Troubleshooting - Clarke HUNTER Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
With considerate use, your CLARKE Air Compressor should provide you with long
and trouble free service. Routine checks should be made on both the electrical
supply as well as on all the compressed air lines and connections. If any fault
appears, the reason for which is not immediately obvious, we recommend that
you contact your local CLARKE Dealer.
PROBLEM
The compressor
stops and will not
start again.
The compressor
does not reach
the set pressure
and overheats
easily.
Compressor does
not start.
CAUTION Do not attempt any repair or adjustment if you are uncertain as to how
it should be done. If you have any queries, contact your local CLARKE Dealer.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Bad connections.
Overload cutout
switch has tripped.
Motor windings burnt
out.
Compressor head
gasket blown or valve
broken.
Air receiver charged
Check electrical connections.
Clean and tighten as
necessary.
Switch off and wait 5 minutes
before switching on.
Contact your local dealer for a
replacement motor.
Wait for compressor to cool
down, disassemble head and
replace any broken
components. Carefully clean
all sealing surfaces before
reassem-bling. If in doubt
contact your CLARKE dealer.
Open drain cock to expel air.
Compressor should start again
when pressure reduces to
approx. 95 psi.
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REMEDY