STORAGE
Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the 2. | Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage (such |
following: | as being stepped on or run over). Wind them loosely around |
1. Review the “Maintenance” and "Operating Procedures" | the compressor handle. (If so equipped) |
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sections and perform maintenance as necessary. Be sure | Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location. |
to drain water from the air tank. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE.
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Excessive tank pressure - safety | Pressure switch does not shut off | Move the pressure switch lever to the “OFF” position. |
valve pops off. | motor when compressor reaches “cut- | If the outfit doesn’t shut off, unplug. If the electrical |
| out” pressure. | contacts are welded together, replace the pressure |
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| switch. |
| Pressure switch | Contact an authorized service center to check and |
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| replace pressure switch. |
Air leaks at fittings. | Tube fittings are not tight enough. | Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping. |
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| Check fittings with soapy water solution. DO NOT |
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Air leaks at or inside check valve. | Defective or dirty check valve. | A defective check valve results in a constant air leak |
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| at the pressure release valve when there is pressure |
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| in the tank and the compressor is shut off. Drain tank |
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| then remove and clean or replace check valve. DO |
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Air leaks at pressure switch | Defectivepressureswitchreleasevalve. | Remove and replace the release valve. |
release valve. |
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| Defective check valve. | A defective check valve results in a constant air leak |
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| at the pressure release valve when there is pressure |
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| in the tank and the compressor is shut off. Drain tank |
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| then remove and clean or replace check valve. DO |
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Air leaks in air tank or at air tank | Defective air tank. |
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welds. |
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| DO NOT DRILL INTO, WELD OR OTHERWISE |
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| MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL WEAKEN. THE |
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| TANK CAN RUPTURE OR EXPLODE. TANK |
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| MUST BE REPLACED. |
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Air leaks between head and valve | Leaking | Torque head screws to 8 ft. lbs. If this does not stop |
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| leak, replace |
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Pressure reading on the regulated | It is normal for “some” pressure drop to | If there is an excessive amount of pressure drop |
pressure gauge drops when an | occur. | when the accessory is used, adjust the regulator |
accessory is used. |
| following the instructions on page 6. |
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| Adjust the regulated pressure under flow |
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| conditions (while accessory is being used). |
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Air leak from safety valve. | Possible defect in safety valve. | Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If |
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| valve still leaks, it should be replaced. |
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Knocking Noise. | Defective check valve. | Remove and clean, or replace. |
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