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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
1. Tank drain valve is open.
2. Fittings leak.
3. Prolonged or excessive
use of air.
4. Compressor not large
Low pressure not
enough.
enough air or
compressor does
not stop
5. Hole in air hose.
6. Tank leaks.
7. Blown seals.
8. Valve leaks.
9. Leaking or worn piston.
1. Tank pressure exceeded
Pressure relief
normal rating pressure.
valve opens
2. Pressure switch stuck.
1. Tank pressure exceeds preset pressure
switch limit.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Motor will not run
3. Check valve is stuck open.
4. Wrong wire gauge in cord or excessive
extension cord length.
5. Loose electrical connections.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Close tank drain valve.
2. Check fittings with soapy water. Tighten
or reseal leaking fittings. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
3. Decrease amount of air used.
4. Check air requirement of accessory.If it
is higher than CFM and pressure supplied
by compressor, you need a larger
compressor. Most accessories are rated at
25% of actual CFM while running
continuously.
5. Check and replace if necessary.
6.
WARNING:
tank. DO NOT attempt to repair.
7. Replace compressor assembly.
8. Replace compressor assembly.
9. Replace compressor assembly.
1. Replace pressure switch.
2. Replace pressure switch.
1. Motor will start automatically when tank
pressure drops below tank cut-in pressure.
2. Replace blown fuse or reset circuit
breaker. Do not use fuse or circuit breaker
with higher rating than specified for you
branch circuit.
Check for proper fuse; "Fusetron" type T
●
is acceptable.
Check for low voltage and proper
●
extension cord size.
Disconnect other applications from
●
circuit. Operate compressor on a dedicated
circuit.
3. Remove and clean or replace.
4. Check for proper gauge and extension
cord length.
5. Contact authorized service center.
Immediately replace
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