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| 1. | Low voltage. |
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| 1. | Check power line for proper voltage. |
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| Start |
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| 2. | Open circuit in motor, switch or |
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| 2. | Inspect all lead connections on motor, switch and |
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| cord. |
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| cord for loose or open connections. |
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| 3. | Tank already pressurized. |
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| 3. | Motor will not start if tank pressure is too high. |
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| 4. | Thermal overload switch. |
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| 4. | Thermal overload switch has tripped, wait for motor |
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| to cool, then reset switch by pressing red button. |
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| 1. | Short circuit in line cord or plug. |
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| 1. | Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and |
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| Fuses | Blow | or |
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| shorted wires. |
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| Breakers Trip |
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| 2. | Short circuit in motor or loose |
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| 2. | Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted |
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| connections. |
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| terminals or worn insulation. |
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| 3. | Incorrect fuses or circuit break- |
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| 3. | Install correct fuses or circuit breakers. |
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| ers in power line. |
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| Low | Pressure | At | The |
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| 1. | Air leaks in flexible hoses. |
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| 1. | Check air hoses and all connections for leaks. |
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| 2. | Pressure gauge bad |
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| 2. | Check pressure in line with known good gauge. |
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| 3. | Pressure regulator bad. |
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| 3. | Adjust pressure regulator, if no improvement inspect |
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| regulator for leaks or replacement. |
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| Low | Pressure | At | The |
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| 1. | Air leaks in tanks or delivery |
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| 1. | Check air tanks, pipes and all connections for leaks. |
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| Tanks |
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| pipes. |
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| 2. | Drain cock open |
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| 2. | Close drain cock. |
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| 3. | Safety valve releasing below |
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| 3. | Replace safety valve. |
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| 125 PSI. |
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| 4. | Air filter clogged. |
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| 4. | Inspect and clean air filter. |
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| 5. | Gaskets leaking |
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| 5. | Check gaskets on cylinder head assembly, repair or |
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| replace as needed. |
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| 6. | Worn rings. |
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| 6. | Inspect and replace pump piston rings. |
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| Compressor Knocking |
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| 1. | Improper oil level. |
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| 1. | Check oil level and add oil. |
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| 2. | Air filter clogged. |
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| 2. | Inspect and clean air filter. |
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| 3. | Piston assembly loose. |
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| 3. | Inspect and repair piston and connecting rod. |
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| Air Leaks From Pressure |
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| 1. | Faulty check valve. |
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| 1. | Clean dirt or debris from rubber membrane of check |
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| Switch |
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| valve after removing top nut. |
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| 2. | Faulty pressure switch. |
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| 2 | Repair or replace pressure switch. |
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| Air Is Dirty Or Has |
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| 1. | Tanks not drained. |
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| 1. | Open drain cocks on both tanks and make certain all |
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| Excessive Moisture |
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| condensation water is drained out. |
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| 2. | Delivery pipes are dirty. |
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| 2. | Remove delivery pipes, clean out and replace. |
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| Motor Runs Hot |
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| 1. | Cooling Fins Dirty. |
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| 1. | Clean cylinder head fins and also remove any accu- |
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| mulated dirt or grease from motor area. |
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| 2. | Air filter clogged. |
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| 2. | Inspect and clean air filter. |
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| Pressure Relief | Valve |
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| 1. | Faulty pressure switch, unit is |
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| 1. | Turn compressor off, unplug from power supply, |
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| Stays |
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| drain tank. DO NOT USE until switch is repaired or |
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| Won’t Stop Running |
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| replaced. |
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| 2. | Faulty pressure relief valve. |
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| 2. | Relief valve is relieving pressure too early, test pres- |
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| sure relief and repair or replace, |
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G8694/G8695/G8889 Air Compressors |