Troubleshooting - Clarke AIRMASTER 14/200 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT IF YOU ARE
UNCERTAIN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, CONTACT YOUR MACHINE
MART DEALER.
PROBLEM
The compressor
has stopped
and does not
start.
The compressor
does not reach
the set pressure
and overheats
easily.
Compressor
does not start.
Air leaking from
the non-return
valve when the
compressor is
not running.
Compressor is
very noisy and
makes metallic
knocking
sound.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Bad electrical
connections.
Overload cutout switch
has tripped.
Motor windings burnt out.
Compressor head gasket
blown or valve broken.
The reservoir has already
fully pressurised.
Faulty non-return valve.
Compressor is damaged
and needs overhaul.
REMEDY
1. Check electrical
connections.
2. Clean and tighten if
necessary.
1. Switch off and wait approx
5 minutes.
2. Press the reset button and
switch on again.
1. Contact your service
agent. for a replacement
motor.
1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.
1. Open drain valve to expel
air. Compressor should start
again when pressure
reduces.
1. Drain receiver completely
of air.
2. Remove the valve end
plug.
3. Carefully clean the valve
seat and the gasket
4. Reassemble.
1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.
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