Porter-Cable CLFRP350 manual

Dir ect Drive Oil Lube Portable Air Compr essor Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. A10055 -051-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 25 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 49 T o learn mor e about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http:[...]

2- ENG A10055 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor o[...]

3- ENG A10055 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all war nings and operation instructions befor e using this equipment. HAZARD WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire How T o Prevent It What Could Happen It is nor[...]

4- ENG A10055 WARNING: Risk of Bursting Air T ank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause pr operty damage or serious injury . How T o Prevent It What Could Happen WARNING: Risk fr om Flying Objects The compressed air stream can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin [...]

5- ENG A10055 WARNING: Risk to Breathing WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock HAZARD HAZARD Y our air compressor is powered by electricity . Like any other electrically powered device, If it is not used properly it may cause electric shock. Repairs attempted by unqualified personnel can result in serious injury or death by electrocution. Electrical Gr[...]

6- ENG A10055 WARNING: Risk of Bur ns T ouching exposed metal such as the compressor head or outlet tubes, can result in serious burns. Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after operation. Compressor will r emain hot for several minutes after operation. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenanc[...]

7- ENG A10055 Review and underst and all instruction s and warnings in this manual. Become famil iar with the operation and contr ols of the air c ompr essor . Keep operati ng area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacle s. Keep childr en away from the air compr essor at all times . Do not operate the produc t when fatigue d or un der the influenc[...]

8- ENG A10055 GLOSSAR Y Become familiar with these terms befor e operating the unit. CFM : Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery . PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pr essure. Code Certification: Products that bear one or more of the following marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL,[...]

9- ENG A10055 T o Add Oil T o Pump Risk of Unsafe Operation. DO NOT A TTEMPT TO OPERA TE THIS AIR COMPRESSOR WITHOUT FIRST ADDING OIL TO THE CRANKCASE. Serious damage can r esult from even limited operation unless filled with oil and br oken in correctly . Make sure to closely follow initial start-up procedur es. Risk of Unsafe Operation. COMPRESSO[...]

10- ENG A10055 INST ALLA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly grounded. The portable air compr essor is equipped with a cor d having a grounding wir e with an appropriate gr[...]

11- ENG A10055 Extension Cor ds Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cor ds will cause voltage to dr op resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cor d, increase the working r each of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as [...]

12- ENG A10055 OPERA TION Know Y our Air Compressor READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT . Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer ence. Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls bef[...]

13- ENG A10055 Dipstick : Indicates the amount of oil in the pump, the + mark indicates full and the - mark indicates oil needs to be added. See Oil paragraphs in the Maintenance section for instructions. Motor Thermal Overload Pr otector (not shown): The motor has an automatic reset thermal overload protector . If the motor overheats for any reaso[...]

14- ENG A10055 How to Start: 1. T urn the On/Auto/Off lever to "ON/AUTO" and allow tank pressure to build. Motor will stop when tank pr essure reaches "cut-out" pressur e. 2. Pull the regulator knob out and turn clockwise to incr ease pr essure. When the desired pressure is r eached push knob in to lock in place. The compressor [...]

15- ENG A10055 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily or after each use Before each use ● ● ● ● Every 8 hours Every 40 hours Every 100 hours ● ● 1 1- mor e frequent in dusty or humid conditions Check Safety V alve Drain T ank Oil Leaks Check Oil Change Oil Air Filter NOTE: See "Operation" section for the location of contr[...]

16- ENG A10055 5. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve (counter -clockwise) on bottom of tank. Risk of Bursting. W ater will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture. 6. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve (clockwise). The air compressor c[...]

17- ENG A10055 Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement Risk of Burns. Compressor head and cylinder sleeve are very hot. Do not touch. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing. A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity . Keep the air filter clean at all times. 1. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF" and [...]

18- ENG A10055 T o Replace or Clean Check V alve 1. Releas e all a ir pressu re fr om air tank. See "T o Drain T ank" in the Mainte nance sectio n. 2. Unplug unit. 3. Using an adjustab le wrench loosen outlet tube n ut at ai r tank and pu mp. Car efully m ove outlet tube away from check valve. 4. Using an adjustab le wrench loosen pr essu[...]

19- ENG A10055 STORAGE Before you stor e the air compr essor , make sur e you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary . 2. Set the On/Auto/Off lever to "OFF" and unplug unit. 3. Risk of Flying Objects. Pull the regulator knob out and turn counter[...]

20- ENG A10055 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pressur e switch does not shut off motor when compressor reaches "cut- out" pr essure. Pressur e switch "cut-out" too high. Move On/Auto/Of f lever to the "OFF" position, if the unit does not shut of f contact a T rained Service T echnician. Contact a T rained Ser[...]

21- ENG A10055 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories. Pressur e reading on the regulated pressur e gauge (if equipped) drops when an accessory is used. It is normal for "some" pressur e drop to occur . If ther e is an excessive amount of pr essure drop when the accessory is used, adjust the[...]

22- ENG A10055 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not run. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped. 1. Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace as necessary . Reset circuit breaker . Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than that specified for your particular branch circuit. 2. Check for proper fuse. Y ou should use a time delay fu[...]

23- ENG A10055 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Knocking Noise. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Compressor mounting screws loose. Tighten mounting screws,s ee Parts manual for tor que specifications. Carbon build-up in pump. Have checked by a T rained Service T [...]

24- ENG A10055 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original pur chaser that all products covered under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pr essure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty [...]