PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

Pressure reading on

It is normal for "some"

If there is an

the regulated pressure

pressure drop to occur.

excessive amount

gauge drops when an

 

of pressure drop

accessory is used.

 

when the accessory

 

 

is used, adjust the

 

 

regulator following

 

 

the instructions in

 

 

the "Description of

 

 

Operation" paragraph in

 

 

the "Operation Section.

 

 

NOTE: Adjust the

 

 

regulated pressure

 

 

under flow conditions

 

 

(while accessory is

 

 

being used).

 

 

 

Compressor is not

Prolonged excessive

Decrease amount of air

supplying enough air to

use of air.

usage.

operate accessories.

 

 

Compressor is not

Check the accessory

 

 

large enough for air

air requirement. If it is

 

requirement.

higher than the SCFM

 

 

or pressure supplied

 

 

by your air compressor,

 

 

you need a larger

 

 

compressor.

 

 

 

 

Hole in hose.

Check and replace if

 

 

required.

 

 

 

 

Check valve restricted.

Remove and clean, or

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

Air leaks.

Tighten fittings.

 

 

 

Regulator knob has

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

continuous air leak.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator will not shut

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

off air outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

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