Campbell Hausfeld TL140289, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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General Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Tool runs slowly or will
not operate 1 . Grit or gum in tool
1 . Flush the tool with Campbell Hausfeld air tool oil, gum
solvent, or an equal mixture of SAE 10 motor oil and
kerosene . If Campbell Hausfeld oil is not used, lubricate the
tool after cleaning
2 . No oil in tool 2 . Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication instructions
in this manual
3 . Low air pressure 3 . a . Adjust the regulator on the tool to the maximum
setting
b . Adjust the compressor regulator to tool maximum while
the tool is running free
c . For PL2602, the regulator should be turned so the
indicator points to a number on the tool
4 . Air hose leaks 4 . Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are found
5 . Pressure drops 5 . a . Be sure the hose is the proper size . Long hoses or tools
using large volumes of air may require a hose with an
I .D . of 1/2 inch or larger depending on the total length
of the hose
b . Do not use a multiple number of hoses connected
together with quick connect fittings . This causes
additional pressure drops and reduces the tool power .
Directly connect the hoses together
6 . Worn rotor blade in motor 6 . Replace rotor blade
7 . Worn ball bearing in motor 7 . Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt and grit or worn
race . Replace or clean and regrease bearing with bearing
grease
Moisture blowing out
of tool 1 . Water in tank 1 . Drain tank . (See air compressor manual) . Oil tool and run
until no water is evident . Oil tool again and run 1-2 seconds
2 . Water in the air lines/hoses 2 . a . Install a water separator/filter . NOTE: Separators
only work properly when the air passing through the
separator is cool . Locate the separator/filter as far as
possible from the compressor .
b . Install an air dryer
Impact Mechanism Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Impacts slowly or will
not impact 1 . Lack of lubrication 1 . Lubricate the air motor and the impact mechanism .
(SeeLubrication section of this manual)
2 . Tool regulator set in wrong
position
2 . a . Adjust the regulator on the tool to the maximum setting
b . For twin hammer impact, the regulator should be turned
so the indicator points to a number on the tool
3 . In-line regulator or compressor
regulator set too low
3 . Adjust regulators in the air system
Impacts rapidly but
will not remove bolts 1 . Worn impact mechanism 1 . a . Replace worn impact mechanism components
b . Return impact wrench to Authorized Campbell Hausfeld
Service Center for repair
Does not impact 1 . Broken impact mechanism 1 . a . Replace worn impact mechanism components
b . Return impact wrench to Authorized Campbell Hausfeld
Service Center for repair