SRM 20

T-SCR-Q1011-03 V1.0

Open type single stage screw compressor

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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... I
SRM-20 SRM-20 series screw compressor assembly drawing ............................... II
SRM-20 SRM-20 series screw compressor explosive view.................................... III
SRM-20 SRM-20 series - screw compressor spare parts list ............................ IV
Disassmebly ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1-1 Tools ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1-2 Recover refrigerant .......................................................................................................... 1
1-3 Disassembly inspection ........................................................................................................ 1
1-4 Disassemble the connection part..................................................................... 1
1-5 The dismantle and lifting of the compressor ................................................... 2
1-6 Disassemble the oil cylinder ............................................................................................ 2
1-7 The dismantle of discharge housing side spare parts ...................................... 5
1-8 The dismantle of inlet housing side unit .......................................................... 6
1-9 The disassembly of rotors .................................................................................................... 7
1-10 Disassemble Vi slide valve and inlet housing ............................................. 8
1-11 Finish disassembly ........................................................................................................... 10
Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 11
2-1 Preparation before assembly ......................................................................................... 11
2-2 Connecting the inlet housing ..................................................................................... 12
2-3 Lifting the rotors ................................................................................................................ 13
2-4 Connecting the discharge housing ............................................................................. 14
2-5 Assemble the Vi slide valve unit ............................................................................ 20
2-6 Assemble the oil cylinder............................................................................................... 21
2-7 Assemble the M end cover unit .............................................................................. 24
2-8 The confirmation and adjustment of Vi .............................................................. 25
2-9 The commissioning of the displacement sensor ................................................. 26
2-10 Assemble oil pipe connector, nozzle, plug and lifting ring ............................. 27

2-11 Finish assembly................................................................................................................ 27

Analysis of common failures .................................................................................................... 28
3.1 High discharge temperature ..................................................................................... 28
3.2 Unable to load the compressor ............................................................................. 28
3.3 Unable to unload the compressor......................................................................... 29
3.4 Abnormal vibration and noise .............................................................................. 29
3.5 The lubricant has foam .......................................................................................... 30
3.6 COP too low ........................................................................................................................ 30
Regular maintenance ........................................................................................................... 31
4.1 SRMTEC compressor maintenance form ............................................................................. 31
4.2 Bearing ...................................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Rotating direction of the rotors ................................................................................ 32
- Appendix 1: The weight of main spare parts of SRM 20 series -
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screw compressor ......................................................................................................................................................... i

Appendix 2: The list of maintenance tools for SRM 20 series screw compressor ..................... ..................................ii

Appendix 3: The tightening torque for socket head cap screws ...................................................................................iv

Appendix,4: Specification for regular open end wrench and applicable thread ...............................................
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Appendix 5: Specification for regular hex key and applicable thread ................................................................... iv
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Introduction

This manual is a brief introduction of the disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the SRM
compressors. Should the manual differs from the on-site instruction, the on site instruction should
prevail. It is suggested that every personnel, who is responsible for disassemble or assemble the
compressor, must acquire basic assembly knowledge of the mechanic devices and specialized
training for compressor assembly. The assembly staff should be able to assess to the latest version
of the assembly drawing to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of technical parameters.

In order to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the assembly process, all spare parts must be
inspected according to the drawing. All spare parts should be kept clean without fins, burs, and
damage. The surface of spare parts should be without chips, oxidized skin. The cavity of casing
should be without burnt-on sand and blow holes . The rotors should be cleaned properly, no burs
and rust, the lobe should be without sharp edges. If you have any other questions during the
disassembly /assembly process, please contact our technical personnel for help.

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Figure 1: SRM-20 series screw compressor assembly drawing

SRM-20

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Figure 2: Explosive view SRM 20

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Form 1: SRM-20 series screw compressor spare parts list
Quantity
No. Item Specification Code 20SMA 20MMA 20LMA 20SMF 20MMF 20LMF

Hexagon socket
1 M645 615022 2 2 2 2 2 2
head cap screws

680502 1 1
Capacity
2 - 680505 1 1
displacement sensor
680504 1 1

3 Hexagon socket M1030 615006 34 34 34 34 34 34

head cap screws

4 Capacity oil cylinder - 210049 1 1 1 1 1 1

end cover

5 Ball S8 615003 2 2 2 2 2 2
1.256.357.51
6 Relief Spring 210022 2 2 2 2 2 2
7.3

7 Relief gasket - 210012 2 2 2 2 2 2

8 Circlip for hole A type 10 615023 2 2 2 2 2 2

Double triangle
9 - 692046 1 1 1 1 1 1
seal ring

692038 1 1 1
10 O-ring 11.11.6
692005 1 1 1

11 CPL nozzle - 200001 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hexagon socket
12 M620 615012 1 1 1 1 1 1
head cap screws

692047 1 1 1
13 O-ring 44.043.53
692012 1 1 1

14 Rod seal ring - 692019 1 1 1 1 1 1

692048 1 1 1
15 O-ring 126.593.53
692075 1 1 1

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210047 1 1
Capacity regulation
16 - 210070 1 1
rod
210047 1 1

Heavy type elastic

17 310 615020 1 1 1 1 1 1
straight groove
cylindrical pin

230042 1 1
18 Capacity slide valve - 230074 1 1
230064 1 1

19 Capacity rod washer - 210018 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hexagon socket
20 M1650 615009 54 54 54 54 54 54
head cap screws

Hexagon socket
21 set screws with cup M56 615021 2 2 2 2 2 2
point

692036 1 1 1
22 O-ring 319.35.7
692007 1 1 1

Quantity
No. Item Specification
Code 20SMA 20MMA 20LMA 20SMF 20MMF 20LMF
230026 1 1
23 Oil cylinder - 230070 1 1
230058 1 1

