E-PAC5,8,1.5,HCP2-1008
Printed in USA
©2008
TVW
Page 10
100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA
Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326
Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326
Website: www.edcoinc.com
Email: [email protected]
***CAUTION***
***CAUTION***
THE COMPRESSOR UNIT MUST BE LEVEL PRIOR TO OPERATION.
Model PAC-5
Model PAC-8
A. Knocking
1. Loose motor pulley or compressor fl ywheel
2. Loose Belts
3. Lack of oil in crankcase
4. Worn piston pin
5. Worn main bearings
6. Worn con rod inserts
7. Dirty or defective check valve
8. Piston hitting valve plate, due to foreign matter or
carbon deposits
B. Overheating
1. Poor ventilation
Compressor
2. Incorrect fl ywheel rotation (electric only)
3. Dirty or defective check valve
4. Restricted air intake
5. Low oil level
6. Unit not run on level surface
7. Dirty or defective reed valves
C. Air pump is slow
1. Air leaks
to build tank pressure 2. Restricted air intake
3. Slipping belts
4. Blown gaskets
5. Compressor to small for load
D. Engine fails to
1. Loose belts
attain proper RPMs
2. Leaking pilot valve
E. Excessive oil
1. Worn piston rings
consumption
2. Compressor air intake restricted
3. Restricted crankcase breather
4. Excessive oil in the basic compressor pump
5. Wrong oil viscosity / type of oil
F. Engine starts hard 1. Air pressure in tanks
2. Gasoline shut off left open during transport
fl ooding engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
1.Tighten appropriate parts (Heat engine pulley
before removing. Loctite is used to secure.)
2. Adjust belt tension (see page 9)
3. Add oil (Take to service center if knocking
persists)
4. Replace
5. Replace
6. Replace
7. Clean or replace
8. Inspect, repair or replace valves
and pistons
1. Move compressor to ventilated area
2. Rewire for correct rotation
3. Clean or replace
4. Replace fi lter
5. Add
non-detergent
, single viscosity oil
6. Level unit
7. Clean valve plates and replace valves
1. Check system for air leaks
2. Replace fi lter
3. Adjust belt tension (see page 9)
4. Replace gaskets
5. Consult dealer regarding larger EDCO
compressors
1. Adjust belt tension
2. Repair or replace
1. Replace rings
2. Replace fi lter
3. Clean crankcase breather
4. Check sight glass and adjust to proper oil level
5. Replace oil with non-detergent oil (See oil
chart on page 7)
1. Open drain cock to release air pressure
2. Clean & dry spark plug
Drain cock
Drain cock
Gasoline
Shut off
Tank drain
Gasoline
Shut off
Tank drain
Max hose length 100’ 1/2” diameter
Max hose length 100’ 3/8” diameter
