Troubleshooting
Guide
This section provides a list of the more frequently
encountered
malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or
maintenance personnel can perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified DEWALT technician or
your dealer.
Problem
Code
Excessive air tank pressure-safety
valve pops off ......................................................................
1,2
Air leaks ....................................................................................................................................
3
Air leaks in air tank or at air tank welds ....................................................................................
4
Air leaks between head and valve plate ....................................................................................
5
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
Troubleshooting
Codes
CODE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Pressure switch does not Shut off moto[ when compressor
set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not ShUt
reaches Cut_out pressure
off c0ntact a DEWALT faCt0rY Seiv!Ce center 0r a DEWALT
authorized service center.
2
Pressure switch cut-out too high
Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT
authorized service center.
19