Porter-Cable C3555 User Manual download pdf (Page 22)

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D28301

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

outfit 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 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.

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