Customer Responsibilities; Maintenance - Porter-Cable CMB15-B3 Instruction Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Check Safety Valve
Drain Tank
Remove tank from service
Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when
power is on. When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage
sources, compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur.
Before performing any maintenance or repair, disconnect power source
from the compressor and bleed off all air pressure.
NOTE: See Operation section for the location of controls.
TO CHECk SAFETY VALVE
Risk of Bursting. If the safety valve does not work properly,
over-pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion.
Risk from Flying Objects. Always wear certified safety
equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) with side shields.
1. Before starting compressor, 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, contact a trained service technician.
TO DRAIN TANk
Risk of unsafe operation. Air tanks contain high pressure
air. Keep face and other body parts away from outlet of drain. Use eye
protection [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] when draining as debris can be
kicked up into face.
Risk from noise. Use ear protection (ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) as
air flow noise is loud when draining.
NOTICE: Allow unit to cool before draining tank, drain valve becomes hot during
operation.
1. Set the Off/Auto switch to "OFF".
2. Turn the regulator knob counter-clock-
wise to set the outlet pressure to zero.
3. Pull and hold ring on safety valve allow-
ing air to bleed from the tank until air
pressure is minimized.
4. Place unit on blocks to lift unit off of
ground. (Fig. 7)
5. Place suitable container under unit to
catch water.

MAINTENANCE

Before Daily See tank warning label
or after
each
each
use
use
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15 - ENG
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