PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Pressure reading

It is normal for "some" pres-

If there is an excessive

on the regulated

sure drop to occur.

amount of pressure drop

pressure gauge

 

when the accessory is used,

drops when an

 

adjust the regulator follow-

accessory is

 

ing the instructions in the

used.

 

"Description of Operation"

 

 

paragraph in the "Operation

 

 

Section.

 

 

NOTE: Adjust the regulated

 

 

pressure under flow condi-

 

 

tions (while accessory is

 

 

being used).

Knocking Noise.

Possible defect in safety

Operate safety valve manu-

 

valve.

ally by pulling on ring. If

 

 

valve still leaks, it should be

 

 

replaced.

 

Defective check valve.

Remove and clean, or

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

Compressor is

Prolonged excessive use of

Decrease amount of air

not supplying

air.

usage.

enough air to

Compressor is not large

Check the accessory air

operate acces-

sories.

enough for air requirement.

requirement. If it is higher

 

 

than the SCFM or pressure

 

 

supplied by your air com-

 

 

pressor, you need a larger

 

 

compressor.

 

Hole in hose.

Check and replace if

 

 

required.

 

Check valve restricted.

Remove and clean, or

 

 

replace.

 

Air leaks.

Tighten fittings.

 

Restricted air intake filter

Clean or replace air intake

 

 

filter. Do not operate the

 

 

air compressor with the fil-

 

 

ter removed. Refer to the

 

 

"Air Filter" paragraph in the

 

 

"Maintenance " section.

Regulator knob

Damaged regulator

Replace

has continuous

 

 

air leak.

 

 

 

 

 

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