Instruction manual

MODEL

CF2600

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15

FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31

Pancake Compressor

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PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS

Copyright © 2002 Porter-Cable Corporation

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No. ______________________________________

Type ___________________________________________

Serial No. _______________________________________

Part No. D25667-021-0

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:

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● lead from lead-based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

● arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of of personal injury.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

This tool was designed for certain applications. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

HAZARD

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS

WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH

TO SPARK.

IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM

COMPRESSOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH

FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE,

CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR

VENTILATION OPENINGS WILL CAUSE

SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND COULD CAUSE

FIRE.

UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS

PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT ALLOW

THE COMPRESSOR TO OPERATE

UNATTENDED.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A

WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR

SOLVENT VAPORS.

IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,

LOCATE COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 20 FEET

AWAY FROM SPRAY AREA. AN ADDITIONAL

LENGTH OF HOSE MAY BE REQUIRED.

STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN A

SECURE LOCATION AWAY FROM

COMPRESSOR.

NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON

TOP OF COMPRESSOR. OPERATE

COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AT LEAST

12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR

OBSTRUCTION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE

FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO THE VENTILATION

OPENINGS.

OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A CLEAN, DRY,

WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT OPERATE

UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.

ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE

PRODUCT WHEN IT IS OPERATING.

ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER

BY MOVING PRESSURE SWITCH LEVER TO

THE OFF POSITION AND DRAIN TANK DAILY

OR AFTER EACH USE.

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HAZARD

RISK OF BURSTING

AIR TANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF

THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE

PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY.

1.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN

CONDENSED WATER FROM THE

TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING

OF THE STEEL TANK.

2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED

REPAIRS TO THE TANK.

3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO

THE UNLOADER VALVE, SAFETY

VALVE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS

WHICH CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.

4.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN

THE AIR TANK AND CAUSE RUPTURE

OR EXPLOSION.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. IF

TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE IT

IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR REPLACE

THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR.

NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY

MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK OR ITS

ATTACHMENTS.

THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND

SPECIFIC OPERATING PRESSURES. NEVER

MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS

SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY

SET OPERATING PRESSURES.

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:

EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR

TOOLS, SPRAY GUNS, AIR OPERATED

ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER

INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO

EXPLODE OR FLY APART, AND COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR

PRESSURE,YOU MUST INSTALL A PRESSURE

REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE TO THE

AIR OUTLET (IF NOT EQUIPPED) OF YOUR

COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION AND

NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

PRESSURE RATING OF ATTACHMENTS.

NEVER USE COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE

SMALL LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS

CHILDREN’S TOYS, FOOTBALLS,

BASKETBALLS, ETC.

HAZARD

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

THE COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN

CAUSE SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO EXPOSED

SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT, CHIPS, LOOSE

PARTICLES AND SMALL OBJECTS AT HIGH

SPEED, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE

OR PERSONAL INJURY.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED

SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN

USING THE COMPRESSOR.

NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER

TOWARD ANY PART OF THE BODY OR AT

OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.

ALWAYS TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF AND

BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE AIR HOSE AND

TANK BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE,

ATTACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.

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HAZARD

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY

ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER

ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS

NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED

PERSONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO

PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUNDING TO THIS

PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION.

SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR

OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IN WET

CONDITIONS.

NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH

PROTECTIVE COVERS REMOVED OR

DAMAGED.

ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS

REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE

PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE

CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH

NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL

CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS

CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT

VOLTAGE AND ADEQUATE FUSE

PROTECTION.

HAZARD

RISK TO BREATHING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

THE COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY FROM

YOUR COMPRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR

BREATHING. THE AIR STREAM MAY

CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC

VAPORS, OR SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE

TANK. BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT,

PAINT SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER,

INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, MAY

CONTAIN HARMFUL VAPORS AND POISONS.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE

COMPRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO

SUPPLY AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. IN

ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THIS

COMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE

FILTERS AND IN-LINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN-LINE

FILTERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED IN

CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPRESSOR

MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO

ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL

CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-

VENTILATION. READ AND FOLLOW THE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON THE

LABEL OR SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THE

MATERIAL YOU ARE SPRAYING. USE A

NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC

APPLICATION.

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HAZARD

RISK OF BURNS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT

TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE

COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES,

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.

NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL

PARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR

IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION.

COMPRESSOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR

SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER OPERATION.

DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE

SHROUDS OR ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE

UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL.

HAZARD

RISK FROM MOVING PARTS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT

MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY,

FLYWHEEL AND BELT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT WITH

YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.

NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH

GUARDS OR COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED

OR REMOVED.

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR

WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS OR

ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRESSOR

WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN

EXPOSE YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

ANY REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT

SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED

SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL.

HAZARD

RISK OF FALLING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL

FROM A TABLE, WORKBENCH OR ROOF

CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR

AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A

STABLE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT.

NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF

OR OTHER ELEVATED POSITION. USE

ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH HIGH

LOCATIONS.

HAZARD

RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING COMPRESSOR

(Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces)

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

OIL CAN LEAK OR SPILL AND COULD

RESULT IN FIRE OR BREATHING HAZARD,

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT.

OIL LEAKS WILL DAMAGE CARPET, PAINT OR

OTHER SURFACES IN VEHICLES OR

TRAILERS.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

ALWAYS PLACE COMPRESSOR ON A

PROTECTIVE MAT WHEN TRANSPORTING TO

PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

FROM LEAKS. REMOVE COMPRESSOR FROM

VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT

YOUR DESTINATION.

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HAZARD

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

UNSAFE OPERATION OF YOUR AIR

COMPRESSOR COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS IN-

JURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL.

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION

AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR.

KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR OF ALL

PERSONS, PETS, AND OBSTACLES.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AIR

COMPRESSOR AT ALL TIMES.

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHEN

FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. STAY ALERT AT ALL

TIMES.

NEVER DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES OF

THIS PRODUCT.

EQUIP AREA OF OPERATION WITH A FIRE

EXTINGUISHER.

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH MISSING,

BROKEN, OR UNAUTHORIZED PARTS.

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GLOSSARY

SCFM or CFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute; a unit of measurement of air delivery.

PSIG or PSI: Pounds per square inch gauge.

CUT-IN PRESSURE: While the motor is off, air tank pressure drops as you continue to use your accessory or air tool. When the tank pressure drops to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. The low pressure at which the motor automatically restarts is called “cut-in pressure.”

CUT-OUT PRESSURE: When you turn on your air compressor and it begins to run, air pressure in the air tank begins to build. It builds to a certain high pressure before the motor automatically shuts off - protecting your air tank from pressure higher than its capacity. The high pressure at which the motor shuts off is called “cut-out pressure.”

CODE CERTIFICATION: Products that bear one or more of the following marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have been evaluated by OSHA certified indepenent safety laboratories and meet the applicable Underwriters

Laboratories Standards for Safety.

DUTY CYCLE

Porter-Cable air compressors should be operated on not more than a 50% duty cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour is considered misused, because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is

30 minutes.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO.

Horsepower-Peak

SCFM @ 40 psig

SCFM @ 90 psig

Cut-In

Cut-Out

Bore

Stroke

Voltage/Hertz/Phase

Minimum Branch Circuit

* Fuse Type

Amperage at Max. Load

Tank Size

CF2600

2.0

3.7

2.6

110 PSI

135 PSI

1.875"

1.250"

120/60/1

15 Amp

Time Delay

10 Amps

6 Gallon

* A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit on which the air compressor is operated. If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use only time delay fuses. Time delay fuses should be marked “D” in Canada and “T” in the US.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the intake valves. The exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed. The intake valves close and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valves.

Check Valve (B) Fig. 1: When the air compressor is operating, the check valve is “open”, allowing compressed air to enter the air tank. When the air compressor reaches “cut-out” pressure, the check valve “closes”, allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank.

B

Fig. 1

ON/AUTO-OFF Switch (C) Fig. 3: Turn this switch ON to provide power to the automatic pressure switch and OFF to remove power at the end of each use.

Pressure Switch (D) Fig. 3: The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when the tank pressure drops below the factory set “cut-in” pressure. It stops the motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factory set “cutout” pressure.

J

Fig. 2

Regulator (E) Fig. 3: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator. Turn the regulator knob clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. To avoid minor readjustment after making a change in pressure setting, always approach the desired pressure from a lower pressure. When reducing from a higher to a lower setting, first reduce to pressure less than that desired, then bring it up to the desired pressure. Depending on the air requirements of each particular accessory, the outlet regulated air pressure may have to be adjusted while operating the accessory.

D F

G

Outlet Pressure Gauge (F)

Fig. 3: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure available at the outlet side of the regulator.

C

This pressure is controlled by the regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank pressure. See

“Operating Procedures”.

Tank Pressure Gauge (G)

Fig. 3

K

E

Fig. 3: The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air pressure in the tank.

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Cooling System: This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. The cooling system is working when air is being expelled.

Air Intake Filter: This unit requires no air filter due to the unique design of the air intake system.

Drain Valve (J) Fig. 2: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.

Motor Thermal Overload Protector: The electric motor has an automatic thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any reason, the thermal overload protector will shut off the motor. The motor must be allowed to cool before restarting.

Pressure Release Valve: The pressure release valve located on the side of the pressure switch, is designed to automatically release compressed air from the compressor head and the outlet tube when the air compressor reaches “cut-out” pressure or is shut off. The pressure release valve allows the motor to restart freely. When the motor stops running, air will be heard escaping from this valve for a few seconds. No air should be heard leaking when the motor is running, or continuous leaking after unit reaches cut-out pressure.

Safety Valve (K) Fig. 3: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its cutout pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against high pressure by “popping out” at its factory set pressure (slightly higher than the pressure switch cut-out setting).

