TROUBLES) OOTING CHART
Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions.
]PROBLEM | POSSiBLECAUSE |
| Tank petcock is open |
or | Fittingsleak |
| |
Compressor does not | Restrictedair intake |
stop | Prolongedexcessive use of air |
| |
| Compressornot large enough |
| Restrictedcheck valve |
| Hole in air hose |
| Tank leaks |
| Blown seals |
| Valve leaks |
| Leaking or worn piston seal |
Excessive starting and | Fittingsleak |
Istopping, while not in |
|
Air leaks from regulator, | Dirty or damaged regulator |
or regulator does not | internal parts. |
regulate pressure |
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Regulated ressure | This is normal |
gauge reaing drops |
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when air accessory is | Compressor not large enough |
being used. | |
Circuit breaker trips | Low voltage |
(fuse blows) too often | Excessivewire length |
| |
| Restrictedair passages |
| Back pressure in pump head |
Overheating | Poor ventilation |
| Dirty cooling surfaces |
| Leaking valve |
Motor stalls | Low voltage |
| Defective pressure switch bleeder |
| Valve |
Pressure relief valve | Tank pressure exceeded normal |
opens | operating pressure |
| Pressure switch stuck ON |
Close petcock.
DO NOT
Check fittinO~ERTIGHTPNs with soa water. Tighten. or reseal leakingfittings.
Clean or replace air filter element.
Decrease amount of air used.
Check air requjrement of accessory. If it is higher than CFM and ressure supplied by compressor, you need a lar er compressor.
bost accessories are rated at 25% of actual CFhfwhile running continuously.
Remove and dean or replace.
Check and replace if necessary.
Immediately replace tank. DO NOT attempt to repair.
Replace any faulty seals.
Replaceworn parts and reassemblewith new seals.
Replace piston and cylinder sleeve assemblies.
Check fittin s with soap water Tighten or reseal leakingfittings.
DO NOT O~ERTIGHT~N . '
Replacewom parts and reassemblewith new seals.
Replace any faulty seals.
Clean or replace regulator or intemal parts.
If pressure drops too low, adjust regulator while accessory is used.
Check air requirement of accessory. If it is higherthan CFM and r s s u r e supplied by compressor, you needa lar er compressor. ost accessories are rated at 25% of actual CFawhile running
continuously.
Furnish adequate power. If using extension cord, try without. Consult elecbiaan.
Contact authorized service center.
Replace check valve.
Relocate compressor to an area with cod, dry
Replaceworn parts and reassemblewith new seals.
Furnish adequate power.
Replace bleeder valve.
Replace pressure switch.
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