TROUBLESHOOTING
Risk of Unsafer Operation. Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts, or compressed
air sources. Personal injury may occur. Before servicing: Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.
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Excessive tank | Pressure switch does not | Move On/Auto/Off lever to | ||||
pressure - safety | shut "Off" motor when | the "Off" position, if the unit | ||||
valve pops "Off". | compressor reaches | does not shut "Off" | ||||
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| Pressure switch | Contact a Trained Service | ||||
| too high. | Technician. | ||||
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Air leaks at | Tube fittings are not tight | Tighten fittings where air | ||||
fittings. | enough. | can be heard escaping. | ||||
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| Overtighten. | ||||
Air leaks at or | Check valve seat damaged. | A defective check valve | ||||
inside check |
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valve. |
| at the pressure release valve | ||||
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| when there is pressure in the | ||||
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| tank and the compressor is | ||||
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| shut "Off". Replace check | ||||
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| valve. Refer to the "To | ||||
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| Replace or Clean Check | ||||
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| Valve" in the "Service and | ||||
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| Adjustment" section. | ||||
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Air leaks at | Defective pressure switch | Contact a Trained Service | ||||
pressure switch | release valve. | Technician. | ||||
release valve. |
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Air leaks in air | Defective air tank. | Air tank must be replaced. | ||||
tank or at air |
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tank welds. |
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| Bursting. |
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| otherwise modify air tank | ||||
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| or it will weaken. The tank | ||||
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| can rupture or explode. | ||||
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Air leaks | Leaking seal. | Contact a Trained Service | ||||
between head |
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and valve plate. |
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19 - ENG | A17883 |