4. Broken inlet valves
5. Piston ring worn
Excessive moisture
1. Excessive water in tank
in discharge air
2. High humidity
Compressor runs
1. Defective pressure
continuously and
safety valve opens
2. Defective safety valve
as pressure rises
Excessive starting
Excessive condensation in
and stopping
tank
(auto start)
Air leaking from
Check valve stuck in an
unloader on
open position
pressure switch
switch
5. Replace piston and cylinder
1. Drain tank
2. Move to area of less humidity; use airline
filter
NOTE: Water condensation is not caused by
compressor malfunction
1. Replace switch
2. Replace safety valve with genuine
replacement part
Drain more often
Remove and replace check valve
DANGER! Do not disassemble check valve
with air in tank; bleed tank
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