24 Hexagon screw plug NPT1/4" 615018 8 8 8 8 8 8

692045 1 1 1
25 O-ring 148.595.33
692074 1 1 1
692044 1 1 1
26 O-ring 353
692010 1 1 1

27 Capacity piston - 210048 1 1 1 1 1 1

M331.5
28 Radial lock nut 615004 1 1 1 1 1 1
Four grooves
29 Spacer ring - 200005 1 1 1 1 1 1

Heavy type elastic

30 straight groove 220 615110 3 3 3 3 3 3
cylindrical pin

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Hexagon socket head

31 M414 615014 7 7 7 7 7 7
cap screws

32 M oil seal cover - 210032 1 1 1 1 1 1

692039 4 4 4
33 O-ring 932
692072 4 4 4

34 Labyrinth seal - 230032 2 2 2 2 2 2

Heavy type elastic

35 straight groove 28 615024 2 2 2 2 2 2
cylindrical pin

692037 1 1 1
36 O-ring 12.372.62
692004 1 1 1

37 Rivet for plates - 615017 4 4 4 4 4 4

280001 1 1
38 Nameplate - 280003 1 1
280002 1 1

39 Hexagon screws NPT1/2" 615055 3 3 3 3 3 3

40 Discharge housing - 230030 1 1 1 1 1 1

210028 1 1
41 M rotor - 210068 1 1
210058 1 1
200003 1 1
42 Rotor housing unit - 200007 1 1
200006 1 1
692035 2 2 2
43 O-ring 419.35.7
692071 2 2 2

44 Inlet housing - 230038 1 1 1 1 1 1

692049 1 1 1
45 O-ring 6.11.6
692014 1 1 1

46 Oil pipe connector - 210025 1 1 1 1 1 1

47 Spacer sleeve - 210044 1 1 1 1 1 1

692033 1 1 1
48 O-ring 75.872.62
692070 1 1 1

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Quantity
No. Item Specification Code 20SMA 20MMA 20LMA 20SMF 20MMF 20LMF
49 Shaft seal - 600501 1 1 1 1 1 1

50 Cylindrical pin 3m6x8-A 615019 1 1 1 1 1 1

51 Circlip for hole A type 120 615050 1 1 1 1 1 1

52 Radial shaft seal - 692034 1 1 1 1 1 1

53 Seal washer 6.7101 692016 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hexagon socket head

54 M610 615025 1 1 1 1 1 1
cap screws

55 M end cover - 210030 1 1 1 1 1 1

56 Scraper seal - 290001 1 1 1 1 1 1

57 Clasp washer - 210056 1 1 1 1 1 1

58 Circlip for hole A type 95 615007 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hexagon socket head

59 M1645 615078 6 6 6 6 6 6
cap screws

Adapter side cover

60 240X4 210573 1 1 1 1 1 1
plate

61 Motor adapter - 230052 1 1 1 1 1 1

62 Adapter top cover 2454 210217 1

Hexagon screwswith
63 C class M10x16 615111 12 12 12 12 12 12
full thread

64 Key C2012100 210101 1 1 1 1 1 1

65 Cylindrical pin 10m6x30-A 615026 6 6 6 6 6 6

66 F end cover - 210031 1 1 1 1 1 1

692032 3 3 3
67 O-ring 134.53
692076 3 3 3
68 M1040 615052 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Hexagon socket head

cap screws

69 L shaft end ring - 210043 1 1 1 1 1 1

70 Circlip for hole A type 140 615051 2 2 2 2 2 2

Cylindrical roller
71 - 615049 2 2 2 2 2 2
bearing

72 Hexagon screw plug NPT1/8" 615011 4 4 4 4 4 4

Single disc swing

73 DN125 090004 1 1 1 1 1 1
check valve

74 Sealing gasket - 290010 1 1 1 1 1 1

Inlet side hubbed

75 DN150/PN40 210218 1 1 1 1 1 1
flange

76 Hexagon screw plug NPT3/8" 615053 3 3 3 3 3 3

210035 1 1
77 Nozzle - 210072 1 1
210061 1 1
210036 1 1
78 Nozzle - 210072 1 1
210061 1 1

79 B type lift ring screw M3045 615077 1 1 1 1 1 1

80 Hexagon socket head M2080 615107 8 8 8 8 8 8

cap screws

Inlet side hubbed

81 DN150PN40 210271 1 1 1 1 1 1
flange

82 Sealing gasket - 290014 1 1 1 1 1 1

Quantity
No. Item Specification Code
20SMA 20MMA 20LMA 20SMF 20MMF 20LMF
210029 1 1
83 F rotor - 210069 1 1
210059 1 1

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84 Hexagon socket head M825 615016 4 4 4 4 4 4

cap screws

85 Economizer flange DN25/PN40 210037 1 1 1 1 1 1

692040 1 1 1
86 O-ring 39.23
692008 1 1 1

87 B type lift ring screw M2440 615076 1 1 1 1 1 1

88 F oil separator cover - 210033 1 1 1 1 1 1

Cylindrical roller
89 - 615047 2 2 2 2 2 2
bearing

90 Distance ring - 210045 2 2 2 2 2 2

91 Adjustment ring - 210046 2 2 2 2 2 2

Angular contact ball

92 - 615048 6 6 6 6 6 6
bearings

93 F spring retainer - 230028 1 1 1 1 1 1

94 H shaft end ring - 210042 2 2 2 2 2 2

95 M spring retainer - 230024 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bearing preload
96 - 210024 32 32 32 32 32 32
spring

210050 1 1
Slide valve preload
97 - 210051 1 1
spring
210057 1 1

98 1 type hexagon nut M24 615131 8 8 8 8 8 8

99 Vi pressure sleeve - 210039 1 1 1 1 1 1

100 Double end

- stud AM2490-6g 615127 8 8 8 8 8 8

230040 1 1
101 Vi slide valve - 230076 1 1
230062 1 1
102 Vi rod - 210041 1 1 1 1 1 1
103 Vi - 210038 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Vi end cover

