Porter-Cable 1000001703 Instruction Manual page 15

4. Remove the hose by removing
the hose clamp. NOTE: The hose
clamp is not reusable. You must
purchase a new hose clamp, see
the Parts List Manual or purchase
a standard hose clamp at a local
hardware store.
Regulator
Manifold
5. Remove pump mounting screws
securing pump (one on each
side).
Pump Mounting Screw
Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1. Review the "Maintenance"
section on the preceding
pages and perform scheduled
maintenance as necessary.
2. Set the On/Off switch to OFF (O)
and unplug unit.
3. Turn the regulator
counterclockwise and set the
outlet pressure to zero.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately 20
psi. Release safety valve ring.
6. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain valve on bottom of
tank.
Hose Clamp
STORAGE
6. Carefully slide pump from
brackets and out of the way.
7. Using an adjustable wrench or
5/8" wrench remove the regulator
manifold.
8. Apply pipe sealant to new
regulator manifold and assemble,
tighten with wrench.
9. Reapply pipe sealant to gauges,
quick connect, and safety valve.
10. Reassemble all components in
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to orient gauges to read
correctly and use wrenches to
tighten all components.
condense in the air tank. If not
drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk
of air tank rupture.
7. After the water has been drained,
close drain valve by turning
clockwise.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
8. Protect the electrical cord and
air hose from damage (such as
being stepped on or run over).
Wind them loosely around the
compressor handle.
9. Store the air compressor in a
clean and dry location.
15 - ENG
Pump shown
moved out of
the way
Regulator
Manifold
Risk of Bursting.
Water will
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