Operating Instructions
Dental Air Series
Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Symptom
Air receiver pressure
drops when compressor
shuts off
Excessive moisture in
compressed air
Compressor runs
continuously
Compressor vibrates
Air output lower than
normal
Possible Cause(s)
1. Loose connections (fittings, tubing,
etc.)
2. Check valve leaking
1. Excessive water in air tank
1. Defective pressure switch
2. Excessive air usage
Loose mounting bolts
1. Broken valves
2. Intake filter dirty
3. Connections leaking
Corrective Action
1. Check all connections with soap and water solution
and tighten
2. Replace
1. Drain tank. Add aftercooler, filters and dryer to
remove moisture
1. Replace switch
2. Decrease air usage; compressor not large enough for
a requirement
Tighten
1. Have authorized service representative repair unit
2. Replace intake filter
3. Tighten connections
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Do not disassemble check valve
with air in tank; bleed tank