TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
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Circuit breaker/fuse trip often. | 1. | Excessive wire length causes | 1. | Do not use an extension cord. |
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| voltage to drop too much. |
| Link additional air hoses together |
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| to acquire additional length. |
| 2. | Restricted air passages. | 2. | Check all air passages for clogs. |
| 3. | Back pressure in pump head. | 3. | Have a qualified service technician |
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| replace check valve and/or |
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| pressure switch bleeder valve. |
Overheating. | 1. | Poor ventilation. | 1. | Relocate air compressor to an area |
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| with cool, dry, well circulated air. |
| 2. | Dirty cooling surfaces. | 2. | Clean all cooling surfaces of pump |
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| and motor thoroughly. |
| 3. | Leaking valve. | 3. | Have a qualified service technician |
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| replace worn parts and |
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Motor stalls. | 1. | Low voltage. | 1. | Do not use an extension cord. |
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| Link additional air hoses together |
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| to acquire additional length. |
| 2. | Defective pressure switch | 2. | Have a qualified service technician |
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| bleeder valve. |
| replace defective pressure switch |
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| bleeder valve. |
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Pressure relief valve opens. | 1. | Air tank pressure has exceeded | 1. | Have a qualified service technician |
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| normal operating pressure. |
| replace pressure switch. |
| 2. | Pressure switch is stuck. | 2. | Have a qualified service technician |
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| replace pressure switch. |
Motor will not run. | 1. | Air tank pressure exceeds preset | 1. | Motor will automatically start when |
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| pressure switch limit. |
| air tank pressure drops below 85 |
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| PSI pressure of air tank. |
| 2. | Motor overload protection has been | 2. | Replace blown fuse or reset circuit |
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| Tripped. |
| breaker. Do not use a fuse or |
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| circuit breaker with higher rating |
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| than specific for your circuit |
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| branch. Check for proper fuse; |
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| 15 AMP Buss fuse is acceptable. |
| 3. | Air compressor attached to an |
| Do not use an extension cord. |
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| extension cord. |
| Link additional air hoses together |
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| to acquire additional length. |
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| Disconnect other applications from |
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| circuit. |
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| Operate air compressor on a dedi- |
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| cated circuit. |
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| Bleed line by moving pressure |
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| switch lever to OFF position before |
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| restarting. If bleeder valve does |
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| not open, replace bleeder valve. |
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| Have a qualified service technician |
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| clean or replace motor. |
SKU 94355 | For technical questions, please call | PAGE 14 |