Porter-Cable C2025 Air Compressor User Manual


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EXTENSION CORDS
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
• a3wireextensioncordthathasa3bladegroundingplug,anda3slotrecep-
tacle that will accept the plug on the product
• ingoodcondition
• nolongerthan50feet
• 14gauge(AWG)orlarger.(Wiresizeincreasesasgaugenumberdecreases.
12AWGand10AWGmayalsobeused.DONOTUSE16OR18AWG.)
The use of an undersized extension cord will cause voltage to
drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using
an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by attach-
ing another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as
needed.
VOLTAGE AND CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Refertothespecificationchartforthevoltageandminimumbranchcircuitrequire-
ments.
Risk of Opertion.Certain air compressors can be operated on
a 15 amp circuit if the following conditions are met.
1. VoltagesupplytocircuitmustcomplywiththeNationalElectricalCode.
2. Circuitisnotusedtosupplyanyotherelectricalneeds.
3. Extension cords comply with specifications.
4. Circuitisequippedwitha15ampcircuitbreakeror15amptimedelayfuse.
NOTE: If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use only
timedelayfuses.Timedelayfusesshouldbemarked"D"inCanadaand"T"
intheUS.
If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the compressor
repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it may be necessary to operate it from
a 20 amp circuit. It is not necessary to change the cord set.
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