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12

trouble shooting

problem

possible Cause

CorreCtiVe aCtion

Insufficient 

output, low 

discharge 

pressure

Clogged inlet filter.

Leaks in air lines, air valves, 

fittings, etc...

Clean or replace as necessary.

Replace worn components as 

necessary.

Drive belts slipping.

Tension V-belts.

Drain valve left open.

Close drain valve.

Defective pressure gauge.

Replace pressure gauge.

Leaking head gasket.

Replace head gasket.

Dirty or plugged inter cooler 

tubes.

Remove and clean inter cooler 

tubes.

Pressure switch adjusted too 

low, or defective.

Make necessary adjustments.

Worn or defective compressor 

valves.

Replace valves.

Worn piston, worn out rings.

Replace worn parts.

Restrictive check valve.

Clean check valve and replace 

if necessary.

Motor stalls 

or blows 

breaker

Faulty check valve.

Valves incorrectly installed

Replace check valve.

Install valves correctly.

Drive belts too tight.

Tension V-belts.

Defective pressure switch.

Replace switch.

Defective Motor.

Replace Motor.

(Consult licensed electrician).

Power being supplied by 

generator.

Consult licensed electrician

Water in 

crankcase 

oil gets dirty, 

rusty valves 

or cylinders

Cycle too short; compressor 

does not operate long enough 

to vaporize condensed mois-

ture during compression.

Allow for longer operating 

cycle.

System pressure leaking back 

through check valve when 

compressor is stopped.

Check and replace check 

valve if necessary.

Wrong oil being used.

Drain and replace with proper 

oil

Summary of Contents for PA-C5060

Page 1: ...1 operation manual PA C5060...

Page 2: ...ease contact the authorized dealer for replacement parts or specifications neVer weld drill or Change the air reCeiVer in any way safety ValVe This valve is factory installed to prevent over pressuriz...

Page 3: ...nuts if used are tightened shim feet if necessary Severe vibrations will result when feet are uneven and drawn tightly to the floor which can lead to welds cracking or fatigue failure of the air recei...

Page 4: ...nstallation before operating the air Compressor 1 Check to see that nuts and bolts are all snug 2 Check if the quantity and quality of oil is correct If the intake filters are dirty they should be rep...

Page 5: ...sCosity iso VisCosity 16 C TO 0 C 3 2 F 32 F SAE 10W ISO 32 1 C TO 26 C 33 8 F 78 8 F SAE 20W ISO 68 ABOVE 27 C 80 6 F SAE 30W ISO 100 filling the Compressor with oil 1 Remove the oil filler plug 2 Sl...

Page 6: ...e mo tor to overheat If the belt is installed too loosely it will slip and excessive wear and vibration will occur 1 Disconnect power supply 2 Remove belt guard Loosen motor bolts and slide motor towa...

Page 7: ...sure switch knob to auto Compressor should start running and air pressure should build up in the air receiver as evidenced by the air receiver pressure gauge Make sure drain valve and outlet valve are...

Page 8: ...CLEANINg IT THOROUg HLY WITH SOAPY WATER RINSE THOROUg HLY AND ALLOW TO DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLY WORN FILTERS SHOULD BE REPLACED CHECK V BELTS FOR WEAR monthly INSPECT UNIT FOR LEAKS TIg HTEN j...

Page 9: ...verheated Air pressure regulated too high Restricted air filter Clean or replace air filter Worn piston rings Replace piston rings Compressor overheats Dirty compressor head cylin der or intercooler C...

Page 10: ...iston worn out rings Replace worn parts Restrictive check valve Clean check valve and replace if necessary Motor stalls or blows breaker Faulty check valve Valves incorrectly installed Replace check v...

Page 11: ...or broken Check and replace worn or broken valves Check valve knocks at low pressure Remove and clean check valve Compressor uses too much oil Clogged inlet filter Clean inlet filter or replace as ne...

Page 12: ...le Cause CorreCtiVe aCtion Piston rings not seated Allow 100 hours of normal op eration for new rings to seat Drain oil and refill with Eagle EAOIL oil or other approved oil Compressor maintenanCe log...

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Page 15: ...plancher sol ide en vous assurant que les pattes de fixation du r servoir d air sont niveau et que les pieds ne sont pas mis sous contrainte lorsque les crous de fixation le cas ch ant sont resserr s...

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