TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
There is low
pressure, not
enough air, or the
compressor does not
stop.
1. The tank drain valve is open.
2. There is a leak in the
3. There is a prolonged or
excessive use of air.
4. The compressor is not large
enough.
5. There is a hole in the air hose.
6. The tank leaks.
7. The seals are blown.
8. The valve leaks.
9. There is a leaking or worn
piston.
1. Close the drain valve.
2. Check with soapy water.
Tighten or reseal leaking
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
with thread seal tape.
3. Decrease the amount of air used.
4. Check the air requirement of the
accessory. If it is higher than the
CFM and the pressure supplied by
the compressor, you need a larger
compressor. Most accessories are
rated at 25% of the actual CFM
while running continuously.
5. Check and replace if necessary.
6.
WARNING: Replace the
compressor. DO NOT attempt to
repair.
7. Replace the compressor.
8 Replace the compressor.
9. Replace the compressor.
Air leaks from the
regulator or the
regulator does not
regulate air pressure.
1. The internal parts of the
regulator are dirty or damaged.
1. Replace the regulator or internal
parts.
The regulated
pressure gauge
reading drops when
airthe accessory is
being used.
1. This is normal.
2. The compressor is not large
enough.
1. If the pressure drops too low,
adjust the regulator while the
accessory
is being used.
2. Check the air requirement of the
accessory. If it is higher than the
CFM and
supplied by
the pressure
largera
the compressor, you
need
are
compressor. Most accessories
rated at 25% of the actual CFM
while running continuously.
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