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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Compressor will not run

1. No power, or power switch

  in OFF position

2. Blown fuse

3. Motor overheats

1. Make sure compressor

 switch is ON   

2. Disconnect compressor

 from power source, replace

 

 fuse.  (Refer to Specifications

 

 section for correct 

  fuse amperage)

3. Let compressor cool off for

 about 30 minutes to allow

 

 thermal overload switch to reset.

Thermal overload 

protector cuts out 

repeatedly

1. Lack of proper ventilation or

 ambient temperature is too high

2. Compressor valves failed

1. Move compressor to well

 ventilated area, or area with

 

 lower ambient temperature

2. Replace compressor

Excessive knocking 

or rattling

1. Worn bearing on eccentric or

 motor shaft

2. Cylinder or piston ring is worn

1. Service or replace compressor

Compressor air flow lower 

than normal, or cannot 

pump  to higher pressures

1. Worn piston ring or inlet valve

1. Service or replace compressor

PROBLEM:

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 

CORRECTIVE ACTION 

400P AUTOMATIC PORTABLE COMPRESSOR

USER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for HEAVYWEIGHT Series

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Page 2: ... 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 or attachment Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or ...

Page 3: ... 155 PSI 5 During inflation of tire pressures between 130 PSI to 155 PSI if you stop inflation the compressor may not restart This is completely normal since inline pressure is greater than cut on pressure of the pressure switch and less than cut off pressure of the pressure switch To restart compressor deflate tire pressure to below 130 PSI reconnect tire chuck to tire valve stem and resume tire ...

Page 4: ...automatically turns off the motor when the internal pressure of the air compressor reaches the factory set cut off pressure of 155 PSI and restarts when the internal pressure drops below 130 PSI TIRE DEFLATION 1 Push the tire chuck with the lever in the upright position down over the tire valve stem and then push the lever down to the horizontal position to lock in place 2 Press the bleeder valve ...

Page 5: ...nds during or immediately after use The extension hose and fittings connected extension hose will become very HOT during and after use If necessary wear heat resistant gloves to remove hose from the compressor quick connect stud RECOMMENDATION This compressor is equipped with a poppet pressure release head valve Head pressure will slowly decrease pressure will be released through the intake port o...

Page 6: ...ive red plug from compressor s air inlet port 3 Install inlet air filter onto compressor s air inlet port Thread tape Not Recommended 4 Hand tighten inlet air filter IMPORTANT For optimal compressor performance replace filter element periodically Clogged filter will drastically reduce compressor flow rate and performance 400P AUTOMATIC PORTABLE COMPRESSOR USER MANUAL ...

Page 7: ...or cuts out repeatedly 1 Lack of proper ventilation or ambient temperature is too high 2 Compressor valves failed 1 Move compressor to well ventilated area or area with lower ambient temperature 2 Replace compressor Excessive knocking or rattling 1 Worn bearing on eccentric or motor shaft 2 Cylinder or piston ring is worn 1 Service or replace compressor Compressor air flow lower than normal or can...

Page 8: ...tal or lease without the prior express written consent of VIAIR VIAIR does not make any representations warranties or guarantees express or implied as to the accuracy or completeness of the Manual Users must be aware that updates and amendments will be made from time to time to the Manual It is the user s responsibility to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments Neither VI...

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