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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33
Side Stack
Instruction
Compressor
manual
MODEL
C3001
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. Indicates an imminently Indicates a potentially hazardous situation hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death which, if not avoided, may result in minor
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire What Could Happen How To Prevent It It is normal for electrical contacts within Always operate the compressor in a well the motor and pressure switch to spark. ventilated area free of combustible materials, gasoli
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury. What Could Happen How To Prevent It Failure to properly drain condensed Drain tank daily or after each use. If tank develops a leak, replace it immediately water from tank, causing rust and thinning of the steel tank. with a new tank or replace the entire compressor. Modifications or attempted repairs
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock What Could Happen How To Prevent It Your air compressor is powered by Never operate the compressor outdoors electricity. Like any other electrically when it is raining or in wet conditions. powered device, If it is not used Never operate compressor with properly it may cause electric shock. protective covers removed or damaged. Repairs attempted by unqualified Any electrical wiring or repairs required personnel can result in serious injury on this product
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Burns What Could Happen How To Prevent It Never touch any exposed metal parts Touching exposed metal such as the on compressor during or immediately compressor head or outlet tubes, can after operation. Compressor will remain result in serious burns. hot for several minutes after operation. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool. HAZARD WARNING: Risk from Moving Parts What Could Happen How To Prevent It Moving par
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HAZARD WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Property Damage When Transporting Compressor (Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces) What Could Happen How To Prevent It Oil can leak or spill and could result in Always place COMPRESSOR on a fire or breathing hazard; serious injury or protective mat when transporting to death can result. oil leaks will damage protect against damage to vehicle from carpet, paint or other surfaces in leaks. Remove COMPRESSOR from vehicles or trailers. vehicle imme
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SPECIFICATIONS Model No. C3001 Horsepower Peak 3.0 Bore 1.875" Stroke 1.250" Voltage-Single Phase 120 Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 15 amps Fuse Type Time Delay Air Tank Capacity (Gallon) 4 Approximate Cut-in Pressure 120 PSIG Approximate Cut-out Pressure 150 PSIG SCFM @ 40 PSIG 4.9 SCFM @ 90 PSIG 3.5 GLOSSARY When the tank pressure drops to a Become familiar with these terms certain low level the motor will restart before operating the unit. automatically. The low pressure at CFM: Cubic
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ASSEMBLY Unpacking 1. Remove unit from carton and discard all packaging. INSTALLATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT Location of the Air Compressor 2. Make sure the outlet being used has the same configuration as Locate the air compressor in a the grounded plug. DO NOT USE clean, dry and well ventilated AN ADAPTER. See illustration. area. The air compressor should be Plug located at least 12" away from the wall or other obstructions that Grounded will interfere with the flow of air. Outlets T
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Extension Cords Voltage and Circuit Protection Using extension cords is not Refer to the specification chart for the recommended. The use of extension voltage and minimum branch circuit cords will cause voltage to drop requirements. resulting in power loss to the motor Certain air and overheating. compressors can be Instead of using an extension cord, operated on a 15 amp circuit if the increase the working reach of the air following conditions are met. hose by attaching another length of 1. Vo
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OPERATION Know Your Air Compressor READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Tank Pressure Gauge On/Auto/Off Switch Universal Quick- Outlet Connect Body Pressure Gauge Regulator Pressure Switch Safety Valve Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet Description of Operation pressure gauge indicates the air Become familia
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Cooling System (not shown): This Before Starting compressor contains an advanced Break-in Procedure design cooling system. At the heart of Risk of Unsafe this cooling system is an engineered Operation. Serious fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan damage may result if the following to blow air through the vent holes in break-in instructions are not large amounts. You know that the closely followed. cooling system is working when air is This procedure is required before the being expelled.
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Before Each Start-Up: How to Start: 1. Place On/Auto/Off lever to 1. Turn the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF". "ON/AUTO" and allow tank pressure to build. Motor will stop 2. Pull the regulator knob out and when tank pressure reaches turn counterclockwise to set the "cut-out" pressure. outlet pressure to zero. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and 3. Attach hose and accessories. turn clockwise to increase NOTE: The hose or accessory will pressure. When the desired require a quick connect plug if the a
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Water will condense To Drain Tank in the air tank. If not 1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to drained, water will corrode and "OFF". weaken the air tank causing a risk 2. Pull the regulator knob out and of air tank rupture. turn counterclockwise to set the 6. After the water has outlet pressure to zero. been drained, close 3. Remove the air tool or accessory. the drain valve. The air compressor can 4. Pull ring on safety valve allowing Closed Drain now be stored. air to bleed from the tank until Val
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STORAGE Risk of Bursting. Before you store the air compressor, Water will condense make sure you do the following: in the air tank. If not drained, water 1. Review the "Maintenance" will corrode and weaken the air tank section on the preceding pages causing a risk of air tank rupture. and perform scheduled 7. After the water has been drained, maintenance as necessary. close the drain or drain valve. 2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, "OFF" and unplug unit. relea
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LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods: 3 YEARS - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM. 2 YEARS - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps.
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ENGLISH: PAGE 1 ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17 Manuel Compresseur d’instructions à pile latérale MODÈLE C3001 IMPORTANT Veuillez vous assurer que la personne qui Pour de plus amples renseignements utilise cet outil lit attentivement et concernant Porter-Cable, consultez comprend ces instructions avant de notre Website à l’adresse suivante : commencer à utiliser l’outil. http://www.porter-cable.com La plaque des numéros de modèle et de série est située sur le boîtier principal de l’outil. Prenez note de ces
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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ - DÉFINITIONS Ce guide contient des renseignements importants que vous deviez bien saisir. Cette information porte sur VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et sur LA PRÉVENTION DE PROBLÈMES D'ÉQUIPEMENT. Afin de vous aider à identifier cette information, nous avons utilisé les symboles ci-dessous. Veuillez lire attentivement ce guide en portant une attention particulière à ces symboles. Indique un danger Indique la imminent qui, s'il n'est possibilité d'un pas évité, causera de graves blessure
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Conserver ces directives Un emploi ou un entretien non appropriés de ce produit peut causer des blessures graves et des dommages à la propriété. Lire attentivement tous les avertissements et les directives d'utilisation avant d'utiliser cet appareil. DANGER AVERTISSEMENT : Risque d'explosion ou d'incendie Risque Prévention Les étincelles qui proviennent des contacts Toujours utiliser le compresseur dans un électriques du moteur et du manostat sont endroit bien a
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DANGER AVERTISSEMENT : Risque d'éclatement Réservoir d'air : Les conditions suivantes peuvent affaiblir les parois du réservoir et provoquer une explosion violente du réservoir qui risque de causer des dommages à la propriété ou des blessures graves. Risque Prévention Le défaut de vidanger de façon appropriée Purger le réservoir quotidiennement ou après l'eau condensée dans le réservoir risque de chaque utilisation. Si le réservoir accuse une causer la rouille et l'amincissement des parois fu
