Porter-Cable PCFP02040 - How to Start; Maintenance; Customer Responsibilities; To Check Safety Valve

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Risk of property damage. Compressed air from the unit may contain
wa ter condensation and oil mist. Do not spray un fil tered air at an item that could be
damaged by moisture. Some air tools and accessories may require filtered air. Read
the in struc tions for the air tools and accessories.
HOW TO START
1. Set the Auto/Off switch (D) to "Auto" and allow tank pressure to build. Motor will
stop when tank pressure reaches "cut-out" pressure.
2. Turn regulator knob (N) clockwise to increase pressure and stop when desired
pressure is reached. Push regulator knob in to lock in place.
Riskofunsafeoperation.Ifanyunusualnoiseorvibrationis
noticed,stopthecompressorimmediatelyandhaveitcheckedbyatrained
servicetechnician.
The compressor is ready for use.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Procedure Daily Weekly 1 year or
200 Hours
See tank
warning
label
Check safety valve X
Drain air tank X
Check pump oil level X
Change pump oil X (2, 3)
Oil leak inspection X
Check for unusual noise/vibration X
Check for air leaks X (1)
Clean compressor exterior X
Remove tank from service X (4)
(1)To check for air leaks apply a solution of soapy water around joints. While
compressor is pumping to pressure and after pressure cuts out, look for air
bubbles to form.
(2) The pump oil must be changed after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter,
change oil every 200 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first.
(3) Perform more frequent in dusty or humid conditions
(4) For more information, call our Customer Care Center at 1-888-848-5175
Risk of unsafe operation. Unit cycles automatically when
powerison.Whenperformingmaintenance,youmaybeexposedtovoltage
sources,compressedair,ormovingparts.Personalinjuriescanoccur.Before
performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect power source from the
compressorandbleedoffallairpressure.
NOTE: See Operation section for the location of controls.
TO CHECK SAFETY VALVE (FIG. 5)
RiskofBursting.Ifthesafetyvalvedoesnot
F
FIG. 5
work properly, over-pressurization may occur, causing air
tankruptureoranexplosion.
Risk from Flying Objects. Always wear
certifiedsafetyequipment:ANSIZ87.1eyeprotection(CAN/
CSA Z94.3) with side shields.