Speedaire Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 5Z598C |
Speedaire® Portable Air Compressor
ETroubleshooting Chart
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Excessive tank pressure – safety valve pops off
1.Pressure switch does not shut off motor when compressor reaches
2. Pressure switch
1.Move the pressure switch lever to the OFF position. If the outfit doesn'tshut off, and the electrical contacts are welded together, replace the pressure switch If the contacts are good, check to see if the pin in the bottom of the pressure release valve is stuck. If it does not move freely, replace the valve
2.Return the outfit to a Service Center to check and adjust, or replace switch
Air leaks at fittings | Fittings are not tight enough | Tighten fittings where air can be heard | |||
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Air leaks at check valve | Defective or dirty check valve | Defective check valve results in a constant | |||
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| air leak at the pressure release valve when | ||
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| there is pressure in the tank and the | ||
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| compressor is shut off. Remove and clean | ||
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Air leaks at pressure switch release valve | 1. | Defective pressure switch valve | 1. Remove and replace the release valve | ||
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| constant air leak at the pressure release | ||
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| valve when there is pressure in the tank | ||
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| and the compressor is shutoff. Remove | ||
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Air leaks from air tank | Defective air tank | Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair | |||
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Regulator knob – continuous air leak | Dirty or damaged regulator internal parts | Clean or replace regulator | |||
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Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used
It is normal for "some" pressure drop to occur
If there is an excessive amount of pressure drop when the accessory is used, adjust the regulator
NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions (while accessory is being used)
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