If the safety valve does not work properly, overpressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion.

Daily pull the ring on the safety valve to make sure that the safety valve operates freely. If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be replaced with the same type of valve.

INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

LOCATION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR

Your compressor comes to you completely assembled and ready for use.

Operate the air compressor in a dry, clean, cool, and well-ventilated area. The air compressor pump and case are designed to allow for proper cooling.

Clean or blow off dust or dirt that collects on the air compressor. A clean air compressor runs cooler and provides longer service. The ventilation openings on your air compressor are necessary to maintain proper operating temperature. Do not place rags or other containers on or near these openings.

VOLTAGE AND CIRCUIT PROTECTION

See SPECIFICATIONS Section of this manual.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. DO

NOT USE AN ADAPTER.

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if there are signs of damage. Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it does not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.

If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the compressor is properly grounded, have the installation checked by a qualified electrician.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid voltage drop and power loss to the motor. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:

• A 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the compressor.

• In good condition.

• No longer than 50 feet.

• 14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge number decreases.) 12 AWG, 10 AWG and 8 AWG may also be used. DO NOT

USE 16 AWG or SMALLER.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORS AND CONTROLS

Since the air tank pressure is usually greater than that which is needed, a regulator is employed to control the air pressure ahead of any individual air driven device.

Separate air transformers which combine the function of air regulation, moisture and dirt removal should be used where applicable.

LUBRICATION

The bearings in this unit are sealed bearings which contain sufficient lubricant to last their lives. No other lubrication is required.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

NOTE: Serious damage may result if the following break-in instructions are not closely followed.

This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service, after replacing the check valve, and when the piston or the cylinder sleeve is replaced.

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a. Set the pressure switch lever to the “OFF” position.

b. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle.

c. Turn the drain valve (J) Fig. 2, opening it fully, to prevent air pressure build-up in the tank.

d. Move the pressure switch lever to “ON/AUTO”. The compressor will start.

e. Run the compressor for 15 minutes. Make sure the drain valve is open and there is no tank pressure build-up.

f. After 15 minutes, close the drain valve by turning knob. The air receiver will fill to cut-out pressure and the motor will stop. The compressor is now ready for use.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Preparation for Use:

1. Before attaching air hose or accessories, make sure the OFF/AUTO lever is set to “OFF” and the air regulator is closed.

2.

Attach hose and accessories.

TOO MUCH AIR PRESSURE CAUSES A HAZARDOUS

RISK OF BURSTING. CHECK THE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM

PRESSURE RATING FOR AIR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES. THE

REGULATOR OUTLET PRESSURE MUST NEVER EXCEED THE

MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING OF THE TOOL BEING USED.

3.

Turn the OFF/AUTO lever to “AUTO” and allow tank pressure to build.

Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches “cut-out” pressure.

4.

Open the regulator by turning it clockwise. Adjust the regulator to the correct pressure setting. The compressor is ready for use.

5.

Always operate the air compressor in well ventilated areas; free of gasoline or other solvent vapors. Do not operate the compressor near the spray area.

After Use:

6.

Set the “OFF/AUTO” lever to “OFF”.

7.

Turn the regulator counterclockwise to set the outlet pressure to zero.

8.

Remove the air tool or accessory.

9.

Pull ring on safety valve (K) Fig. 3, allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20 psi. Release safety valve ring.

10. Drain water from air tank. Turn drain valve (J) Fig. 2, counterclockwise, to open.

WATER WILL CONDENSE IN THE AIR TANK. IF NOT

DRAINED, WATER WILL CORRODE AND WEAKEN THE AIR TANK

CAUSING A RISK OF AIR TANK RUPTURE.

NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, pull ring on safety valve (K) Fig. 3, and hold until all air pressure has been released. The valve can then be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled.

11. After the water has been completely drained, turn drain valve to close.

The air compressor can now be stored.

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MAINTENANCE

KEEP TOOL CLEAN

Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Clean all plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE USING COMPRESSED AIR.

FAILURE TO START

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-

CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.

Should you have any questions about your compressor, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your compressor (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

STORAGE

1.

Set the “OFF/AUTO” lever to “OFF”.

2.

Turn the regulator counterclockwise to set the outlet pressure to zero.

3.

Remove the air tool or accessory.

4.

Pull ring on safety valve (K) Fig. 3, allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20 psi. Release safety valve ring.

5.

Drain water from air tank. Turn drain valve (J) Fig. 2, counterclockwise, to open.

WATER WILL CONDENSE IN THE AIR TANK. IF NOT

DRAINED, WATER WILL CORRODE AND WEAKEN THE AIR TANK

CAUSING A RISK OF AIR TANK RUPTURE.

NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, pull ring on safety valve (K) Fig. 3, and hold until all air pressure has been released. The valve can then be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled.

6.

After the water has been completely drained, turn drain valve to close.

The air compressor can now be stored.

7.

Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage by winding them loosely around the air compressor.

8.

Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.

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