop. Activate the emergency stop.

5. Remove ¾” plug from the large ball valve on the side of the
separator vessel. See fig. 2 – ref. 1
Fig. 2
Ref. 1
Ref. 2
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6. Mount a ¾” hose and tap the oil out by opening the large ball
valve. See fig. 2 – ref. 2. The pressure in the separator vessel
presses the oil out.
7. After tapping the oil, close the large ball valve (fig. 2 – ref. 2)
and remove the hose.
8. Mount ¾” plug in large ball valve (fig. 2 – ref. 1) and open for
the small ball valve on the inlet valve. (fig. 1 – ref. 1 for SP20-
75, fig. 1.1 – ref. 1 for SP100-150)
9. Remove the oil refill plug from the separator vessel. See fig. 3
– ref. 1
Fig. 3
Ref. 1
10. Refill the separator vessel with STENHØJ oil, to the top of the
oil sight glass. See fig. 4 – ref. 1
Fig. 4
Ref. 1
11. Remount the oil refill plug on the separator vessel (fig. 3 – ref.
1) release the emergency stop and start the compressor by
pressing the green button.
12. Stop the compressor after aprox. five minutes of load, by
pressing the red button.
13. Wait approx. ten minutes and check the oil level. (fig. 4 –
ref.1). Repeat if necessary step 9 to 10.
Note; After operating the compressor, there is pressure in the

separator vessel.
Always dispose of oil according to local environmental regulations.
ONLY USE A SUITABLE OIL FOR THE COMPRESSOR
Refer to T81377 ”oil specification” which is supplied with the

compressor, when choosing the correct lubricant.
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8.8 Oil consumption
Note the amount of oil used to fill the compressor in the maintenance
check sheet.
Note also if the oil brand is being changed.
Date Initials Remarks
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8.9 Changing the oil brand

THE COMPRESSOR.
Only use a suitable oil for the compressor (see oil specification
T81377).
When the oil brand is changed, the entire oil system has to be “flushed
out”. Tap the old oil and refill with a new one. Let the compressor
operate on full load for approx. 10 minutes. See chapter 8.7 Changing
the oil
Tap the oil again, change the oil and the separator filter and refill with
a new oil. See chapter 8.10 Oil filter and 8.12 Separator filter for
information on changing the parts.
Note that the oil brand has been changed in the maintenance check
sheet.
Dispose of the oil, the oil and the separator filter according to local
environmental regulations.
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8.10 Oil filter

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the oil filter has
to be changed after 3000 hours or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, change the oil filter as needed.
1. Stop the compressor by pressing the red button and make sure
there is no internal pressure in it.
2. Remove the old oil filter (by means of a filter key). See fig. 5 –
ref. 1
3. Apply a thin layer of oil to the seal of the new filter and mount
the filter. Turn the filter clockwise until “contact”. Then turn
the filter ¾ of a round manually. The filter has now been
correctly mounted.
Fig. 5
Ref. 1
Note; the compressor and the oil filter are very hot.
Check the compressor for any leakages after start-up.

Always dispose of residual oil and oil filters according to local
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8.11 Air filter

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the air filter has
to be changed after 3000 hours or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, change the air filter as needed
2. Remove the air filter, after removing the filter cover. See fig. 6
– ref. 1
3. Replace air filter (fig. 6 – ref. 1) and mount filter cover.
Fig. 6
Ref. 1 Ref. 2
Note; the compressor and the oil filter are very hot.
Dispose of the air filter according to local environmental rules.
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8.12 Separator filter

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the separator

filter has to be changed after 3000 hours or as minimum once a year.
If necessary, change the separator filter as needed
SP20-100:
2. Remove the old separator filter (by means of a filter key). See
fig. 7 – ref. 1
3. Apply a thin layer of oil to the seal of the new filter and mount
the filter. Turn the filter clockwise until “contact” is felt. Then
turn the filter ¾ of a round manually. The filter has now been
correctly mounted.
Fig. 7
Ref. 1
SP125-150:
2. Remove hoses and cables from the separator vessel and the
MPV. See fig. 7.1
3. Loosen bolts and remove the flank with the MPV from the
separator vessel. Caution; be aware of the pipe for the drain
line.
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4. Replace the old separator filter with a new.
5. Place the flank with the MPV on the separator vessel. Caution;
be aware of the pipe for the drain line.
6. Cross tighten the bolts on the flank with torque. See chapter
8.24 Bolt tightening
7. Mount hoses and cables on the separator vessel and the MPV.
Fig. 7.1
Note; the compressor, separator vessel and the filter are very hot.
Check the compressor for any leakages after start-up.
Always dispose of residual oil and separator filters according to local

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8.13 Drain filter

THE COMPRESSOR.
The primary task of the drain filter is to remove the rest oil from the
separator filter.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the drain filter

has to be changed after 9000 hours or as minimum every third year. If
necessary, change the drain filter as needed.
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8.14 V-Belts

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the drain filter

has to be changed after 9000 hours or as minimum every third year. If
necessary, change the drain filter as needed.
that there is no internal pressure in it.
2. Lift the motor by fastening the bolt from the transportfastene

to the base frame. See fig. 8 – ref. 1
3. When the motor is lifted, the V-belts can be easily mounted

and removed.
4. Check the pulleys for wear and parallelism.
5. Lower the motor to its usual place. Make sure that there is
room below the bolt, even when the belts are in position.
Fasten the counter nut to secure the bolt.
Fig. 8
Ref. 1
Note; the compressor and the pulleys are very hot.
Always dispose of residual oil and separator filters according to local

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8.15 Parallelism of pulleys

THE COMPRESSOR.
The pulleys on the motor and the air end have to be completely
parallel to ensure an optimum belt drive and an optimum durability of
the V-belts.
Please contact your local authorised STENHØJ service engineer who
will assist you in doing this.
Adjusting the pulleys:
To ensure the durability of the V-belts, it is important that the

parallelism between the two pulleys is optimum at all times. For this
reason, it is very important to check the belt drive for both mounting,
tightening and maintenance according to the provided guidelines. All
belt drives have been dimensioned to last for 3.000 problem-free
operating hours, but the durability also depends on the above
mentioned.
The placing of the motor has been adjusted so that the motor weight
ensures a constant and correct belt tension.
Pulleys for V-belts with a TB-taper lock:
Clean the axle, taper lock and cone in the pulley, oil the cone and the
Allen screw.
Hang the pulley on the axle and mount the taper lock.
Turn the disc until its tap holes fit the smooth holes in the taper lock.
Insert the Allen screws and tighten them in a way that allows the
pulley to be moved on the axle.
Horizontal alignment of axles:
Align the motor and the installation axle until they are parallel, use a
level if necessary.
NOTE! The maximal deviation from a 100% parallelism is 0.5°.
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Vertical alignment of pulleys for V-belts:
Align the pulleys for V-belts until the exterior of the pulleys flush
with the straightedge.
Note; that alignment of the pulleys should be carried out by adjusting

the axle placing in the adjusting ring the end of the motor.
NOTE! Check that the V-belts still flush when the pulleys has been
fastened.
Note; that the below mentioned torques have to be fastened

systematically three times.
TB-torques:
Pulley type Min Max
TB 1008 + 1108 4,5 5,7 NM
TB 1210 + 1215 16 20 NM
TB 1310 + 1315 16 20 NM
TB 1610 + 1615 16 20 NM
TB 2012 + 2017 25 31 NM
TB 2517 + 2525 39 49 NM
TB 3020 + 3030 74 92 NM
TB 3525 + 3535 92 115 NM
TB 4030 + 4040 138 172 NM
TB 4535 + 4545 156 195 NM
TB 5040+ 5050 220 275 NM
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8.16 Inlet valve

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the inlet valve

has to be serviced after 9000 hours or as minimum every third year. If
necessary, service the inlet valve as needed.
2. Remove hoses and cables from the inlet valve.
3. Loosen the bolts and remove the suction valve from the air
end.
4. Cover the air end to prevent foreign bodies from getting into
the rotors.
5. See fig. 9, fig. 9.1 and fig. 9.2 over inlet valve for details.
6. Brush a lean grease on the sliding surfaces, e.g. CASTROL

MOLYLAX or a similar molykote product. Reassemble in
reverse order.
7. Reassemble the inlet valve on the air end.
8. Reassemble hoses and cables on the inlet valve.
Note; the compressor and the inlet valve are very hot.
Finally, the compressor performance is tested.
A service kit is available for all suction valves.
Type\part No 760021 760022 760023

SP20-30 X
SP40-75 X
SP100-150 X
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SP20-30
Fig. 9
SP40-75
Fig. 9.1
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SP100-150
Fig. 9.2
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8.17 Minimum pressure/non-return valve

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the minimum

pressure/non-return valve has to be serviced after 9000 hours or as
minimum every third year. If necessary, service the minimum
pressure/non-return valve as needed.
Note; that pressure could be present in the hose between the non-
return valve and the air cooler.
2. Slowly loosen the union nut on the hose between the minimum
pressure/non-return valve and in this way release the pressure.
3. Then loosen the entire hose from the minimum pressure/non-

return valve.
4. See fig. 10 and fig. 10.1 for details over the non-return valve.

