Air Amplifiers Revision 11.2011
Assembly Instructions
for Air Amplifiers
MAXIMATOR GmbH
Lange Straße 6 • D-99734 Nordhausen
Tel.: 0 36 31 / 9553-0 • Fax: 0 36 31 / 9553-5010
e-mail: info@maximator.de
Internet: http://www.maximator.de
Copyright of the issuer:
These assembly instructions may only be reproduced, translated or made available
to third parties with the issuer's express consent.
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Basic Information...........................................................................................................1
1.1
Notes on the Assembly Instructions..................................................................1
1.2
Intended Use....................................................................................................2
1.3
Warranty and Liability.......................................................................................2
2
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................3
2.1
General Safety Directives.................................................................................3
2.2
Symbols and Signal Terms...............................................................................4
2.3
Basic Safety Measures.....................................................................................4
2.3.1
Technical condition...........................................................................................4
2.3.2
Safety instructions for operation .......................................................................5
2.3.3
Safety instructions for maintenance and repair work.........................................5
2.3.4
Requirements on staff ......................................................................................6
2.4
Special Safety Instructions ...............................................................................6
2.4.1
Safety in the event of emissions .......................................................................6
2.4.2
Safety in the event of defective devices............................................................7
2.4.3
Safety at the installation location ......................................................................7
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Technical Description....................................................................................................8
3.1
Operation of Air Amplifiers................................................................................9
3.1.1
MPLV 4 and MPLV 4L air amplifiers.................................................................9
3.1.2
MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 air amplifiers ...................................................10
3.2
Overview of Air Amplifiers...............................................................................12
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Assembly and Putting into Service ............................................................................14
4.1
General Assembly Instructions on site............................................................14
4.2
Compressed Air System.................................................................................14
4.2.1
Compressed air lubricator...............................................................................15
4.2.2
Pipe cross-sections ........................................................................................15
4.3
High-Pressure System....................................................................................16
4.3.1
Pressure pipe .................................................................................................16
4.3.2
Amplifier medium............................................................................................16
4.4
Putting into Service.........................................................................................16
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Servicing and Maintenance......................................................................................... 18
5.1
Maintenance Information................................................................................ 18
5.2
Maintenance .................................................................................................. 18
5.3
Repair ............................................................................................................ 19
5.3.1
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 20
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Technical Data ............................................................................................................. 21
Basic Information
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1 Basic Information
Air amplifiers from MAXIMATOR are used for compressing pre-amplified
compressed air from the compressed air network to a desired higher final pressure.
This process provides the following advantages:
Selective pressure increase upstream of individual consumers
No energy consumption once the final pressure has been reached
No electrical installation necessary
Simple, safe and cost-efficient operation
Requires no investment in an in-house high-pressure network or a
decentralized separate compressor system
1.1 Notes on the Assembly Instructions
These assembly instructions describe how to set up the air amplifiers and provide
information about how to operate and maintain them correctly. Read the assembly
instructions carefully before actually using this equipment. The assembly
instructions facilitate rapid understanding of the technical details and contain all the
necessary information on how to use the air amplifiers. The assembly instructions
contain technical data, a technical description and information on how to put into
service, operate and maintain the air amplifiers. Technical data and measurement
and weight information apply to the day on which these assembly instructions were
printed. They may differ in detail from a particular implementation, without
fundamentally changing the objective information and thereby losing validity.
Differences in textual and pictorial statements depend on equipment and
accessories, which means that no claims arising from this can be asserted. All
maintenance, assembly and operating information prescribed in these assembly
instructions must be complied with to ensure full functionality and safety. The air
amplifiers are intended only for the purposes mentioned in the assembly
instructions. The manufacturer cannot recognize claims caused by incorrect
operation and inadequate maintenance. The attached documents relating to
components and all other documents that are part of the scope of delivery must be
observed. The relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally
recognized safety requirements must be complied with.
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1.2 Intended Use
Air amplifiers are used exclusively in compressed air networks to compress preamplified air to a desired final pressure.
The drive of the air amplifiers is designed for primary pressure of up to 10 bars.
Air amplifier changes and conversions are not permitted, for reasons of safety. All
maintenance, assembly and operating information prescribed in these assembly
instructions must be complied with to ensure full functionality and safety. If you are
using other gases, you must consult MAXIMATOR GmbH.
