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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART
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Note: Troubleshooting
problems
may
have similar causes
and solutions.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Low pressure
or not
Tank petcock
is open
Close petcock
enough
air
Prolonged
excessive
use of air
Decrease
amount
of air used.
or
Compressor
does
not
Compressor
not large enough
Check
air requirement
of accessory.
If it is higher
than CFM and
stop
pressure
supplied
by compressor,
you need a larger
compressor.
Most accessories
are rated at 25% of actual CFM while running
continuously.
Restricted
check
valve
Remove
and clean or replace.
Hole in air hose
Check
and replace
if necessary.
Tank
leaks
_lmmediately
replace
tank. DO NOT attempt
to
repair.
Blown seals
Replace
any faulty seals.
Valve
leaks
Replace
worn
parts and reassemble
with new seals.
QuietSeries
TM
control
knob set
Set QuietSeries
TM
control
knob to heavy duty until the compressor
to light or medium
duty
has filled with air.
Fittings
leak
Excessive
starting
and
stopping,
while
not in
use
Check fittings
with soapy water.
Tighten
or reseal
leaking
fittings.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Replace
worn parts and reassemble
with new seals.
Replace
any faulty seals.
Replace
regulator
or internal
parts.
Air leaks
from
regulator,
Dirty or damaged
regulator
or regulator
does
not
internal
parts.
regulate
pressure
Regulated
pressure
This is normal
if pressure
drops too low, adjust
regulator
while
accessory
is used.
gauge
reading
drops
Compressor
not large enough
Check
air requirement
of accessory.
If it is higher
than CFM and
when
air accessory
is
pressure
supplied
by compressor,
you need a larger
compressor.
being
used
Most accessories
are rated at 25% of actual CFM while running
continuously.
Circuit
breaker
trips
Low voltage
Furnish
adequate
power.
If using extension
cord, try without.
(fuse
blows)
too often
Excessive
wire length
Consult
electrician.
Restricted
air passages
Contact
authorized
service
center.
Back pressure
in pump
head
Replace
check
valve,
pressure
switch
bleeder
valve.
Overheating
Poor ventilation
Relocate
compressor
to an area with cool, dry and well-circulated
air.
Dirty cooling
surfaces
Clean all cooling
surfaces
of pump and motor thoroughly.
Leaking
valve
Replace
worn parts
and reassemble
with new seals.
Motor
stalls
Low voltage
Furnish
adequate
power.
Defective
pressure
switch
Replace
pressure
switch
bleeder
valve.
bleeder
valve
Compressor
takes
a long
QuietSeries
TM
control
knob set
Set QuietSeries
TM
control
knob to heavy duty until the compressor
time
to fill with
air
to light or medium
duty
has filled with air.
Tool
not operating
QuietSeries
TM
control
knob set
See page 9 for correct
"QuietSeries
TM" control
knob setting
for
properly
wrong
for tool
tools.
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