Use and Care Manual

CA / CT SERIES CAP600
Page 28 of 30 REV E JULY 2014
Problem
Cause
Remedy
7
Low discharge
pressure
 Manual drain not fully closed
(standard model)
 Automatic drain not fully closed (if
applicable)
 Clogged air filter / intake
 Leaks in air distribution system
 Clogged air distribution system
 Worn out pressure switch
 Belt slipping
 Worn piston rings
 Worn head gasket
 Worn valves
 Close the drain cock
 Clean or replace automatic drain
 Replace the filter
 Check fittings, bushings and
connections for leaks
 Clean air distribution system
 Replace pressure switch
 See 6
 Replace with ring kit
 Replace with gasket kit
 Replace with valve kit
8
Excessive belt
wear
 Belt too tight or too loose
 Incorrect belt
 Exposure to abrasive dust
 Working pressure too high
 Worn or misaligned pulley
 Adjust belt tension
 Use correct belt
 Eliminate dust or relocate unit
 Lower working pressure
 Replace or realign pulley
9
Lubricant appears
milky
 Water in the crankcase
 Incorrect oil
 Water contaminated oil
 Water leaking back through
discharge valve
 Compressor not running long enough to
prevent condensation
 Use correct oil
 Replace oil
 Re-pipe with drip legs and pitch piping
away from the compressor
10
Excessive oil in
compressed air
 Oil level too high
 Incorrect oil
 Piston ring not fully seated
 Worn piston ring
 Bleed excess oil
 Use correct oil
 Allow 100 hours to break in rings
 Replace with ring kit
11
Motor overloads
 Working pressure too high
 Incorrect voltage
 Lower working pressure
 Contact distributor
If your problem is not resolved after performing troubleshooting, or not listed above, please
contact your local distributor for more assistance.