MOLYLAX or a similar molykote product. Reassemble the
new parts in reverse order.
Note; the compressor and the non-return valve are very hot.
A service kit is available for all minimum pressure/non-return valves.
Type\part No 760001 760002 760003 760004

SP20-30 X
SP40-60 X
SP75-100 X
SP125-150 X
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SP20-60
Fig. 10
SP75-100
Fig. 10.1
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8.18 Thermostat

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, the thermostat

has to be serviced after 9000 hours or as minimum every third year. If
necessary, service the thermostat as needed.
2. Loosen the lock ring and remove the cover.
3. See fig. 11, fig. 11.1 and fig. 11.2 for details over the
thermostat.

MOLYLAX or a similar molykote product. Reassemble the
new parts in reverse order.
Note; the compressor and the thermostat are very hot.
A service kit is available for all thermostats.
Type\part No 760010 760011 760012

SP20-30 X
SP40-75 X
SP100-150 X
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SP20-30
Fig. 11
SP40-75
Fig. 11.1
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SP100-150
Fig. 11.2
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8.19 Motor

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, it is important to

keep the motors cooling ribs free from dirt and dust. The motors
cooling ribs has to be cleaned at service or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, clean the motor as needed.
Note; the compressor and the motor are very hot.
NEVER clean the motor with water or other fluids.
Check the cooling air intake to the motor on a regular basis.
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8.20 Motor bearings without lubricating nipples

THE COMPRESSOR.
During normal operation conditions, the two-poled motor is

maintenance-free for thousands of hours, often up to 6-8.000 hours.
As a minimum however, the motor should be disassembled, cleaned
and checked every four years and if necessary, the bearings should be
replaced.
Change the motor bearings according to the below diagram.
Size Hours
4kW 20.000
5,5kW 20.000
7,5kW 15.000
11kW 15.000
Note; this should only be carried out by experts.
Factories Inspectorate and similar bodies.
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8.21 Motor bearings with lubricating nipples.

grease the motors bearings.
The durability of the motor is dependent on the compliance with the

re-lubricating intervals. The bearings are lubricated with Shell Alvania
R3.
It is very important not to “over-lubricate” the bearings.
Lubrication diagram:
Size Type Hours Amount

15kW SP20 2.500 13 gram
18,5kW SP25 2.500 13 gram
22kW SP30 2.000 15 gram
30kW SP40 1.700 20 gram
37kW SP50 1.700 20 gram
45kW SP60 1.500 22 gram
55kW SP75 1.000 23 gram
75kW SP100 1.000 23 gram
90kW SP125 750 30 gram
110kW SP150 750 30 gram
ONLY RE-LUBRICATE WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF ROTATING PARTS.
When a new lubricant fabricated on another base product is used, the

bearings HAVE TO be cleaned thoroughly.
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8.22 Safety valve

THE COMPRESSOR.
To ensure the optimum operating of the compressor, it is important

that the safety valve works correct. The safety valve should be
performance tested at service or as minimum once a year. If
necessary, the safety valve should be performance tested as needed.
The safety valve should be performance tested with suitable

equipment.
From the factory, the safety valve in the separator tank has been set to
a pressure of two bar above the nominal operating pressure on the
compressor. The safety valve has been sealed and its setting should
not be changed.
In addition, the separator vessel have to be inspected, controlled &

serviced in comply with the relevant rules and regulations of e.g. the
Factories Inspectorate and similar bodies.
Contact your local authorized STENHØJ distributor, for more

information.
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8.23 Leakage

THE COMPRESSOR.

check the entire compressor for leakage, especially the oil system and
the drain line.
If any, the oil leakage can pollute the environment and be of damage
to the compressor.
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8.24 Bolt tightening

THE COMPRESSOR.

that all joints are controlled/retighten at first service. If necessary,
controlled/retighten as needed.
Tighten all joints according to the below diagram.
Thread/Quality 4.6 5.6 8.8 12.9

