Porter-Cable C3150 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, moving parts or

compressed air sources. Personal injury may occur. Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressure.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Excessive tank

Pressure switch does not

Move On/Auto/Off lever to

pressure - safety

shut off motor when

the “OFF” position, if the

valve pops off.

compressor reaches

outfit does not shut off

 

“cut-out” pressure.

contact a Trained Service

 

 

Technician.

 

Pressure switch “cut-out”

Contact a Trained Service

 

too high.

Technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air can

fittings.

enough.

be heard escaping. Check

 

 

fittings with soapy water

 

 

solution. Do Not

 

 

Overtighten.

Air leaks at or

Check valve seat damaged.

A defective check valve

inside check

 

results in a constant air leak

valve.

 

at the pressure release valve

 

 

when there is pressure in the

 

 

tank and the compressor is

 

 

shut off. Replace check

 

 

valve. Refer to the “To

 

 

Replace or Clean Check

 

 

Valve” in the “Service and

 

 

Adjustment” section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Defective pressure switch

Contact a Trained Service

pressure switch

release valve.

Technician.

release valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks in air

Defective air tank.

Air tank must be replaced.

tank or at air

 

Do not repair the leak.

tank welds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not drill into, weld or

 

 

otherwise modify air tank

 

 

or it will weaken. The tank

 

 

can rupture or explode.

Air leaks

Leaking seal.

Contact a Trained Service

between head

 

Technician.

and valve plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents C3150 ModelImportant Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsHazard Attachments & Accessories Electricity. Like any other electrically Result in serious burns Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces Glossary SpecificationsDuty Cycle Unpacking AccessoriesAssembly InstallationVoltage and Circuit Protection Extension CordsKnow Your Air Compressor Description of Operation OperationHow to Stop How to Use Your UnitBefore Each Start-Up How to Use Remote Console How to StartTo Check Safety Valve MaintenanceCustomer Responsibilities To Drain Tank Air Filter Inspection and ReplacementAir Compressor Pump Intake and Exhaust Valves To Replace or Clean Check Valve Service and AdjustmentsStorage Problem Cause Correction TroubleshootingPressure reading Check wiring connection Limited Warranty