Service And Adjustments - Porter-Cable C3151 Instruction Manual

compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before
performing any Maintenance or repair, unplug the compressor and bleed
off all air pressure.
ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE
PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
• Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor.
• Bleed tank of pressure.
• 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. 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. 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. Unscrew elbow fitting from the check valve (turn counterclockwise)
using an adjustable wrench. Note the orientation of the elbow fitting for
reassembly.
7. 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.
8. Clean or replace the check valve. A solvent, such as
paint or varnish remover can be used to clean the check
valve.
9. Apply sealant to the check valve threads. Reinstall the
check valve and elbow fitting (turn clockwise).
10. Replace the pressure release tube. Tighten nut.
11. Replace the outlet tube and tighten nut.
12. Perform the Break-in Procedure. See "Break-in Procedure" in the
Operation section.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doing
Maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources,
Before servicing:
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