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TROUBLESHOOTING
Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, personal injury may occur. Maintenance other than that recommended in the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual is
not recommended and should be performed by trained service personnel.
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| Thermal | Low voltage. | Extension cord is wrong |
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| overload |
| length or gauge. Check |
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| protector cuts |
| extension cord. |
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| out repeatedly. | Improper ventilation/ | Operate compressor in a |
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| temperature too high. | well ventilated area. |
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| Defective check valve. | Contact a Trained Service |
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| Defective valves. | Contact a Trained Service |
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| Excessive tank | Compressor does not turn | Set Auto/On/Off switch to |
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| pressure - safety | off when compressor | the "OFF" position, if the |
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| valve pops off. | reaches | unit does not shut off contact |
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| Pressure switch | Contact a Trained Service |
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| too high. | Technician. |
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| Air leaks at | Tube fittings are not tight | Using a soapy water solution |
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| fittings. | enough. | check all exposed fittings for |
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| leaks. If needed reseal |
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| fittings with pipe sealant |
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| tape and retighten securely. |
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| Do Not Overtighten. If |
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| leaks continue contact a |
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| Air leaks in air | Defective air tank. | Air tank must be replaced. |
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| tank or at air |
| Do not repair the leak. |
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| tank welds. |
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| Do not drill into, weld or |
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| or it will weaken. The tank |
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