Troubleshooting - RIDGID MobilAir TRI-Stack OF50150TS Manual Del Operador

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Compressor will not run
Motor hums but cannot run
or runs slowly
Current limiting protector
cuts out repeatedly
Air tank pressure drops when
compressor shuts off
Excessive moisture in dis-
charge air
Compressor runs continu-
ously
Air output lower than normal Broken inlet valves
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CAUSE
Insufficient power to motor
Loss of power or overheating
No electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Current limiting protector open
Pressure switch bad
Tank is full of air
Insufficient power to motor
Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord
Shorted or open motor winding
Defective check valve or unloader
Insufficient power to motor
Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/room temperature
too high
Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord
Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.)
Loose drain valve
Check valve leaking
Excessive water in air tanks
High humidity
Defective pressure switch
Excessive air usage
Piston rings are worn
Connections leaking
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SOLUTION
Ensure that the easy start filter is installed
Check for proper use of extension cord
Check to be sure unit is plugged in
Check fuse/breaker
Replace shop/house blown fuse
Reset shop/house breaker, determining why
problem happened
Press restart button. Motor will restart when cool
Replace pressure switch
Compressor will turn on when tank pressure
drops to cut-in pressure
Ensure that the easy start filter is installed
Check with voltmeter
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
Take compressor to service center
Take compressor to service center
Ensure that the easy start filter is installed
Check with voltmeter
Move compressor to well-ventilated area
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
Check all connections with soap and water solu-
tion and tighten
Tighten drain valve
Take compressor to service center
DANGER:
Do not disassemble check valve, tank drain
valves or safety relief valve with air in tank
— bleed tanks.
Drain tanks
Move to area of less humidity; use air line filter
Take compressor to service center
Decrease air usage; compressor not large
enough for tool's requirement
Replace piston rings; Call customer service for
assistance
Take compressor to service center
Tighten connections