TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Compressor will not run
Motor hums but cannot
run or runs slowly
Current limiting protector
Protector cuts out repeat-
edly
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Air Compressor 10L
CAUSE
Loss of power or
overheating
NO electrical power
Blown shop/house fuse
Shop/house breaker open
Current limiting protector
open
Pressure switch bad
Tank is full of air
Low voltage
Wrong gauge wire or
length of extension cord
Shorted or open motor
winding
Defective check valve or
unloader
LOW voltage
Lack of proper ventilation/
room temperature too
high
Wrong gauge wire or
length of extension cord
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Check for proper use of extension
cord
Check to be sure unit is plugged in
Check fuse/ breaker
Replace shop/house blow fuse
Reset shop/house breaker, determine
why problem happened
Motor will restart when cool
Compressor will tum on when tank
Pressure drops to cut- in pressure
Check with voltmeter
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length
Take compressor to service center
Take compressor to service center
Check with voltmeter
Move compressor to well- ventilated
area
Check for proper gauge wire and cord
length