Porter-Cable CPFAC2600P User manual

Pancake Compressor

Instruction

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IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is

to use this equipment carefully reads and

understands these instructions before

starting operations.

Part No. D27856-0210-0

ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19

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MODEL

CPFAC2600P

PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

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situation which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

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 sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:

●lead from lead-based paints

●crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

●arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using

such tools.

When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of of

personal injury.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

This tool was designed for certain applications. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT

be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any

questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we

have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

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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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A

WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR

SOLVENT VAPORS.

IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,

LOCATE COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 20 FEET

AWAY FROM SPRAY AREA. AN ADDITIONAL

LENGTH OF HOSE MAY BE REQUIRED.

STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN A

SECURE LOCATION AWAY FROM

COMPRESSOR.

NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON

TOP OF COMPRESSOR. OPERATE

COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AT LEAST

12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR

OBSTRUCTION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE

FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO THE VENTILATION

OPENINGS.

OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A CLEAN, DRY,

WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT OPERATE

UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.

ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE

PRODUCT WHEN IT IS OPERATING.

ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER

BY MOVING PRESSURE SWITCH LEVER TO

THE OFF POSITION AND DRAIN TANK DAILY

OR AFTER EACH USE.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS

WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH

TO SPARK.

IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM

COMPRESSOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH

FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE,

CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR

VENTILATION OPENINGS WILL CAUSE

SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND COULD CAUSE

FIRE.

UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS

PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT ALLOW

THE COMPRESSOR TO OPERATE

UNATTENDED.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HAZARD

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HAZARD

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.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. IF

TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE IT

IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR REPLACE

THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR.

NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY

MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK OR ITS

ATTACHMENTS.

THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND

SPECIFIC OPERATING PRESSURES. NEVER

MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS

SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY

SET OPERATING PRESSURES.

FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR

PRESSURE,YOU MUST INSTALL A PRESSURE

REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE TO THE

AIR OUTLET (IF NOT EQUIPPED) OF YOUR

COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION AND

NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

PRESSURE RATING OF ATTACHMENTS.

NEVER USE COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE

SMALL LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS

CHILDREN’S TOYS, FOOTBALLS,

BASKETBALLS, ETC.

1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN

CONDENSED WATER FROM THE

TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING

OF THE STEEL TANK.

2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED

REPAIRS TO THE TANK.

3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO

THE UNLOADER VALVE, SAFETY

VALVE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS

WHICH CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.

4. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN

THE AIR TANK AND CAUSE RUPTURE

OR EXPLOSION.

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:

EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR

TOOLS, SPRAY GUNS, AIR OPERATED

ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER

INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO

EXPLODE OR FLY APART, AND COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

HAZARD

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

THE COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN

CAUSE SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO EXPOSED

SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT, CHIPS, LOOSE

PARTICLES AND SMALL OBJECTS AT HIGH

SPEED, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE

OR PERSONAL INJURY.

ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED

SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN

USING THE COMPRESSOR.

NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER

TOWARD ANY PART OF THE BODY OR AT

OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.

ALWAYS TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF AND

BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE AIR HOSE AND

TANK BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE,

ATTACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.

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HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

RISK TO BREATHING

AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE

COMPRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO

SUPPLY AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. IN

ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THIS

COMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE

FILTERS AND IN-LINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN-LINE

FILTERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED IN

CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPRESSOR

MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO

ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL

CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-

VENTILATION. READ AND FOLLOW THE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON THE

LABEL OR SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THE

MATERIAL YOU ARE SPRAYING. USE A

NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC

APPLICATION.

THE COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY FROM

YOUR COMPRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR

BREATHING. THE AIR STREAM MAY

CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC

VAPORS, OR SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE

TANK. BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS

CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT,

PAINT SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER,

INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, MAY

CONTAIN HARMFUL VAPORS AND POISONS.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

YOUR 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 GROUNDING: FAILURE TO

PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUNDING TO THIS

PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION.

SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR

OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR IN WET

CONDITIONS.

NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH

PROTECTIVE COVERS REMOVED OR

DAMAGED.

ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS

REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE

PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE

CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH

NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL

CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS

CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT

VOLTAGE AND ADEQUATE FUSE

PROTECTION.

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HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

RISK OF BURNS

TOUCHING 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 REMAIN HOT FOR

SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER OPERATION.

DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE

SHROUDS OR ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE

UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL.

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

RISK FROM MOVING PARTS

NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH

GUARDS OR COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED

OR REMOVED.

ANY REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT

SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED

SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL.

MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY,

FLYWHEEL AND BELT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT WITH

YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR

WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS OR

ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRESSOR

WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN

EXPOSE YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

RISK OF FALLING

A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL

FROM A TABLE, WORKBENCH OR ROOF

CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR

AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR.

ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A

STABLE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT.

NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF

OR OTHER ELEVATED POSITION. USE

ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH HIGH

LOCATIONS.

RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING COMPRESSOR

OIL CAN LEAK OR SPILL AND COULD

RESULT IN FIRE OR BREATHING HAZARD,

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT.

OIL LEAKS WILL DAMAGE CARPET, PAINT OR

OTHER SURFACES IN VEHICLES OR

TRAILERS.

ALWAYS PLACE COMPRESSOR ON A

PROTECTIVE MAT WHEN TRANSPORTING TO

PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

FROM LEAKS. REMOVE COMPRESSOR FROM

VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT

YOUR DESTINATION.

(Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces)

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HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL.

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION

AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR.

KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR OF ALL

PERSONS, PETS, AND OBSTACLES.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AIR

COMPRESSOR AT ALL TIMES.

DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHEN

FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. STAY ALERT AT ALL

TIMES.

NEVER DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES OF

THIS PRODUCT.

EQUIP AREA OF OPERATION WITH A FIRE

EXTINGUISHER.

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH MISSING,

BROKEN, OR UNAUTHORIZED PARTS.

UNSAFE OPERATION OF YOUR AIR

COMPRESSOR COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS IN-

JURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

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GLOSSARY

SCFM or CFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute; a unit of measurement of air

delivery.

PSIG or PSI: Pounds per square inch gauge.

CUT-IN PRESSURE: While the motor is off, air tank pressure drops as you

continue to use your accessory or air tool. When the tank pressure drops to a

certain low level the motor will restart automatically. The low pressure at which

the motor automatically restarts is called “cut-in pressure.”

CUT-OUT PRESSURE: When you turn on your air compressor and it begins to

run, air pressure in the air tank begins to build. It builds to a certain high pressure

before the motor automatically shuts off - protecting your air tank from pressure

higher than its capacity. The high pressure at which the motor shuts off is called

“cut-out pressure.”

CODE CERTIFICATION: Products that bear one or more of the following marks:

UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have been evaluated by OSHA certified indepenent safety

laboratories and meet the applicable Underwriters Laboratories Standards for

Safety.

DUTY CYCLE

Porter-Cable air compressors should be operated on not more than a 50% duty

cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour

is considered misused, because the air compressor is undersized for the required

air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is 30 minutes.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO. CPFAC2600P

Horsepower-Peak 2.0

SCFM @ 40 psig 3.7

SCFM @ 90 psig 2.6

Cut-In 120 PSI

Cut-Out 150 PSI

Bore 1.875"

Stroke 1.250"

Voltage/Hertz/Phase 120/60/1

Minimum Branch Circuit 15 Amp

* Fuse Type Time Delay

Amperage at Max. Load 10 Amps

Tank Size 6 Gallon

* A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same

rating as the branch circuit on which the air compressor is operated. If

compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use only time delay

fuses. Time delay fuses should be marked “D” in Canada and “T” in the US.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT

Location of the Air Compressor

Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry and well ventilated area. The air

compressor should be located at least 12" away from the wall or other

obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air. The air compressor pump and

shroud are designed to allow for proper cooling. The ventilation openings on the

compressor are necessary to maintain proper operating temperature. Do not

place rags or other containers on or near these openings.

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 compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire

with an appropriate grounding plug (see following illustrations). The plug must

be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances.

1. The cord set and plug with this unit contains a grounding pin. This plug

MUST be used with a grounded outlet.

IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must

be installed and grounded in accordance

with all local codes and ordinances.

2. Make sure the outlet being used has

the same configuration as the

grounded plug. DO NOT USE AN

ADAPTER. See illustration.

3. Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if there are signs of

damage.

4. If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt

as to whether the compressor is properly grounded, have the installation

checked by a qualified electrician.

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL

SHOCK. Do not modify the plug provided. If it does not fit

the available outlet, a correct outlet should be installed by a qualified

electrician. Repairs to the cord set or plug MUST be made by a qualified

electrician.

Grounding Pin

Grounded

Outlets

Plug

INSTALLATION

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Extension Cords

Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will

cause voltage to drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating.

Attach extra air hoses at the air outlet instead of using extension cords.

If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:

• a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot

receptacle that will accept the plug on the product

• in good condition

• no longer than 50 feet

• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge number

decreases. 10 AWG and 8 AWG may also be used. DO NOT USE 14 OR

16 AWG.)

Voltage and Circuit Protection

Refer to the Specification Chart for the voltage and minimum branch circuit

requirements.

Certain air compressors can be operated on a 15 amp circuit if the following

conditions are met.

1. Voltage supply through branch circuit is 15 amps.

2. Circuit is not used to supply any other electrical needs (lights, appliances,

etc.).

3. Extension cords comply with specifications.

4. Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay

fuse. NOTE: If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses,

use only time delay fuses. Time delay fuses should be marked "D" in

Canada and "T" in the US.

If any of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the compressor

repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it may be necessary to operate it

from a 20 amp circuit. It is not necessary to change the cord set.

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