10
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The compressor
stops and will not
start again.
Bad connections.
Check the electrical
connections.
Clean and tighten as
necessary.
Blown fuse
Overload cutout
switch has tripped.
Renew/Replace fuse
Switch off and wait 5 minutes
before pressing the reset button.
The compressor
does not reach
the set pressure
and overheats
easily.
Compressor head
gasket blown or valve
broken.
Wait for compressor to cool
down, disassemble the head
and replace any broken
components.
Carefully clean all sealing
surfaces before reassembling.
If in doubt contact your
nearest dealer.
NOTE: It is also possible that
you are using more air than
the compressor is capable of
delivering.
Compressor does
not start.
Air receiver charged
(see also item 1)
Open drain cock to expel air.
Compressor should start again
when pressure reduces to
approx 95 psi.
Air leaking from
the pressure switch
valvewhen the
compressor is not
running.
Faulty non-return
valve.
First drain the receiver
completely of air. Remove the
valve end plug, carefully
clean the valve seat and the
gasket and reassemble. See Fig7.
Air pressure from
the regulator will
not adjust.
Replace Regulator
The diaphragm within
the regulator body is
broken.
The compressor is
very noisy and
makes a metallic
knocking sound.
Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.
Compressor damaged
and needs overhaul.
FAULT FINDING
