Service And Adjustments; To Replace Or Clean Check Valve; Additional Service - Porter-Cable C7550 Instruction Manual

ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE
PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
voltage sources, compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit
unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of
pressure, and allow the air compressor to cool.
To Replace or Clean Check
Valve
1. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
Maintenance section.
2. Turn air compressor off, lock out
the power supply, and relieve all
air pressure from the air tank.
3. Using an adjustable wrench
loosen outlet tube nut at air tank
and pump. Carefully move outlet
tube away from check valve.
4. Using an adjustable wrench
loosen pressure relief tube nut at
air tank and pressure switch.
Carefully move pressure relief
tube away from check valve.
5. Unscrew the check valve (turn
counterclockwise) using a 7/8"
open end wrench. Note the
orientation for reassembly.
6. Using a screwdriver, carefully
push the valve disc up and
down. NOTE: The valve disc
should move freely 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 replaced.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when
power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to
In open
position
nothing is
visible.
7. Clean or replace the check valve.
A solvent, such as paint or
varnish remover can be used to
clean the check valve.
8. Apply sealant to the check valve
threads. Reinstall the check valve
(turn clockwise).
9. Replace the pressure release
tube. Tighten nuts.
10. Replace the outlet tube and
tighten nuts.
11. Perform the Break-in Procedure.
See "Break-in Procedure" in the
Operation section.

Additional Service

Disassembly or service of the air
compressor beyond what is covered
in this manual is not recommended. If
additional service is required, contact
your nearest Authorized Warranty
Service Center.
20-ENG
Screwdriver
In closed position
disc is visible.