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General International
Trouble
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Motor does not start or starts
slowly
Low voltage electrical supply to
motor
Check that the main supplied voltage
corresponds to the compressor speci
-
fications.
An inadequate extension cord (too thin
or too long) can cause the motor to
overheat due to voltage drop.
Check power quality at outlet
Compressor runs noisily and
metallic sounds are heard
Compressor will not come to
max pressure
Head gasket or reed valve dam-
aged.
Stop the compressor and contact cus
-
tomer support
Compressor doesn’t provide
as much air as when new
and/or cuts off after a much
shorter time period.
1. Tank has reduced capacity due
to water retention
2. Pressure switch is out of adjust
-
ment
1. Open drain valve to release water
2. Contact customer support
Pump unit does not stop
when the tank reaches maxi
-
mum working pressure.
Defective or pressure switch out
of adjustment
Stop the compressor immediately (risk
of explosion) and contact customer
support
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