troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Compressor will not run
Knocks, rattles, excessive vibration
Tank pressure drops when compressor
shuts off
Compressor runs continuously and air
output is lower than normal/low
discharge pressure
Excessive moisture in discharge air
Possible Cause(s)
1. Switch in OFF position
2. No electrical power at wall outlet
3. Compressor has reached automatic shut-
off pressure
4. Motor overheated
5. Blown fuse (inside pump cover)
6. Pressure switch bad
1. Tank not level
2. Defective bearing on eccentric or motor
shaft
3. Cylinder or piston ring is worn or scored
1. Loose drain valve
2. Check valve leaking
3. Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.)
1. Excessive air usage, compressor too small
2. Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.)
3. Broken inlet valves
4. Piston ring worn
1. Excessive water in tank
2. High humidity
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Corrective action
1. Make sure compressor is plugged in and
switch is ON
2. Check circuit breaker or fuse at electrical
panel.
3. Release air from tank until compressor
restarts automatically
4. Allow compressor to cool for approximately
30 minutes so thermal overload switch
will reset. Make sure compressor is run
in a clean, well-ventilated area where
temperature will not exceed 100°F.
5. Disconnect compressor from power source
then remove pump cover. Replace fuse –
Part. No. FP200352AV. If replacement fuse
blows, call 1-800-543-6400.
6. Replace pressure switch
1. Shim tank to level position
2. Replace pump assembly
3. Replace pump assembly
1. Tighten drain valve
2. Replace check valve
3. Check all connections with soap and water
solution. If a leak is detected, tighten.
Or remove fitting and apply pipe tape to
threads and reassemble.
Do not disassemble
check valve. With air
in tank, bleed tank first.
1. Decrease usage or purchase unit with
higher air delivery (SCFM)
2. Check all connections with soap and water
solution. If a leak is detected, tighten.
Or remove fitting and apply pipe tape to
threads and reassemble.
3. Replace pump assembly
4. Replace piston assembly
1. Drain tank, tilt tank to remove moisture
2. Move to area of less humidity; use air line
filter
nOte: Water condensation is not caused by
compressor malfunction
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