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Troubleshooting Guide
This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance
personnel can perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified D
e
WALT technician or your dealer.
Problem
Code
Excessive air tank pressure-safety valve pops off ......................................................................1, 2
Air leaks .................................................................................................................................... 3
Air leaks in air tank or at air tank welds .................................................................................... 4
Air leaks between head and valve plate .................................................................................... 5
Air leaks from safety valve ......................................................................................................... 6
Knocking Noise .......................................................................................................................... 6
Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used ........... 7
Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories.............................................. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Regulator knob has continuous air leak .................................................................................... 13
Regulator will not shut off air outlet ........................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting Codes
CODe
POssIBle CAuse
POssIBle sOlutIOn
1
Pressure switch 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 D
e
WALT factory service center or a D
e
WALT
authorized service center.
2
Pressure switch
cut-out
too high
Contact a D
e
WALT factory service center or a D
e
WALT
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.
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