Porter-Cable 1000001703 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING

Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources. Personal injury may

occur. Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressure.

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Excessive tank pressure	Pressure switch does	Move On/Auto/Off lever
- safety valve pops off.	not shut off motor	to the "Off" position, if
	when compressor	the outfit does not shut
	reaches "cut-out"	off contact a Trained
	pressure.	Service Technician.
	Pressure switch "cut-	Contact a Trained
	out" too high.	Service Technician.
Air leaks at fittings.	Tube fittings are not	Tighten fittings where air
	tight enough.	can be heard escaping.
		Check fittings with
		soapy water solution.
		Do Not Overtighten.
Air leaks in air tank or at	Defective air tank.	Air tank must be
air tank welds.		replaced. Do not repair
		the leak.
			Do
			not
		drill into, weld or
		otherwise modify air
		tank or it will weaken.
		The tank can rupture
		or explode.
Air leaks between head	Leaking seal.	Contact a Trained
and valve plate.		Service Technician.
Air leak from safety	Possible defect in safety	Operate safety valve
valve.	valve.	manually by pulling on
		ring. If valve still leaks,
		it should be replaced.
Knocking Noise.	Possible defect in safety
	valve.
		Operate safety valve
		manually by pulling on
		ring. If valve still leaks,
		it should be replaced.

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