Air Compressor User Manual

24-ENGD26161
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Motor will not
run.
Fuse blown, circuit breaker
tripped.
1. Check fuse box for blown
fuse and replace as nec-
essary. Reset circuit
breaker. Do not use a fuse
or circuit breaker with
higher rating than that
specified for your particu-
lar branch circuit.
2. Check for proper fuse. You
should use a time delay
fuse.
3. Check for low voltage
conditions and/or proper
extension cord.
4. Disconnect the other elec-
trical appliances from cir-
cuit or operate the com-
pressor on its own branch
circuit.
Motor overload protection
switch has tripped
Let motor cool off and over-
load switch will automatically
reset.
Tank pressure exceeds
pressure switch “cut-in”
pressure.
Motor will start automatically
when tank pressure drops
below “cut-in” pressure of
pressure switch.
Loose electrical connec-
tions.
Check wiring connection
inside pressure switch and ter-
minal box area.
Have checked by a Trained
Service Technician.
Check valve stuck open.
Remove and clean, or replace.
Possible defective motor
or starting capacitor.
Have checked by a Trained
Service Technician. Do not
operate the compressor in the
paint spray area. See flamma-
ble vapor warning.
Paint spray on internal
motor parts.
Bleed the line by pushing the
lever on the pressure switch to
the “off” position; if the valve
does not open, replace switch.
Pressure release valve on
pressure switch has not
unloaded head pressure.