I've been slowly "getting to know" my newly acquired , gently used Universal M360. I'm having trouble getting the computer controlled air assist working. I connected it all up according to manual and fired it up. When the compressor (in both auto and manual modes) would kick on, it would run a bit and then the safety valve would begin to release air and then the fuse would pop. The first time this happened the pressure valve showed pressure and would obviously plunge when the safety valve released. Then it stopped registering any pressure at all. I assumed that something must be plugged so I started looking. The dessicant unit checked out and I discovered the filter was plugged with a fine white sand. I'm thinking it was silica dust from the dessicant. I cleaned out the plastic bowl and blew out/washed the flter. Now I have air flowing freely out of the compressor but it appears the inlet is blocked. If I try to turn it on via the printer driver I hear the solenoid click but I can't tell if it is stuck or what. I tried calling Tech Support but they had no idea what could be wrong.
The previous owner said it was tested out and working when it was packed and shipped by the regional rep. My guess is the dust had a chance to really "settle in" from the vibration of shipping.
I live on an island in AK so the turn around time for parts, etc is different than for those who live "down south".
Anyone ever experience this? Suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Chris