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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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WAINING
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VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS, OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES ARE EXPOSED WHEN
REPAIRING THE COMPRESSOR. PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR. UNPLUG THE COMPRES-
SOR AND BLEED OFF ALL AIR PRESSURE BY TURNING THE ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE VALVE
TO THE START POSITION BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.
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PROB CAUSE CORRECTION
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Air Leaks Hose firing loose, ,,,,,Tightentiffing, ,......................
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Compressor is not deliver- Prolonged excessive use of air, Decrease the amount of air usage. Your com-
Ing _nough air_ pressor is not large enough for the air
requiremenL
Restricted air inta_ filter.
Clean or replace the air intake filter, (See page
7).
Hole in hose.
Replace the hose.
Air leaps. Tighten fittings.
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Compressor will not start Compressed air is in compres- Set the adjustable pressure valve knob at
sor pump, "Start" to relieve pressure before starting the
air compressor. (See Operating Procedures
.on page 7.)
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Motor will not run Motor ovedoad protection switch Let motor cool off and the compressor will
has tripped, automatically re-starL
Fuse blown, circuit breaker
tripped.
1. Check fuse box fOr blown fuse and replace
as necessary. Reset 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. You should be using
a Time Delay fuse.
3. Check for low voltage problem. See the
"NOTE" on page 7 fOr details,
4. Check the extension cord. See page 6 for
extension cord information.
5. Disconnect the other electrical appliances
from circuit or operate the compressor on its
own branch circuiL
Extension cord is wrong length Check the extension cord, See page 6 for
or gauge, extension cord information.
Loose electrical connections.
Check wiring connection inside terminal box
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High Discharge Pressure -
cannot be adjusted lower
Faulty motor.
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Adjustable pressure valve not
functioning.
Have checked at a local Sears service center,
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RISK OF BURSTING. DO NOT OPERATE
THE COMPRESSOR IF THIS PROBLEM
EXISTS, ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE VALVE
MUST BE REPLACED.
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