Troubleshooting Chart - Campbell Hausfeld FP2601 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
Compressor will not run
Thermal overload protector
cuts out repeatedly
Tank pressure drops when
compressor shuts off
Compressor runs
continuously / air output
lower than normal
Excessive moisture in
discharge air
Safety valve pops open
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Possible Cause(s)
1 . Switch in OFF position
2 . No electrical power at wall outlet
3 . Compressor has reached automatic shut-
off pressure
4 . Motor overheated/overworked
5 . Loose electrical connection
6 . ON / OFF switch bad
7 . Pressure switch bad
8 . Defective motor
1 . Lack of proper ventilation/room
temperature too high
2 . Excessive air usage, compressor too small
1 . Open tank drain valve
2 . Loose connections (fittings, tubing, air
hose, any connections, etc .)
3 . Tank leaks
1 . Excessive air usage, compressor too small
2 . Open tank drain valve
3 . Loose connections (fittings, tubing, air
hose, any connections, etc .)
4 . Pump wore out
1 . Excessive water in tank
2 . High humidity
1 . Defective pressure switch
2 . Defective safety valve
Corrective Action
1 . Make sure compressor is plugged in and
switch is ON
2 . Check circuit breaker or fuse at electrical
panel
3 . Release air from tank until compressor
restarts automatically
4 . Switch unit to OFF, wait 30 minutes to cool,
turn ON again to resume work . Make sure
compressor is run in a clean, well-ventilated
area where temperature will not exceed
100°F .
5 . Check all electrical connections
6 . Replace ON / OFF switch
7 . Replace pressure switch
8 . Replace pump / motor assembly
1 . Move compressor to a clean, well ventilated
area where temperature will not exceed
100°F .
2 . Decrease usage or purchase unit with higher
air delivery (SCFM)
1 . Close tank drain valve
2 . Check all connections with soap and water
solution . If a leak is detected, tighten .
Or remove fitting and apply pipe tape to
threads and reassemble .
bleed tank first.
3 . Check entire tank for leaks with soap and
water solution .
1 . Decrease usage or purchase unit with higher
air delivery (SCFM)
2 . Close tank drain valve
3 . Check all connections with soap and water
solution . If a leak is detected, tighten .
Or remove fitting and apply pipe tape to
threads and reassemble .
4 . Replace pump / motor assembly
1 . Drain tank, tilt tank to remove moisture
2 . Move to area of less humidity; use air line
filter
1 . Replace pressure switch
2 . Replace safety valve with genuine
replacement part
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Do not disassemble check
valve. With air in tank,