CA / CT SERIES
CAP600
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REV D July 2013
Problem
Cause
Remedy
7
Low discharge
pressure
•
Manual drain not fully closed
(standard model)
•
Automatic drain not fully closed (if
applicable)
•
Clogged air filter / intake
•
Leaks in air distribution system
•
Clogged air distribution system
•
Worn out pressure switch
•
Belt slipping
•
Worn piston rings
•
Worn head gasket
•
Worn valves
•
Close the drain cock
•
Clean or replace automatic drain
•
Replace the filter
•
Check fittings, bushings and
connections for leaks
•
Clean air distribution system
•
Replace pressure switch
•
See 6
•
Replace with ring kit
•
Replace with gasket kit
•
Replace with valve kit
8
Excessive belt
wear
•
Belt too tight or too loose
•
Incorrect belt
•
Exposure to abrasive dust
•
Working pressure too high
•
Worn or misaligned pulley
•
Adjust belt tension
•
Use correct belt
•
Eliminate dust or relocate unit
•
Lower working pressure
•
Replace or realign pulley
9
Lubricant appears
milky
•
Water in the crankcase
•
Incorrect oil
•
Water contaminated oil
•
Water leaking back through
discharge valve
•
Compressor not running long enough to
prevent condensation
•
Use correct oil
•
Replace oil
•
Re-pipe with drip legs and pitch piping
away from the compressor
10
Excessive oil in
compressed air
•
Oil level too high
•
Incorrect oil
•
Piston ring not fully seated
•
Worn piston ring
•
Bleed excess oil
•
Use correct oil
•
Allow 100 hours to break in rings
•
Replace with ring kit
11
Motor overloads
•
Working pressure too high
•
Incorrect voltage
•
Lower working pressure
•
Contact distributor
If your problem is not resolved after performing troubleshooting, or not listed above, please
contact your local distributor for more assistance.
