Porter-Cable C2001, Instruction Manual

11 - ENG

A10642

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. 

Regulator:

 Controls the air 

pressure shown on the outlet 

pressure gauge. Turn regulator knob 

clockwise to increase pressure 

and counterclockwise to decrease 

pressure. 

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 through the vent holes 

in large amounts. You know that 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.

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls 

before operating the unit.

On(I)/Off(O) Switch

: Place this switch 

in the ON (I) position to provide 

automatic power to the pressure 

switch and OFF (O) to remove power 

at the end of each use.

Pressure Switch (not shown):

 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).

Tank Pressure Gauge:

  The tank 

pressure gauge indicates the reserve 

air pressure in the tank. 

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.

On(I)/Off(O) Switch

Safety Valve

Tank 

Pressure 

Gauge

Outlet 

Pressure 

Gauge

Regulator

Quick Connect