Porter-Cable CLFRP350 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to

voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

Excessive

Pressure switch does

Move On/Auto/Off lever

 

tank pressure

not shut off motor when

to the "OFF" position, if

 

- safety valve

compressor reaches "cut-

the unit does not shut off

 

pops off.

out" pressure.

contact a Trained Service

 

 

 

Technician. Contact a

 

 

Pressure switch "cut-out"

Trained Service Technician.

 

 

too high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air

 

fittings.

enough.

can 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.

 

 

 

 

(if equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks in air

Defective air tank.

Air tank must be replaced.

 

tank or at air

 

Do not repair the leak.

 

tank welds.

 

Risk of

 

 

 

Bursting.

 

 

 

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 Direct Drive Oil Lube Portable Air Compressor Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsDeath or serious injury Or moderate injury Death or serious injuryHazard Always remain in attendance withAttachments & Accessories What Could HappenElectricity. Like any other electrically Repairs attempted by unqualifiedTo human consumption Your specific applicationResult in serious burns How To Prevent It Hazard Warning Risk from Moving PartsKeep children away from the air compressor at all times Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisherSpecifications AccessoriesGlossary Duty CycleAssembly To Add Oil To PumpInstallation Location of the Air CompressorPlug OutletsExtension Cords Voltage and Circuit ProtectionOperation Know Your Air Compressor Description of OperationHow to Use Your Unit Before StartingHow to Start Before Each Start-UpMaintenance To Check Safety ValveCustomer Responsibilities To Drain TankOil ChangingAir Filter Inspection and Replacement MotorService and Adjustments To Replace or Clean Check ValveStorage Troubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionPressure reading Problem Cause Correction Squealing Limited Warranty Responsibility of Original Purchaser initial User

CLFRP350 specifications

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