Porter-Cable CPF23400P instruction manual Problem Cause Correction

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Pressure reading on	It is normal for “some”	If there is an excessive amount of
the regulated	pressure drop to occur.	pressure drop when the accessory
pressure gauge		is used, adjust the regulator
drops when an		following the instructions on page
accessory is used.		7.
		NOTE: Adjust the regulated
		pressure under flow conditions
		(while accessory is being used).
Motor will not run or	Motor overload protection	Let motor cool off and overload
restart.	switch has tripped.	switch will automatically reset.
	Tank pressure exceeds	Motor will start automatically when
	pressure switch “cut-in”	tank pressure drops below “cut-in”
	pressure.	pressure of pressure switch.
		Check for proper gauge wire and
	Wrong gauge wire or length of	cord length.
	extension cord.
		Remove and clean, or replace.
	Check valve stuck open.
		Check wiring connection inside
	Loose electrical connections.	pressure switch and terminal box
		area.
		Contact an Authorized Warranty
	Possible defective motor or	Service Center for inspection or
	starting capacitor.	replacement, if necessary.
		Have checked by an Authorized
	Paint spray on internal motor	Warranty Service Center. Do not
	parts.	operate the compressor in the paint
		spray area. See flammable vapor
		warning.
	Fuse blown, circuit breaker	1. Check fuse box for blown fuse
		and replace, if necessary. Reset
	tripped.	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; only time
		delay fuses are acceptable.
		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.
	Pressure release valve on	Bleed the line by pushing the lever
	pressure switch has not	on the pressure switch to the “off”
	unloaded head pressure.	position; if the valve does not open,
		replace it.

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