Campbell Hausfeld CS2154 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 18)

Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit fails to start - Motor

makes no noise

Insufficient power to

compressor

Source electric to the compressor is either the incorrect voltage,

insufficient wire size to carry the load, the fuse box or breaker box is not

sufficient to carry the load requirements to the compressor.

Unit wired incorrectly Any wiring other than what is stated in the manual could cause a

malfunction (see Wiring Section).

Wrong voltage supplied to

unit

Make sure voltage is correct with the motor wiring (see Wiring Section).

Loose electrical connections The entire electrical system should be checked by a certified electrician.

The incoming wires and the compressor electrical connections should

be checked. Loose connections will cause malfunctions.

Wrong size wiring Check that wire size is rated for the current of the compressor. State and

local codes vary widely and need to be checked before installation.

Blown fuse and / or tripped

breaker

The breaker and fuses required for this unit must be time delay.

A tripped breaker or blown fuse may result from a direct short to

ground, high current draw, improper wiring, incorrect fuse or breaker

size and/or type. This needs to be evaluated by a service center or

certified electrician.

Starter overload tripped Check and reset if necessary. If the overload trips after the initial reset,

refer to the section of the manual that covers this issue.

Unit starts but does not

get to full speed

Insufficient power to

compressor

Source electric to the compressor is either the incorrect voltage,

insufficient wire size to carry the load, the fuse box or breaker box is not

sufficient to carry the load requirements to the compressor.

Loose electrical connections The entire electrical system should be checked by a certified electrician.

The incoming wires and the compressor electrical connections should

be checked. Loose connections will cause malfunctions.

Unit does not make any

or very little air

Drain valve open Make sure the drain valve at the bottom of the tank is closed.

Air leak Check the entire system for leaks, including the compressor unit and

any piping attached to the compressor

Restricted or blocked intake Make sure that the air intake of the compressor is not blocked in any

way.

Unit runs very noisy Damage to the compressor Check to make sure the compressor has not been damaged in the

shipping or installation. Make sure the belt guard was not damaged.

Belt guard should not be making contact with flywheel or pulley.

Loose fasteners Check all bolts and nuts to assure they did not loosen during shipping.

Loose pulleys or belts Check to assure pulley and flywheel are correctly tightened.

Oil smoke out of inlet on

shutdown

Normal operation A small amount of oil may be released with the high pressure air that

vents through the air filter.

Do not remove air ﬁ lter housing or perform any

maintenance with pressure in the air end or air

pressure tank.

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