Air Compressor Specifications
| Lubrication | {'gearing_l_ratio': '2 to 4 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease', 'gearing_m_n_q_ratio': '4 to 6 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease', 'motor': '1 to 2 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 10 Oil', 'cushion_clutch_models': {'l_ratio': '4 to 6 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle', 'm_n_ratio': '6 to 8 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle'}, 'automatic_shutoff_clutch_models': {'l_ratio': '4 to 6 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle', 'm_n_q_ratio': '6 to 8 cc of Ingersoll Rand No. 28 Grease through the center hole of the spindle'}} |
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Troubleshooting
14Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of Power | Low air pressure | Check air supply. For top performance, the air pressure must be 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa) at the inlet. |
| Plugged Air Strainer Screen or Inlet Screen | Clean the Air Strainer or screen in a clean, suitable, cleaning solution. If the Screen cannot be cleaned, replace it. | |
| Clogged Muffler or Exhaust Silencer | Clean the Muffler Element in a clean, suitable, cleaning solution. If it cannot be cleaned, replace it. | |
| Worn or broken Vanes | Replace the complete set of Vanes. | |
| Damaged Rear End Plate Gasket | Install a new Rear End Plate Gasket. | |
| Worn or broken Cylinder | Replace the Cylinder if it is cracked or if the bore appears wavy or scored. | |
| Improper lubrication or dirt build-up | Clean the Motor Unit parts and lubricate as instructed. | |
| Leaky Throttle Valve | Worn Throttle Valve and/or Throttle Valve Seat | Install a new Throttle Valve and/or a Throttle Valve Seat. |
| Dirt accumulation on Throttle Valve and/or Throttle Valve Seat | Pour about 3 cc of a clean, suitable, cleaning solution in the air inlet and operate the tool Valve for about 30 seconds. Immediately pour 3 cc the recommended oil in the air inlet and operate the tool for 30 seconds to lubricate all the cleaned parts. | |
| Inconsistent disengagement of Adjustable Clutch | Improper lubrication | Remove Adjustable Clutch mechanism and examine parts. Lubricate as instructed. |
| Wrong Clutch Spring (using Heavy Clutch Spring on light torque application) | Change to Medium or Light Clutch Spring. | |
| Motor stalls before Adjustable Clutch ratches | Improper Clutch adjustment or improper tool ratio for application | Check Clutch Adjustment and review tool performance vs. requirements. |
| Low air pressure at the inlet | Check the air supply. For top performance, the air pressure must be 90 psig (6.2 psig/620 kPa) at the inlet. | |
| Insufficient grease | Lubricate the Clutch as instructed. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this unit’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
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Ingersoll Rand 1RL — air compressor. Specifications and parts compiled from manufacturer documents.