age sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit
unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of
pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.
PROBLEM
Excessive tank
pressure - safe-
ty valve pops
off.
Air leaks at
fittings.
Air leaks at or
inside check
valve.
Air leaks at
pressure switch
release valve.
(if equipped)
Air leaks in air
tank or at air
tank welds.
Air leaks
between head
and valve plate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when
power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to volt-
CAUSE
Pressure switch does not
shut off motor when com-
pressor 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
unit 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 OVER-
TIGHTEN.
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 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.
Do not drill into, weld or
otherwise modify air tank
or it will weaken. The tank
can rupture or explode.
Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
19- ENG
CORRECTION
Risk of
Bursting.
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