TM 5-3820-276-10-2
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
HIGH COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE - PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR (PAC)
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Equipment Condition
Engine off (Volume 1, WP 0059)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
HIGH COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE - PAC
SYMPTOM
Service air temperature above normal.
MALFUNCTION
Out of level condition.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
PAC should not be parked on unlevel ground where the slope is greater than 15
degrees in any direction.
Verify if PAC is parked on unlevel ground at an angle greater than 15 degrees in all directions.
a.
If parked at an angle greater than 15 degrees, reposition PAC on more-level ground and
verify angle is less than 15 degrees in all directions. Start engine and verify if compressor
discharge temperature returns to normal (Volume 1, WP 0059).
b.
If parked at an angle less than 15 degrees in all directions, proceed to next Malfunction -
Dirty operating conditions.
MALFUNCTION
Dirty operating conditions.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify if compressor unit is operating where air is saturated with dirt, dust, sand, or other
airborne particles.
a.
If operating in saturated environment, move PAC to less saturated environment or wait
until air is less saturated with dirt, dust, or other airborne particles.
b.
If compressor unit is operating where air quality is normal, proceed to next Malfunction -
Compressor oil level low.
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