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TrouBLesHooTING CHArT
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possIBLe CAuse (s)
1. No electrical power
2. Blown fuse
Compressor will
3. Breaker open
not run
4. Thermal overload open
5. Pressure switch bad
Motor hums but
1. Defective check valve or unloaded
cannot run or
2. Poor contacts, line voltage low
runs slowly
3. Shorted or open motor winding
Fuses blow/cir-
cuit breaker trips
repeatedly
1. Incorrect size fuse, circuit over-
loaded
CAuTIoN! :
Never use an ex-
2. Defective check valve or unloaded
tension cord with
this product
1. Low voltage
2. Clogged air filter
Thermal overload
3. Lack of proper ventilation/room
protector cuts
temperature too high
out repeatedly
4. Check valve malfunction
5. Compressor valves failed
1. Loose bolts, tank not level
Knocks, rattles,
2. Defective bearing on eccentric or
excessive vibra-
motor shaft
tion
3. Cylinder or piston ring is worn
or scored
1. Loose drain cock
Tank pressure
2. Check valve leaking
drops when com-
3. Loose connections at pressure
pressor shuts off
switch or regulator
1. Excessive air usage, compressor
Compressor runs
too small
continuously and
2. Clogged intake filter
air output is low-
3. Air leaks in piping (on machine or
er than normal/
in outside system)
low discharge
4. Broken inlet valves
pressure
5. Piston ring worn
CorreCTIVe ACTIoN
1. Plugged in? Check fuse/breaker or motor overload
2. Replace blown fuse
3. Reset, determine cause of problem
4. Motor will restart when cool
5. Replace
1. Replace or repair
2. Check connections, eliminate extension cork if
used, check circuit with voltmeter
3. Replace motor
Do not disassemble check valve with air
DANGer :
in tank; bleed tank
1.Check for proper fuse, use time-delay fuse. Discon-
nect other electrical appliances from circuit or oper-
ate compressor on its own branch circuit
2.Replace or repair
Do not disassemble check valve with air
DANGer :
in tank; bleed tank
1. Eliminate extension cord, check with voltmeter
2. Clean filter (see Maintenance section)
3. Move compressor to well ventilated area
4. Replace
5. Replace valve assembly
: Do not disassemble check valve with air
DANGer
in tank; bleed tank
1. Tighten bolts, shim tank to level position
2. Replace
3. Replace or repair as necessary
1. Tighten
2. Disassemble check valve assembly, clean or
replace
3. Check all connections with soap and water
solution and tighten
1. Decrease usage or purchase unit with higher air
delivery (SCFM)
2. Clean or replace
3. Replace leaking components or tighten as neces-
sary
4. Replace compressor valves
5. Replace piston and cylinder
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