104 Vi protective cover - 220000 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hexagon socket head

105 M410 615030 2 2 2 2 2 2
cap screws

106 Circlip for shaft B 35 615029 1 1 1 1 1 1

692041 2 2 2
107 O-ring 154.53
692073 2 2 2
692043 1 1 1
108 O-ring 28.242.62
692015 1 1 1

109 Rotating hole seal - 692020 1 1 1 1 1 1

110 Piston guide ring - 692050 1 1 1 1 1 1

111 Vi threaded rod - 230044 1 1 1 1 1 1

112 Piston guide ring - 692042 1 1 1 1 1 1

Vi adjustment guide
113 - 210040 1 1 1 1 1 1
sleeve

Heavy type elastic

114 straight groove 320 615031 1 1 1 1 1 1
cylindrical pin

20SMA20MMA20LMA 20SMF20MMF20LMF
Note: 20SMA, 20MMA, 20LMA are Ammonia compressors; 20SMF, 20MMF, 20LMF are Freon compressors.

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Disassembly
1-1 Tools
Regular working tools, such as hammer,
file, scraper and sand paper, are not included in
Appendix 2. The end user and maintenance staff
should prepare those by themselves.
Moreover, the refrigerant oil for washing
spare parts, oiler, oil reservoir, and specialized
cleaning cloth also need to be prepared. During
assembly, if screws are not tightened with
Loctite, then they must be lubricated with oil.
1-2 Recover refrigerant
When the compressor stops running, its
inner chamber is under high pressure, thus
before disassembly the pressure must be
released. The common methods are:
Method 1:
1) Use refrigerant recovering machine to
recover the refrigerant in compressor
2)Vaccumize the refrigerant tank, use the
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differential pressure to push all refrigerant to go
back to the tank.
Method 2:
1) Run the other compressor in parallel
connection to lower the inner pressure of the
one need to be disassembled.
2) Vaccumize the refrigerant tank, use the
differential pressure to push all refrigerant to go
back to the tank.
1-3 Disassembly inspection
Please strictly follow this manual for the
disassembly process. Since screw compressor is
running under high speed, any minor
mishandling will cause damage to the rotors or
compressor.
Please get familiar with all items before
start the disassembly. For the main parts, please
refer to Appendix 3 for actual dimensions. Any
spare parts out of tolerance should be replaced
with new ones.
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1- 4 Disassemble the connection part
1) Disassemble the coupling between
compressor and motor;
2) Disassemble the flanges of inlet and
discharge pipes of compressor;
3) Disassemble the oil pipes;
4) Disassemble the power lines for control
load.
When disassemble the oil pipes of the
compressor, the remaining oil may outflow, thus
it is suggested to release the oil first at the oil
header section and then disassemble.
1-5 The dismantle and lifting of the compressor
1) The lifting of compressor should use the M30
lifting ring screw(87) in the middle of the
housing.
Figure1-1 The lifting of compressor
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2) Before fix the compressor onto the working
bench, use hex key(14mm) to loose the 6
screws(20) in the bottom which connect the
inlet housing(44) and rotor housing(42)
/discharge housing(40) and rotor housing(40)
while lifting. These screws are not able to
remove once the compressor is fixed onto the
working bench, thus the screws must be
removed before disassemble the inlet housing
and discharge housing.
Figure1-2 Remove the hexagon screws.
3) Lay down the compressor onto working
bench, and fix the four anchor bolts.
1-6 Disassemble the oil cylinder
The oil cylinder is full of oil for loading
and unloading, thus oil container must be
prepared beforehand.
1) To prevent the slide valve preload spring
giving too large ejection force to oil cylinder,
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the worker should use a socket wrench(socket
27 mm) to rotate Vi threaded rod clockwise
adjust the Vi to the minimum.
Figure 1-3 Manually adjust Vi
2) Use hex key(6 mm) to remove the screw(1)
on the displacement sensor(2), and then remove
the displacement sensor.
Figure 1-2 Remove the displacement sensor
3) First use hex key(8mm)to remove 2 hexagon
screws(3) on capacity oil cylinder end cover(4),
put the screw rod(10mm, L>200mm) into the
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position and then remove the other screws. In
order to prevent the end cover ejecting out due
to preload spring and full tank of oil, use open
ended wrench(17 mm) to rotate the nut on the
screw rod to release the oil.
Figure 1-3 Remove the oil cylinder end cover to
release oil
4) After release all the oil, horizontally pull out
the capacity oil cylinder end cover, use hex
key(3mm)to loose the screw on the lock nut.
Then use socket wrench for lock nut(33mm) to
remove the lock nut(28),horizontally pull out
the capacity piston.
Figure 1-4 Remove the lock nut
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Figure 1-5 Remove the capacity piston Figure 1-6 Remove the capacity slide valve

5) Use socket wrench(long socket 14mm)to

remove 2 connection screws between oil
cylinder(23) and discharge housing(40),then put
screw rods(16mm) inside.Remove all other
screws(place oil container under the housing
during disassembly), use open ended
wrench(24mm) to rotate the nuts on the two
screw rods at the same time, push the oil
cylinder horizontally out. Lift the oil cylinder
by the process hole in parallel, then slowly
remove the oil cylinder.

Figure 1-7 Remove the slide valve preload spring

Inspection

1) Check the slide valve surface if any scratches

exist.

Figure 1-5 Remove the oil cylinder

6) Horizontally pull out the capacity slide

valve(18) and slide valve preload spring(97).

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1-7 The dismantle of discharge housing

side spare parts

1) Horizontally pull out M spring retainer(95)

and F spring retainer(93).

Figure 1-10 Remove the screws

3) Use ring retractor horizontally pull out the

Figure1-8 Remove the spring retainer angular contact ball bearing(92),spacer ring(29),
angular contact ball bearing(92), adjustment
ring(91), and distance ring(90) in sequence.

