Coleman Air Compressors warranty Pressure relief valve Opens, Motor will not run

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
Tank pressure exceeded normal	Replace pressure switch
		Pressure relief valve
opens		operating pressure
		Pressure switch stuck	Replace pressure switch
	Tank pressure exceeds preset	Motor will start automatically when tank pressure drops below
Motor will not run
		pressure switch limit	kick-in pressure of pressure tank.
		Motor overload protection has	Let motor cool off and overload switch will automatically reset. This
		tripped	may take several minutes.
		Fuse blown or circuit breaker	• Replace blown fuse or resed circuit breaker. Do not use fuse or
		tripped	circuit breaker with higher rating than specified for your branch
			circuit.
			• Check for proper fuse; “Fusetron” type T is acceptable.
			• Check for low voltage and proper extension cord size.
			• Disconnect other applications from circuit. Operate compressor
			on a dedicated circuit.
		Check valve stuck open	Remove and clean or replace.
		Pressure bleeder valve on	Bleed line by moving pressure switch lever to OFF Position before
		pressure switch has not	restarting. If bleeder valve does not open, replace bleeder valve.
		unloaded head pressure
		Wrong wire gauge in cord or	Check for proper gauge and extension cord length.
		excessive extension cord length
		Loose electrical connections	Contact authorized service center.
		Possible defective capacitor	Contact authorized service center.
		Paint spray on internal motor	Have checked at service center. Do not operate compressor in the
		parts	paint spray area
		Possible defective motor	Have checked at service center.

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