PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Motor will not run.

Motor overload protec-

Let motor cool off and overload

 

tion switch has tripped

switch will automatically reset.

 

Tank pressure exceeds

Motor will start automatically

 

pressure switch “cut-in”

when tank pressure drops below

 

pressure.

“cut-in” pressure of pressure

 

 

switch.

 

Extension cord is wrong

Check for proper gauge wire and

 

length or gauge.

cord length.

 

Check valve stuck

Remove and clean, or replace.

 

open.

 

 

Loose electrical connec-

Check wiring connection inside

 

tions.

pressure switch and terminal box

 

 

area.

 

Possible defective

Have checked by a Trained

 

motor or starting capac-

Service Technician.

 

itor.

 

 

Paint spray on internal

Have checked by a Trained

 

motor parts.

Service Technician. Do not oper-

 

 

ate the compressor in the paint

 

 

spray area. See flammable vapor

 

 

warning.

 

Pressure release valve

Bleed the line by pushing the

 

on pressure switch has

lever on the pressure switch to

 

not unloaded head

the “off” position; if the valve

 

pressure.

does not open, replace switch.

 

Fuse blown, circuit

1. Check fuse box for blown

 

breaker tripped.

fuse and replace as neces-

 

 

sary. Reset circuit breaker.

 

 

Do not use a fuse or circuit

 

 

breaker with higher rating

 

 

than that specified for your

 

 

particular branch circuit.

 

 

2. Check for proper fuse. You

 

 

should use a time delay fuse.

 

 

3. Check for low voltage condi-

 

 

tions and/or proper extension

 

 

cord.

 

 

4. Disconnect the other electri-

 

 

cal appliances from circuit or

 

 

operate the compressor on

 

 

its own branch circuit.

 

 

 

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