Easy
15-30 minutes
This thermal protector switch is an authentic Hitachi replacement part. It is specially manufactured for electric air compressors. This part is designed to protect the engine from overloading. If the engine is overloaded normally you can push the button to reset it, however if the switch is faulty it will need to be replaced to close the circuit. Please note, this thermal protector is sold individually. It includes the indemnification plate and the ring to secure it.
Replacing this part is a simple and quick task that should only require a screwdriver.
• Unscrew the ring that secures the old protector
• Carefully remove the housing
• Disconnect the wires and remove the old switch
• Secure the new protector in place
• Reassemble and test
Thermal Protector 881588
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 881588
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 8 machines
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
This item works with the following types of products:
- Compressor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 884790
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Wouldn't run
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Remove the nut from the front of the overload and remove it
Transfer the wires leads from the old one to the new one
Install the new one in the cover, then install the cover
Relay constantly trips.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Compressor keeps cutting out. Built in Thermal protector trips continuously.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
2. Remove copper pipe between tank and motor;
3. Remove four nuts and bolts holding motor to frame;
4. Lift motor from frame;
5. Remove four rubber washers between motor and frame;
6. Remove four screws holding plastic shroud to motor;
7. Lever off the shroud from the two aluminum pins. This is the worst part.
8. Disconnect and replace the circuit breaker/thermal protector;
9. Reverse ( The shroud plastic is difficult to replace on the aluminum pins and may crack.)
Breaker tripped when turning on compressor
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Compressor would run but would shut off before cycle was complete.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Had faulty thermal cut-out , tripped often.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Defective thermal protector
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
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