Troubleshooting Codes - Bostitch BTFP02006 Guide D'utilisation

Air leaks from safety valve .............................................................................................................6
Knocking Noise ......................................................................................................................6,16,17
Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used ...7
Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories ...................8,9,10,11,12,15
Regulator knob has continuous air leak ....................................................................................13
Regulator will not shut off air outlet ...........................................................................................13
Moisture in pump crankcase ..................................................................................................14,18
Motor will not run ..................................................................................11,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26
CODE POSSIBlE CAUSE
1 Pressure switch does not
shut off motor when com-
pressor reaches cut-out
pressure
2 Pressure switch cut-out too
high
3 Tube fittings are not tight
enough
4 Defective air tank
5 Leaking seals
6 Defective safety valve
Regulator is not adjusted
7
correctly for accessory
being used
8 Prolonged excessive use
of air
9 Compressor is not large
enough for accessory
10 Hole in air hose
11 Check valve restricted
12 Air leaks
13 Regulator is damaged
14 Unit operating in damp or
humid conditions
15 Restricted air intake filter

TROUBlESHOOTING CODES

POSSIBlE SOlUTION
Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit
does not shut off contact an authorized
service center.
Contact an authorized service center.
Tighten fittings where air can be heard
escaping. Check fittings with soapy water
solution. Do Not Overtighten.
Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair the
leak.
weld or otherwise modify air tank or it will
weaken. The air tank can rupture or explode.
Contact an authorized service center.
Operate safety valve manually by pulling on
ring. If valve still leaks, it must be replaced.
It is normal for some pressure drop to occur
when an accessory is used, adjust the regulator
as instructed in regulator under Features if
pressure drop is excessive.
note: Adjust the regulated pressure under
flow conditions while accessory is being used.
Decrease amount of air usage.
Check the accessory air requirement. If it is
higher than the SCFM or pressure supplied by
air compressor, a larger compressor is needed
to operate accessory.
Replace air hose.
Remove, clean or replace.
Tighten fittings.
Replace.
Move unit to a dry well ventilated area
Clean or replace air intake filter
19
Risk of bursting. Do not drill into,