How to use your unit – Porter-Cable C2004 User Manual

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11 - ENG

Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at the base of the

Drain

Valve

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 "cut­out"

pressure, the check valve "closes", allowing air

Check Valve

pressure to remain inside the air tank.
Motor Overload Protector (not shown): The

motor has a 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. To restart:
1. Set the On/Off lever to "Off" and unplug unit.
2. Allow the motor to cool.
3. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle.
4. Set the Auto/Off lever to "On" position.
Quick-Connect Body: The quick connect body accepts industrial quick connect

plugs. The two quick connect bodies allow the use of two tools at the same time.

HOW TO USE YOUR UNIT

How to Stop
1. Set the On/Off switch to "Off".
2. Unplug unit when not in use.
Before Starting

Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual

for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.

Before Each Start-Up
1. Set the On/Off switch to "Off".
2. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. (Refer to

Voltage

and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.)

3. Turn the regulator knob counterclockwise to set the outlet pressure to zero.
4. Attach hose and accessories.

Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp air hose in hand when

installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip.

Risk of unsafe operation. Do not use damaged or worn

accessories.
NOTE:
The hose or accessory will require a quick connect plug if the air outlet is

equipped with a quick connect socket.

Risk of Bursting. Too much air pressure causes a hazardous

risk of bursting. Check the manufacturer’s maximum pressure rating for air

tools and accessories. The regulator outlet pressure must never exceed the

maximum pressure rating.

Risk of property damage. Compressed air from the unit may

contain wa ter condensation and oil mist. Do not spray un fil tered air at an item

that could be damaged by moisture. Some air tools and accessories may require

filtered air. Read the in struc tions for the air tools and accessories.

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