Speedaire Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 5Z598C |
Model 5Z598C
Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Symptom | Possible Causes | Corrective Action |
Air leak from safety valve | Possible defect in safety valve | Operate safety valve manually by pulling |
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| on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be |
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| replaced |
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Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories
1. | Prolonged excessive use of air | 1. | Decrease amount of air usage |
2. | Compressor is not large enough for air | 2. | Check the accessory air requirement. If it |
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| supplied by your air compressor, you |
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| need a larger compressor |
3. | Restricted air intake filter | 3. | Clean or replace air intake filter. Do not |
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| operate the air compressor in apaint |
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| spray area |
4. | Hole in hose | 4. | Check and replace if required |
5. | Check valve restricted | 5. | Remove and clean or replace |
6. | Air leaks | 6. | Tighten fittings (See Air Leaks Section of |
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| Troubleshooting Chart) |
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Motor will not run | 1. | Motor overload protection switch has |
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| tripped |
| 2. | Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch |
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| 3. | Wrong gauge wire or length of |
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| extension cord |
| 4. | Check valve stuck open |
| 5. | Loose electrical connections |
| 6. | Paint spray on internal motor parts |
7. Possible defective motor
8. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped
1.Let motor cool off and overload switch will automatically reset
2.Motor will start automatically when tank pressure drops below
3.Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
4.Remove and clean or replace
5.Check wiring connection inside pressure switch and terminal box area
6.Have checked at Service Center. Do not operate the compressor in the paint spray area. See flammable vapor warning on page 2
7.Have checked at local Service Center
8.a. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace if necessary.
b.Check for proper fuse; only "Fusetron" Type T fuses are acceptable
c.Check for low voltage conditions and/or proper extension cord
d.Disconnect the other electrical appliances from circuit or operate the compressor on its own branch circuit
9. Pressure release valve on pressure | 9. Bleed the line by pushing the lever on |
switch has not unloaded head pressure | the pressure switch to the OFF position; |
| if the valve does not open, replace it |
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