Troubleshooting - RIDGID OF25150A Mode D'emploi

Troubleshooting

WARNING:
!
for your own safety do not try and run the air
compressor while troubleshooting .
TROUBlE
Compressor will 1. Unit is plugged into extension cord
not run
2. No electrical power
3. Blown fuse
4. Breaker open
5. Thermal overload open
6. Pressure switch bad
Motor hums but 1. Low voltage
cannot run or runs
2. Unit is plugged into extension cord
slowly
3. Shorted or open motor winding
4. Defective check valve or unloader
Fuses blow/circuit 1. Incorrect size fuse, circuit overloaded
breaker trips
repeatedly
2. Unit is plugged into extension cord
3. Defective check valve or unloader
Thermal overload 1. Low voltage
protector cuts out
2. Clogged air filter
repeatedly
3. Lack of proper ventilation / room
4. Unit is plugged into extension cord
Air tank pressure 1. Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.)
drops when
compressor shuts
2. Loose drain valve
off
3. Check valve leaking
Excessive moisture 1. Excessive water in air tanks
in discharge air
2. High humidity
PROBABlE CAUSE
temperature too high
1. Remove extension cord
2. Plugged in? Check fuse / breaker or motor
overload
3. Replace blown fuse
4. Reset, determining why problem
happened
5. Unplug and allow motor to cool for
30 minutes.
6. Replace
1. Check with voltmeter
2. Remove extension cord
3. Replace motor
4. Replace or repair
1. Check for proper fuse, use time-
delay fuse. Disconnect other electrical
appliances from circuit or operate
compressor on its own branch circuit
2. Remove extension cord
3. Replace or repair
1. Check with voltmeter
2. Clean filter (see Maintenance section)
3. Move compressor to well ventilated area
4. Remove extension cord
1. Check all connections with soap and
water solution and tighten
2. Tighten
3. Disassemble check valve assembly, clean
or replace
DANGER:
!
Do not disassemble check valve with air
in tanks; bleed tanks
1. Drain tanks
2. Move to area of less humidity; use air line
filter
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