Section 6
MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
PRESSURE RELIEF VAL VE Compressor Operating Pressure See Symptom “Line Pressure Rises Above
OPENS REPEATEDLY Too High Cut--- out Pressure Setting on Pressure
Switch” above
Defective Pressure Relief Valve Replace pressure relief valve.
LIQUID WATER IN COMPRESSED Water Vapor Condensation From Cooling Remove the water vapor from compressed air prior
AIR LINES and Compression Occurs Naturally to distribution through the air system. Check
operation of aftercooler and moisture separator.
Install a compressed air dryer sized for the flow and
dryness level required. (Note: Filters may also be
required to remove particulates, liquid oil aerosols
orforoilvaporremoval.Changecartridgesas
recommended by the filter manufacturer.) Check all
drain traps routinely to insure their proper
operation. Maintain them regularly.