Troubleshooting - RIDGID OF150200 Manual Del Operador

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Compressor will not run
Motor hums but cannot run
or runs slowly
Internal overload switch trips
repeatedly
Air tank pressure drops when
compressor shuts off
Excessive moisture in dis-
charge air
Compressor runs continu-
ously
Air output lower than normal Broken inlet valves
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Loss of power or overheating
No electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Pressure switch bad
Tank is full of air
Internal overload switch is tripped
Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord
Shorted or open motor winding
Defective check valve or unloader
Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/room temperature
too high
Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord
Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.)
Loose drain valve / open drain valve
Check valve leaking
Excessive water in air tanks
High humidity
Defective pressure switch
Excessive air usage
Piston rings are worn
Connections leaking
AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
14 – English
SOLUTION
Check for proper use of extension cord
Check to be sure unit is plugged in; Check
fuse/breaker
Replace shop/house blown fuse
Reset shop/house breaker, determining why
problem happened
Take compressor to service center
Compressor will turn on when tank pressure
drops to cut-in pressure
Unplug compressor and allow unit to cool
Use compressor on outlet with sufficient voltage
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
Take compressor to service center
Take compressor to service center
Use compressor on outlet with sufficient voltage
Move compressor to well-ventilated area
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
Check all connections with soap and water solu-
tion and tighten
Tighten drain valve / close drain valve
Take compressor to service center
DANGER:
Do not disassemble check valve, tank
drain valves or safety relief valve with air
in tank — bleed tanks.
Drain tanks
Move to area of less humidity; use air line filter
Take compressor to service center
Decrease air usage; compressor not large
enough for tool's requirement
Replace piston rings; Call customer service for
assistance
Take compressor to service center
Tighten connections