Speedaire Operating Instruction
Speedaire
Compressors
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Compressor will not
1. Loss of power or overheating
run
2. No electrical power
3. Blown fuse
E
4. Breaker open
5. Thermal overload open
N
6. Pressure switch defective
G
Motor hums but
1. Low voltage
L
cannot run or runs
2. Wrong gauge wire or length of
I
slowly
extension cord
S
3. Shorted or open motor winding
H
4. Defective check valve or unloader
Fuses blow/circuit
1. Incorrect fuse size, circuit overloaded
breaker trips
repeatedly
2. Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
3. Defective check valve or under loader
Air leaking from
Check valve stuck in an open position
unloader on
pressure switch
Motor stalls
Defective check valve
Thermal overload
1. Low voltage
protector cuts out
2. Clogged air filter
repeatedly
3. Lack of proper ventilation/room
temperature too high
4. Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
Air receiver
1. Loose connections (fittings, tubing,
pressure drops
etc.)
when compressor
2. Loose drain cock
shuts off
3. Check valve leaking
Excessive moisture
1. Excessive water in air receiver
in discharge air
2. High humidity
Compressor runs
1. Defective pressure switch
continuously
2. Excessive air usage
Compressor vibrates Loose mounting bolts
Air output lower
1. Broken inlet valves
than normal
2. Intake filter dirty
3. Connections leaking
Manufactured for Dayton Electric Mfg. Co.
Niles, Illinois 60714 U.S.A.
®
Contractor Air
Corrective Action
1. Check for proper use of extension cord (See Extension Cords)
2. Plugged in? Check fuse/breaker or motor overload
3. Replace blown fuse
4. Reset, determine why problem happened
5. Motor will restart when cool
6. Replace
1. Check with voltmeter
2. Check gauge chart, under Operation for proper gauge wire and cord
length
3. Replace motor
4. Replace or repair
1. Check for proper fuse, use time-delay fuse. Disconnect other electrical
appliances from circuit or operate compressor on its own branch circuit
2. Check gauge chart, under Operation
3. Replace or repair
Remove and replace check valve
Remove and replace check valve
1.Check with voltmeter
2. Clean filter (See Maintenance section)
3. Move compressor to well ventilated area
4. Check gauge chart, under Operation
1. Check all connections with soap and water solution and tighten
2. Tighten
3. Disassemble check valve assembly, clean or replace
1. Drain receiver
2. Move to area of less humidity; use air line filter
1. Replace switch
2. Decrease air usage; compressor not large enough for air requirement
Tighten
1. Have authorized service representative repair unit
2. Clean or replace intake filter
3. Tighten connections
6
Do not disassemble check valve
with air in tank; bleed tank.
Do not disassemble check valve
with air in tank; bleed tank.
Do not disassemble check valve
with air in tank; bleed tank.
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