172-65254M-03 (A-COS-10) 27 Oct 2008
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Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Problem Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The adjustment screw
has seized
Replace with a new
adjustment screw
The small hole on the
piston is clogged
Clean
The diaphragm is
distorted or damaged
Replace with a new
diaphragm
There is fluctuation in
air consumption
Check the flow rate,
replace the
COSPECT
if
necessary
Adjustment is
difficult, and set
pressure varies
The selected model is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
COSPECT
if necessary
The bypass valve is
leaking
Check, clean, and
replace with a new valve
if necessary
The secondary
pressure
cannot be
adjusted or
increases
abnormally
(continued)
Upon closing the
valves on the
secondary side,
the secondary
pressure abruptly
rises as high as
the primary
pressure
There is a build-up of
dirt on or damage to
the pilot valve seat or
main valve seat
Clean
Align
Replace if necessary
Occurs at low air
demand
It is being operated
below the lower flow
rate limit
Check the volume of air
supply, replace with a
smaller diameter valve
There is too high a
reduction ratio
Change to an
acceptable operating
range
Hunting never
stops
The selected model is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
COSPECT
if necessary
Condensate is
contained, or the trap is
blocked
Check the trap
Check the piping
Hunting or
chattering
occurs
Chattering never
stops
The selected model is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
COSPECT
if necessary
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