Alkin W31 series User manual

HIGH PRESSURE BREATHING
AIR COMPRESSORS
W31 SERIES
OPERATOR MANUAL

W31 SERIES HIGH PRESSURE
BREATHING AIR
COMPRESSOR MODELS
- MARINER - - VERTICAL –
- PETROL ENGINE - - DIESEL ENGINE -

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ALKIN COMPRESSORS
High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors
Operator Manual
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anyother purposes other than servicing ALKIN W31seriescompressors unless
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Torbalı, IZMIR
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- W31-2023-01-ENG-

CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIONS........................................................2
1. General.........................................................................................................2
1.1. General Safety Information................................................................2
1.2. Safety Tags.........................................................................................3
ABOUT COMPRESSOR.................................................................8
2. General.........................................................................................................8
2.1. Compressor Unit...............................................................................10
2.2. Technical Data..................................................................................15
2.3. Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).................................18
2.4. Identification of the Compressor ......................................................21
2.5. Principles of Operation.....................................................................22
2.6. Lubrication System...........................................................................23
2.7. Major Components...........................................................................23
2.7.1. Compressor unit...........................................................................23
2.7.2. System..........................................................................................25
2.8. Description of Controls ....................................................................28
2.8.1. Operation control .........................................................................28
2.8.2. Drain control................................................................................28
2.9. Handling and Installation .................................................................29
2.9.1. Unpacking....................................................................................29
2.9.2. Handling.......................................................................................29
2.9.3. Inspection.....................................................................................29
2.9.4. Location .......................................................................................29
2.9.5. Piping...........................................................................................30
2.9.6. Electrical controls ........................................................................31
2.9.7. Wiring ..........................................................................................31
2.10. Storage..............................................................................................31
2.11. Operation..........................................................................................33
2.11.1. Initial start-up procedure..........................................................33
2.11.2. Oil Recommendation........................................................................34
2.11.3. Extremely cold ambient temperatures .....................................35
2.11.4. Motor lubrication.....................................................................35
2.12. Adjustment .......................................................................................35
2.13. Cylinder filling instructions..............................................................36
MAINTENANCE............................................................................39
3. General.......................................................................................................39
3.1. Maintenance Table ...........................................................................41

3.1.1. Check Table .................................................................................41
3.1.2. Replacement Table.......................................................................42
3.2. Torque Values ..................................................................................43
3.3. Maintenance Instructions..................................................................43
3.3.1. Oil level check .............................................................................43
3.3.2. Leak check ...................................................................................44
3.3.3. Auto drain valve check.................................................................44
3.3.4. Intake filter check.........................................................................44
3.3.5. V-Belt alignment check................................................................44
3.3.6. Components check.......................................................................45
3.3.7. Serpentines, Intercoolers and aftercooler, flywheel cleaning.......45
3.3.8. Current check...............................................................................45
3.3.9. Safety valve check .......................................................................46
3.3.9.1. Safety valve replacement.........................................................46
3.3.10. Check valve check...................................................................46
3.3.10.1. Check valve replacement.........................................................46
3.3.11. Priority valve check.................................................................47
3.3.11.1. Priority valve replacement.......................................................47
3.3.12. V-Belt replacement..................................................................47
3.3.13. Purifier cartridge refill kit replacement....................................48
3.3.14. Oil change................................................................................48
3.3.15. Intake filter replacement..........................................................49
3.3.16. Auto drain valve adjustment with repair kit.............................49
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................51
DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

W31 SERIES
HIGH PRESSURE BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
ALKIN COMPRESSORS –2023-01
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Dear Customer,
ALKIN air compressors will provide you with the solid and reliable performance
that you should expect from an industrial air compressor.
Please read this manual carefully before you operate your compressor. This will
enable you to start up your compressor in the proper manner, as well as maintain it
using the simple instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. This way
your air compressor will always be in top operating condition, giving you trouble-
free service.
Alkin Compressors has a service and sales team that can respond rapidly to your
daily spare parts and service requirements. Service and parts supply anywhere in the
world can be done by Alkın Compressors. For any questions, please feel free to call
our Torbalı plant, in İzmir-Turkey.
Here are the contact details:
Pre-Sales Support Services
[e-mail]
[phone] (Ext:206)
After Sales Support Services
[email protected]m.tr
[phone] (Ext:209)
In all correspondences, please provide serial number and a copy of the invoice.
ALKIN has the right to change information without any prior notice.
Users are expected to safely operate and maintain the compressor, observe the rules
and instructions, as well as the local safety codes to minimize the risk of accidents
and injuries.

W31 SERIES
HIGH PRESSURE BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
ALKIN COMPRESSORS –2023-01
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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
1. General
1.1. General Safety Information
All ALKIN air compressors are designed and manufactured with equipment and
components that allow the safe operation of the compressors. However, it is the
user’s responsibility to safely operate and maintain the compressor, observe the rules
and instructions, as well as the local safety codes to minimize the risk of accidents
and injuries. The following safety precautions are offered only as a guideline, and it
is recommended to follow them along with the local safety codes and regulations.
This compressor should only be operated by those who have been trained to do so,
and who have read and understood the contents of this manual. Failure to do so will
increase the risks of accidents and bodily injuries. Please also read the manual of the
equipment (electric, etc.) delivered together with the compressor and perform the
instructions.
Never start this compressor unless it is safe to do so. Do not operate it with known
unsafe condition. Tag the compressor and render it inoperative by disconnecting the
power supply, so that others who may not know of the unsafe condition will not
attempt to operate it until the unsafe condition is corrected.
Install, use and operate this air compressor only in full compliance with all pertinent
requirements and all relevant federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Do not modify this compressor and do not use it beyond the specified limits
(pressure, etc.) and speeds except with prior written approval of ALKIN.

W31 SERIES
HIGH PRESSURE BREATHING AIR COMPRESSORS
ALKIN COMPRESSORS –2023-01
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1.2. Safety Tags
Symbol
Explanation
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
USE HEADPHONES
HOT SURFACE –DO NOT TOUCH
EARTHING
ELECTRIC HAZARD
CAUTION: CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY
CAUTION: MOVING PARTS
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
RECOMMENDED COMPRESSOR OIL
AIR INLET
AIR OUTLET