Total TC120242, Manual

9

. Possible causes of failure

Problem

Cause

Solution

The compressor does not start

1. No supply voltage

1. Check the supply voltage, the power plug and 

the socket-outlet.

2. Insufficient supply voltage

2. Make sure that the extension cable is not too 

long. Use an extension cable with large 
enough wires.

3. Outside temperature is too low

3. Never operate with an outside temperature of 

below +5°C.

4. Motor is overheated

4. Allow the motor to cool down. If necessary, 

remedy the cause of the overheating.

The compressor starts but there is no pressure

1. Leak in the non-return valve 

1. Replace the non-return valve

2. The seals are damaged.

2. Check the seals and have any damaged seals

replaced by a service center

3. The drainage screw for 

condensation water (4) leaks.

3. Tighten the screw by hand. Check the seal on

the screw and replace if necessary.

The compressor starts, pressure is shown on the
pressure gauge, but the tools do not start.

1. Loose hose connections

1. Check the compressed air hose and tools and 

replace if necessary.

2. Leak in a quick-lock coupling

2. Check the quick-lock coupling and replace if 

necessary.

8

. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being dam-
aged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can
therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material
system.

The unit and its accessories are made of various types of
material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components
must be disposed of as special waste.