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Thermal overload | 1. Low voltage | 1. Check with voltmeter | |||
protector cuts out | 2. Clogged air filter | 2. Clean filter (see | |||
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| 3. Lack of proper ventila- | 3. Move compressor to well | |||
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| too high |
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| 4. Unit is plugged into | 4. Remove extension cord | |||
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Air tank pressure | 1. Loose connections (fit- | 1. Check all connections with | |||
drops when com- | tings, tubing, etc.) |
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pressor shuts off |
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| 2. Tank drain valve open | 2. Close valve | |||
| 3. Check valve leaking | 3. Disassemble check valve | |||
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| assembly, clean or replace | ||
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| check valve with air in | |||
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| tank; bleed tank | |||
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Excessive moisture | 1. Excessive water in air | 1. Drain tanks | |||
in discharge air | tanks |
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| 2. High humidity | 2. Move to area of less | |||
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| humidity; use air line filter | ||
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Compressor runs | 1. Defective pressure | 1. Replace switch | |||
continuously | switch |
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| 2. Excessive air usage | 2. Decrease air usage; com- | |||
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| pressor not large enough | ||
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Compressor vibrates | Loose mounting bolts | Tighten | |||
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Air output lower than | 1. Broken inlet valves | 1. Have authorized service | |||
normal |
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| 2. Intake filter dirty | 2. Clean or replace intake fil- | |||
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| 3. Connections leaking | 3. Tighten connections | |||
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