2) Before removing the screws(20) at shaft end

ring with electrical wrench(long socket 14mm)
M rotor input end should be fixed by lock
fixture to prevent rotors rotating.

Figure 1-11 Remove the roller bearing

Inspection
1) Check the bearing surface of the cylindrical
roller bearing(92), change it if there are any
Figure 1-9 Fix the rotors with lock fixture
hard impurities on the inner surface.

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2) Check surface of discharge port on the rotor
side, if there are any scratches, please repair
immediately.If the scratches are all over the
surface, the reason maybe bad thrust bearing or
insufficient adjustment of end gap, or some dirt
inside. Thus please check thoroughly before
re-assembly.
2) Before remove the dynamic seal ring, must
use hex key1/8to loose the set screws on the
dynamic seal ring, and then use specialized
bearing puller to remove the dynamic seal ring
horizontally, then use ring retractor to pull out
the spacer sleeve(47).

3)Check the angular contact ball bearing: check

if bearing cage and raceways are damaged by
sight.

1- 8 The dismantle of inlet housing side unit

Figure 1-13 Loosen the set screw

1) Remove the hexagon cylindrical screw(3) on

the M end cover(55) with hex key(8mm). Since
shaft seal static ring and M end cover are
installed as a small unit, and the static ring is
vulnerable, thus during the removal of M end
cover, we must use screw rod(10mmL>200) to
assist.

Figure 1-14 Remove the mechanical seal

Figure 1-12 Remove the M end cover

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Figure 1-15 remove the space sleeve
3) Loosen hexagon cylindrical screws(3) of F
end cover(66) with hex key(8mm). Use screw
rod or hexagon cylindrical screws(3) to push out
the F end cover at the guide hole. Then remove
the F end cover.
Figure 1-11 remove F end cover
4) Remove hexagon cylindrical screw(68) and L
shaft end ring(69).
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5) Use the B type lift ring screw(86) on top of
discharge housing to horizontally remove
discharge housing. If rotating working bench is
available, discharge housing can be rotated to
the vertical position and then removed. Make
sure that the rotors dont fall out while
removing the discharging housing.
Figure 1-12 Lifting and removing the discharge
housing
Inspection
1) Check the sealing face of shaft seal, make
sure there are no scratches. During re-assembly,
must check the sealing situation.
1-9 The disassembly of rotors
1) After the removal of inlet housing side
sealing unit, the rotors are able to be pulled out.
Use drive fixture fix the inlet side M rotor long
shaft and rotate, the F rotor will automatically
come out. Remove the F rotor horizontally.
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2) Remove the drive fixture, horizontally
remove the M rotor. If rotating working bench is
available, rotate the housing into vertical
position, make sure the end face is flat, then lift
the rotor from the housing.
Figure 1-13 Remove the rotor
3) Do not put the rotors on hard surface. The
rotors must be put onto buffers. If the edge of
the rotors is damaged, it may lead to gas
leakage. More attention is required when
handling the rotors.
Figure 1-14 The placement of rotors
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Inspection:
There will be no abnormality if the rotors are
running well. If there are small particles coming
from gas inlet or oil injection, there will be
linear defect marks on the vertical direction of
the shaft. This can be modified with fine
sandpaper and chlorine silicon carbide grinding
wheel.
If the compressor use ammonia as
refrigerant for a long period, the lobe may get
rusted. This can be modified with sandpaper.
2) Check if bearings wear out.
3) Check the inner chamber of rotor housing.
There are tolerance between rotor housing and
rotors. The small scratches between rotor edge
and housing caused by dirt can be ignored, but
if the edge actually touches the housing, the
worker must measure the inner diameter of
bearing and shaft diameter to decide proper
remedy. If re-assembly without proper remedy,
it will cause damage on rotors and compressor.
1 -10 Disassemble Vi slide valve and inlet housing
1) Remove the hexagon cylindrical screw on the
Vi end cover(72) with hex key(8mm), put screw
rod(8mm) into the guide hole to push out the Vi
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1) Remove the hexagon cylindrical screw on the
Vi end cover(72) with hex key(8mm), put screw
rod(8mm) into the guide hole to push out the Vi
slide valve unit, and then remove the unit
horizontally.
Figure 1-15 Remove the Vi slide valve unit
2) Use snap ring pliers to take out the circlip for
hole.
Figure 1-16 Remove the circlip for hole
3) Horizontally pull out the cylindrical roller
bearing(71), can use hammer to make the
bearing even when necessary.
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Figure 1-17 Remove the cylindrical roller bearing
4) Remove the connecting screws between inlet
housing and rotor housing, lift the inlet housing
up, and remove the rotor housing horizontally.
Figure 1-20 Lift and remove the inlet end cover
Inspection:
1) Check the gap clearance between slide valve,
slide block and rotor housing, it should be
within 0-0.1mm. If the slide valve bulges and
touches the rotor, then it should be modified
with rotary sander.
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1 -11 Finish dis-assembly

Figure 1-21 Finish disassembly

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Assembly
2-1 Preparation before assembly
1) Trial assembly. To verify if key control points
are in comply with the requirement, trial assembly
the angular contact bearing, spacer sleeve,
adjustment ring and labyrinth seal with the rotor
shaft first, to ensure all spare parts fit in, and there
are no swaying after assembly. During trial
assembly, all spare parts should be kept cocentric
with the shaft, otherwise it is impossible to
assemble, and it will also damage the surface of
spare parts.
Figure 2-1 Bearing trial assembly
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2) Assemble the cylindrical roller bearing inner
ring. Before assembly, put the outer ring of
cylindrical roller bearing into fridge for 1~2 hour.
Heat the inner ring under 110~140 for 10~15
minutes, and then put it into the main shaft, make
it tightly touch the shaft shoulder, maker sure there
are no gap between the inner ring and shaft
shoulder. If stuck happens during pushing in,
quickly pull it out.
Figure 2-2 Assemble the cylindrical roller bearing inner ring
3) Check the coordination between capacity slide
valve and housing. After checking the inlet
housing, rotor housing and discharge housing,
remove the inlet housing, move the capacity slide
valve back and forth to see if the movement is
smooth. If the capacity slide valve cannot fit in, or
the movement is not smooth, then modify the
contact surface or replace the slide valve until it
reaches the requirement.
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2-2 Connecting the inlet housing

1) Assemble the cylindrical roller bearing outer

ring in the inlet housing. Lubricate the position,
and then put the frozen bearing into the right
position until it can no longer rotate. Use the
specialized rubber hammer to ensure the tight
assembly. After assembly, use hot air gun to avoid
condensing water.
Figure 2-3 Slide valve trial assembly

4) Measure the gap clearance between slide valve

and rotor housing. Push the slide valve to the
discharge port, limit the movement and measure
the step between slide valve surface and rotor
housing. The slide valve surface should be
0.05~0.1 mm lower than the rotor housing inner
surface.

Figure 2-5 Assemble the cylindrical roller bearing outer

ring

Figure 2-4 Measure the gap clearance 2) When fix the position, use the snap ring pliers
to put the circlip for supporting the cylindrical
roller bearing.

5) All spare parts should be cleaned by air gun

before assembly. Rotors and rotor housing, which
have high precision requirement, should be
checked with bare hand for burs. If burs exist, use
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Figure 2-6 Fix the outer ring of cylindrical roller
bearing
3) Put O-ring into the groove on the rotor housing,
and make sure the position is right. Assemble the
location pin.
4) Use screw rod(16 mm)to connect the inlet
housing and rotor housing. Fix the two housings
with 4 screws(20) and remove the screw rod. Then
use torque wrench (long socket 14mm) with a
toque Mv=200Nm to tighten all screws, in comply
with the diagonal principle.
Figure 2-7 Location rod connecting the housings.
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Figure 2-8 Tighten the screws with torque wrench
2 -3 Lifting the rotors
1) Change the already connected housing into
vertical direction, use liquid level meter to make
sure the end face is horizontal.
Figure 2-9 Measure the end face.
2) Use high pressure air gun or specialized
cleaning cloth to clean the dirt on the surface of
rotors and housing. Make sure no dirt exists, and
then lubricate the rotor housing inner chamber and
rotor bearing position.
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3) Lift the M rotor, slowly put it into the rotor

housing. Make sure no scratch happens, and the
position is right.

4) Lift the F rotor, slowly rotate it according to M

rotor lobe, make sure it doesnt scratch the
housing, and the position is right.

Figure 2-11 Discharge side sealing part explosive

view

No. Item Qty.

Hexagon cylindrical 7
31
screw

32 M oil seal cover 1

Figure 2-10 Lift the rotors
33 O-ring 932 4

34 Labyrinth seal 2

Heavy type elastic

35 cylindrical pin with 2
2-4 Connecting the discharge housing straight groove

1Before connecting the discharge housing, please 40 Discharge housing 1

assemble the small spare parts first. Please refer to
the explosive view for correct assembly sequence. 88 F oil seal cover 1

The assembly sequence for discharge side sealing

parts:

a) Use cylindrical pin sleeve rod to fix the

cylindrical pin for the M oil seal cover, then use
rubber hammer to ensure the fixation.
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cylindrical pin for the M oil seal cover, then use
rubber hammer to ensure the fixation.
Figure 2 Fix the cylindrical pin
b) Put O-ring into the groove of seal ring. Adjust
the seal ring, let the cylindrical pin fit in the
breach, and then put seal ring into cavity.
Figure 2 13 Labyrinth seal ring and O ring
c) Adjust the oil seal cover according to drawing,
ensure the clearance between housing and seal
cover is even. The oil nozzle should be facing the
horizontal axis, and the position should be inside
the cavity.
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Figure 2-14 Assemble the oil seal cover
d) Use Loctite 243 to fix the screws into oil seal
cover, then use torque wrench(long socket 3mm)
to tighten all screws with Mv=4.5Nm.
Figure 2-15 Tighten the lock nut
2) Lubricate the relevant position, and then put the
frozen bearing into the right position until it can
no longer rotate. Use the specialized nylon rod to
ensure tight assembly. After assembly, use hot air
gun to avoid condensing water.
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Figure 2-18 Lift the discharge housing

Figure 2-16 Assemble the outer ring of roller bearing

3) Put the O-ring into the groove, and put the 5) Turn the connected housing into horizontal
location pin into the housing. direction, then use torque wrench(long socket
14mm) to tighten all screws with Mv=200Nm, in
comply with diagonal principle.

Figure 2-17 O-ring

4) Lift the discharge housing carefully, move it

above the rotor housing. Keep the housing vertical,
and use the location pin to assemble the discharge
housing into rotor main shaft, make sure the
discharge housing is flatly placed on top of rotor
housing.

Figure 2-19 Tighten the nut

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6) Install the adjustment ring and distance ring

into the right position, then assemble the angular
contact ball bearing. Note the facing direction of
bearing, if the letter side of bearing is considered
as back side, then M rotor side bearing assembly
sequence should be three front one back(after
three front, should install the spacer ring first), F
rotor side bearing assembly sequence is one front
one back. The detailed sequence please refer to the
explosive view.

Figure 2-21 Assemble the angular contact ball bearing

7) Before assemble the spacer ring, make sure its

outer ring is installed with elastic cylindrical pin.

Figure 2-20 Discharge side bearing explosive view

No. Item Qty.

