Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsCampbell Hausfeld ManualsTools & Hardware26 gal. Electric Air Compressor

2. Tanks should be drained of moisture

and hose should be disconnected

and hung with open ends down to

allow any moisture to drain.

3. Protect the electrical cord from

possible damage by winding the

cord loosely around the handle of

the unit or coiling the cord up.

Technical Support

For technical support regarding

operation or repair of this product,

please call 1-800-543-6400.

Operation Daily Weekly Monthly 3 Months

Check Oil Level ●

Drain Tank ●

Check Air Filter ●

Check Safety Valve ●

Clean Unit ●

Check Belt Tightness ●

Change Oil ●

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Portable Air Compressors

Chart 2

TORQUE REQUIREMENTS (in/lbs.)

Compressor Bearing

Model Head Bolts Cap Bolts

VS 100-125 50-120

VT 225-300 50-120

TC 225-300 50-120

Chart 3

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Low discharge pressure

Pump overheating causes

air filter to melt

Excessive noise

(knocking)

1. Air demand exceeds pump

capacity

2. Air leaks

3. Restricted air intake

4. Blown gaskets

5. Leaking or damaged valves

1. Insulating gasket between

filter and head is missing

2. Broken valves/blown gasket

1. Loose motor or compressor

pulley

2. Lack of oil in crankcase

3. Worn connecting rod

4. Worn piston pin bores

5. Piston hitting the valve plate

1. Reduce air demand or use a compressor with more capacity.

2. Listen for escaping air. Apply soap solution to all fittings

and connections. Bubbles will appear at points of leakage.

Tighten or replace leaking fittings or connections.

3. Clean the air filter element.

4. Replace any gaskets proven faulty on inspection.

5. Remove head and inspect for valve breakage, misaligned

valves, damaged valve seats, etc. Replace defective parts and

reassemble.

Install a new head gasket each time the

head is removed

1. Install gasket.

2. Replace valves or install new gasket.

1. Loose motor or compressor pulleys are a very common cause

of compressors knocking. Tighten pulley clamp bolts and set-

screws.

2. Check for proper oil level; if low, check for possible damage

to bearings. Dirty oil can cause excessive wear.

3. Replace connecting rod. Maintain oil level and change oil

more frequently.

4. Remove piston assemblies from the compressor and inspect

for excess wear. Replace excessively worn piston pin or

pistons, as required. Maintain oil level and change oil more

frequently.

5. Remove the compressor head and valve plate and inspect for

carbon deposits or other foreign matter on top of piston.

CAUTION

Troubleshooting Chart