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Troubleshooting chart – Powermate VN0000101 User Manual

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Note: Troubleshooting problems may have similar causes and solutions.

Close petcock

Tank petcock is open

Check fittings with soapy water. Tighten or reseal leaking fittings.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Fittings Leak

Decrease amount of air used.

Prolonged excessive use of air

Check air requirement of accessory. If it is higher than CFM and
pressure supplied by compressor, you need a larger compressor.
Most accessories are rated at 25% of actual CFM while running
continuously.

Compressor not large enough

Check and replace if necessary.

Hole in air hose

Immediately replace tank. DO NOT attempt to
repair.

Tank leaks

Replace compressor assembly.

Valve leaks

Replace compressor assembly.

Leaking or worn piston

Replace compressor assembly.

Blown seals

SOLUTION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Low pressure or not
enough air
or
Compressor does not
stop

PROBLEM

WARNING

:

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 resed 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.

Check for proper gauge and extension cord length.

Wrong wire gauge in cord or
excessive extension cord length

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

Replace blown fuse on the compressor with a 3A 250V fuse.

Compressor fuse blown

Pressure relief valve
opens

Motor will not run

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART