Global Machinery Company DTC32L Air Compressor User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting continued
Trouble Possible cause Suggested Remedy
Insufficient pressure
or decreased outlet
capacity
Motor running too slow Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary
Dirty air filter cartridge Clean or replace the filter cartridge
Leaking safety valve Use authorised service centre to repair
or replace the switch
Leaking pipe Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary
Damaged gasket Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary
Damaged or carbon coated
valve seat
Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary
Damaged piston ring or cylinder Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary
Open drain cock Check both drain cock(s) are closed, if not immediately
switch off the unit as per the shut down instructions and
close the drain cock(s)
Safety valve fully leaking
Check out the condition of the safety valve. If the valve is
leaking immediately shut off the compressor and cease using.
Have the unit serviced/checked by an authorised service centre
and repaired. Don’t continue to use the unit with a leaking
safety valve.
Air line hose leaking
Examine the air hose for any holes and tears.
If you find any holes or tears replace the air hose
Air fittings leaking
Check all air fittings. Make sure that they are tight and
not leaking at the joins. If a quick release fitting is leaking,
disconnect it and reconnect it. If it continues to leak replace the
defective fitting(s). If a male or female fitting is leaking around
the thread tighten using a spanner. If the fitting is already tight
and can’t be tightened, unscrew the connection and remove
the Teflon tape. Examine the condition of the fitting(s). If the a
fitting(s) is damaged replace and reassemble using Teflon tape
on threaded fittings. If the fittings are OK reapply Teflon tape
and reassemble.