The 'Conditions', 'Causes', and 'Suggested Corrections' as indicated below and on the following page(s) are only
a guideline for failures that we have found to be most common.
Though this information is provided in this booklet, it is assumed and expected that any personnel involved in the
servicing of an Air Compressor Unit is knowledgeable with this type of equipment. Do not attempt to service a
Compressor Unit unless you are familiar with it, as there are many issues that may come into play, the most
important being personal safety and the welfare of the Unit.
Should you have any questions, or require servicing to your Unit, please contact your local Ingersoll-Rand
Distributor.
Condition:
A. Unit won't start.
B. No or Insufficient Air
Flow.
Trouble Shooting Guide
When servicing the Air Compressor, shut off all
power to the Unit, and drain it of air pressure.
Cause:
No power to the Unit.
Pressure may not be low enough in the
Tank to allow the Unit to start.
Loose and/or missing wires in the electrical
circuit.
Starter Overload is tripped.
If an Oil Monitor is mounted on the Unit, the
oil level in the Pump could be too low.
Air Filter is dirty.
Restricted air intake piping if a remote air
intake is used.
Loose Belts.
Pump Valves, Aftercooler, or Tank Check
Valve leaking, sticking, or plugged.
Air leaks at Compressor in piping system.
Unit is too small for the compressed air
requirements.
Suggested Correction:
Check that power at the disconnect or breaker
is on. Also, check any fuses.
Drop pressure below the Pressure Switch 'cut-
in' pressure.
Check that all wiring connections are tight.
With a wiring schematic, check that all wiring is
present and correct.
Reset the overload in the Magnetic Starter.
Check the oil level and add oil as required.
Replace the Air Filter.
Clean the intake Filter and piping.
Tighten as required. Do not over-tighten.
Clean, repair, or replace.
Fix leaks. Soap/water mixture will assist in
finding small leaks.
Contact your Ingersoll-Rand Distributor for
assistance.
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