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Operation, Know your air compressor, Description of operation – Porter-Cable CLFRP350 User Manual

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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.

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch

"ON/AUTO" to provide automatic power

to the pressure switch and "OFF" to

remove power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch: The pressure switch

automatically starts the motor when

the air tank pressure drops below the

factory set "cut-in" pressure. It stops

the motor when the air tank pressure

reaches the factory set "cut-out"

pressure.
Safety Valve: If the pressure switch

does not shut off the air compressor at

its "cut-out" pressure setting, the safety

valve will protect against high pressure by "popping out" at its factory set

pressure (slightly higher than the pressure switch "cut-out" setting).
Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure

available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the

regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air

pressure in the tank.
Regulator: Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge. Pull

the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to

decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock

in place.
Universal Quick-Connect Body: The universal quick-connect body accepts

the three most popular styles of quick-connect plugs- Industial, automotive

(Tru-flate), and ARO. One hand push-to-connect operation makes connections

simple and easy. The two quick connect bodies allow the use of two tools at

the same time.
Drain Valve: The drain valve is located at

the base of the air tank and is used to drain

condensation at the end of each use.
Cooling System (not shown): This compressor

contains an advanced design cooling system. At

the heart of this cooling system is an engineered

fan. It is perfectly normal for this fan to blow air over the pump head, clylinder

sleeve, and crankcase. You know the cooling system is working when air is

being expelled.
Air Compressor Pump (not shown): Compresses air into the air tank.

Working air is not available until the compressor has raised the air tank

pressure above that required at the air outlet.

Pressure

Switch

Tank

Pressure

Gauge

Outlet

Pressure

Gauge

Regulator

On/Auto/Off

Switch

Drain Valve

Universal Quick-

Connect Body

Safety Valve