Bostitch BTFP02028 owner manual Troubleshooting Codes Code possible cause, Can rupture or explode

Troubleshooting CODES

Code possible cause POSSIBLE SOLUTION

1Pressure Switch (I) does Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut off

	not shut off motor when	contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
	compressor reaches	authorized service center.
	cut-out pressure
2	Pressure Switch (I)	Contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
	cut-out too high	authorized service center.
3	Tube fittings are not tight	Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping. Check
	enough	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 a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
		authorized service center.
6	Defective Safety Valve	Operate Safety Valve (G) manually by pulling on ring. If
	(G)	valve still leaks, it must be replaced.
7	Regulator is not adjusted	It is normal for some pressure drop to occur when an
	correctly for accessory	accessory is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in
	being used	Regulator under Features if pressure drop is excessive.
		NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions
		while accessory is being used.
8	Prolonged excessive	Decrease amount of air usage.
	use of air
9	Compressor is not large	Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher than the
	enough for accessory	CFM or pressure supplied by your air compressor, a larger
		compressor is needed to operate accessory.
10	Hole in air hose	Replace air hose.
11	Check Valve (F) restricted	Contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
		authorized service center.
12	Air leaks	Tighten fittings.
13	Regulator is damaged	Replace.

14Motor overload protection Refer to Motor Overload Protection under Features.

switch has tripped	If motor overload protection trips frequently, contact a
	BOSTITCH factory service center

or a BOSTITCH authorized service center.

15Tank pressure exceeds Motor will start automatically when tank pressure drops

	Pressure Switch (I) cut-in	below cut-in pressure of Pressure Switch (I).
	pressure
16	Extension cord is wrong	Check for proper gauge wire and cord length. Refer to the
	length or gauge	Extension Cords paragraph in the Installation section.
17	Loose electrical	Contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
	connections	authorized service center.
18	Possible defective motor	Contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
		authorized service center.
19	Paint spray on internal	Contact a BOSTITCH factory service center or a BOSTITCH
	motor parts	authorized service center. Do not operate the compressor in
		the paint spray area.
		See flammable vapor warning.

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