Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product C2150 Porter-Cable
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Oil Fr ee Portable Air Compr essor Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. A08188 -049-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 45 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .
2- ENG A08188 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS 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, could result in death or serious injury.
3- ENG A08188 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all war nings and operation instructions befor e using this equipment.
4- ENG A08188 WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air T ank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause pr operty damage or serious injury .
5- ENG A08188 WARNING: Risk to Breathing WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock HAZARD HAZARD Y our air compressor is power ed 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.
6- ENG A08188 WARNING: Risk of Bur ns T ouching 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 r emain hot for several minutes after operation.
7- ENG A08188 Review and underst and all instruction s and warnings in this manual. Become famil iar with the operation and contr ols of the air c ompr essor . Keep operati ng area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacle s. Keep childr en away from the air compr essor at all times .
8- ENG A08188 Model No. C2150 Running Horsepower 1.2 Bore 2-3/8" Stroke 1.35" V oltage-Single Phase 120 * * Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 15 amps * Fuse T ype Time Delay Air T ank Capacity (Gallon) 4.0 Approximate Cut-in Pr essure 120 PSIG Approximate Cut-out Pr essure 150 PSIG SCFM @ 40 PSIG 4.
HA ND LE ASS EM BL Y 1. T o mak e in st al lat io n ea si er , sub me r ge ha ndl e gr ip (C) int o wa rm so ap y wa te r . Re mov e ha nd le gri p (C) fr om soa py wa ter and sli de ont o ha ndl e (D ). 2. Press tube plugs (E) into frame assembly as shown.
10- ENG A08188 INST ALLA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
11- ENG A08188 Extension Cor ds Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid voltage drop and power loss to the motor , and to prevent overheating.
12- ENG A08188 Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit. On/Auto/Off Switch : T ur n this switch "ON/AUTO" to provide automatic power to the pressur e switch and "OFF" to remove power at the end of each use.
13- ENG A08188 Check V alve: 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" pressur e, the check valve "closes", allowing air pressur e to remain inside the air tank.
14- ENG A08188 How to Start: 1. T ur n the On/Auto/Of f lever to "ON/AUTO" and allow tank pr essure to build. Motor will stop when tank pr essure reaches "cut-out" pressur e. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to incr ease pr essure.
15- ENG A08188 Air Filter Inspection and Replacement Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads ar e exposed when filter cover is r emoved. Allow compr essor to cool prior to servicing. Keep the air filter clean at all times. Do not operate the air compressor with the air filter removed.
16- ENG A08188 Air Compr essor Pump Intake and Exhaust V alves Once a year have a T rained Service T echnician check the air compressor pump intake and exhaust valves. If it is dirty , r eplace it with a new filter . 1. Remove the air filter cover . 2.
17- ENG A08188 6. Using a screwdriver , carefully push the valve disc up and down. NOTE: The valve disc should move fr eely up and down on a spring which holds the valve disc in the closed position; if not the check valve needs to be cleaned or r eplaced.
18- ENG A08188 STORAGE Before you stor e the air compr essor , make sure you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary . 2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF".
19- ENG A08188 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing r epairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces. Personal injury may occur . Prior to attempting any r epairs, unplug the air compressor and bleed off all air tank air pressur e.
20- ENG A08188 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION It is normal for "some" pressur e drop to occur . If ther e is an excessive amount of pressur e dr op when the accessory is used, adjust the regulator following the instructions in the "Description of Operation" paragraph in the "Operation Section.
21- ENG A08188 Regulator will not shut off air outlet. Damaged r egulator . Replace. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped.
22- ENG A08188 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship.
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