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SECTION 4—TROUBLESHOOTING
Part No 1110538 23 Platinum™Series
UNIT EXCESSIVELY
LOUD:
Pneumatic exhaust:
a. Muffler cracked, damaged or missing.
b. Muffler tubing disconnected or
damaged.
a. Replace. Refer to Replacing the
Exhaust Canister/Exhaust Muffler
(Platinum 5 Models Manufactured
before 7/24/03) on page 29.
b. Reconnect or replace tubing.
Compressor inlet filter missing and/or
orange sticker removed.
a. Replace compressor inlet filter. Refer
to Replacing the Compressor Inlet
Filter on page 28.
Compressor removed. a. Replace Compressor. Refer to
Replacing Compressor Assembly
on
page 33.
Incorrect style of inlet filter (aftermarket). a. Replace with factory OEM sound
reduced style inlet HEPA filter.
UNIT OVERHEATS: Base exhaust vent plugged or restricted.
Place unit at least 3-inches from any wall.
DO NOT place unit on pile or shag car-
peting that may restrict air flow.
Cabinet filters dirty or blocked. Clean or replace. Refer to Cleaning the
Cabinet Filter on page 26.
Fan:
a. Leads to fan disconnected.
b. Defective fan.
c. Fan installed upside down.
a. Reconnect leads.
b. Replace fan. Refer to Rebuilding the
Thomas Model 2650 and 2660
Compressor - Platinum 5 and 10
Models on page 37 or Platinum XL
Model - Rebuilding the Gast
Compressor on page 45.
c. Install fan with air flow arrow pointing
down.
Heat exchanger:
a. Dirty or plugged.
b. Damaged.
a. Clean heat exchanger.
b. Replace heat exchanger. Refer to
Replacing Heat Exchanger
on
page 61.
Compressor:
a. Defective.
b. Faulty capacitor.
c. Bad motor windings.
d. Worn seals.
e. Bad bearings.
a. Replace compressor. Refer to
Replacing Compressor Assembly
on
page 33.
b. Replace capacitor. Refer to Replacing
Capacitor on page 35.
c. Replace compressor.
d. Replace compressor.
e. Replace compressor.
Line voltage excessive (surge). Have line voltage inspected by certified
electrician. A voltage regulator may be
required and is obtainable from your local
electric company.
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION