Troubleshooting - Porter-Cable C3151 Instruction Manual

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
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.
Air leaks in air
tank or at air
tank welds.
Air leaks
between head
and valve plate.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving
parts or compressed air sources, moving parts or
CAUSE
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 to 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.
weld or otherwise modify
air tank or it will weaken.
The tank can rupture or
explode.
Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
20- ENG
CORRECTION
Do not
drill into,