TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE
No start condition.
Low pressure.
Safety valve releasing.
Tank pressure drops
when compressor
shuts off.
Excessive moiture
coming out of air hose.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Loose electrical connections.
Overheated motor.
Air leak in safety valve.
Defective check valve.
Defective pressure switch or
improper adjustment.
Loose drain valve.
Loose connections at regulator or
pressure switch.
Excessive water in the tank.
Humidity too high.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check for cause of blown fuse/breaker and replace.
Check wiring connections.
Turn compressor off, wait until total cool-down before restarting.
Check valve manually by pulling on ring. If condition persists
replace valve.
Replace check valve.
Check for proper adjustment and if problem persists, replace
pressure switch.
Tighten drain valve.
Check connections for leaks, seal with Teflon tape.
Drain tank through drain valve.
Move compressor to area of less humidity. Risk of electric
shock!
