Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CPLDC2540P Porter-Cable
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Dir ect Drive Oil Lube 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.
2- ENG A02231 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 A02231 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERA TION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERST AND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT .
4- ENG A02231 HAZARD RISK OF BURSTING AIR T ANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE T ANK, AND RESUL T IN A VIOLENT T ANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJUR Y . HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN DRAIN T ANK DAIL Y OR AFTER EACH USE.
5- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN RISK TO BREA THING AIR OBT AINED DIRECTL Y FROM THE COMPRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO SUPPL Y AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
6- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN RISK OF BURNS TOUCHING EXPOSED MET AL SUCH AS THE COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES, CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS BURNS. NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED MET AL P ARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR IMMEDIA TEL Y AFTER OPERA TION.
7- ENG A02231 HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T CAN HAPPEN RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION REVIEW AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. BECOME F AMILIAR WITH THE OPERA TION AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR. KEEP OPERA TING AREA CLEAR OF ALL PERSONS, PETS, AND OBST ACLES.
8- ENG A02231 GLOSSAR Y Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM : Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measur e of air delivery . PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measur e of pressur e.
9- ENG A02231 Accessories for this unit are available at the stor e the unit was purchased. ACCESSORIES T o Add Oil T o Pump DO NOT A TTEMPT TO OPERA TE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Serious damage can result fr om even limited operation unless filled with oil and broken in corr ectly .
10- ENG A02231 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a short circuit, gr ounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wir e for the electric current.
11- ENG A02231 Extension Cords Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid voltage dr op and power loss to the motor , and to pr event overheating.
12- ENG A02231 OPERA TION Know Y our Air Compressor READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for futur e refer ence.
13- ENG A02231 Dipstick : Indicates the amount of oil in the pump, the + mark indicates full and the - mark indicates oil needs to be added. See Oil paragraphs in the Maintenance section for instructions. Motor Thermal Overload Protector (not shown): The motor has an automatic reset thermal overload pr otector .
14- ENG A02231 How to Start: 1. T urn the On/Auto/Off lever to “AUTO” and allow tank pr essure to build. Motor will stop when tank pressur e reaches “cut-out” pr essure. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to increase pr essure. When the desired pr essure is r eached push knob in to lock in place.
15- ENG A02231 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily or after each use Before each use ● ● ● ● Every 8 hours Every 40 hours Every 100 hours Y early Every 160 hours ● ● 1 1- more fr e.
16- ENG A02231 5. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve (counter -clockwise) on bottom of tank. W ater will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture. 6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve (clockwise).
17- ENG A02231 Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads are exposed when filter cover is removed. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing. A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity .
18- ENG A02231 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doing Maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources, compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur . Before performing any Maintenance or repair , unplug the compressor and bleed off all air pressur e.
19- ENG A02231 STORAGE Before you stor e the air compressor , 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”.
20- ENG A02231 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces.
21- ENG A02231 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories. Prolonged excessive use of air . Compressor is not lar ge enough for air requir ement. Hole in hose. Check valve restricted. Air leaks. Restricted air intake filter Decrease amount of air usage.
22- ENG A02231 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Fuse blown, circuit br eaker tripped. 1. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace as necessary . Reset circuit breaker . Do not use a fuse or circuit br eaker with higher rating than that specified for your particular branch circuit.
23- ENG A02231 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Knocking Noise. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Compressor mounting screws loose Tighten mounting screws,see Parts manual for torque specifications.
LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship.
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