Use and Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Excessive moisture in discharge

air

1. Excessive water in tank 1. Drain tank.

2. High humidity 2. Move to area of less humidity; use air line filter.

Knocks, rattles, and/or

excessive vibration

1. Loose mounting bolts 1. Tighten bolts.

2. Tank not level 2. Use sturdy wedge / object to bring tank to level

position.

3. Cylinder or piston is worn/scored 3. Replace or repair as necessary.

Compressor runs continuously

and safety valve opens as

pressure rises

1. Defective pressure switch 1. Replace switch.

2. Defective safety valve 2. Replace safety valve with genuine replacement

part.

Air leaking from unloader

valve on pressure switch

1. Check valve stuck in an open position 1. Replace check valve.

2. Unloader valve stuck in open

position

2. Replace unloader valve.

Do not disassemble check valve

with air pressure in tank; bleed

tank.

MAINTENANCE /

REPAIR

TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION

ASSEMBLY /

INSTALLATION

SAFETY /

SPECIFICATIONS

GETTING STARTED