Porter-Cable CLFRP350 - Manual (Page 20)

20- ENG A10055
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Pressure switch does
not shut off motor when
compressor reaches "cut-
out" pressure.
Pressure switch "cut-out"
too high.
Move On/Auto/Off lever
to the "OFF" position, if
the unit does not shut off
contact a Trained Service
Technician. Contact a
Trained Service Technician. Excessive
tank pressure
- safety valve
pops off.
Tube fittings are not tight
enough. Tighten fittings where air
can be heard escaping.
Check fittings with soapy
water solution. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. Air leaks at
fittings.
Air leaks at
pressure switch
release valve.
(if equipped) Defective pressure switch
release valve. Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
Air leaks in air
tank or at air
tank welds. Defective air tank. Air tank must be replaced.
Do not repair the leak.
Risk of
Bursting.
Do not drill into, weld or
otherwise modify air tank
or it will weaken. The tank
can rupture or explode.
Air leaks
between head
and valve plate. Leaking seal. Contact a Trained Service
Technician.
Air leaks at or
inside check
valve
Check valve seat damaged. A defective check valve
results in a constant air leak
at the pressure release valve
when there is pressure in the
tank and the compressor
is shut off. Replace check
valve. Refer to the "To
Replace or Clean Check
Valve" in the "Service and
Adjustment" section.
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when
power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to
voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit
unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of
pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.