20 Hexagon screw 2

29 Spacer ring 1
Figure 2-22 Cylindrical pin in spacer ring
Heavy type elastic
30 cylindrical pin with 3
straight groove

8Assemble other spare parts, make sure no gap

90 Distance ring 2
and no tilt. Put Loctite 243 on the lock nut, and
91 2 preload it.
Adjustment ring

92 Angular contact ball 6

bearing 17

94 H shaft end ring 2


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Figure 2-23 Fix the lock nut
9) Before tighten the lock nut, the M rotor input
side should be fixed with lock fixture to prevent
the rotor from rotating. To ensure the rotors fix
tightly during operation, use torque wrench(long
socket 8mm) to tighten the lock nut with
Mv=77Nm.
Figure 2-24 Fix the rotor
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10) Measure the total axial clearance. Fix the
measuring tool on the discharge side end face,
calibrate it. And then move the rotors back and
forth to measure the total axial clearance which
should be within the limit.
If the measurement doesn t comply with the
standard, first remove the angular contact bearing
and adjustment ring. If the clearance is too large,
grind the adjustment ring to reach the specified
value. If the clearance is too small, grind the
distance ring to reach the specified value. Repeat
the above process until the total axial clearance is
within limit.
a)
b)
Figure 2-25 Measure the axial clearance
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11) Assemble the spring retainer. Put the bearing

preload spring into the spring retainer, and then
push them together into the bearing hole.

Figure 2-27 Press the spring retainer tightly

Figure 2-26 Assemble the spring retainer

12) Recheck the axial clearance. Push the rotors

towards discharge side, put micrometer on the
suction side. Use cover plate to press the spring
retainer tightly, and then measure the axial
clearance. If the value is not the same with the
previous measurement, remove all and
re-assemble until the measurements concord.
Figure 2-28 Recheck axial clearance
13) Assemble F end cover. Put two screws into the
guide hole in end cover, lubricate the O-ring, lift
the end cover and push it into the bearing hole. Put
the screws(3) into position, remove the two screws
from the guide hole, use torque wrench(long
socket 8mm) to tighten all screws with Mv =
77Nm.

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2)
2 Assemble the Vi slide valve unit. The assembly
sequence is as follows:

113
112

107
103
106

Figure 2-29 Assemble F end cover

2-5 Assemble the Vi slide valve unit

1) Assemble the threaded rod in the following

sequence:
111

110 Figure 2-31 Vi slide valve unit explosive view

109

108

No. Item Qty.

103 Vi end cover 1

Elastic ring for 1

106
shaft-B type
Figure 2-30 Threaded rod explosive view 107 O-ring 1
112 Piston guide ring 1
No. Item Qty.
113 Vi adjustment guide 1
108 O-ring 1 sleeve
109 Rotating hole seal 1
110 Piston guide ring 1

111 Vi threaded rod 1

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3) Lubricate the slide valve. Carefully assemble it side of capacity regulation rod(16). Tighten the set
into the cavity to avoid O-ring deformation. Use screw(21) in turns, otherwise the sleeve will not
screw rod(10mm) to limit the movement. be in the center. Hexagon screws(20) should be
applied with Loctite 243 before tightening.

Figure 2-33 Capacity slide valve unit explosive view

Figure 2-32 Assemble the Vi slide valve unit

No. Item Qty.

4) Fix the Vi end cover. Use wrench(17mm) to
tighten the lock nut on the screw rod in turns until Capacity regulation 1
16
the end cover touches the housing. Then preload rod
the screws, remove the screw rod and tighten the
Heavy type elastic
screws with torque wrench(long socket 8mm), the
17 cylindrical pin with 1
torque is Mv=77Nm. Assemble the Vi protective
straight groove
cover.

18 Capacity slide valve 1

19 Capacity rod washer 1

20 Hexagon screw 1

2-6 Assemble the oil cylinder 21 Hexagon set screw 2

1) Assemble the capacity slide valve unit.

Assemble the capacity slide valve unit according
to the following picture. Lubricate the contact 2Assemble the oil
position. The sleeve should be even with the right cylinder unit according to the following picture:

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Figure 2-34 Oil cylinder unit explosive view

Figure 2-35 Assemble the slide valve preload spring

No. Item Qty.

5 Steel ball S8
6 Pressure relief spring
7 Pressure relief ring
8 Circlip for hole A type
1
4) Push the capacity regulation rod into oil cylinder,
1 apply lubricant oil on the slide valve surface. Lift the oil
cylinder, push the slide valve carefully into the groove
1 along the screw rods(16mm), then put lock nuts on the
screw rods.
1

10 O -ring 1
11 CPL nozzle 1

12 Hexagon screw 1

13 O-ring 1
14 Rod seal ring 1
15 O-ring 1
23 Oil cylinder 1
Figure 2-36 Lift the oil cylinder
3) Put the spring in and assemble the threaded rod. Put
the O-ring in the oil hole on the left side of F rotor.
5) Assemble the capacity piston according to the
following explosive view:

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Figure 2-37 Capacity piston unit explosive view Figure 2-38 Assemble capacity piston

No. Item Qty. 7) After the piston is in the right position, tighten
the lock nut, apply Loctite 243 to the set screws
9 Double triangle seal 1 and tighten them.
ring
25 O-ring 1

26 O-ring 1
27 Capacity piston 1

6) Apply lubricant oil on the piston cylinder and

oil cylinder surface. Use specialized fixture to lift
the piston, carefully put it into oil cylinder. Before
assembly, the flatness of double triangle seal ring
and capacity piston surface should be checked,
make sure the oil cylinder is without sharp edges Figure 2-39 Tighten the set screw according to the torque
and burs.

