Ridgid OL50145MWD Operation Manual - Page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING problem cause solution Compressor will not run Loss of power or overheating Check for proper use of extension cord No electrical power Check to be sure unit is plugged in Check fuse/breaker Blown shop/house fuse Replace shop/house blown fuse Shop/house breaker open Reset shop/house breaker, determining why problem happened Thermal overload open Motor will restart when cool Pressure switch bad Replace pressure switch Tank is full of air Compressor will turn on when tank pressure drops to cut-in pressure Motor hums but cannot run or runs Low voltage Check with voltmeter slowly Wrong gauge wire or length of exten- Check for proper gauge wire and cord sion cord length Shorted or open motor winding Take compressor to service center Defective check valve or unloader Take compressor to service center Thermal overload protector cuts out Low voltage Check with voltmeter repeatedly Lack of proper ventilation/room tem- Move compressor to well-ventilated perature too high area Wrong gauge wire or length of exten- Check for proper gauge wire and cord sion cord length Air tank pressure drops when compres- Loose connections (fittings, tubing, Check all connections with soap and sor shuts off etc.) water solution and tighten Loose drain valve Tighten drain valve Check valve leaking Take compressor to service center danger: Do not disassemble check valve, tank drain valves or safety relief valve with air in tank - bleed tanks. Excessive moisture in discharge air Compressor runs continuously Excessive water in air tanks High humidity Defective pressure switch Excessive air usage Air output lower than normal Piston rings are worn Broken inlet valves Connections leaking Drain tanks Move to area of less humidity; use air line filter Take compressor to service center Decrease air usage; compressor not large enough for tool's requirement Replace piston rings; Call customer service for assistance Take compressor to service center Tighten connections 17