NM / KPM NM / KPM NM / KPM NM / KPM
M6 6 / 0,6 10 / 1,0 17 / 1,7
M8 15 / 1,5 25 / 2,5 41 / 4,1
M10 30 / 3,0 48 / 4,8 81 / 8,1
M12 52 / 5,2 82 / 8,2
M16 126 / 12,6 190 / 19,0
Parts that HAVE TO be tightened with torque according to the above
diagram:
Separator tank on motor console.
Air end on separator tank.
Motor on motor platform.
Vibration damper on base frame and motor console
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Flank on the separator vessel on SP125-150
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8.25 Hose condition

THE COMPRESSOR.

that all hoses/pipes are controlled/retighten at first service. If
necessary, controlled/retighten as needed.
Check also all hoses/pipes for wear and possible damage. The hoses
should not be fastened to tightly together nor be in contact with each
other or any sharp objects as this could destroy the hoses due to the
vibrations.
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8.26 Test run
After carrying out service or maintenance work on the compressor, a

test run should be performed.
1. Check the oil level.
2. Start the compressor. Make sure that the direction of rotation is

correct.
3. Test all functions that might be influenced by the work carried

out.
4. Stop the compressor.
5. Activate the emergency stop.
6. Check the compressor for any leakages.
8.27 Safety functions
Test the safety functions of the compressor in the following way:
1. Test the function of the emergency stop device.
8.28 Electrical system

THE COMPRESSOR.
Only authorised personnel should tamper with or repair the electrical

system of the compressor.
information.
Wiring diagrams of ALL electrical equipment is delivered with the
compressor.
WARNING: Check, that there is no internal pressure in the

compressor and that the supply switch is disconnected and locked
before dissociating parts on the compressor, including changing the
oil, filters, etc.
In connection with installation, service or maintenance, please contact

your local authorized STENHØJ distributor, who can be of help.
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9 FAULT FINDING
9.1 Faultfinding
Single compressor
Condition Cause Action

A. The compressor is not 1. The pressure has not 1. Wait to the pressure
running. reached the cut-in drops.
pressure. 2. Start the compressor
2. The compressor is manual.
manual stopped. 3. Wait to the schedule
3. The compressor is starts the compressor or
stopped by the schedule. start the compressor
manual.
B. The compressor dos not 1. The pressure has not 1. Wait to the pressure
start. reached the cut-in drops.
pressure. 2. Change fuse in F4.
2. Fuse in F4 is burnt.
C. The compressor is 1. The pressure has 1. Wait to the pressure
running, but not reached the cutout drops.
producing air. pressure and is 2. Change fuse in F3.
unloading. 3. Start the compressor.
2. Fuse in F3 is burnt.
3. The compressor has
been stopped and is
unloading.
D. Service-button is 1. The pressure at the 1. Make sure that no
flashing red and the compressor is higher isolation valves have
display reads, ”Press than the allowed. been closed.
high”
E. Service-button is 1. The temperature at the 1.1 Check the oil level.
flashing red and the compressor is higher 1.2 Check the ventilation
display reads, ”Temp than the allowed. conditions.
high” 1.3 Check if filters are
clogged.
F. Service-button is 1. Main motor is 1. Make sure that the motor
flashing red and the overstressed. dos not have too many
display reads, 2. Thermo contactor Q1 is starts pr hours, by using
”Motortemp” adjusted too low. the menu “Stoptime”
2. Adjust Q1 according to
3.1 technical data.
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G. Service-button is 1. Missing system pressure 1. Mount pressure sensor or
flashing red and the sensor. deactivate ”System
display reads, ”Press 2. Failure in pressure press” in System Setup.
sensor” sensor. 2. Replace pressure sensor.
3. Pressure sensor is 3. Invert connection on the
connected wrong. main card.
H. Schedule dos not start 1. Date and time is not 1. Adjust date and time in
the compressor right. correct. System Setup.
2. Schedule is not 2. Organize schedule after
appropriate adjusted. desire.
I. Service-button flashes 1. Time for service of the 1. Contact your STENHØJ
yellow. compressor. engineer.
Multicontrol
Condition Cause Action

