Craftsman 919.16558 owner manual Troubleshooting

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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.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Excessive tank

Pressure switch does not

Move On/Auto/Off lever to

pressure - safety

shut off motor when

the "OFF" position, if the

valve pops off.

compressor reaches "cut-

unit does not shut off contact

 

out" pressure.

a Trained Service Technician.

 

 

Contact a Trained Service

 

Pressure switch "cut-out"

Technician.

 

too high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air can

fittings.

enough.

be heard escaping. Check

 

 

fittings with soapy water

 

 

solution. Do Not

 

 

Overtighten.

Air leaks at or

Check valve seat damaged.

A defective check valve

inside check

 

results in a constant air leak

valve.

 

at the pressure release valve

 

 

when there is pressure in the

 

 

tank and the compressor is

 

 

shut off. Replace check

 

 

valve. Refer to the "To

 

 

Replace or Clean Check

 

 

Valve" in the "Service and

 

 

Adjustment" section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Defective pressure switch

Contact a Trained Service

pressure switch

release valve.

Technician.

release valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks in air

Defective air tank.

Air tank must be replaced.

tank or at air

 

Do not repair the leak.

tank welds.

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bursting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not drill into, weld or

 

 

otherwise modify air tank

 

 

or it will weaken. The tank

 

 

can rupture or explode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks

Leaking seal.

Contact a Trained Service

between head

 

Technician.

and valve plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AIR Compressor Table of Contents Safety Guidelines Definitions Specification ChartImportant Safety Instructions Serious injury Result in property damageWhat Could Happen HazardWhat can Happen Hazard Belt can cause serious injury if they Never operate the compressor withFire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces Accessories AccessoriesGlossary Duty CycleAssembly Location of the Air Compressor InstallationGrounding Instructions Plug Grounded Outlets Grounding PinVoltage and Circuit Protection Extension CordsOperation Description of OperationDrain Valve The drain valve Pressure Release Valve The pressure release Check Valve When the air compressorHow to Start To Check Safety Valve MaintenanceCustomer Responsibilities To Drain TankAir Filter Inspection Replacement Air Compressor Pump Intake and Exhaust ValvesAir Filter To Replace or Clean Check Valve Service and AdjustmentsRing Nut Outlet Tube Pressure Relief Check ValveRegulator RingCover To Replace RegulatorRegulator Tank Outlet Pressure PressureGauge Adapter Regulator ArrowStorage Troubleshooting Pressure reading Check wiring connection Contenido GarantíaGarantía Total DE UN AÑO DEL Compresor DE Aire Modelo Nº Definiciones DE Normas DE SeguridadLesiones serias Propiedad.aGuarde Estas Instrucciones Instrucciones Importantes DE SeguridadAgregados Y Accesorios Códigos locales y federales, previo al Riesgo DE Caida Advertencia Riesgo DE Operación Insegura ¿QUÉ Puede OCURRIR? Accesorios GlosarioCiclo DE Servicio AccesoriosEnsamblado Instalación Cómo Preparar LA UnidadUbicación del compresor de aire Protección del voltaje y del circuito Cables de extensión eléctricaConozca su compresor de aire OperaciónDescripción de operaciones Válvula de Drenaje LaCómo detenerla Cómo utilizar su unidadAntes del primer arranque Válvula aliviadora de presión LaCómo poner en marcha Antes de cada puesta en marchaResponsabilidades del cliente MantenimientoCómo verificar la válvula de seguridad Cómo drenar el tanqueFiltro de aire Filtro de Aire Inspección y reemplazoPara reemplazar o limpiar la válvula de retención Servicio Y AjustesAro regulador ConsolaPara reemplazar el regulador Almacenaje Problema Causa Corrección Guía DE Diagnóstico DE ProblemasRiesgo Alguna porque se debilitaráDesciende cuando Pintura por rociado. Vea la A00854 50- SP Repair Protection Agreements Product replacement if your covered product cant be fixedGet it fixed, at your home or ours

919.16558 specifications

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