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Tank pressure drops when 

compressor(s) shut off

1.

Loose drain cock

2.

Check valve leaking

3.

Loose connections

1.

Tighten drain cock

2.

Replace check valve or compressor(s)

3.

Check all connections with soap and

water solution and tighten

Compressor runs continuously and 

air flow lower than normal

1.

Excessive air usage

2.

Loose connections

3.

Worn piston ring or inlet valve.

4.

Clogged air filter element

1.

Decrease air usage

2.

Check all connections wit soap and

water solution and tighten.

3.

Repair or replace compressor

4.

Replace air filter element

Compressor runs continuously causing 

safety valve (if equipped) to open

1.

Bad pressure switch

2.

Defective safety valve

1.

Replace pressure switch

2.

Replace safety valve

PROBLEM:

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Summary of Contents for MC-228

Page 1: ... Air Tank PART NO MC 228 WARNING To ensure the longevity of your system reading and following these instructions are recommended before installation Make sure to drain the moisture from your tank on a regular basis SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ch any part of this compressor with bare hands Do not use this product near flames or explosive materials or where aerosol products are being used Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy Do not use any tools or attachments without first determining maximum air pressure for that tool...

Page 3: ...ɀɄɄȺȳȽȶ Ʉɀ ɅȹȲɅ ȽȶȿȸɅȹ ɀȷ ɁɀɄȺɅȺɇȶ ȽȶȲȵ ɈȺɃȶ ɃȶɂɆȺɃȶȵ ȺɄ ȲɅ Ȳ ȾȺȿȺȾɆȾ 3 CȹɀɀɄȶ ȾɀɆȿɅȺȿȸ ȽɀȴȲɅȺɀȿ ɅȹȲɅ ȺɄ ȲɄ ȴɀɀȽ ȲɄ ɁɀɄɄȺȳȽȶ Ȳȿȵ ȘȮȘȰ ȝȩȦȤ ȟȜȘȫ ȪȦȬȩȚȜȪ ȫȹȶ ȴɀɀȽȶɃ Ʌȹȶ ȲȾȳȺȶȿɅ ɅȶȾɁȶɃȲɅɆɃȶ Ʌȹȶ ȽȶɄɄ ȴȹȲȿȴȶ Ʌȹȶ ȴɀȾɁɃȶɄɄɀɃ ɈȺȽȽ ɀɇȶɃȹȶȲɅ 4 ȫȹȶ ȴɀȾɁɃȶɄɄɀɃ ȺɄ ȾɀȺɄɅɆɃȶ ɄɁȽȲɄȹ ɃȶɄȺɄɅȲȿɅ ȳɆɅ ȥȦȫ ȮȘȫȜȩȧȩȦȦȝ țɀ ȿɀɅ ȾɀɆȿɅ ȲȺɃ ɄɀɆɃȴȶ ȼȺɅ Ⱥȿ ȽɀȴȲɅȺɀȿɄ ɈȹȶɃȶ Ʌȹȶ ɆȿȺɅ ȺɄ ȽȺȼȶȽɊ Ʌɀ ȴɀȾȶ Ⱥȿ ȴɀȿɅȲȴɅ ɈȺɅȹ ɈȲɅȶɃ i e und...

Page 4: ...ground Black wire to a clean ground preferably a negative post of battery and secure with proper hardware 6 Connect positive Red lead wire from pre installed pressure switch to a fuse holder 25 amp minimum 7 Once the kit is properly fused as close as possible to the power source connect and test compressor system by running the compressor for a short time to build up pressure in your air tank 8 On...

Page 5: ...lly cut off power to your air compressor should the internal operating temperature of the air compressor rise above safe levels during excessive use 4 Should at any time during use your air compressor automatically shuts off do not attempt to restart air compressor Turn power switch to the air compressor to the OFF position or remove the in line fuse The automatic thermal overload protector will a...

Page 6: ...approximately 5 PSI to 20 PSI b Drain water from tank by opening the drain cock drain valve c If drain cock is plugged release all air pressure from tank remove drain valve and clean then reinstall d After condensate has been drained close the drain cock IMPORTANT Observe air tank Date of Manufacture stamped on tank leg Replace air tank 2 to 5 years from date air tank was first used or use the dat...

Page 7: ...rated duty cycle require sufficient rest time in between cycles to allow for partial or complete heat dissipation Heat dissipation rates may vary depending on ambient temperatures and operating conditions ABOUT RATED WORKING PRESSURE To ensure trouble free service life of your compressor always operate compressor within rated working pressure of the compressor Never use a pressure switch with a hi...

Page 8: ...t fuse amperage 3 Let compressors cool off for about 30 Minutes to allow thermal overload switch reset 4 Replace pressure switch Thermal overload protector cuts out repeatedly 1 Lack of proper ventilation or ambient temperature too high 2 Compressor valves failed 1 Move compressor to well ventilated area or area with lower ambient temperature 2 Repair or replace compressor Excessive knocking or ra...

Page 9: ... flow lower than normal 1 Excessive air usage 2 Loose connections 3 Worn piston ring or inlet valve 4 Clogged air filter element 1 Decrease air usage 2 Check all connections wit soap and water solution and tighten 3 Repair or replace compressor 4 Replace air filter element Compressor runs continuously causing safety valve if equipped to open 1 Bad pressure switch 2 Defective safety valve 1 Replace...

Page 10: ... receive warranty service or repair contact HornBlasters Inc service department Warranty claims should be made within one year of the date of purchase after a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number has been assigned by HornBlasters Inc To obtain RMA please contact the service department at 877 209 8179 PLEASE NOTE THIS WARRANTY COVERS PRODUCT DEFECTS ONLY IT DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSE...

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