Over time moisture will accumulate in the airline. Please click here to read more…
Over time your system will accumulate moisture in the air lines which can cause the “stretching regulator” and both “quick-exhaust valves” to operate erratcally. Moisture and airborne dust particles will form inside the components creatng a pasty substance that restricts the orifice. This can be prevented with a decent air-water separator on the outlet of your compressor. The good news is it is correctable and preventable.
The following steps will walk you through identifying the impacted component and how to attempt to remove the obstruction.
Step 1: With your small T-wrench remove all (6) screws from the black deck on top of your machine and roll it back over the back rail. If you are unable to remove the deck (the screws tend to bind during transit) then turn the machine on its side to reveal the components.
Step 2: Located just to the right of center are (2) small thin components that resemble an E-cigarette, these are the quick exhaust valves (pictured below). Air enters from the right side and exits on the left as viewed from the front.
Step 3: Remove air to the machine and with the thumb and index finger of one hand depress the ring “down” on the left side of one quick exhaust and pull the black tube out with your free hand. The object is to force air through the inlet and out through the open port. To determine if there is moisture and debris trapped inside place a white tissue at the “outlet” port and apply air to the machine. Replace the tube and repeat this step for the other quick exhaust.