PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

Pressure reading on

It is normal for "some"

If there is an excessive

the regulated pressure

pressure drop to occur.

amount of pressure drop

gauge drops when an

 

when the accessory

accessory is used.

 

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

supplying enough air to

use of air.

of air usage.

operate accessories.

Compressor is not

Check the accessory

 

 

large enough for

air requirement. If

 

air requirement.

it is 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

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

shut off air outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

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