CONDITION
Excessive dust
formation or
appearance of water
Water in air receiver
tank
Excessive noise
Compressor over
heated
CAUSE
1. Restricted air intake filter
2. Worn valves
3. Worn piston rings
4. High ambient temperature
and / or humidity
5. Over usage of this compressor
1. Condensation in the air
receiver.
1. Loose valves
2. Loose piping
3. Unit not installed level
4. Carbon or foreign material on
piston
5. Worn bearings
1. Undersized unit for air
requirements
2. Compressor location
3. Air leaks in the system
4. Restricted air filter
5. Worn, damage, or carbon
build up on valve
6. Carbon build up at after - cooler
tube or check valve
ENGLISH
CORRECTIVE
1. Clean or replace filter
2. Replace valve assembly
3. Replace piston ring
4. Install a moisture separator
and/or dryer
5. Check for air leakage. If no leaks
are found, bigger compressor
is needed.
1. Drain daily or install an automatic
drain.
1. Inspect valve for damage
2. Tighten as required
3. Ensure that unit is mounted level
4. Clean piston
Check cylinder walls for scoring
5. Replace bearings
1. Contact PUMA compressor
distributor
2. See installation section
3. Fix leaks
4. Clean or replace filter
5. Clean or replace valves
6. Clean or replace as needed
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