Troubleshooting - RIDGID OL50145MW Operator's Manual

TROUbLESHOOTING

PRObLEM
Compressor will not run
Motor hums but cannot run or runs
slowly
Thermal overload protector cuts out
repeatedly
Air tank pressure drops when compres-
sor shuts off
Excessive moisture in discharge air
Compressor runs continuously
Air output lower than normal
CAUSE
Loss of power or overheating
No electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Thermal overload open
Pressure switch bad
Tank is full of air
Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or length of exten-
sion cord
Shorted or open motor winding
Defective check valve or unloader
Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/room tem-
perature too high
Wrong gauge wire or length of exten-
sion cord
Loose connections (fittings, tubing,
etc.)
Loose drain valve
Check valve leaking
Excessive water in air tanks
High humidity
Defective pressure switch
Excessive air usage
Piston rings are worn
Broken inlet valves
Connections leaking
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SOLUTION
Check for proper use of extension
cord
Check to be sure unit is plugged in
Check fuse/breaker
Replace shop/house blown fuse
Reset shop/house breaker, determining
why problem happened
Motor will restart when cool
Replace pressure switch
Compressor will turn on when tank
pressure drops to cut-in pressure
Check with voltmeter
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length
Take compressor to service center
Take compressor to service center
Check with voltmeter
Move compressor to well-ventilated
area
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length
Check all connections with soap and
water solution and tighten
Tighten drain valve
Take compressor to service center
DANGER:
Do not disassemble check valve,
tank drain valves or safety relief valve
with air in tank — bleed tanks.
Drain tanks
Move to area of less humidity; use air
line filter
Take compressor to service center
Decrease air usage; compressor not
large enough for tool's requirement
Replace piston rings; Call customer
service for assistance
Take compressor to service center
Tighten connections