Air leaks from safety valve

6

Knocking Noise

6,16,17

Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used....7

Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories

....................8,9,10,11,12,15

Regulator knob has continuous air leak

13

Regulator will not shut off air outlet

13

Moisture in pump crankcase

14,18

Motor will not run

11,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26

 

Troubleshooting Codes

 

Code

possible cause

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

1Pressure switch does not Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit shut off motor when com- does not shut off contact an authorized pressor reaches cut-out service center.

pressure

2

Pressure switch cut-out too

Contact an authorized service center.

 

high

 

 

 

 

3

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air can be heard

 

enough

escaping. Check fittings with soapy water

 

 

solution. Do Not Overtighten.

4

Defective air tank

Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair the

 

 

leak.

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of bursting. Do not drill into,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weld or otherwise modify air tank or it will

 

 

weaken. The air tank can rupture or explode.

5

Leaking seals

Contact an authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Defective safety valve

Operate safety valve manually by pulling on

 

 

ring. If valve still leaks, it must be replaced.

7

Regulator is not adjusted

It is normal for some pressure drop to occur

 

correctly for accessory

when an accessory is used, adjust the regulator

 

being used

as instructed in Regulator under Features if

 

 

pressure drop is excessive.

 

 

NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under

 

 

flow conditions while accessory is being used.

8

Prolonged excessive use

Decrease amount of air usage.

 

of air

 

 

 

 

9

Compressor is not large

Check the accessory air requirement. If it is

 

enough for accessory

higher than the SCFM or pressure supplied by

 

 

air compressor, a larger compressor is needed

 

 

to operate accessory.

10

Hole in air hose

Replace air hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

Check valve restricted

Remove, clean or replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Air leaks

Tighten fittings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

Regulator is damaged

Replace.

14Unit operating in damp or Move unit to a dry well ventilated area humid conditions

15

Restricted air intake filter

Clean or replace air intake filter

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Bostitch BTFP02006 Code Possible cause, Solution. Do Not Overtighten, Weld or otherwise modify air tank or it will