8) Assemble the oil cylinder end cover. Put O-ring

in the end cover. Assemble the screw rod onto oil
cylinder, push the end cover along the screw rod
until it touches the piston. Use wrench to tighten
the lock nut on screw rods in turns. Then put

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screws into position while surfaces contact.
Remove the screw rod, and tighten all screws with
torque wrench(long socket 8mm), the torque is
Mv=77Nm.
2-7 Assemble M end cover unit
1) Assemble the M end cover unit according to the
following picture. Assemble the framework oil
seal(radial shaft seal ) before the static ring of
shaft seal unit, since the assembly of framework
oil seal needs the assistance of rubber hammer. If
assemble the static ring first, it will be damaged.

67
67

Figure 2-40 Tighten the lock nut on screw rod

51
52
50
9) Assemble the capacity displacement sensor unit. 55
Check the displacement sensor unit, if it is intact. 53
Tighten screw rod(10mm) with torque
wrench(long socket 8mm), the torque is Mv=77 54
Nm. Then assemble the gasket and displacement
Figure 2-42 M end cover unit explosive view
sensor, fix it with screws.

No. Item Qty.

50 Cylindrical pin 1

51 Circlip for hole A type 1

52 Radial shaft seal 1

53 Seal washer 1

54 Hexagon screw 1
55 M end cover 1
Figure 2-41 Assemble the displacement sensor 67 O - ring 2

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2) Keep the M rotor shaft clean, apply some
lubricant. Carefully put the spacer sleeve inside,
the side with threaded hole facing outwards. Push
the spacer sleeve past the groove position on the
rotor shaft till the bottom, let it tightly contact
with the inner ring of bearing.
Figure 2-43 Assemble the spacer sleeve.
3) Put O-ring into dynamic ring, apply some
lubricant on the shaft surface and dynamic ring
inner surface. Carefully push the dynamic ring
inside along the shaft. The granite side of dynamic
ring should face outwards, push the dynamic ring
until it contacts the spacer sleeve, and its guide
hole facing the rotor bearing groove position.
Then tighten the lock nut on dynamic ring in turns
to keep the high coaxiality.
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4) Apply lubricant on the shaft seal sealing face,
put the unit into the cavity, tighten the screws with
torque Mv=77Nm.
Figure 2-44 Assemble the M end cover unit
5) Assemble the scraper seal, press tightly with
spring washer, and then tighten it with spring.
2-8 The confirmation and adjustment of Vi
1Theoretical calculation value of Vi
Confirm the working condition of
compressor, such as evaporating temperature Te,
evaporating pressure Pe, condensing temperature
Tc, condensing pressure Pc.
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2) Confirm the isentropic index K of working

fluid, the K values for common refrigerants are as
follows:

Refrigerant K K value
R717 1.3
R507A 1.15
R134a 1.13
R404A 1.15
R22 1.2
3) Calculate the Vi according to the equation: Figure 2-45 20 series Vi manual adjustment figure
1

Pc
k

Vi =
Pe

2-9 The commissioning of the displacement sensor

4) If the Vi is fixed step regulation, the options
are 2.0, 3.5, and 5.0. Based on past experience, the
fixed Vi should be less than the calculation.(i.e.
low selection principle). If the Vi is stepless
regulation, lower the calculation value by 0.5.

For 20 series compressors, each Vi value has

a corresponding rotating revolutions on the Vi
threaded rod(as the picture below), thus the
regulation process should be as follows:

Figure 2-46 Calibration of the displacement sensor

1) Rotate the threaded rod clockwise to a fix point
to start, set the Vi at this point as 2.0.

2) Then rotate the threaded rod counterclockwise
according to the Vi manual adjustment figure, to
reach the optimal Vi for the common working
condition.
After adjust the Vi, the displacement sensor
should be commissioned. And every time the Vi
changes, the displacement sensor should be
re-commissioned. The detailed sequence is as
follows:

Supply voltage: 12~28V

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1) Move the slide valve to 0% position, push 2-10 Assemble oil pipe connector,.nozzle
the calibration button and hold for 5 seconds. The plug and lifting ring
red light will be on for a few seconds. When the
red light starts to blink, it means the 0%
calibration is finished.

2) Use air gun to charge air into the gas filled 2-11 Finish assembly
oil hole to move the slide valve to 100% position.
Push the calibration button, the red light will start
to blink quickly, when the red light is off and
green light is on, it means the calibration is
finished

Figure 2-48 Finish assembly

Figure 2-47 Calibration button indicative diagram

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Analysis of common failures
3.1 High discharge temperature
The possible causes and solutions for high
discharge temperature:
1Suction superheat too high
the permissible superheat in suction side:
R22, R134a,R407C: 5~15K; R717:5~10K
(if adopts R407C, the suggested minimum SH
is 7K)
2) Discharge pressure too high
The design pressure of compressor is 28 bar.
Lower the discharge pressure.
3) Suction pressure too low
The range of suction pressure is 0.5~ 7bar, can
increase the suction pressure accordingly.
4) Refrigeration oil leakage or oil level too low,
which leads to lack of lubrication
Use vacuum filling or oil pump to provide
lubrication
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5) The working condition of compressor is not
within the scope.
Change the working condition in comply with
SRM-20 Series operation manual
6) Bearing wears out or abnormal friction
between rotors
Please contact Snowman for inspection and
change.
7) Incorrect Vi position
Please contact technician to readjust Vi.
8) Oil circuit blockage
Check the oil circuit.
3.2 Unable to load the compressor
The possible cause and solution :
1) The working condition of compressor is not
within the scope.
Change the working condition in comply with
SRM-20 Series operation manual
2) Oil temperature too low and oil density too
high
Please choose proper lubricant oil under the
working..condition, the suggested oil supply
temperature range is 30~60
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3) Solenoid valve control system problems, such 3.4 Abnormal vibration and noise
as energy regulation solenoid valve is damaged.
Replace the solenoid valve.
The possible cause and solution :

4) The piston ring is damaged

1) The noise from suction check valve
Replace the piston ring
Check and re- install the check valve, replace it
when necessary.

