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Pressure reading | It is normal for "some" | If there is an excessive amount | |
on the outlet | pressure drop to occur. | of pressure drop when the | |
pressure gauge |
| accessory is used, adjust the | |
| regulator as instructed in the | ||
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| Operation section. | ||
drops when an |
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| NOTE: Adjust the regulated | ||
accessory is |
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| pressure under flow conditions | ||
used. |
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| (while accesory is being used). | ||
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| Air leak from | Possible defect in safety | Operate safety valve manually |
| safety valve. | valve. | by pulling on ring. If valve still |
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| leaks, it should be replaced. |
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Compressor is | Prolonged excessive use | Decrease amount of air usage. | |
not supplying | of air. | Check the accessory air | |
enough air | Compressor is not large | ||
to operate | enough for air requirement. | requirement. If it is higher than | |
accessories. |
| the SCFM or pressure supplied | |
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| by your air compressor, you |
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| need a larger compressor. |
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| Hole in hose. | Check and replace if required. |
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| Check valve restricted. | Remove and clean, or replace. |
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| Air leaks. | Tighten fittings. |
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| Restricted air intake filter | Clean or replace air intake |
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| filter. Do not operate the |
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| air compressor with the |
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| filter removed. Refer to the |
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| "Air Filter" paragraph in the |
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| "Maintenance" section. |
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| Loose belt. | Loosen wingnut and then |
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| tighten wingnut until it contacts |
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| the washer, plus one turn. |
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Restricted air | Dirty air filter. | Clean or replace. See "Air | |
intake. |
| Filter" paragraph in the | |
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| "Maintenance" section. |
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Regulator knob | Damaged regulator. | Replace. | |
has continuous |
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air leak. |
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Regulator will | Damaged regulator. | Replace. | |
not shut off air |
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outlet. |
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25- ENG | A09713 |
