TROUBLESHOOTING

Before You Call

If you have any problems with the operation of your air compressor, please call the air compressor helpline at

1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number information printed on the data tag available (see Figure 11).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Figure 11 - Data Tag Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barcode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REV NO

 

 

 

Unit Information

 

SERIAL NO

Barcode

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Excessive tank pressure - safety

Pressure switch does not shut off motor

Move ON/AUTO - OFF switch to OFF

valve pops off.

when compressor reaches “cut-off”

position. If unit does not shut off, contact

pressure or “cut-out” setting too high.

trained service technician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Fitting cracked.

1.

Tighten fittings where air can be heard

 

 

 

 

escaping. Replace fittings.

 

2.

Check valve seat dirty or damaged.

2.

Replace check valve. Contact a trained

 

 

 

 

service technician.

Air losses

3.

Defective pressure switch release

3.

Contact a trained service technician.

 

valve.

 

 

 

4.

Defective air tank.

4.

Air tank must be replaced. DO NOT

 

 

 

 

REPAIR TANK.

 

5.

Leaking seal.

5.

Contact a trained service technician.

 

6.

Damaged regulator.

6.

Contact a trained service technician.

 

 

 

Knocking noise

Safety valve dirty or defective.

Operate safety valve manually by pulling on

 

 

ring. If valve still leaks, have it replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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