Northern Industrial Tools 123006 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor Won't Start

1.

Blown Fuse or Circuit Breaker Tripped

1.

Replace or Reset Fuse/Circuit Breaker

 

2.

Loose Electrical Connections

2.

Check Wiring Connections

 

 

 

 

 

Low Pressure

1.

Restricted Air Filter

1.

Replace Air Filter

 

2.

Defective Check Valve

2.

Replace Check Valve

 

3. Air Leak in Safety Valve

3.

Check valve by pulling on ring. If

 

 

 

 

condition persists, replace valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Valve Releasing

1.

Defective Pressure Switch

1.

Replace Pressure Switch

 

 

 

 

Oil Discharge in Air

1. Too much Oil in Crankcase

1.

Drain Crankcase and refill

 

 

 

 

to proper level on Oil Sight Glass.

 

2.

Compressor Overheated

2.

Reduce air pressure regulation

 

3.

Restricted Oil Breather Cap

3.

Clean or Replace Oil Breather Cap

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HP / 4 Gallon AIR Compressor Table of Contents Safety Rules Assembly Installing the Oil and Oil Breather CapKnow Your Compressor Getting Started Installing the Air Chuck Installing the Air Filter Initial Start-Up Procedure OperationInstallation and Location Connecting to Power SourceAdjusting the Air Pressure Extension CordsMaintenance Troubleshooting Parts List and Diagram