INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.
To prevent serious injury from accidental operation:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
1.Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Air Compressor. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, loose air fittings, and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of the Compressor. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.
2.Before each use, check the compressor oil level in the Oil Sight Glass (22). If necessary, fill the crankcase of the Air Compressor with the proper amount and type of compressor oil.
3.Daily, purge the Air Tanks (51) of all air and moisture to prevent corrosion. To do so, slowly and carefully unscrew (no more than four threads) the Tank Drain Valve
(52)until the compressed air and condensation begins to be released from the
Tanks. Allow sufficient time for all of the air and condensation to escape from the Tanks. Then, firmly
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
| Possible Cause |
| Possible Solution |
Compressor will not | 1. | Blown fuse or circuit | 1. | Replace or reset fuse/circuit breaker. |
start. |
| breaker tripped. |
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| 2. | Loose electrical | 2. | Plug Compressor into a working, 120 volt, |
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| connections. |
| grounded, electrical outlet. |
| 3. | Bad capacitors. | 3. | Replace capacitors. |
Low pressure. | 1. Restricted air filter. | 1. | Replace air filter. | |
| 2. | Defective check valve. | 2. | Have a qualified service technician replace |
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| check valve. |
| 3. | Air leak in safety valve. | 3. | Check valve by pulling on ring. If condition |
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| persists, have a qualified service technician |
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| replace valve. |
| 4. | Defective valve plate. | 4. | Replace valve plate. |
Safety valve releasing. | 1. | Defective pressure | 1. | Have a qualified service technician replace |
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| switch. |
| pressure switch. |
| 2. | Defective safety valve. | 2. | Replace safety valve. |
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