Compressor
runs
continuously
and air flow
lower than
normal
1. Excessive air
usage
2. Loose connections
3. Worn piston ring or
inlet valve.
1. Decrease air usage
2. Check all connections with soap
and water solution and tighten.
Wrap the leaked joint threads with
sealing tape and tighten the Leakage
joint Thread wrapped with sealing
tape and sealed tighten
3. Replacement piston or inlet valve.
Excessive
moisture in
discharge
1. Excessive water in
air tank
2. High humidity
1. Drain tank, tilt tank to drain. Drain
tank more frequently
2. Move compressor to area with
less humidity, or use air ine filter
1. No power, or
power switch in OFF
position
2. Blown fuse
3. Motor overheats
4. Faulty pressure
switch (if hooked up
to a pressure
switch).
1. Make sure compressor switch is
ON
2. Disconnect compressor from
power source, replace fuse. (Refer
to Specifications section for connect
fuse amperage)
3. Let compressor cool off for about
30 minutes to allow thermal overload
switch to reset
4. Replace pressure switch
Thermal
overload
protector cuts
ort repeatedly
1. Lack of proper
ventilation or
ambient
temperature is too
1. Move compressor to well
ventilated area, or area with lower
ambient temperature
1. Replacement of inlet valve.