5) Oil circuit blockage

Check the oil circuit.
2) Refrigeration oil not enough
Check the oil circuit, charge oil by oil pump
when necessary.
3.3 Unable to unload the compressor

1) Solenoid valve control system problems, such 3) The working condition of compressor is not
as energy regulation solenoid valve is damaged. within the scope.
Replace the solenoid valve. Change the working condition in comply with
SRM-20 Series operation manual

2) Oil cylinder piston sealing washer is damaged

Replace the piston sealing washer.
4) Check valve is damaged. The compressor gives
out long ringing sound when shut down.
Please contact Snowman for qualified personnel
3) The energy regulation slide valve/ oil cylinder to repair or replace.
piston is damaged.
Please contact Snowman for
to replace the slide valve/piston.
qualified personnel 5Rotor friction
Please contact Snowman for qualified personnel
to repair or replace.
4) Oil cylinder piston connecting rod fracture

to repair or maintenance.
Please contact Snowman for qualified personnel 6) Abnormal vibration of slide valve
Please contact Snowman for qualified personnel
5) Oil circuit blockage to repair or replace.
Check the oil circuit.

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7) Bearing damage 3) Evaporating temperature too low

Please contact Snowman for qualified personnel Raise the evaporating temperature accordingly.
to repair or replace.

4) Supercooling too low

Raise the supercooling accordingly.

3.5 The lubricant has foam

The possible cause and solution :
1Suction superheat too low
the permissible superheat in suction side:
R22, R134a, R407C:5~15K; R717:5~10K (if adopts
R407C, the suggested minimum SH is 7K)
5Suction superheat too low
the permissible superheat in suction side:
R22, R134a, R407C:5~15K; R717:5~10K(if adopts
R407C, the suggested minimum SH is 7K)
6) Incorrect Vi value position
Please contact technician to reset the Vi.

2) The pressure changes too fast

Check the working condition, do not change the
working condition frequently.

3.6 COP too low

The possible cause and solution :

1) The working condition of compressor is not

within the scope.
Change the working condition in comply with
SRM-20 Series operation manual

2) Condensing temperature too high

Lower the condensing temperature accordingly.
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Regular maintenance

4.1 SRMTEC

compressor maintenance form

SRMTEC compressor maintenance form

3 3
10 h) Operation time X 10 (h)
Maintenance item
0. 0.2 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 100

Oil quality analysis C C C C C C C C C C C

Calibration of slide Check every 5000h

valve sensor

Calibration of Vi Check every 5000h

sensor

Coupling cocentric
C C C C C C C C C C
inspection

Vibration analysis
C C C C C
inspection

Shaft seal inspection C C C C C S C C C C C

Change bearing S

Note: S=change, C=check.

Oil quality analysis: the lubricant oil has high thermal and chemical stability, thus it is usually not
necessary to change the oil. The regular inspection of oils acidity is to prevent compressor from damage.

4.2 Bearing The design lifetime of the bearing is 100,000

hours under fine lubrication and stable load. Too
many changes of working conditions and loads
will shorten its lifetime. The replacement of
bearing should be carried out by qualified
personnel in maintenance workshop.

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4.3 Rotating direction of the rotors

If the rotors rotate in reverse direction for 3s

and more after the compressor shuts down, the
suction check valve may be damaged, it should be
replaced. Under any circumstances, the reverse
rotation can not last more than 5s, otherwise the
compressor will be damaged.

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Appendix 1: The weight of main spare parts of SRM-20 series screw compressor
Weight(Kg)
No. Item 20S 20M 20L
1 Whole machine 745 789 850
2 F end cover(66) 4.2
3 Inlet housing(44) 131.9
4 Rotor housing unit(42) 107.5 137.1 168.9
5 F rotor(83) 44.4 53.8 62.1
6 Cylindrical roller bearing(89) 2.3

7 Discharge housing(40) 217.1

8 F spring retainer(93) 5.0
9 Oil cylinder(23) 51.1 54.6 57.7
10 M Spring retainer(95) 1.63
11 M rotor (41) 65.6 77.6 88.5
12 M end cover (55) 5.6
13 Vi end cover(103) 6.3
15 Capacity oil cylinder end cover(4) 5.4
16 Capacity piston(27) 11.4
17 Vi slide valve(101) 6.6 7.9 9.0

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Appendix 2: The list of maintenance tools for SRM-20 series screw compressor
1 Tool Picture Specification

2 Coeswrench

3 Screwdriver +

4 Screwdriver -

5 Plum blossom wrench

6 Plum pile wrench

7 Open ended wrench 17mm,24mm

8 Snap ring pliers

9 Ring retractor(2/set)

10 Torque wrench

3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm

11 Hex key 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm
22mm 24mm 1/8 7/32
5mm 6mm 8mm
12 10mm 14mm 17mm
Hexagon long socket
19mm 22mm 24mm

13 Extension rod for

socket wrench

14 Rubber column

15 Rubber hammer

16 Socket M27

17 Screw rod 8mm,10mm,12mm,16mm

Gap
18
clearance measuring
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tool

19 Drive fixture

End face clearance

20
measuring tool

21 Sleeve rod

22 Socket for lock nut 33mm

23 Bearing puller

24 Lock fixture 20S,20M,20L

25 Cylindrical pin sleeve rod

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Appendix 3: The tightening torque for socket head cap screws

Screw size M4 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M30 M33

8.8 grade bolt tightening torque 2.7 9.7 23 45.6 80 117 228 337.5 465

12.9 grade bolt tightening torque 4.5 16.3 39 77 133.7 200 385 569 785

Appendix 4: Specification for regular open-end wrench and applicable thread

7 8 10 14 17 19 22 24 27 30 46 55
Wrench size(mm)

Screw thread
M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M18 M20 M30 M36
specification

Appendix 5: Specification for regular hex key and applicable thread

3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 17 15.5 27
Hex key sizemm

Screw thread specification M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M30 M36

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