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Porter-Cable CPFAC2040P Instruction Manual

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MODEL
CPFAC2040P
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PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyright © 2000 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 15
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 31
Pancake Compressor
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
IMPORTANT
Part No. D25136-0112-0

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  • Page 1 Pancake Compressor manual MODEL CPFAC2040P IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool.

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    This tool was designed for certain applications. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you.

  • Page 3: Risk Of Explosion Or Fire

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARD RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS...

  • Page 4: Risk Of Bursting

    HAZARD RISK OF BURSTING AIR TANK: 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. WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE.

  • Page 5: Risk Of Electrical Shock

    HAZARD RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IN WET ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS. ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH ELECTRIC SHOCK.

  • Page 6: Risk From Moving Parts

    HAZARD RISK OF BURNS WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES, PARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION. CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS. COMPRESSOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER OPERATION.
  • Page 7 HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT UNSAFE OPERATION OF YOUR AIR REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL COMPRESSOR COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS IN- INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. JURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR.

  • Page 8: Duty Cycle

    Laboratories Standards for Safety. DUTY CYCLE Porter-Cable air compressors should be operated on not more than a 50% duty cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour is considered misused, because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand.

  • Page 9: Description Of Operation

    DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the intake valves. The exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed. The intake valves close and compressed air is forced out through the exhaust valves.

  • Page 10: Installation And Break-In Procedures

    Cooling System: This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. The cooling system is working when air is being expelled. Air Intake Filter: This unit requires no air filter due to the unique design of the air intake system. Drain Valve (J) Fig. 2: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.

  • Page 11: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 12: Operating Procedures

    a. Set the pressure switch lever to the “OFF” position. b. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. c. Turn the drain valve (J) Fig. 2, opening it fully, to prevent air pressure build-up in the tank. d.

  • Page 13: Failure To Start

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER- CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    • Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s). • Deliver or ship the product to the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.

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