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Important Operating Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Check for proper fuse amperage
Disconnect any other electrical
appliances from circuit or operate air
compressor on its own branch
Check for low voltage conditions
Move switch to AUTO position
Motor/Pressure switch in OFF position
Bleed the line by moving the switch
to the OFF position
Pressure release valve on
motor/pressure switch has not
unloaded pump head pressure
Check chart in instruction manual for
proper gauge wire and cord length.
Wrong gauge wire or length of
extension cord
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
The compressor
does not start or
restart
Power cord not plugged in
Plug cord into grounded outlet
Motor thermal overload switch has
tripped
Turn air compressor off, wait until
the motor is cool, then press motor
thermal overload (red) button firmly
until click is heard.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker has
tripped
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
Air tank pressure exceeds
motor/pressure switch “cut-in”
pressure
Motor will start automatically when
air tank pressure drops below “cut-
in” pressure of motor/pressure
switch
Defective motor, motor capacitor,
motor/pressure switch
Contact customer service
