Troubleshooting - Ryobi Airwave RA-C2550-G Operator's Manual

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Compressor will not run
Motor hums but cannot run or
runs slowly
Current limiting protector cuts
out repeatedly
Air tank pressure drops when
compressor shuts off
Excessive moisture in
discharge air

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Loss of power or overheating
No electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Current limiting protector open
Bad pressure switch
Tank is full of air
Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
Shorted or open motor winding
Defective check valve or unloader
Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/room
temperature too high
Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
Loose connections (fittings, tubing,
etc.)
Loose drain valve
Check valve leaking
Excessive water in air tank
High humidity
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
Reset motor overload to restart after motor
has cooled.
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 centre
Take compressor to service centre
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 centre
Do not disassemble check valve, tank drain
valve or pressure relief valve with air in
tank — bleed tank.
Drain tank
Move to area of less humidity; use air line
filter
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