Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic part which is sourced from the original manufacturer for use with Hitachi air compressors. The special thermal protection is used to prevent the motor from overloading from excess voltage. Over time it may become faulty or get damaged eventually requiring a replacement. This high-quality item is available as an individual component. Please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams for your model to ensure the proper repair procedure.
Thermal Protection 887071
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 887071
$12.02
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 1 machine
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
EC89 4-Gallon Portable Twin Stack Air Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Compressor Parts
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Compressor kept shutting off while it was running
Marie - March 15, 2016
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Remove cover with phillips head screwdriver, unplug the defective thermal protector and plugged in the replacement. Replace the cover and you are all done. Very simple to replace and I didn't have any more problems.
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Kept kicking the breaker
marvin - September 20, 2016
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Take out the screws at the bottom of the cover both sides. Then pull the cover off where it pivots on both sides. Replace the Thermal Protector and reinstall the cover.
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erratic operation of thermal circuit breaker
John - December 26, 2018
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. Removed compressor cover
2. Replaced Reset Button with new unit.
3. Cleaned accessed area.
4. Re-installed cover.
5. New reset button restored consistent operation.
2. Replaced Reset Button with new unit.
3. Cleaned accessed area.
4. Re-installed cover.
5. New reset button restored consistent operation.
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