Porter-Cable C2002 Instruction Manual page 12

Drain Valve:
The drain
valve is locat-
Drain
ed at the base
Valve
of the air tank
and is used to
drain condensation at the end of each
use.
Check Valve: When the air compres-
sor is operating, the check valve is
"open", allowing compressed air to
enter the air tank. When the air com-
pressor reaches "cut-out" pressure,
the check valve "closes", allowing air
pressure to remain inside the air tank.
Check Valve
HOW TO USE YOUR UNIT
How to Stop:
1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "Off".
Before Starting
read and understand this instruction
manual for safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
Break-in Procedure
damage may result if the following
break-in instructions are not
closely followed.
This procedure is required before the
air compressor is put into service and
when the check valve or a complete
compressor pump has been replaced.
1. Make sure the On/Auto/Off lever
is in the "Off" position.
2. Plug the power cord into the cor-
rect branch circuit receptacle.
(Refer to Voltage and Circuit
Protection paragraph in the
Installation section of this manu-
al.)
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Do not operate
this unit until you
Risk of Unsafe
Operation. Serious
3. Open the drain valve (counter-
clockwise) fully to permit air to
escape and prevent air pressure
build up in the air tank during the
break-in period.
4. Move the On/Auto/Off lever to
"On/Auto" position. The compres-
sor will start.
5. Run the compressor for 15 min-
utes. Make sure the drain valve
is open and there is minimal air
pressure build-up in tank.
6. After 15 minutes, close the drain
valve by turning clockwise. The
air receiver will fill to "cut-out"
pressure and the motor will stop.
The compressor is now ready for use.
Before Each Start-Up
1. Place On/Auto/Off lever to "Off".
2. Turn the regulator knob counter-
clockwise to set the outlet pres-
sure to zero.
3. Visually inspect air hose, replace if
needed.
4. Attach hose and accessories.
NOTE: The hose or accessory will
require a quick connect plug if the
air outlet is equipped with a quick
connect socket.
pressure causes a hazardous risk of
bursting. Check the manufacturer's
maximum pressure rating for air
tools and accessories. The regulator
outlet pressure must never exceed
the maximum pressure rating.
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.
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Risk of Bursting.
Too much air
Risk of unsafe
operation.