Porter-Cable PCFP02040 - Grounding Instructions; Extension Cords; Voltage and Circuit Protection

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (FIG. 3)
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Intheeventofashortcircuit,
grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the
electriccurrent.Thisaircompressormustbeproperlygrounded.
The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an
appropriate grounding plug (A).
1. The cord set and plug (A) with this unit contains
C
A
FIG. 3
B
a grounding pin (B). This plug MUST be used
with a grounded outlet (C).
IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must be
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
2. Make sure the outlet being used has the same
configuration as the grounded plug. DO NOT
USE AN ADAPTER. See figure 3.
3. Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do
not use if there are signs of damage.
4. 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.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN
RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Donotmodifytheplugprovided.Ifitdoesnotfittheavailableoutlet,acorrect
outletshouldbeinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.
RepairstothecordsetorplugMUSTbemadebyaqualifiedelectrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
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 product
• ingoodcondition
• nolongerthan50'(15.2m)
• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge number, decreases.
10AWGand8AWGmayalsobeused.DONOTUSE14OR16AWG.)
RiskofPropertyDamage.The use of an undersized extension cord
will cause voltage to drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead
of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by attaching
another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as needed.
VOLTAGE AND CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Refer to the Specifications for the voltage and minimum branch circuit requirements.
Risk of Overheating. Certain air compressors can be operated on a
15 amp circuit if the following conditions are met.
1. Voltage supply to circuit must comply with the National Electrical Code.
2. Circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs.
3. Extension cords comply with specifications.
4. Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay fuse.
NOTE: 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.
If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the compressor
repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it may be necessary to operate it from a
20 amp circuit. It is not necessary to change the cord set.