10
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
Symptoms
Corrective
Actions
4. The safety valve
opens.
1. The tank pressure exceeds
the normal rating pressure.
2. The pressure switch is stuck.
1. Replace the
pressure switch.
2. Replace the
pressure switch.
5. The motor does not run. 1. Tank pressure exceeds the
preset pressure switch limit.
2. The fuse is blown or the
circuit breaker tripped
3. The check valve is stuck
in the open position.
4. The wire gauge of the cord
is wrong or the extension
cord length is excessive.
5. There are loose electrical
connections.
6. The motor, capacitor or
safety valve is defective.
1. The motor will start
automatically when the
tank pressure drops
below the tank cut-in
pressure.
2. Replace the blown fuse
or reset the circuit
breaker. Do not use a
fuse or circuit breaker
with a higher rating than
specified for your branch
circuit. Check for proper
fuse; type T fuse is
acceptable. Check for
low voltage and proper
extension cord size.
Disconnect other
electrical devices from
the circuit. Operate the
compressor on a
dedicated circuit.
3. Remove and clean
or replace.
4. Check for proper
gauge and extension
cord length.
5. Contact an authorized
serviec center.
6. Have the compressor
serviced by a
qualified technician.
MAINTENANCE /
REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATION
ASSEMBLY /
INSTALLATION
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GETTING STARTED
