Maintenance Chart; Checking Safety Valve - Porter-Cable US58 Instruction Manual

may contain substances that are regulated and must be disposed of in
accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
nOTE: Take note of the positions and locations of parts during
disassembly to make reassembly easier.
nOTE: Any service operations not included in this section should be
performed by a Porter-Cable factory service center or a Porter-Cable
authorized service center.

Maintenance Chart

procedure Before
Each Use
Check safety valve X
Drain air tank
Remove tank
from service
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Checking Safety Valve

WARNING: Risk of bursting. If the safety valve does not work
properly, over-pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or
an explosion.
Before starting compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to
make sure that the safety valve operates freely. If the valve is
stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be replaced with the
same type of valve.
Draining Air tank (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Risk from noise. Air tanks
contain high pressure air. Keep face and other body parts away from
outlet of drain. Use safety glasses when draining as debris can be
Daily see tank
or after
warning
each use
label
X
X
kicked up into face. Use ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) ear protection as air flow
noise is loud when draining.
nOTE: All compressed air systems generate condensate that
accumulates in any drain point (e.g., tanks, filter, aftercoolers,
dryers). This condensate contains lubricating oil and/or substances
which may be regulated and must be disposed of in accordance with
local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
1. Ensure On/Off switch (A) is in the OFF position.
2. Move compressor into an inclined position so drain valve (H) is
at the lowest point (this will assist in removing moisture, dirt, etc.
from air tanks)
3. Place a suitable container under the drain valve to catch
discharge.
4. Grasp black lever on drain valve.
5. Slowly rotate lever to gradually bleed air from air tank.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Drain water from air tank may
contain oil and rust which can cause
6. When air tank pressure gauge reads 10 PSI, rotate valve to the
fully open position.
7. Close drain valve when finished.
ACCESSOrIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
for purchase from your local dealer or authorized service center. If
you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please
contact Porter-Cable Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road,
Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-888-848-5175 or visit our website www.
deltaportercable.com WARNING: The use of any other accessory
not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Use
only accessories rated equal to or higher than the rating of the air
compressor.
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