Troubleshooting
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Compressor | 1. No power at outlet. | 1. | Reset circuit breaker, or have outlet serviced by a | |
does not start |
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or restart | 2. | Power cord not plugged in | 2. | Check that cord is plugged in securely. |
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| 3. | Thermal overload switch | 3. | Turn off Tool. Turn off Compressor and wait for it to cool |
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| tripped. |
| down. Turn the Compressor on. Resume operation. |
| 4. | Building power supply circuit | 4. | Reset circuit or replace fuse. Check for low voltage |
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| tripped or blown fuse. |
| conditions. It may be necessary to disconnect other |
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| electrical appliances from the circuit or move the |
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| compressor to its own circuit. |
| 5. | Tank is already pressurized. | 5. | No problem. Compressor will start when needed. |
| 6. | Cord wire size is too small or | 6. | Use larger gauge (thicker wire) and shorter extension |
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| cord is too long to properly |
| cord or eliminate extension cord. See Recommended |
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| power compressor. |
| Wire Gauge for Extension Cords in Safety section. |
| 7. | Compressor needs service. | 7. | Have unit inspected by a qualified technician. |
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Compressor not | 1. Compressor not large | 1. | Check if accessory SCFM is met by Compressor. If | |
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| Compressor cannot supply enough air flow (SCFM), |
air pressure |
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| you need a larger Compressor. |
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| 2. | Loose fittings. | 2. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap |
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| solution for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not |
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| overtighten. |
| 3. | Hose or hose connections | 3. | Replace with larger hose and/or hose connections. |
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| 4. | High altitude reducing air | 4. | You may need a larger compressor if you are |
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| output. |
| situated in a high altitude location. |
| 5. | Check Valve (105) needs | 5. | Have unit inspected by a qualified technician. |
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Overheating | 1. Unusually dusty | 1. | Move unit to cleaner environment. | |
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| 2. | Cord is too small of a | 2. | Use larger gauge (thicker wire) and shorter extension |
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| gauge or too long to handle |
| cord, or eliminate extension cord. See Recommended |
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| compressor. |
| Wire Gauge for Extension Cords in Safety section. |
| 3. | Unit not on level surface. | 3. | Reposition unit on a level surface. |
| 4. | Compressor not large | 4. | Compressor is designed to cycle on and off. Continuous |
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| enough for job. |
| running will cause damage to compressor and indicates |
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| compressor is too small for the application. Check if |
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| accessory SCFM is met by Compressor. If Compressor |
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| doesn’t reach accessory SCFM, you need a larger |
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| Compressor. |
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Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the compressor. Disconnect power supply before service.
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