Clarke 2320875, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
The compressor will not
start, or stops and will not
start again Bad connections Check the electrical
connections
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Overload cutout switch
has tripped Wait 25-20 mins before
attempting to restart
Compressor does not start Air receiver charged Open drain valve to
expel air. Compressor
should start again
when pressure
reduces to approx 95
psi.
The compressor does not
reach the set pressure
and overheats easily Inlet Air Filter is blocked
NOTE: It is also possible
that you are trying to use
more air than the
compressor is capable of
delivering Renew oil filler/air Filter
plug
Air leaking from the
pressure switch valve
when the compressor is
not running Faulty non-return valve First drain the receiver
completely of air.
Renew the non-return
valve
Air pressure from the
regulator will not adjust Broken diaphragm within
the regulator body Replace regulator
Compressor operating,
but no air from outlet Inlet air filter blocked Renew oil filler/air Filter
plug
Pressure regulator closed Turn regulator
clockwise to set
required pressure
Drain valve open Close vent valve
Bleed pipe (from Pressure
Switch to non-return
valve) broken or
disconnected Reconnect or replace
bleed pipe