Installation And Break-In Procedures; Location Of The Air Compressor; Voltage And Circuit Protection - Porter-Cable CPFAC2040P Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

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Cooling System: This compressor contains an advanced design cooling

system. The cooling system is working when air is being expelled.

Air Intake Filter: This unit requires no air filter due to the unique design of

the air intake system.

Drain Valve (J) Fig. 2: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank

and is used to drain condensation at the end of each use.

Motor Thermal Overload Protector: The electric motor has an automatic

thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any reason, the

thermal overload protector will shut off the motor. The motor must be

allowed to cool before restarting.

Pressure Release Valve: The pressure release valve located on the side of

the pressure switch, is designed to automatically release compressed air

from the compressor head and the outlet tube when the air compressor

reaches "cut-out" pressure or is shut off. The pressure release valve allows

the motor to restart freely. When the motor stops running, air will be heard

escaping from this valve for a few seconds. No air should be heard leaking

when the motor is running, or continuous leaking after unit reaches cut-out

pressure.

Safety Valve (K) Fig. 3: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air

compressor at its cutout pressure setting, the safety valve will protect

against high pressure by "popping out" at its factory set pressure (slightly

higher than the pressure switch cut-out setting).

If the safety valve does not work properly, over-

pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion.

Daily 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.