Porter-Cable CF6131 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
       
-
          

air compressor to cool.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Excessive tank pressure
- safety valve pops off.
Pressure switch does
not shut off motor when
compressor reaches
"cut-out" pressure.
Move On/Off lever to
the "Off" position, if
the outfit does not shut
off contact a Trained
Service Technician.
Pressure switch "cut-
out" too high.
Contact a Trained
Service Technician.
Air leaks at fittings. Tube fittings are not
tight enough.
Tighten fittings where air
can be heard escaping.
Check fittings with
soapy water solution.

Air leaks in air tank
or at air tank welds.
Defective air tank. Air tank must be
replaced. Do not
repair the leak.
Risk
bursting. Do not drill
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
weaken. The tank can

Air leaks between
head and valve plate.
Leaking seal. Contact a Trained
Service Technician.
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. Possible defect in
safety valve.
Operate safety valve
manually by pulling on
ring. If valve still leaks,
it should be replaced.