Troubleshooting
Problem |
| Possible Causes |
| Likely Solutions |
Compressor builds | 1. | Crankcase overfilled with oil or | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
pressure too slowly |
| oil too thick. |
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| 2. | Working environment too cold. | 2. | Move unit to a warmer location. Check that recommended oil |
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| is in crankcase. |
| 3. | Loose fittings. | 3. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap solution |
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| for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not overtighten. |
Compressor not | 1. | Filter need cleaning/replacing. | 1. | Check inlet and outlet filter. Clean and/or replace as needed. |
building enough air | 2. | Crankcase oil too thick. | 2. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
pressure | 3. | Loose fittings. | 3. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap solution |
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| for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not overtighten. |
High Oil | 1. | Crankcase oil too thin. | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
Consumption | 2. | Unit not on level surface. | 2. | Reposition unit on a level surface. |
| 3. | Crankcase vent clogged. | 3. | Clean Crankcase vent. |
Overheating | 1. | Filter need cleaning/replacing. | 1. | Check inlet and outlet filter. Clean and/or replace as needed. |
| 2. | Crankcase oil incorrect type | 2. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
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| and/or thickness. |
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| 3. | Crankcase oil level too low. | 3. | Add oil to proper level, check for leaks. |
4.Unusually dusty environment. 4. Clean and/or replace filter more often or move unit to cleaner environment.
Excessive noise | 1. | Crankcase overfilled with oil | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
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| or oil is incorrect thickness or |
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| 2. | Crankcase oil level too low. | 2. | Add oil to proper level, check for leaks. |
| 3. | Loose or damaged belt guard. | 3. | Replace belt guard. |
| 4. | Loose fittings. | 4. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap solution |
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| for air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not overtighten. |
| 5. | Unit not on level surface. | 5. | Reposition unit on a level surface. |
Oil in discharge air | 1. | Crankcase oil too thin or | 1. | Drain oil and refill to proper level with recommended oil. |
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| crankcase overfilled with oil. |
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| 2. | Crankcase vent clogged. | 2. | Clean Crankcase vent. |
Air leaks from pump | Loose fittings. | Reduce air pressure, then check all fittings with a soap solution for | ||
or fittings |
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| air leaks and tighten as needed. Do not overtighten. | |
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the compressor. Disconnect power supply before service.
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