TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT'D)
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Restricted air intake. | Dirty air filter. | Replace filter. | ||
Compressor is not supplying enough air | Prolonged excessive use of air. | Decrease amount of air usage. | ||
to operate accessories. | Compressor is not large enough for air | Check the accessory air requirement. If | ||
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| requirement. | it is higher than the CFM, SCFM or pres- | |
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| sure supplied by your air compressor, | |
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| you need a larger compressor. | |
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| Restricted air intake filter. | Clean or replace air intake filter. Do not | |
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| operate the compressor in the paint | |
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| spray area. | |
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| Loose belt. | Adjust belt tension. | |
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| Hole in hose. | Check and replace if required. | |
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| Check valve restricted. | Remove and clean or replace. | |
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| Air leaks. | Tighten fittings. (See "Air Leaks" section | |
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| of "Troubleshooting Guide".) |
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Excessive belt wear. | Belt is too loose or tight. | Adjust tension instructions. (See "Belt | ||
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| Asjustment or Replacement" section in | |
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| this manual. | |
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| Loose pulley. | Check for worn keyway or pulley bore. | |
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| Also check for bent motor shaft. Re- | |
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| place parts if necessary. | |
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| Pulley misalignment. | Motor pulley and flywheel must be in line | |
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| within 1/32". (See "Pulley and Flywheel | |
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| - Alignment" section in this manual.) | |
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Squealing sound. | Loose belt. | Adjust belt tension. (See "Belt Replace- | ||
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| ment" section in this manual.) | |
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| There is no oil in the compressor. | Add oil to top of fill hole in base. | |
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Pressure reading on the regulated pres- | It is normal for "some" pressure drop to | If there is an excessive amount of pres- | ||
sure gauge drops when an accessory is | occur. | sure drop when the accessory is used, | ||
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| adjust the regulator. | ||
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| NOTE | |
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| Adjust the regulated pressure | |
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| under flow conditions (while the | |
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| accessory is being used). | |
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Regulator knob - continuous air leak. | Dirty or damaged regulator internal parts. | Clean or replace regulator or internal | ||
Regulator will not shut off at air outlet. |
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