Service And Ad Just Ments; To Replace Or Clean Check Valve - Porter-Cable C7501M Instruction Manual

ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE
PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
Risk of unsafe operation. Unit cycles automatically when
power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to voltage sources, com-
pressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect elec-
trical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of pressure, and 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. Turn air compressor off, lock out the power supply, and relieve all air pres-
sure from the air tank.
3. Using an adjustable wrench loosen outlet tube nut at air tank and pump.
Carefully move outlet tube away from check valve.
Pressure
Relief
Tube
4. Using an adjustable wrench
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. 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.
7. Clean or replace the check valve.
A solvent, such as paint or varnish
remover can be used to clean the
check valve.
8. Apply sealant to the check valve threads. Reinstall the check valve (turn clock-
wise).
9. Replace the pressure release tube. Tighten nuts.
10. Replace the outlet tube and tighten nuts.
11. Perform the Break-in Procedure. See Break-in Procedure in the Operation
section.
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SERVICE AND ADjUSTMENTS
Nut
Outlet
Tube
Nuts
loosen pressure relief tube nut at air tank and
In open
position
nothing is
visible.
18 - ENG
Nut
Check
Valve
Screwdriver
In closed position
disc is visible.