Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JOB BOSS C3150 Porter-Cable
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Oilfr 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. D28299-035-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 45 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .
2- ENG D28299 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 D28299 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this pr oduct could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment.
4- ENG D28299 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 property damage or serious injury .
5- ENG D28299 WARNING: Risk to Br eathing 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 D28299 WARNING: Risk of Burns 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 D28299 Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Become familiar with the operation and controls of the air compr essor . Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. Keep children away fr om the air compressor at all times .
8- ENG D28299 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 D28299 INST ALLA TION HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a short circuit, gr ounding reduces the risk of shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electric curr ent. This air compressor must be properly gr ounded.
10- ENG D28299 Extension Cords Using extension cords is not r ecommended. The use of extension cords will cause voltage to drop r esulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cord, incr ease the working reach of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end.
11- ENG D28299 Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls befor e operating the unit. On/Auto/Off Switch (A) : T ur n this switch ON to provide automatic power to the pressur e switch and OFF to remove power at the end of each use.
12- ENG D28299 Cooling System (not shown) : This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. At the heart of this cooling system is an engineered fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air through the vent holes in lar ge amounts.
Before Starting Break-in instructions Serious damage may result if the following br eak-in instructions are not closely followed. This procedur e is requir ed before the air compr essor is put into service and when the check valve or a complete compressor pump has been r eplaced.
14- ENG D28299 How to Start: 1. T ur n the On/Auto/Of f lever to “AUTO” and allow tank pressur e to build. Motor will stop when tank pressur e reaches “cut-out” pr essur e. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to increase pr essure.
15- ENG D28299 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily or after each use Before each use ● ● Y early ● 1 1- more fr equent in dusty or humid conditions Check Safety V alve Drain T ank Air Filter NOTE: See “Operation” section for the location of controls.
16- ENG D28299 Air Compressor 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. Air Filter Inspection and Replacement Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads are exposed when filter cover is removed.
17- ENG D28299 T o Replace or Clean Check V alve 1. Release all air pressur e from air tank. See “T o Drain T ank” in the Maintenance section. 2. Unplug outfit. NOTE: If needed the top panel may be removed to make parts accessible. 3. Using an adjustable wrench loosen outlet tube nut at air tank and pump.
18- ENG D28299 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".
19- ENG D28299 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces, moving parts or compressed air sour ces. Personal injury may occur . Prior to attempting any repairs, unplug the air compr essor and bleed off all air tank air pressur e.
20- ENG D28299 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION It is normal for “some” pressur e drop to occur . If there is an excessive amount of pressur e drop when the accessory is used, adjust the regulator following the instructions in the “Description of Operation” paragraph in the “Operation Section.
21- ENG D28299 Regulator will not shut off air outlet. Damaged regulator . Replace. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Fuse blown, circuit br eaker tripped.
22- ENG D28299 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are fr ee from defects in material and workmanship.
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