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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Pertorming repairs may expose voltage sources, moving
parts or compressed
air sources, moving parts or
compressed
air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attempting
any repairs,
unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air
pressure.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Excessive tank
pressure -
safety valve
pops off,
Air leaks at
fittings.
Air leaks at or
inside check
valve
Air leaks at
pressure switch
release valve.
(if equipped)
Air leaks in air
tank or at air
tank welds.
Air leaks
between head
and valve plate.
Pressure switch does not
shut off motor when
compressor reaches "cut-
out" pressure.
Pressure switch "cut-out"
too high.
Tube fittings are not tight
enough.
Check valve seat damaged.
Defective pressure switch
release valve.
Defective air tank.
Leaking seal.
Move On/Auto/Off lever to
the "OFF" position,
if the
outfit does
not shut off contact a
Trained Service Technician.
Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
Tighten fittings where air can
be heard escaping. Check
fittings with soapy water
solution. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
A defective check valve
results in a constant air leak
at the pressure release valve
when there is pressure in the
tank and the compressor
is
shut off. Replace check
valve. Refer the "To Replace
or Clean Check Valve" in the
"Service and Adjustment"
section.
Contact a Trained Service
Technician,
Air tank must be replaced.
Do not repair the leak.
_Do
not
drill into,
weld or otherwise modify
air tank or it will weaken.
The tank can rupture or
explode.
Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
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