FP2040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Compressor will not run

1.

No power or switch in OFF position

1.

Make sure compressor is plugged in and switch is ON

 

 

 

 

2.

Blown fuse

2.

Disconnect compressor from power source then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remove pump shroud. Replace fuse (Part. No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FP200352AV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor overheated

3.

Allow compressor to cool for approximately 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

minutes so thermal overload switch will reset. If unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

still does not start, empty air from tank and refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

actions 1 and 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Tank pressure at maximum

4.

Release air from tank

 

 

 

 

5.

Breaker open

5.

Reset, determine cause of problem

 

 

 

 

6.

Pressure switch bad

6.

Replace pressure switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuses blow/circuit

1.

Incorrect size fuse, circuit overloaded

1.

Check for proper fuse in supply circuit. Disconnect

 

breaker trips repeatedly

 

 

 

 

other electrical appliances from circuit or operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compressor on its own branch circuit

 

 

! CAUTION

 

2.

Defective check valve

2.

Replace check valve assembly

 

Never use an extension

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not disassemble check valve.

 

cord with this product

 

 

 

! DANGER

 

With air in tank, bleed tank

 

 

 

first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal overload

1.

Low voltage

1.

Eliminate extension cord, check with voltmeter

 

protector cuts out

2.

Lack of proper ventilation/room

2.

Move compressor to well ventilated area

 

repeatedly

 

temperature too high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Check valve malfunction

3.

Replace check valve assembly

 

 

 

 

4.

Compressor valves failed

4.

Replace pump assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not disassemble check valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! DANGER

 

With air in tank, bleed tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knocks, rattles,

1.

Loose bolts, tank not level

1.

Tighten bolts, shim tank to level position

 

excessive vibration

2.

Defective bearing on eccentric or

2.

Replace pump assembly

 

 

 

 

 

motor shaft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Cylinder or piston ring is worn or

3.

Replace pump assembly

 

 

 

 

 

scored

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank pressure drops

1.

Loose drain cock

1.

Tighten

 

 

 

when compressor shuts

2.

Check valve leaking

2.

Replace pump assembly

 

off

3.

Loose connections at pressure switch,

3.

Check all connections with soap and water solution

 

 

 

 

 

hose or regulator

 

 

and tighten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not disassemble check valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! DANGER

 

With air in tank, bleed tank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first.

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