1.3 Warranty and Liability
In principle, the "General Conditions of Sale and Delivery" supplied by the
manufacturer of the air amplifiers shall apply.
Warranty and liability claims in case of personal or property damage shall be
precluded if they are due to one or more of the following causes:
Abnormal use of the air amplifiers.
Incorrect putting into service, operation or maintenance of the air amplifiers.
Changes to the air amplifiers.
Operating the air amplifiers with defective safety devices or incorrectly
installed safety and protective devices.
Failure to comply with the information in these assembly instructions in
respect of putting into service, operation and maintenance.
Inadequate surveillance of parts that are subject to abrasion.
Incorrect repair work.
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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 General Safety Directives
The following EC Directives apply to the safety of the machinery:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II No.1 B
and applied harmonized standards
EN ISO 12100-1 and 12100-2
The air amplifiers may be the source of hazards if they are used by untrained staff,
or are used incorrectly or abnormally. Each person that is instructed to operate or
maintain the air amplifiers must have read and understood the complete assembly
instructions before carrying out the corresponding activities. This also applies if the
person in question has already operated, or received training for, the air amplifiers.
We recommend that the operating company should obtain written confirmation from
staff that they are familiar with the assembly instructions. Familiarity with the content
of the assembly instructions is one of the prerequisites for protecting people against
hazards and for avoiding errors and hence for operating the air amplifiers safely and
without malfunction. The assembly instructions must be available to operators and
maintenance staff at all times! The operating company, or staff authorized by it to
use the air amplifiers within the scope of their duties, is responsible for ensuring
accident-free operation.
Work safety-related data is based on currently valid directives issued by the
European Community. In other countries, the relevant laws and regulations must be
complied with. The operating company must determine the current status of all
regulations both for the European Community and for other countries. Apart from the
work safety information in these assembly instructions, generally accepted safety
and accident prevention regulations must be observed and complied with.
All information given in the assembly instructions must be observed unconditionally!
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2.2 Symbols and Signal Terms
2.3 Basic Safety Measures
2.3.1 Technical condition
The following must be observed:
To avoid hazards and to ensure optimal performance, no modifications or
conversions must be made to the air amplifiers.
The user is obliged to ensure that the air amplifiers are operated when in
perfect working condition and safe to operate. The technical condition of
the air amplifiers must comply with statutory requirements and regulations.
Each time before the air amplifiers are put into service, checks must be
performed to ensure that they are not damaged and are in proper condition.
Staff must immediately report to the operating company any changes to the
air amplifier that affect safety.
HAZARD
Type and source of hazard
Hazards that may result in serious bodily injuries or even death.
Hazard avoidance measures.
CAUTION
Type and source of hazard
Hazards that may result in bodily injuries or property damage.
Hazard avoidance measures.
NOTE
User tips and useful information.
NOTE
Environmental impact
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2.3.2 Safety instructions for operation
Each time before the air amplifiers are put into service, checks must be performed to
ensure that they are operationally safe.
The following safety instructions must be observed when operating the air
amplifiers:
Generally accepted safety and accident prevention regulations must be
observed!
Staff must be familiar with all devices and actuators and how they function
before putting the air amplifiers into service!
During system operation, always ensure that operating conditions are
suitable for deployment of the air amplifiers.
Shut down the air amplifiers immediately if you observe changes during
operation.
2.3.3 Safety instructions for maintenance and repair work
Operating malfunctions brought about by inadequate or incorrect maintenance may
also cause substantial repair costs and long downtimes in relation to the air
amplifiers.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from incorrect
maintenance and care!
The maintenance intervals are laid down in a maintenance schedule.
The following must be observed:
The air amplifiers may only be maintained and repaired by the
manufacturer's service team or by specially trained and instructed
specialized personnel.
All maintenance and repair work must be performed when the air amplifiers
are switched off and depressurized.
CAUTION
Before working on the air amplifiers, make sure that they are depressurized.
CAUTION
Adjustment and repair work may only be undertaken by specialist workshops!
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2.3.4 Requirements on staff
Prior to commencing work, staff must be instructed in the hazards
connected with handling the air amplifiers.
The air amplifiers may pose injury hazards if operated by untrained
personnel.
Any person instructed to put into service, maintain or repair the air
amplifiers must have read and understood the assembly instructions in their
entirety.
The assembly instructions must be available to staff at all times. We
recommend that you obtain written confirmation from staff that they are
familiar with the contents of the assembly instructions
Staff must wear protective clothing as directed by the operating company.
All safety information contained in these assembly instructions and in all
other documents must always be fully observed and complied with.
If hazards that might result in personal injury are identified, the air amplifier
must be shut down immediately.
Staff must have sound knowledge of the following operating processes,
regulations and procedures:
−
Operating procedures for air amplifiers
−
Protective fencing, safeguards and signs in the danger zone.
− Behaviour and measures to be taken in the event of hazards.
2.4 Special Safety Instructions
2.4.1 Safety in the event of emissions
Depending on use, some noise build-up can be expected, due to the expanding
compressed air. Air escaping from the silencer may be soiled. Small ice crystals,
which may come loose and fly away, may also form on the silencer. Staff located in
the environment of operating air amplifiers must wear protective goggles and, where
applicable, hearing protection.
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2.4.2 Safety in the event of defective devices
During operation of the air amplifiers, both the drive part and the high-pressure part
are under pressure. The escaping gases are subjected to high pressure if there is a
defect or even during normal operation. They must not be intercepted or restrained
by objects or body parts. You must ensure, in the event of a defect, that the air
amplifier is immediately depressurized and repaired.
2.4.3 Safety at the installation location
The air amplifiers have been built in accordance with the generally accepted
engineering standards valid at the time of their development and manufacture and
are deemed to be operationally safe.
The air amplifiers may be the source of hazards if they are used by staff who have
not been professionally trained, or are used incorrectly or abnormally. Air amplifiers
are designed exclusively for compressing air. If you are using other gases, you must
consult MAXIMATOR GmbH. Pipes and accessories must be matched to system
pressure and be of the corresponding size. You must take appropriate measures to
ensure that the drive and charge pressure (pL and pa) does not exceed the
permissible value of 10 bars. Before repair work is undertaken, the entire system
must be depressurized. The air amplifier must be installed in a way that keeps the
actuators and bolted unions freely accessible at all times.
Safety devices, designed to prevent the permissible operating pressure from being
exceeded by 10%, are fitted downstream of the air amplifier. These safety devices
must not be lockable. They must be easily accessible and subjected to recurring
function tests.
Measuring devices must be provided for surveillance of the compressor pressure.
If a downstream pressure tank is used, the provisions of the pressure vessel
regulation must be complied with.
HAZARD
Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out on depressurized equipment.
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MAXIMATOR air amplifiers are driven by compressed air.
They increase pressure by the corresponding pressure ratio. Given constant
pressure in the compressed air system, a higher pressure is generated temporarily.
The following models are available:
GPLV 2
SPLV 2
MPLV 2
MPLV 2.5
SPLV 3
MPLV 4
GPLV 5
SPLV 10
They can be fitted to air amplifier stations, which are equipped with a compressed
air tank. The compressed air tank is designed to offset fluctuations in pressure and
accumulate a greater air quantity, which needs to be available quickly.
The amplifier code indicates the pressure ratio. A floating gate valve alternately
applies working pressure to the pistons.
The flow redirection process is triggered by pilot valves, which are actuated when
the pistons are in their final position. Non-return valves protect the inlet and outlet
ports.
Fig. 1: General working principle
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3.1 Operation of Air Amplifiers
3.1.1 MPLV 4 and MPLV 4L air amplifiers
The charge pressure fills the compression compartment from port A. As no pressure
is applied to the drive compartment, the piston does not operate until it actuates the
pilot valve in the top cap. Drive air from port PL now flows through the control slide
valve, accessing the drive compartment. This compresses the air in the
compression compartment and conveys it to the pressure outlet (port B). When the
piston actuates the pilot valve in the bottom cap, the inflow of air into the drive
compartment is interrupted and the process begins again.
The pressure increase is due to the surface of the piston in the drive compartment
being four times larger than that of the piston in the compression compartment.
Example:
Drive pressure = 6 bars
Pressure ratio = 1:4
Operating pressure = 6 x 4 = 24 bars
Fig. 2: How MPLV 4 works
1 Pressure outlet
2 Charge pressure
3 Compression compartment
4 Pilot valve
5 Pilot valve
6 Drive compartment
7 Control slide valve
8 Exhaust
PL = Drive pressure
B = Pressure outlet
Y
2
= Exhaust air from pilot valve
A = Charge pressure
Y1 = Exhaust air from control valve
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Fig. 3: How MPLV 4L works
1 Compression compartment
2 Pressure outlet
3 Charge pressure
4 Pilot valve
5 Pilot valve
6 Drive compartment
7 Control slide valve
8 Exhaust
PL = Drive pressure
B = Pressure outlet
Y2 = Exhaust air from pilot valve
A = Charge pressure
Y1 = Exhaust air from control valve
The functionality of the MPLV 4L model differs from that of the standard MPLV 4version in that the "intake stroke" is performed by the drive air and not by the
primary pressure at port "A". This enables you to use lower primary pressures.
3.1.2 MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 air amplifiers
The charge air flows from port A through the non-return valves 2 and enters
compression compartments I and II. The drive pressure (port PL) fills drive
compartment II via the control slide valve, while drive compartment I is
depressurized. Due to its movement, the piston reduces the volume in compression
compartment II, thereby increasing the pressure. Operating pressure is conveyed to
the outlet of the device (port B) through the non-return valve 4. When the control
slide valve reaches its final position, it is switched by a pilot valve. Drive
compartment II is ventilated. The compressed air is amplified in compression
compartment I.
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Control air is supplied externally for air amplifiers with a port X. It is branched off
from the drive compressed air (upstream of pressure reduction), being charged
through pipes to port X. A directional control valve in the control pipe can be used to
switch the air amplifier on or off.
Example:
Drive compartment II = 4 bars
+ compression
compartment I
= 4 bars
Compression
compartment II
= 8 bars
Fig. 4: How MPLV 2, SPLV 2 and GPLV 2 work
1 Compression compartment II
2 Non-return valves inlet
3 Drive compartment II
4 Non-return valves outlet
5 Pilot valve
6 Pilot valve
7 Drive compartment I
8 Compression compartment I
9 Control slide valve
10 Exhaust
PL = Drive pressure
B = Pressure outlet
Y2 = Exhaust air from pilot valve
A = Charge pressure
Y1 = Exhaust air from control valve
X = Control pipe
(possible external port
for control pipe)
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3.2 Overview of Air Amplifiers
Designation Figure Brief characteristics
GPLV 2
❑
Output capacity 1200 IN/min
at 6 bars primary pressure and
8 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
SPLV 2
❑
Output capacity 960 IN/min
at 6 bars primary pressure and
8 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
MPLV 2
❑
Output capacity 580 IN/min
at 6 bars primary pressure and
8 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
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Designation Figure Brief characteristics
SPLV 3
❑
Output capacity 230 IN/min
at 6 bars primary pressure and
15 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
MPLV 4
❑
Output capacity 50 IN/min
at 6 bars primary pressure and
16 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
GPLV 5
❑
Output capacity 360 IN/min
at 8 bars primary pressure and
30 bars operating pressure
❑
Operating time 50%
❑
Selective pressure increase
upstream of an individual
consumer.
❑
Once final pressure has been
reached - no energy
consumption.
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4.1 General Assembly Instructions on site
The air amplifier can be installed in any position you require.
Fixing angles are provided to anchor the air amplifier. It is important that no foreign
matter (e.g. drilling dust during wall mounting) should enter into the air amplifier
ports during assembly. Do not remove the blind plugs from the air amplifier ports
until immediately before you attach the corresponding ports.
4.2 Compressed Air System
The compressed air port requires a Maximator compressed air control unit to be
fitted downstream of the air amplifier.
This air control unit consists of a pressure filter, water separator, shut-off valve,
pressure controller, manometer and, where applicable, a safety valve.
Fig. 5: Compressed air control unit
If no compressed air control unit is fitted when operating an air amplifier, the
compressed air quality must be ensured in accordance with MAXIMATOR's
requirements.
NOTE
Always ensure that you apply the same torque (8 Nm) to stud bolts and nuts when
assembling air amplifiers, as this will prevent the top and bottom parts of the air
amplifier from being distorted.
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Requirements on compressed air quality:
Solid matter
Maximum particle size 5 µm
Maximum particle concentration 5 mg/m³
Dew point
Up to +10 °C, water content of 9.4 g/m³
Up to + 2 °C, water content of 5.6 g/m³
Oil content
1.0 to 5 mg/m³
4.2.1 Compressed air lubricator
A compressed air lubricator is not absolutely essential. All moving air amplifier parts
are treated with special grease during assembly.
If the air amplifier is operated with extremely dry air over an extended period, the
grease may resinify. We recommend use of a compressed air lubricator in such
cases.
4.2.2 Pipe cross-sections
The compressed air port must not have a smaller specification than the port thread.
Reduction to smaller port threads may cause performance losses and air amplifier
malfunctions. Excessively long supply pipes may give rise to problems due to
pressure drop in small pipes.
CAUTION
Once a compressed air lubricator has been used, the air amplifier must never be
operated without it. The oil of the compressed air lubricator washes the grease from
the air amplifier, such that permanent lubrication cannot be ensured.
Special grease made by MAXIMATOR GmbH can be used for re-lubrication. If a
compressed air lubricator is used, the oil content of the compressed air
should be between 1 mg/m³ and 5 mg/m³.
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4.3 High-Pressure System
The HP pipes and accessories used must be matched to the air amplifier in terms of
pressure and cross-section. If this is not the case, the performance capacity and
safety of the air amplifier may be impaired.
4.3.1 Pressure pipe
The pressure pipe and corresponding accessories must withstand the air amplifier's
maximum outlet pressure. Only if a corresponding safety valve has been fitted to the
pressure pipe, is it permissible to fall below compressive strength. The cross-section
of the pressure pipe must not be smaller than that of the pressure port. A smaller
cross-section will cause a reduction in output capacity and increased warming of the
amplifier medium.
4.3.2 Amplifier medium
Air amplifiers are designed exclusively for use with compressed air. Other media
must be tested by MAXIMATOR GmbH in respect of their compatibility with the air
amplifier materials before being used.
4.4 Putting into Service
As with a standard piston compressor, the stroke frequency also causes pressure
pulsations in the air amplifier. You can reduce these pressure pulsations by
providing an additional volume (e.g. pressure tank). You can use a bypass pipe to
reduce the fill time of the additional volume downstream of the air amplifier. To
bypass the air amplifier, a pipe with non-return valve is branched off directly from the
compressed air port. The air amplifier does not start to increase pressure until
operating pressure pb is equal to the inlet pressure. Air amplifiers with an external
control air supply have a port marked "X" (also possible for SPLV 2 and GPLV 2).
This pipe, which is branched off from the inlet pressure, can be used for fitting a
pressure switch.
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Connection options for air amplifiers:
1. Control of operating pressure pb by reduction of drive pressure pl.
Greater fluctuations in pressure in the compressed air network have an
impact on operating pressure. Pressure reduction will reduce output volume.
2. Direct control of operating pressure pb through pressure reduction valve.
Good control of operating pressure at highest output capacity. Fluctuations in
pressure in the compressed air network have no impact on operating
pressure (external control port).
3. Use of a pressure switch NO (normally open, only possible for SPLV 2 and
GPLV 2).
Drive air flows through the bypass pipe to the pressure outlet until the same
pressure is achieved. It is possible to fill a larger volume quickly on the
pressure outlet side. The air amplifier operates until the operating pressure
set at pressure switch NO is achieved. This connection option is only
appropriate if there is no continuous compressed air consumption.
4. Use of a pressure switch NC (normally closed, only possible for SPLV 2 and
GPLV 2).
The pressure switch NC needs to be set to a lower pressure than the drive
pressure. As long as the operating pressure is smaller than the set pressure,
the air will flow through the bypass pipe. The air amplifier does not yet
operate under these circumstances. It only starts to operate when the
operating pressure reaches the set value. This switching enables the
abrasion of the seals to be reduced.
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5.1 Maintenance Information
The air drives of all air amplifiers are pre-treated with high-performance grease
during assembly and require no other type of lubrication.
During service and maintenance work on the air amplifiers, control slide valves and
air pistons must be treated with an acid- and silicone-free high-performance grease
provided by the manufacturer.
In the event of a stroke frequency of >= 150 strokes/min or an operating time of >
50%, a compressed air lubricator must be installed upstream of the air amplifier.
5.2 Maintenance
Possible fault Cause of fault Fault removal
Air amplifier fails to operate
at low air pressure.
Friction of o-rings
on control slide valve is too
high.
❑
Re-lubricate.
❑
Replace o-rings on
control slide valve.
Exhaust or control slide valve
covered with ice.
❑
Use water separator to
de-water compressed air.
Air amplifier does not operate
or operates only slowly.
Formation of residue in the
silencer.
❑
Clean the silencer.
❑
Replace, where
applicable.
O-rings on the control slide
valve are defective.
❑
Change and grease o-
rings.
Air amplifier fails to operate
or air escapes through the
exhaust.
O-rings on air pistons are
defective or worn out.
❑
Change and grease o-
rings.
NOTE
Use only original MAXIMATOR spare parts to maintain the air amplifiers.
NOTE
Exercise utmost cleanliness when repairing an air amplifier to ensure the proper
functioning and durability of the precision-machined parts.
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Possible fault Cause of fault Fault removal
The air amplifier does not
operate.
Air flows through small boring
on control slide valve
housing.
Control slide valve hangs up..
❑
Clean control slide valve
and sleeve
❑
Check and, if necessary,
replace o-rings and
sleeve.
Lubricate.
The air amplifier does not
operate.
Air escapes through small
boring in bottom cap.
Pilot valve in top or bottom
cap hangs up.
❑
Clean and grease pilot
valve.
❑
If necessary, replace
pilot valve.
Air amplifier operates with
high frequency and short
strokes.
Pilot valve in top or bottom
cap is defective.
❑
Clean and grease pilot
valve.
❑
If necessary, replace
pilot valve.
Seals on air pistons are worn
out.
❑
Change and grease
seals.
Air amplifier does not achieve
the calculated final pressure.
Non-return valves fail.
❑
Check and clean nonreturn valves.
❑
If necessary, replace
non-return valves.
Only for MPLV 4
Air amplifier does not achieve
the final pressure.
Leakage in HP seal.
❑
Replace HP seal.
Only for MPLV 4
Air amplifier does not stop.
Primary pressure is too low.
❑
Increase primary
pressure.
5.3 Repair
NOTE
Instructions on repairing the air amplifiers can be found on the Internet at
www.MAXIMATOR.de.
CAUTION
Repair work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel.
Ensure absolute cleanliness. Even the smallest impurities may cause serious
damage to precision-machined components.
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Individual air amplifier parts can be ordered as spare parts from MAXIMATOR
GmbH.
Seals are subject to high abrasion.
The order number and composition of the seal kits are specified on the
corresponding drawing. The drawing is part of the air amplifier documentation and is
enclosed with the packaging.
Please quote the serial number of the documentation when ordering spare parts.
The serial number (6-digit number) is located on the nameplate and on the housing
of the air amplifier.
5.3.1 Warranty
The manufacturer provides a warranty of 12 months on material quality and
workmanship for air amplifiers. The warranty shall commence on the date on which
the air amplifier is shipped.
The warranty shall not cover defects that arise due to incorrect handling or
malfunctions caused by the use of impermissible liquids and foreign matter in the
drive or amplifier medium. This shall also apply if the maximum operating pressure
is exceeded. Wear parts like seals and guiding elements etc. shall also be excluded
from the warranty.
NOTE
You can ship defective air amplifiers for repair to MAXIMATOR GmbH.
The repair work is carried out by qualified staff in clean rooms.
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Technical Data GPLV 2 SPLV 2 MPLV 2 SPLV 3 MPLV 4 GPLV 5
Pressure ratio 1:2 1:2 1:2 1:3,2 1:4 1:5
Air drive pressure in bar 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 2-10 1-10
max. operating pressure in bar 20 20 20 32 40 60
max. noise level in dB 79 79 79 79 79 79
max. operating temperature in °C 60 60 60 60 60 60
Port for air drive pressure G 3/4“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“ G 1/2“
Port for pressure inlet G 1/2“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“ G 3/8“
Port for pressure outlet G 1/2“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“ G 1/2“ G 1/2“ G 3/8“
Weight 20.5 16.0 3.3 8.5 2.2 16.0
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