Bostitch BTFP02028 Air Compressor User Manual


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TROUBLESHOOTING CODES
CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1 Pressure Switch (I) does
not shut off motor when
compressor reaches
cut-out pressure
SettheOn/OffswitchtoOFF,iftheunitdoesnotshutoff
contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
2 Pressure Switch (I)
cut-out too high
Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
3 Tube fittings are not tight
enough
Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping. Check
fittings with soapy water solution. Do Not Overtighten.
4 Defective air tank Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair the leak.
Risk of bursting. Do not drill into, weld or
otherwise modify air tank or it will weaken. The air tank
can rupture or explode.
5 Leaking seals Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
6 Defective Safety Valve
(G)
Operate Safety Valve (G) manually by pulling on ring. If
valve still leaks, it must be replaced.
7 Regulator is not adjusted
correctly for accessory
being used
It is normal for some pressure drop to occur when an
accessory is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in
Regulator under Features if pressure drop is excessive.
NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions
while accessory is being used.
8 Prolonged excessive
use of air
Decrease amount of air usage.
9 Compressor is not large
enough for accessory
Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher than the
CFMorpressuresuppliedbyyouraircompressor,alarger
compressor is needed to operate accessory.
10 Hole in air hose Replace air hose.
11 Check Valve (F) restricted Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
12 Air leaks Tighten fittings.
13 Regulator is damaged Replace.
14 Motoroverloadprotection
switch has tripped
Refer to
Motor Overload Protection under Features.
If motor overload protection trips frequently, contact a
B
O
STITCH factory service center
or a B
O
STITCH authorized service center.
15 Tank pressure exceeds
Pressure Switch (I) cut-in
pressure
Motorwillstartautomaticallywhentankpressuredrops
below cut-in pressure of Pressure Switch (I).
16 Extensioncordiswrong
length or gauge
Check for proper gauge wire and cord length. Refer to the
Extension Cords paragraph in the Installation section.
17 Loose electrical
connections
Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
18 Possible defective motor Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center.
19 Paint spray on internal
motor parts
Contact a B
O
STITCH factory service center or a B
O
STITCH
authorized service center. Do not operate the compressor in
the paint spray area.
See flammable vapor warning.
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