PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Motor will not | Fuse blown, circuit | 1. Check fuse box for blown fuse |
run (continued) | breaker tripped. | and replace as necessary. Reset |
|
| circuit breaker. Do not use a fuse |
|
| or circuit breaker with higher |
|
| rating than that specified for |
|
| your particular branch circuit. |
|
| 2. Check for proper fuse. You |
|
| should use a time delay fuse. |
|
| 3. Check for low voltage conditions |
|
| and/or proper extension cord. |
|
| 4. Disconnect the other electrical |
|
| appliances from circuit or |
|
| operate the compressor on |
|
| its own branch circuit. |
Safety Valve | Pressure switch, check | Have checked by a Trained |
on pump | valve, or pump could be | Service Technician. |
"pops" out | in need of servicing. |
|
Knocking Noise | Possible defect in | Operate safety valve manually |
| safety valve. | by pulling on ring. If valve still |
|
| leaks, it should be replaced. |
| Defective check valve. | Remove and clean, or replace. |
| Loose pulley. | Tighten pulley set screw. |
| Loose flywheel. | Tighten flywheel screw. |
| Compressor mounting | Tighten mounting screws. |
| screws loose. |
|
| Loose belt. | Loosen wingnut and then |
|
| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
|
| the washer, plus one turn. |
| Carbon | Have checked by a Trained |
|
| Service Technician. |
| Belt too tight. | Loosen wingnut and then |
|
| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
|
| the washer, plus one turn. |
Excessive | Loose belt. | Loosen wingnut and then |
belt wear |
| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
|
| the washer, plus one turn. |
| Tight belt. | Loosen wingnut and then |
|
| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
|
| the washer, plus one turn. |
| Loose pulley. | Have checked by a Trained |
|
| Service Technician. |
| Pulley misalignment. | See Motor Pulley/Flywheel |
|
| Alignment paragraph in the |
|
| Maintenance section. |
Squealing | Compressor pump | See |
sound | has no oil. | in the Maintenance section. |
| Loose belt. | Loosen wingnut and then |
|
| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
|
| the washer, plus one turn. |
N020206 | 22 - ENG |