TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem | Cause |
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Excessive tank | • | Pressure switch does | • Switch the compressor “OFF” | |
pressure - safety |
| not shut off motor |
| If the unit doesn’t shut off, |
valve pops off. |
| when compressor |
| unplug compressor. |
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| reaches | • | Contact an authorized |
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| pressure. |
| qualified service center. |
| • | Pressure switch |
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Air leaks at | • Tube fittings are not | • Tighten fittings where air can | ||
fittings. |
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| be heard escaping. Check |
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| fittings with soapy water |
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| solution. DO NOT OVER- |
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| TIGHTEN. |
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| • | Use Teflon tape to improve |
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| fittings of tubes. |
Air leaks at or | • | Malfunctioning or | • A malfunctioning check valve | |
inside |
| dirty check valve. |
| results in a constant air leak at |
check valve. |
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| the pressure release valve |
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| when there is pressure in the |
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| tank and the compressor is |
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| shut off. |
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| • Drain tank then remove and | |
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| clean or replace check valve. |
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| DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. |
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Air leaks at | • | Malfunctioning | • Remove and replace the | |
pressure |
| pressure switch |
| release valve. |
switch release |
| release valve. | • | Malfunctioning check valve |
valve. | • | Malfunctioning check |
| results in a constant air leak at |
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| valve. |
| the pressure release valve |
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| when there is pressure in the |
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| tank and the compressor is |
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| shut off. |
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| • Drain tank then remove and | |
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| clean or replace check valve. |
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| DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. |
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