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PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The compressor will
not start, or stops
and will not start
again.
Bad connections.
Check the electrical connections.
Clean and tighten as necessary.
Replace fuse
Wait 25-20 mins before attempting
to restart
Blown fuse
Overload cutout switch
has tripped.
FAULT FINDING
Compressor does
not start.
Air receiver charged
Open drain valve to expel air.
Compressor should start again when
pressure reduces to approx. 95 psi.
Air leaking from the
pressure switch
valve when the
compressor is not
running.
Faulty non-return valve.
First drain the receiver completely
of air. Renew the non-return valve.
Air pressure from
the regulator will
not adjust.
Replace Regulator
The diaphragm within the
regulator body is broken.
The compressor
does not reach the
set pressure and
overheats easily.
NOTE: It is also possible
that you are using more
air than the compressor is
capable of delivering.
I
nlet Air Filter is blocked
Renew Oil Filler/Air Filter plug
Compressor
operating, but no
air from outlet
Renew Oil Filler/Air Filter Plug
Turn Regulator clockwise to set
required pressure
Close Drain Valve
Reconnect or replace Bleed Pipe
Inlet Air Filter Blocked
Pressure Regulator closed
Drain valve open
Bleed Pipe (from Pressure
Switch to non-return valve)
broken or disconnected
Carefully unscrew the non return
valve assembly from the vertical
hex. riser, then disassemble. Clean
or renew the rubber disk before
reassembling.
With the valve restored, start the machine with the flexible pipe disconnected to
check for leaks. If leaks persist, renew the valve assembly, otherwise reconnect
the flexible pipe.
