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Running in the wrong direction

Guest January 15, 2018 1 Answer
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we have a GA 22 compressor, mistakenly we changed the three phases of the supply the compressor runs for about 2 min and then stuck now we can not turn the fan motor by hand is the screw element jammed? and what we can do ?

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Expert 7 years ago
Hi Ahmed, Auchh.. that hurts.. yes, the screw element is jammed 100% sure. It will need to be overhauled/repaired or replaced... Screw compressors are designed to turn only 1 way. After a new install, you should always check the rotation direction. Sorry to give you the bad news. Cas

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