Porter-Cable C2002 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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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 hose clamp. NOTE: The hose
clamp is not reusable. You must
purchase a new hose clamp,
see the Parts List Manual or pur-
chase a standard hose clamp at
a local hardware store.
Check
Valve
Hose Clamp
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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.
ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE
PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
2. Turn the regulator knob counter-
clockwise to set the outlet pres-
sure 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 open-
ing drain valve (counter-clockwise)
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 contain oil
and rust which can cause stains.
6. After the water has been drained,
close the drain valve (clockwise).
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 rein-
stalled.
4. Unscrew the check valve (turn
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 sol-
vent, 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.