Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued)
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Air leak from Safety Valve,, Possible defect in Safety Valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on
ring, if valve still leaks, it should be replaced
Knocking Noise, Defective Check Valve. Remove and clean or replace,
Compressor is not supply- Prolonged excessive use of air. Decrease amount of air usage,
ing enough air to operate
accessories
Compressor is not Iarge enough Check the accessory air requirement. If it is
for air requirement higher than the pressure supplied by your air
compressor, you need a larger compressor.
Restricted air intake filter.
Clean or replace air intake filter.,Do not operate
the air compressor in the paint spray area,,
Hole in hose,
Check and replace if required.
Check Valve restricted Remove and c_ean or replace,
Motor Will Not Run
Air leaks
Motor overload protection switch
has tripped
Tighten Fittings. (See Air Leaks Section of
Troubleshooting Guide.)
Let motor cool off and overload switch will auto-
matically reset
Tank pressure exceeds pressure
switch "cut-in" pressure_
Motor will start automatically when tank pres-
sure drops below "cut-in" pressure of pressure
switch
Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length
Check Valve stuck open.
Loose electrical connections..
Remove and clean or replace
Check wiring connection inside pressure switch
and terminal box area.
Possible defective capacitor
Paint spray on internal motor
parts.
Return to Sears Service Center for inspection
or replacement if necessary
Have checked at Sears Service Center.. Do not
operate the compressor in the paint spray area
See flammable vapor warning on page 3
Possible defective motor
Have checked at a local Sears Service Center
Fuse blown, circuit breaker
tripped
1. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace if
necessary Re-set circuit breaker Do not use a
fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than
that specified for your particular branch circuit
2 Check for proper fuse; only "Fusetron" type T
fuses are acceptable.,
3 Check for low voltage conditions andlor prop-
er extension cord.
4 Disconnect the other electrical appliances
from circuit or operate the compressor on its
own branch circuit
Pressure release valve on pres- Bleed the line by pushing the lever on the pres-
sure switch has not unloaded sure switch to the "Off" position; if the valve
head pressure does not open, replace it,
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