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Customer Support: 1-866-409-4581

AIR COMPRESSOR

TROubLeShOOTING

ProbLeM

PoSSIbLe cauSe

PoSSIbLe SoLutIonS

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The compressor stopped and

does not start.

Overloaded because of motor overheating.

Check that the main voltage corresponds to

specifications. An extension cord that is too thin or

too long can cause a voltage drop and cause the

motor to overheat. Allow the motor to cool down.

use heavy duty extension cords. ensure that the

compressor is plugged into a socket as close as

possible to the consumer unit or fuse box.

Motor windings are burned out.

Contact Customer Support.

The motor does not start and

makes a humming noise.

Capacitor is burned out.

Replace starter capacitor.

The motor does not start or starts

slowly.

Low voltage supply to the motor.

Check that the main voltage corresponds to

specifications. An extension cord that is too thin or

too long can cause a voltage drop and cause the

motor to overheat. Allow the motor to cool down.

use heavy duty extension cords. ensure that the

compressor is plugged into a socket as close as

possible to the consumer unit or fuse box.

The compressor is noisy with

metallic clangs.

Compressor head gasket broken or

valve plate faulty.

Stop the compressor and contact the dealer.

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Compressor worn or broken piston ring

Stop the compressor and contact the dealer.

Compressor worn or broken cylinder ring

Stop the compressor and contact the dealer.

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Summary of Contents for MP100LF

Page 1: ...MP120LF MP100LF WWW CALIFORNIAAIRTOOLS COM Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 ULTRA QUIET OIL FREE AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR PUMP OwnER S MAnUAL ...

Page 2: ...____________11 MaIntenance _________________________________12 changing the air Filter__________________________12 cleaning _____________________________________12 troubLeShootIng ____________________________13 SPecIFIcatIonS________________________________14 electrical circuit_______________________________14 air Passage drawing ___________________________14 Warranty _____________________________...

Page 3: ...r compressor do not return your air compressor for service or parts to the store dealer where purchased IMPORTANT SAFeTy INSTRuCTIONS Safety Messages Signal Words DANGER Moving parts can cause severe trauma Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts tie up long hair remove jewelry and DO NOT wear loose clothing KICKBACK DANGER There is a danger of electric shock Use only undamaged electrical cor...

Page 4: ...thoroughly cooled down FIRE HOT SURFACE WARNING Flying objects can cause injury to the eyes head and other parts of the body Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling items metal chips fasteners and particulates at high speed into the air and could result in injury Always wear approved head and eye protection Never point the air stream at any part of your body or at another p...

Page 5: ... pipe or lead tin solder joints for a discharge line WARNING EXPLOSION Use caution to minimize risk of fire or explosion It is normal for the air compressor motor and pressure switch to produce sparks while operating If sparks come in contact with vapors from gasoline or solvents they may ignite and cause a fire or explosion Abrasive tools such as grinders drills and other tools are capable of mak...

Page 6: ...ant labels before operating These labels provide important safety and maintenance information These labels should be considered as permanent parts of the air compressor Should any of these labels become illegible damaged or removed please contact California Air Tools Customer Service department at 1 866 409 4581 for replacements ...

Page 7: ...7 Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 AIR COMPRESSOR Model MP100LF ...

Page 8: ...8 Customer Support 1 866 409 4581 Model MP120LF ...

Page 9: ...Motor Owner s Manual Air Filter Capacitor assembly air Filter Attach the air filter to the top right side of motor head Screw air filter into the motor head not too tight assembly Power 1 Attach the 2 Red Wires from the Motor to the black and Red Wires on the Capacitor 2 Attach the Green yellow wire and the 2 black Wires to a Power Cord or Plug for Power Supply ...

Page 10: ...or and impair proper operation IMPortant Always use the air filter properly installed Use caution to minimize risk of fire or explosion It is normal for the air compressor motor and pressure switch to produce sparks while operating If sparks come in contact with vapors from gasoline or solvents they may ignite and cause a fire or explosion Abrasive tools such as grinders drills and other tools are...

Page 11: ...mpressor produces no oil in the airflow it can be used as an independent air supply machine for situations in which oil in the airflow is an issue The motor directly drives the eccentric wheel connecting bar system making the piston move reciprocally The piston is made from a high temperature resistant and abrasion resistant nonmetallic material and is able to function without lubrication for a lo...

Page 12: ... cause severe burns Do not touch the air compressor s cylinder head During operation the cooling fins of the cylinder head and delivery pipe become hot Allow the air compressor to cool before touching it DO NOT place a storage cover on the unit during operation Only place a cover on the air compressor after it has thoroughly cooled down FIRE HOT SURFACE WARNING Flying objects can cause injury to t...

Page 13: ...ot start and makes a humming noise Capacitor is burned out Replace starter capacitor The motor does not start or starts slowly Low voltage supply to the motor Check that the main voltage corresponds to specifications An extension cord that is too thin or too long can cause a voltage drop and cause the motor to overheat Allow the motor to cool down use heavy duty extension cords ensure that the com...

Page 14: ... cords for Capacitor Electric cord for motor Solenoid valve Electric cord for motor Pressure switch Overload protector MAX temperature 135 C Pressure switch Safety valve Pressure gauge Regulator Pressure gauge Ball valve Filter Drain valve Air intake Check valve Solenoid valve Compressor Tank 14 ...

Page 15: ...y vary from state to state disclaimer of other Warranties To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law this limited warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any other implied warranties that may arise from the course of dealing or usage of the trade ...

Page 16: ...ations not recommended by California Air Tools Inc 7 Normal wear 8 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by California Air Tools Inc 9 Acts of God The application of these exclusions will be determined at the sole discretion of California Air Tools Inc registration Warranty registration with California Air Tools Inc is required on all products you can mail the enclosed registration...

Page 17: ...se _____________________________________________________________ MM dd yyyy Model Number ______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Found on name plate Purchased Location __________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Price _____________________________...

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