PROBLEM
CAUSE
Air leaks in air
Defective air tank.
tank or at air
tank welds
Air leaks
Leaking seal.
between head
and valve plate
Pressure
It is normal for "some"
reading on
pressure drop to occur.
the regulated
pressure gauge
(if equipped)
drops when an
accessory is
used
Air leak from
Possible defect in safety
safety valve
valve.
Compressor is
Prolonged excessive use
not supplying
of air.
enough air
Compressor is not large
to operate
enough for air requirement.
accessories
Hole in hose.
Check valve restricted.
Air leaks.
Restricted air intake filter.
Loose belt.
Restricted air
Dirty air filter.
intake
Motor will not
Motor overload protection
run
switch has tripped.
Tank pressure exceeds
pressure switch "cut-in"
pressure.
Check valve stuck open.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
CORRECTION
Air tank must be replaced. Do not
repair the leak.
Risk of Bursting.
Do not drill into,
weld or otherwise modify air tank
or it will weaken. The tank can
rupture or explode.
Contact a Trained Service Technician.
If there is an excessive amount of
pressure drop when the accessory
is used, adjust the regulator as
instructed in the Operation section.
NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure
under flow conditions (while
accessory is being used).
Operate safety valve manually by
pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it
should be replaced.
Decrease amount of air usage.
Check the accessory air requirement.
If it is higher than the SCFM or
pressure supplied by your air
compressor, you need a larger
compressor.
Check and replace if required.
Remove and clean, or replace.
Tighten fittings.
Clean or replace air intake filter. Do
not operate the air compressor with
the filter removed. Refer to the Air
Filter paragraph in the Maintenance
section.
Loosen wingnut and then tighten
wingnut until it contacts the washer,
plus one turn.
Clean or replace. See Air Filter
paragraph in the Maintenance
section.
Refer to Motor Overload Protection
under Operation. If motor overload
protection trips frequently, contact a
Trained Service Technician
Motor will start automatically when
tank pressure drops below "cut-in"
pressure of pressure switch.
Remove and clean, or replace.
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