SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING AIR IN ARC
®
200 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
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COMPRESSOR (CONTINUED)
System operating pressure below
specified minimum (continued)
Pressure control out of adjustment or
malfunctioning
Pressure settings may need to be reset.
Consult Section 6.5.5, Adjusting the Cut-
in / Cut-out Pressure.
System operating pressure below
specified minimum (continued)
System leaks or is damaged Inspect for leaks. Repair and/or replace
damaged parts as necessary. Use Section
9, Illustrated Parts List to visually confirm/
identify any part that needs to be replaced
before ordering part.
Pressure switch set too low/
malfunction
Adjust pressure switch setting. Refer to
Section 6.5.5, Adjusting the Cut-in / Cut-
out Pressure. Replace if switch continues
to deviate from setting.
Input rpm too low Adjust to proper setting.
Clogged compressor air filter Check air filter. Replace if necessary; refer
to Section 6.5.1, Compressor Air Filter.
Incorrect engine speed Reduce load. Refer to Section 6.5.6.
Pilot valve stuck open Check valve; clean or replace if necessary.
Excess amount of oil in air
discharge
Compressor oil level too high The correct oil level is the half-way mark on
the sight glass with the compressor shut
down, and the machine on a level surface.
Drain excess oil to correct level. Consult
Section 6.5.2, Compressor Oil
Maintenance.
Excessive oil consumption Worn piston ring
Replace; consult Vanair
®
Service
Department for pison ring and cylinder
maintenance procedures.
Worn piston Replace; consult Vanair Service
Department for pison ring and cylinder
maintenance procedures.
Worn cylinder Replace; consult Vanair Service
Department for pison ring and cylinder
maintenance procedures.
DC GENERATOR
Welder and/or battery charger
behave erratically
Connection cables or receptacles are
soiled/contaminated
Check for twisted cables and/or soiled/
contaminated or loose receptacle
connections.
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7.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Fault/Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action