TROUBLESHOO
TING
24
8
U.S.
GALLONS (30.3 L) AIR COMPRESSOR 058
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9316
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0
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The motor will not
run or start.
1. The power cord is not plugged in.
2. The pressure switch is in the OFF
position.
3. The extension cord is the wrong
wire gauge or is too long.
4. The motor’s thermal overload
protection has tripped.
5. A fuse has blown or a circuit
breaker has been tripped.
6. The air tank pressure exceeds
the preset pressure switch limit.
7. The safety valve is stuck open.
8. Electrical connections are loose.
9. The motor capacitor or safely
valve is defective.
1. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
2. Set the pressure switch to the ON position.
3. Check the technical specifications
page 3 for the proper wire gauge and cord
length.
4. Turn the air compressor off, unplug the
power cord and wait until the motor has
cooled down. Plug in the power cord only
after the motor has cooled down, however
wait at least 5 minutes to make sure the
thermal overload protector has recovered.
5. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Verify that the fuse has the proper amperage.
Check for low voltage conditions. Disconnect
any other electrical appliances from the
circuit or operate the compressor on a
dedicated circuit.
6. The motor will start automatically when the
tank pressure drops below the cut
-
in
pressure.
7. Clean or replace the safety valve.
8. Have the compressor serviced by a qualified
technician.
9. Have the compressor serviced by a qualified
technician.
The motor runs
continuously when
the pressure switch
is in the ON position.
1. The pressure switch does not
shut off the motor when the air
compressor reaches the cut
-
out
pressure and the safety valve
activates.
2. The compressor’s capacity is not
enough.
1. Set the pressure switch to the OFF position. If
the motor does not shut off, unplug the air
compressor. If the pressure switch is
defective, replace it.
2. Check air requirements of the accessory that
is being used. If it is higher than the CFM
(Cubic Feet per Minute, page 3) and
pressure supplied by the compressor, a larger
capacity air compressor is needed. Most
accessories are rated at 25% of actual CFM
while running continuously.
