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Hand Carry Electric Air Compressor Manual 15
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Move unit to a well ventilated
area.
Repair or replace gaskets. Torque
head bolts to 17ft./lbs.
Contact motor repair center.
Push the Motor/Pressure Switch
to the "OFF" position. If the motor
does not shut off, unplug the air
compressor. If the electrical con-
tacts are welded together, replace
the pressure switch.
Limit the air pressure to the ca-
pacity of the air compressor. Ei-
ther use a smaller tool or a larger
air compressor.
Motor Thermal Overload con-
tinues to trip or fails to reset.
Motor runs continuously.
Improper ventilation causing the pump
or motor to overheat.
Defective head gasket or faulty (reed)
valve.
Faulty motor Thermal Overload.
Motor Pressure Switch does not shut
off motor when air compressor reaches
"Stop" pressure and safety relief valve
activates.
Air compressor is incorrectly sized.
Air compressor starts but
does not build up pressure.
Tighten connection.
Air bleed off line is loose.
Air Tank Drain Valve is open.
Air leaks at connections.
Completely close Air Tank Drain
Valve.
Allow the air compressor to build
pressure to the maximum allowed.
Turn off and brush a soapy water
solution onto all connections.
Check connections for air bubbles.
Tighten the connections where
leaks are present.
Air leak in air tank.
Air tank must be replaced. Do not
attempt to repair air tank!
Defective Check Valve.
Remove, clean or replace.
Pressure loss in system.