Porter-Cable 1000002853 - Manual (Page 15)

15 - ENG 1000002853
TO REPLACE REGULATOR
1. Release all air pressure from air
tank. See "To Drain Tank" in the
Maintenance section.
2. Unplug unit.
3. Remove the console cover.
4. Using an adjustable wrench or
specified wrench remove the gauges,
quick connect, and safety valve from
the regulator.
5. Remove the hose by removing the
hose clamp. NOTE: The hose clamp is not reusable. You must purchase a
new hose clamp, see the Parts List or purchase a standard hose clamp at a
local hardware store.
6. Remove pump mounting screws securing pump (one on each side).
7. Carefully slide pump from brackets and out of the way.
8. Using an adjustable wrench remove the regulator manifold.
9. Apply pipe sealant to new regulator manifold and assemble, tighten with
wrench.
10. Reapply pipe sealant to gauges, quick connect, and safety valve.
11. Reassemble all components in reverse order of removal. Make sure to orient
gauges to read correctly and use wrenches to tighten all components.
Regulator
Hose
Clamp
Pump Mounting Screw
Pump shown
moved out of
the way
STORAGE
Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following:
1. Review the Maintenance section on the preceding pages and perform
scheduled maintenance as necessary.
2. Set the On/Off switch to "Off" and unplug unit.
3. Turn the regulator counterclockwise and set the outlet pressure to zero.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure
is approximately 20 PSI. Release safety valve ring.
6. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank.
Quick
Connect
Safety Valve
Regulator
Gauges
Console Cover