Use and Care Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The compressor will not
run.
□ There is loss of power or
overheating.
□ There is no electrical power.
□ There is a blown shop/house
fuse.
□ The shop/house breaker tripped
or the pressure switch is bad.
□ The tank is full of air.
□ The overload protector tripped.
□ Check the proper use of the extension cord.
□ Check to make sure the unit is plugged in.
□ Check the fuse/breaker or motor overload.
□ Reset the shop/house breaker and determine why the
problem happened.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
□ The compressor will turn on when the tank pressure drops
to cut-in.
□ Check the voltage from the outlet.
□ The outside air or room temperature is too high.
□ The extension cord is too long or wrong gauge wire used.
The motor hums but
cannot run or runs slowly.
□ The voltage is low.
□ Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord.
□ There is shorted or open motor
winding.
□ There is a defective check valve
or unloader.
□ Call an electrician or check with meter.
□ Check for proper gauge wire and cord length.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
□ Remove the extension cord and plug directly into the wall
outlet. If the issue is corrected, refer to chart on page 4 for
proper gauge and length extension cords.
The fuses blow/circuit
breaker trips repeatedly.
□ The fuse size is incorrect, or
there is a circuit overload.
□ Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord.
□ There is a defective check valve
or unloader.
□ Check for proper fuse, use a time-delay fuse, disconnect
other electrical appliances from the circuit or operate the
compressor on its own branch circuit.
□ Check for proper gauge wire and cord length.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
The Push Button Overload
protector cuts out
repeatedly.
□ The voltage is low.
□ There is a lack of proper
ventilation or the room
temperature is too high.
□ Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord.
□ Call an electrician or check with meter.
□ Move the compressor to a well-ventilated area.
□ Check for proper gauge wire and cord length.
The air receiver pressure
drops when the
compressor shuts off.
□ There are loose connections
(fittings, tubing, etc.)
□ The drain valve is loose.
□ The check valve is leaking.
□ Check all connections with a soap and water solution and
tighten.
□ Tighten the drain valve.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
There is excessive
moisture in the discharge
air.
□ There is excessive water in the
air tank.
□ The humidity is high.
□ Drain the tank.
□ Move to an area with less humidity and use an airline filler.
The compressor runs
continuously.
□ There is a defective pressure
switch.
□ There is excessive air usage.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
□ Decrease air usage. The compressor is not large enough
for tool's requirement.
The compressor vibrates. □ There are loose mounting bolts. □ Tighten the mounting bolts.
The air output is lower
than normal.
□ There are broken inlet valves.
□ The connections are leaking.
□ Take the compressor to a service center.
□ Tighten connections.