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Owner’s Manual
Compressor (cont’d)
TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont’d)
Excessive starting and stopping, while not in use
• Fittings leak
Check fittings with soapy water. Tighten or reseal leaking fittings. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Replace worn parts and reassemble with new seals.
Replace any regulator internal parts.
• Regulated pressure gauge reading drops when air accessory is being used.
This is normal in some applications
• Compressor not large enough
If pressure drops too low, adjust regulator while accessory is used.
Check air requirement of accessory, it may be higher than CFM pressure supplied by
compressor. Most accessories are rated at 25% of actual CFM while running
continuously.
• Circuit breaker trips (fuse blows) too often
Low voltage, consult electrician.
• Excessive wire length
Furnish adequate power. If using extension cord, try again without it.
• Restricted air passages
Contact authorized service center.
• Back pressure in pump head
Replace check valve.
Replace pressure switch bleeder valve.
