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Troubleshooting chart – Powermate HPA1581909.01 User Manual

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Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions.

Contact authorized service center.

Tank pressure exceeded normal
operating pressure

Contact authorized service center.

Pressure switch stuck

Motor will start automatically when tank pressure drops below
kick-in pressure of pressure tank.

Tank pressure exceeds preset
pressure switch limit

Let motor cool off and overload switch will automatically reset. This
may take several minutes.

Motor overload protection has
tripped

• Replace blown fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do not use fuse or

circuit breaker with higher rating than specified for your branch
circuit.

Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped

• Check for proper fuse; “Fusetron” type T is acceptable.

• Check for low voltage and proper extension cord size.

• Disconnect other applications from circuit. Operate compressor

on a dedicated circuit.

Remove and clean or replace.

Check valve stuck open

Bleed line by moving pressure switch lever to OFF Position before
restarting. If bleeder valve does not open, replace bleeder valve.

Pressure bleeder valve on
pressure switch has not
unloaded head pressure

Check for proper gauge and extension cord length.

Wrong wire gauge in extension
cord

Contact authorized service center.

Loose electrical connections

Have checked at service center. Do not operate compressor in the
paint spray area

Paint spray on internal motor
parts

Have checked at service center.

Possible defective motor

SOLUTION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Pressure relief valve
opens

Motor will not run

PROBLEM

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART