Porter-cable CPL55GH8W User Manual

Part No. D26998-031-1OillubeCompressorInstruction manualTo learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at:http://www.porter-cable.comThe Model an

10-ENGD26998INSTALLATIONLocation of the Air CompressorExhaust from the gasoline engine contains deadly carbonmonoxide, which is odorless and toxic. Op

11-ENGD26998Description of OperationBecome familiar with these controls before operating the unit.Air Compressor Pump (notshown): Compresses air into

12-ENGD26998How to Use Your UnitHow to Stop:1. See the engine manufacturer's manual for the procedure to safely shutdown the gasoline engine. Tur

13-ENGD269988. Compressed air will be available from the unit's outlet valve until it is usedup or bled off. The compressor is now ready for u

Drain air tank daily. Water will condense in air tank. If notdrained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank caus-ing a risk of tank rupture.16. W

15-ENGD26998MAINTENANCECustomer ResponsibilitiesDaily oraftereachuseBeforeeachuse●●●●1Every8hoursEvery40hoursEvery100hoursYearlyEvery160hours●●11- mor

16-ENGD26998OilDrain tank to release air pressure before removing the oilfill cap or oil drain plug.Checking1. Remove the oil fill plug (A). The oil l

17-ENGD26998Air Filter - Inspection and ReplacementHot surfaces. Risk of burn. Compressor heads areexposed when filter cover is removed. Allow comp

18-ENGD26998SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE PER-FORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.Before servicing:

19-ENGD26998Belt – Replacement and AdjustmentSerious injury or damage may occur if parts of the body orloose items get caught in moving parts. Never o

2-ENGD26998SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONSIndicates an immi-nently hazardous sit-uation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.I

20-ENGD269984. When proper belt tension is achieved, tighten the remaining engine mount-ing bolts.5. Tighten stiffener bracket screw.NOTE: Once the

21-ENGD26998STORAGEBefore you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following:1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding

22-ENGD26998Air leaks fromsafety valve. Possible defect in safetyvalve.Operate safety valve manual-ly by pulling on ring. If valvestill leaks, it shou

23-ENGD26998PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONCompressor isnot supplyingenough air tooperate acces-sories.Prolonged excessive use ofair.Compressor is not largeeno

24-ENGD26998PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONKnocking Noise.Possible defect in safetyvalve.Operate safety valve manuallyby pulling on ring. If valve stillleaks,

25-ENGD26998PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine will notrun.Squealingsound.Loose belt.Compressor pump has nooil.See Oil-Checking paragraph inthe Maintenance

26-ENGD26998LIMITED WARRANTYPORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under thiswarranty are free from def

3-ENGD26998IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSave these instructionsImproper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury andpro

4-ENGD26998WARNING: Risk of BurstingAir Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and resultin a violent tank explosion an

5-ENGD26998HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT CAN HAPPENWARNING: Risk to BreathingHAZARDThe compressed air directly from yourcompressor is not safe for breathing.T

6-ENGD26998HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT CAN HAPPENWARNING: Risk of BurnsTouching exposed metal such as thecompressor head, engine head, exhaustor outlet tube

7-ENGD26998HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT CAN HAPPENWARNING: Risk of Unsafe OperationReview and understand all instructionsand warnings in this manual.Become f

8-ENGD26998GLOSSARYBecome familiar with these terms before operating the unit.CFM: Cubic feet per minute.SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit

9-ENGD269982. Position one handle and grip assembly into clamp on left side of tankassembly, as shown in Figure. Align hole in handle with hole in cla