A. The compressor system 1. The pressure has not 1. Wait to the pressure
is not running. reached the cut-in drops.
pressure. 2. Start the compressor
2. The compressor system system manual.
is manual stopped. 3. Wait to the schedule
3. The compressor system starts the compressor
is stopped by the system or start the
schedule. compressor system
manual.
B. The compressor system 1. The pressure has not 1. Wait to the pressure
dos not start. reached the cut-in drops.
pressure.
C. Service-button is 1. Failure on this 1. Find and correct fault,
flashing red and the compressor connected in possible by the
display reads, ”Machine multicontrol. faultfinding diagram.
(2-8)”
D. The compressors are not 1. Set up is not correctly 1. Set up compressor
showed at the master. on the compressor. according to T63747
2. The master is not and T63748.
assigning to any 2. Assign the master to a
compressor. compressor in
3. There is no system multicontrol.
pressure sensor 3. Connect a system
connected. pressure sensor.
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OTHER APPLICATION
10 OTHER APPLICATION
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is very flexible, in carrying out
special request of our standard compressors. We can offer a wide
range of possibilities, for example:
10.1 Water cooling
STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S can mount a heat exchanger to the

existing system, thus making it possible to use the excess heat from
the compressor. Since large amounts of heat are released from a screw
compressor this presents a good opportunity for the possibilities of
cost savings. See chapter 5.7 Ventilation and heat recovery
Factories Inspectorate and similar bodies, if a heat exchanger is
mounted.

information.
10.2 Heat recovery
As mentioned in chapter 5.7 Ventilation and heat recovery, large

amounts of heat are produced in a screw compressor. This should
situation could be exploited and the easiest way is to use the hot
ventilation air directly for room heating.
Factories Inspectorate and similar bodies, if the ventilation air is used
directly for room heating.

information.
10.3 Special voltages/frequencies
Throughout the years, STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S has exported

compressor to the entire world and consequently obtained the
knowledge required for producing compressors with different
voltages/frequencies.

information.
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ANNEX
11 ANNEX
11.1 Additional documentation
The following documentation are delivered with your STENHØJ

compressor
• Spare part list
− SP20-30................................... T63755
− SP40-75................................... T63756
− SP100 ...................................... T63757
− SP125-150............................... T63758
• Wiring diagram
− Standard 400V.......................... T63770

− Standard 230V.......................... T63771
− Frequency inverter 400V ......... T63772
• Oil specifications
− SP compressor.......................... T81377
• Certificate for the safety valve
• Certificate for the separator vessel.
• Check list ....................................... T41806
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Version 04 Edition 02/05 T63693

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................7

2.1 Range of application........................................................................................................11

3 TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................15

3.1 Mechanical data...............................................................................................................15

4.1 Description of operation ..................................................................................................17

5 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION .................................................................................21

5.7.1 Temperature control in the compressor room...........................................................24

6.1 Operation – start-up .........................................................................................................25

6.5.1 The three LEDs are defined as follows: ...................................................................28

6.6 Menus ..............................................................................................................................29

6.6.1 Menu structure..........................................................................................................30

7.1 Wiring diagrams ..............................................................................................................59

8.1 General ............................................................................................................................60

9.1 Faultfinding .....................................................................................................................96

10.1 Water cooling ................................................................................................................98

11.1 Additional documentation .............................................................................................99

1. Vessel under pressure.................................

2. Rotating parts .............................................

3. High voltage ...............................................

4. Not suitable for respiratory air ...................

5. Bleed out (burn danger)..............................

6. Hot parts .....................................................

8. Lifted part, do not go under........................

9. General attention ........................................

10. Automatic start ...........................................

Congratulations on your new STENHØJ compressor. For the last 70

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is a name you can trust, and thus

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S recommends that this operating

Your new STENHØJ compressor is built according to the best and

THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED

As shown below, the compressor is equipped with a machine data

Compressor Type: Serial No Year

Working Pressure Flow Weight

Max fuse rating Isol Class IP

Motor Power Motor Amp.

Fan Power Fan Amp.

At the time of printing, all technical information, data and instructions

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S reserves the right to alter the

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for any damage or stop-

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for spare parts and

Adding and/or using such non-original parts and accessories can

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S cannot be held liable for damage

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S is not liable for any consequential

To the best of STENHØJ KOMPRESORS A/S’ knowledge,

Pursuant to the safety regulations, the compressor should under no

The compressor is only intended for the production of compressed air

1.3 Design base

The design base for this/these compressor(s) conforms to;

− 89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44EEC

− 89/336/EEC, article 10, § 1AD-M.

Further, the following harmonized standards have been used during

1.4 Document protection

This manual is confidential and is exclusively intended for use in your

It is not allowed to copy or distribute the document to third hand

STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S reserves all rights.

Under normal operating conditions, STENHØJ KOMPRESSOR A/S

The warranty is conditional upon compliance with the instructions