TROUBLESHOOTING

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When performing maintenance, you

may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect power source from the compressor and bleed Off all air pressure.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Excessive tank

Pressure switch does

Move On/Auto/Off lever to

pressure - safety

not shut Off motor when

the "Off" position, if the unit

valve pops Off.

compressor reaches

does not shut Off contact a

 

"cut-out" pressure.

Trained Service Technician.

 

 

Contact a Trained Service

 

Pressure switch "cut-out"

Technician.

 

too high.

 

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Tube fittings are not tight

Tighten fittings where air

fittings.

enough.

can be heard escaping.

 

 

Check fittings with soapy

 

 

water solution. Do Not

 

 

Overtighten.

Air leaks at or

Check valve seat damaged.

A defective check valve

inside check

 

results in a constant air leak

valve.

 

at the pressure release valve

 

 

when there is pressure in the

 

 

tank and the compressor

 

 

is shut Off. Replace check

 

 

valve. Refer to the "To

 

 

Replace or Clean Check

 

 

Valve" in the "Service and

 

 

Adjustment" section.

 

 

 

Air leaks at

Defective pressure switch

Contact a Trained Service

pressure switch

release valve.

Technician.

release valve.

 

 

Air leaks in air

Defective air tank.

Air tank must be replaced.

tank or at air

 

Do not repair the leak.

tank welds.

 

Risk of

 

 

Bursting.

 

 

Do not drill into, weld or

 

 

otherwise modify air tank

 

 

or it will weaken. The tank

 

 

can rupture or explode.

 

 

 

Air leaks

Leaking seal.

Contact a Trained Service

between head

 

Technician.

and valve plate.

 

 

 

 

 

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Porter-Cable CFFC350C, CFFR350C instruction manual Troubleshooting

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