Porter-Cable D26126-024-0 Service and Adjustments, To Replace or Clean Check Valve

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Unit cycles automatically when power is on. When doing Maintenance, you may be exposed to voltage sources,

compressed air or moving parts. Personal injuries can occur. Before performing any Maintenance or repair, unplug the compressor and bleed off all air pressure.

ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

Before servicing:

Unplug or disconnect electrical supply to the air compressor. Bleed tank of pressure

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.

Unplug unit.

 

Check

 

3.

Remove the hose by removing the

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hose clamp.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The hose clamp is not reusable.

 

 

 

 

You must purchase a new hose clamp,

 

 

 

 

see the Parts List Manual or purchase a

 

 

 

 

standard hose clamp at a local hardware

 

 

 

 

store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Unscrew the check valve (turn

 

Hose Clamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

counter-clockwise) using a socket wrench.

 

 

 

 

5.

Make sure the valve disc moves freely inside the check valve and the

 

spring holds the disc in the upper, closed position. The check valve may be

 

cleaned with a solvent, such as paint and varnish remover.

6.

Apply sealant to the check valve threads. Reinstall the check valve (turn

 

clockwise).

 

 

 

 

7.

Replace hose and new hose clamp.

 

 

 

 

8.

Perform the Break-in Procedure. See "Break-in Procedure" in the

 

Operation section.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Pancake Compressor Safety Guidelines Definitions Risk of Explosion or Fire HazardRisk from Flying Objects Risk of BurstingRisk to Breathing Risk of Electrical ShockRisk of Burns Risk from Moving PartsRisk of Falling Hazard Risk of Unsafe Operation CF2600 GlossaryDuty Cycle Model noLocation of the Air Compressor Grounding InstructionsImproper Grounding can Result in Electrical Voltage and Circuit Protection Extension CordsDescription of Operation Know Your Air CompressorDescription of Operation Before First Start-up How to StopBefore Each Start-Up How to StartTo Drain Tank MaintenanceTo Check Safety Valve Customer ResponsibilitiesTo Replace or Clean Check Valve Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Regulator Storage Limited Warranty