Service and adjustments – Porter-Cable 1000003754 User Manual

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1000003754

NOTE: See Operation section for the location of controls.

TO DRAIN TANK

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Risk from noise. Air tanks contain

high pressure air. Keep face and other body parts away from outlet of drain.
Use ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) when draining as debris
can be kicked up into face. Use ear protection [(ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing
protection] as air flow noise is loud when draining.

1. Set the On/Off switch to "Off".
2. Turn the regulator knob counter-clockwise to set the outlet pressure to zero.
3. Remove the air tool or accessory.
4. Pull ring on safety valve allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure

is approximately 20 PSI. Release safety valve ring.

5. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank.

Risk of Bursting. Water will condense in the air tank. If not

drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank
rupture.

Risk of Property Damage. Drain water from air tank may con-

tain oil and rust which can cause stains.

6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve. The air compressor

can now be stored.

NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pressure. The valve can then be
removed, cleaned, the reinstalled.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

Risk of Unsafe Operation. Unit cycles automatically when

power is on. When servicing, you may be exposed to voltage sources,
compressed air, or moving parts. Before servicing unit unplug or disconnect
electrical supply to the air compressor, bleed tank of pressure, and 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.

3. Remove the hose by removing the

Check Valve

Hose Clamp

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.

4. Unscrew the check valve (turn coun-

ter-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 clock-

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