Glossary Of Terms - Porter-Cable PXCM201 Instruction Manual

Single stage, belt drive, electric air compressors
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

CFM
Cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air flow.
PSI
Pounds per square inch; a unit of measure of air pressure.
Kick-in pressure
Factory set low pressure point that starts the compressor to repressurize the tank
to a higher pressure.
Kick-out pressure
Factory set high pressure point that stops the compressor from increasing the
pressure in the tank above a certain level.
Well-ventilated
A means of providing fresh air in exchange for dangerous exhaust or vapors.
Dedicated circuit
An electrical circuit reserved for the exclusive use of the air compressor.
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Indicates that the components are manufactured, tested and inspected to the
specifications set by ASME.
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