If your AirCat wont power on, is getting a LO or L6/Lb reading on your timer or the air pumps are not turning on. Here is a step by step troubleshooting guide to help identify and resolve the issue.
Checking the battery is always the first step. Have your battery charging for at least 6 hours before beginning troubleshooting.
Check the battery indicator light seen in the picture below. This indicator is located under the AirCat and next to the battery.
How to read the battery indicator when charging
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Red - Charging (If charged for over a 6 hour period and still remains red, a replacement battery is needed.)
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If it changes from Red/Green - Your battery is good
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Indicator is always green - Replace battery (Not enough good cells left to charge)
Indicators of a bad battery
If your AirCat is showing 2 bars on the far left and far right of the speed adjust bar. It may also have a LO indicator on the timer. A new battery is needed. Here is a picture showing what the speed adjust would look like.
(This may indicate a bad circuit board. However replacing the battery is always the first step)
Battery info
If a new battery is needed, the most cost effective solution is to purchase a battery from a local car or auto parts store. Here is info on the battery needed. Ensure the battery purchased is sealed and spill proof.
After you have completed the battery troubleshooting:
If you have completed and verified the battery still has a charge and is working properly. Please move onto the next troubleshooting based on what is happening with your AirCat.