Porter-Cable N028591 - Manual (Page 10)

10 - ENG
SPRAY
GUN
AIR
TOOL
DRAIN
LEGS
FILTER /
MOISTURE
TRAP
DIRT
LEGS
DRAIN
VALVES
DRAIN
VALVE
LUBRICATOR
REGULATOR
GLOBE VALVE /
AIR DISCHARGE
VALVE
MAIN DISTRIBUTION AIR LINES
Slope pipe in direction of air flow.
Water condensate flows along
bottom of pipe to drain legs,
preventing it from entering feeder
lines.
REGULATOR
BALL
FILTER
FLEXIBLE
COUPLING
DRAIN
VALVE
TYPICAL
COMPRESSED AIR
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
FEEDER LINES SLOPE
WITH AIR FLOW
AIR USAGE
LINES
AIR
COMPRESSOR
FILTER /
MOISTURE
TRAP
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
the distance between the
compressor and the
moisture trap should be as
long as possible
RISK OF BURSTING. ALWAYS USE
METAL PIPING AND FITTINGS.
DRAIN
VALVES
5 MICRON
FILTER
.01 MICRON
FILTER
NOTE: Compressed air from oil lube air compressors will contain wa ter condensation
and oil mist. Several drains, traps and filters will be needed to supply air without
water (including aerosols) or oil to spray equipment, air tools and accessories
requiring filtered air. Always read the in struc tions for the air tools and accessories
being used.
•
Use pipe that is the same size as the air tank outlet. Piping that is too small will
restrict the flow of air.
• If piping is over 100' (30.5 m) long, use the next larger size.
• Bury underground lines below the frost line and avoid pockets where
condensation can gather and freeze. Apply pressure before underground lines
are covered to make sure all pipe joints are free of leaks.
• A flexible coupling is recommended to be installed between the globe valve/
air discharge outlet and main air distribution line to allow for vibration.
• A separate regulator is recommended to control the air pressure. Air pressure
from the tank is usually to high for individual air driven tools.
• DO NOT install lubricators between the tank and any spray equipment, air tool
or accessory requiring oil-free filtered air.
• Drain all traps, filters and dirt legs daily.