TROUBLESHOOTING
Performing repairs may expose voltage 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.
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Excessive tank pressure | Pressure switch does |
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- safety valve pops off. | not shut off motor |
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| when compressor |
| the outfit does not shut | |||
| reaches |
| off contact a Trained | |||
| pressure. |
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| Pressure switch "cut- |
| Contact a Trained | |||
| out" too high. |
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Air leaks at fittings. | Tube fittings are not |
| Tighten fittings where air | |||
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| can be heard escaping. | |||
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| Check fittings with | |||
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| soapy water solution. | |||
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| Do Not Overtighten. | |||
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Air leaks in air tank or at | Defective air tank. |
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air tank welds. |
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| replaced. Do not repair | |||
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| the leak. | |||
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| drill into, weld or | |||
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| otherwise modify air | |||
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| tank or it will weaken. | |||
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| The tank can rupture | |||
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| or explode. | |||
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Air leaks between head | Leaking seal. |
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and valve plate. |
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Air leak from safety | Possible defect in safety |
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valve. | valve. |
| manually by pulling on | |||
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| ring. If valve still leaks, | |||
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| it should be replaced. | |||
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Knocking Noise. | Possible defect in safety |
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| valve. |
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| Operate safety valve | |||
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| manually by pulling on | |||
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| ring. If valve still leaks, | |||
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| it should be replaced. | |||
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17 - ENG | 1000001703 |