Installation; Location Of The Air Compressor - Porter-Cable C5101 Instruction Manual

HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT

Location of the Air Compressor

• Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well ventilated area.
• The air compressor should be located at least 12" away from the wall or
other obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air.
• The air compressor pump and shroud are designed to allow for proper
cooling. The ventilation openings on the compressor are necessary to
maintain proper operating temperature. Do not place rags or other contain-
ers on or near these openings.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
escape wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly
grounded.
The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug (see following illustrations).
1. The cord set and plug with this unit contains a grounding pin. This plug
MUST be used with a grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must be installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Make sure the outlet being used
has the same configuration as the
grounded plug. DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER. See illustration.
3. Inspect the plug and cord before
each use. Do not use if there are
signs of damage.
4. If these grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in
doubt as to whether the compressor is properly grounded, have the instal-
lation checked by a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it does not fit the available outlet, a
correct outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Repairs to the cord set or plug MUST be made by a qualified electrician.
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INSTALLATION

Risk of Electrical Shock. In the event of a short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an
Risk of Electrical Shock. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN
RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Plug
Grounding Pin
10- ENG
Grounded
Outlets