Know Your Air Compressor; Description Of Operation - Porter-Cable C5101 Instruction Manual

Know Your Air Compressor

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch
"On/Auto" to provide automatic power
to the pressure switch and "Off" to
remove power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch: The pressure switch
automatically starts the motor when
the air tank pressure drops below the
factory set "cut-in" pressure. It stops
the motor when the air tank pressure
reaches the factory set "cut-out"
pressure.
Safety Valve: If the pressure switch
does not shut off the air compressor
at its "cut-out" 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).
Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure
available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the
regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air
pressure in the tank.
Regulator: Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge. Pull
the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to
decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock
in place.
Universal Quick-Connect Body: The universal quick-connect body accepts
the three most popular styles of quick-connect plugs: Industrial, automotive
(Tru-flate), and ARO. One hand push-to-connect operation makes connections
simple and easy.
Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is used
to drain condensation at the end of each use.
Cooling System (not shown): This compressor
contains an advanced design cooling system. At
the heart of this cooling system is an engineered
fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air
through the vent holes in large amounts. You
know that the cooling system is working when air
is being expelled.
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OPERATION
Outlet
Pressure
Gauge
Regulator
12- ENG
Pressure
On/Auto/Off
Switch
Switch
Tank
Safety
Pressure
Valve
Gauge
Drain
Valve