RIDGID OL50145MW - Manual (Page 17)

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TROUbLESHOOTING
PRObLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Compressor will not run Loss of power or overheating
No electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Thermal overload open
Pressure switch bad
Tank is full of air
Check for proper use of extension
cord
Check to be sure unit is plugged in
Check fuse/breaker
Replace shop/house blown fuse
Reset shop/house breaker, determining
why problem happened
Motor will restart when cool
Replace pressure switch
Compressor will turn on when tank
pressure drops to cut-in pressure
Motor hums but cannot run or runs
slowly Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or length of exten-
sion cord
Shorted or open motor winding
Defective check valve or unloader Check with voltmeter
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length
Take compressor to service center
Take compressor to service center
Thermal overload protector cuts out
repeatedly Low voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/room tem-
perature too high
Wrong gauge wire or length of exten-
sion cord Check with voltmeter
Move compressor to well-ventilated
area
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length
Air tank pressure drops when compres-
sor shuts off Loose connections (fittings, tubing,
etc.)
Loose drain valve
Check valve leaking Check all connections with soap and
water solution and tighten
Tighten drain valve
Take compressor to service center
DANGER:
Do not disassemble check valve,
tank drain valves or safety relief valve
with air in tank — bleed tanks.
Excessive moisture in discharge air Excessive water in air tanks
High humidity Drain tanks
Move to area of less humidity; use air
line filter
Compressor runs continuously Defective pressure switch
Excessive air usage
Piston rings are worn
Take compressor to service center
Decrease air usage; compressor not
large enough for tool’s requirement
Replace piston rings; Call customer
service for assistance
Air output lower than normal Broken inlet valves
Connections leaking Take compressor to service center
Tighten connections