Porter-Cable D24938-044-2 instruction manual How to Use Your Unit, Before Starting

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Drain
Valve

Air Compressor Pump (not shown): Compresses air into the air tank. Working air is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank pressure above that required at the air outlet.

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.

Check Valve: When the air compressor is operating, the check valve is "open", allowing compressed air to enter the air tank. When the air compressor reaches "cut-out" pressure, the check valve "closes", allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank.

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 after the unit reaches "cut-out" pressure.

Motor Overload Protector (not shown): The motor has an automatic reset thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any reason, the overload protector will shut off the motor. The motor must be allowed to cool down before restarting. The compressor will automatically restart after the motor cools.

Air Intake Filter (not shown): This filter is designed to clean air coming into the pump. This filter must always be clean and ventilation openings free from obstructions. See "Maintenance".

How to Use Your Unit

How to Stop:

1.Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "Off".

Before Starting

Break-in Procedure

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Serious

damage may result if the following break-in instructions are not closely followed.

This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service and when the check valve or a complete compressor pump has been replaced.

1. Make sure the On/Auto/Off lever is in the "Off" position.

2. Check oil level in pump. See "Oil" paragraph in the "Maintenance" section for instructions.

3. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. (Refer to Voltage and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.)

4. Open the drain valve fully to permit air to

escape and

Open Drain

prevent airValve pressure build up

in the air tank during the break- in period.

5.Move the On/Auto/Off lever to "On/Auto" position. The compressor will start.

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Contents Instruction Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsHazard Attachments & Accessories Electricity. Like any other electrically Result in serious burns Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces Duty Cycle SpecificationsAccessories GlossaryUnpacking AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Install HandleAssemble Rubber Feet To Assemble WheelsTo Add Oil To Pump Location of the Air Compressor InstallationExtension Cords Voltage and Circuit Protection120/240 Dual Voltage Motor Operation Know Your Air CompressorDescription of Operation Before Starting How to Use Your UnitBefore Each Start-Up How to StartCustomer Responsibilities MaintenanceChanging CheckingTo Replace Belt Air Filter Inspection and ReplacementMotor Pulley/Flywheel Alignment To Replace or Clean Check Valve Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Regulator Storage Problem Cause Correction TroubleshootingWhile accessory is being Problem Cause Correction Problem Cause Correction Limited Warranty
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