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Troubleshooting guide – VIAIR 444C Dual User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Tank pressure drops when
compressor(s) shut off

1. Loose drain cock
2. Check valve leaking
3. Loose connections

1. Tighten drain cock
2. Replace check valve or

compressor(s)

3. Check all connections with

soap and water solution
and tighten

Compressor runs
continuously and air flow
lower than normal

1. Excessive air usage
2. Loose connections
3. Worn piston ring or inlet valve.
4. Clogged air filter element

1. Decrease air usage
2. Check all connections with

soap and water solution
and| tighten.

3. Repair or replace compressor
4. Replace air filter element

Compressor runs
continuously causing
safety valve (if equipped)
to open

1. Bad pressure switch
2. Defective safety valve

1. Replace pressure switch
2. Replace safety valve

Excessive moisture in
discharge

1. Excessive water in air tank
2. High humidity

1. Drain tank, tilt tank to drain.

Drain tank more frequently

2. Move compressor to area

with less humidity, or use air
line filter.

Compressor will not run

1. No power, or power switch

in OFF position

2. Blown fuse
3. Motor overheats
4. Faulty pressure switch.

1. Make sure compressor

switch is ON

2. Disconnect compressors

from power source, replace
fuse. (Refer to Specifications
section for correct
fuse amperage.)

3. Let compressors cool off for

about 30 Minutes to allow
thermal overload switch reset.

4. Replace pressure switch

Thermal overload
protector cuts
out repeatedly

1. Lack of proper ventilation or

ambient temperature too high

2. Compressor valves failed

1. Move compressor to well

ventilated area, or area with
lower ambient temperature

2. Repair or replace compressor

Excessive knocking
or rattling

1. Loose mounting bolts
2. Worn bearing on eccentric or

motor shaft

3. Cylinder or piston ring is worn

1. Tighten mounting bolts
2. Repair or replace compressor
3. Repair or replace compressor

CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE COMPRESSOR WHILE

COMPRESSOR IS PRESSURIZED.

USER MANUAL

444C DUAL PERFORMANCE VALUE PACK

PROBLEM:

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION