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26- ENG

A02233

LIMITED WARRANTY

Porter-Cable Corporation

Jackson, TN USA

1-888-559-8550

PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION

warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this

warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air
compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty
periods:

3 YEARS 

- Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM.

2 YEARS

-  Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps. 

1 YEAR -

Limited warranty on all other air compressor components.

2 YEARS

-  Limited warranty on electric generator alternators.

1 YEAR 

- Limited warranty on other generator components.

2 YEARS

-  Limited warranty on pneumatic air tools as described in Porter-Cable general catalog.

1 YEAR

-  Limited warranty on pressure washers used in consumer applications (i.e. personal residential

household usage only).

90 DAY 

-  Pressure washers used for commercial applications (income producing) and service parts.

1 YEAR

-  Limited warranty on all accessories.

Porter-Cable

will repair or replace, at 

Porter-Cable'

s option, products or components which have failed

within the warranty period. 

Service will be scheduled according to the normal work flow and business

hours at the service center location, and the availability of replacement parts. 

All decisions of 

Porter-

Cable

Corporation with regard to this limited warranty shall be final.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (initial User):

• To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return it to the retailer. The product must be

evaluated by an 

Porter-Cable 

Authorized Warranty Service Center. For the location of the nearest 

Porter-

Cable

Authorized Warranty Service Center call 1-888-559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
• Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners

Manual(s).

• Deliver or ship the product to the nearest

Porter-Cable

Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs,

if any, must be paid by the purchaser.

• Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation. Contact the

nearest 

Porter-Cable

Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on-site service calls, for service

call arrangements.

• If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the 

Porter-Cable 

Authorized Warranty Service

Center, the purchaser should contact Porter-Cable.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, and floor or display models.
• Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse*, cold, heat, rain,

excessive humidity, freeze damage, use of improper chemicals, negligence, accident,  failure to operate
the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owners Manual(s) supplied with the
product, improper maintenance, the use of accessories or attachments not  recommended by 

Porter-

Cable

, or unauthorized repair or alterations. 

*  An air compressor that pumps air more than the recommended duty cycle during a one hour period
may be considered misuse. 

• Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
• Costs associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up costs.
• Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are expected to become inoperative or

unuseable after a reasonable period of use, including but not limited to sanding disks or pads, saw and
shear blades, grinding stones, springs, chisels, nozzles, o-rings, air jets, washers and similar accessories.

• Merchandise sold by 

Porter-Cable

which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of

another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer's warranty, if any, will apply.  

ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY
RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY

. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.

Summary of Contents for C2550

Page 1: ...ese instructions before starting operations Part No A02233 041 0 ESPA OL P GINA 27 FRAN AIS PAGE 53 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com Model C2550 Copyrigh...

Page 2: ...the symbols below Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities...

Page 3: ...roperty damage To reduce the risk of fire do not allow the compressor to operate unattended Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area free of combustible materials gasoline or solvent va...

Page 4: ...ndensed water from tank causing rust and thinning of the steel tank Modifications or attempted repairs to the tank Unauthorized modifications to the unloader valve safety valve or any other components...

Page 5: ...ect voltage and adequate fuse protection 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...

Page 6: ...thing WARNING 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...

Page 7: ...parts WARNING Risk of Unsafe Operation Unsafe operation of your air compressor could lead to serious injury or death to you or others HAZARD WARNING Risk of Serious Injury or Property Damage When Tran...

Page 8: ...CLE SPECIFICATIONS Model No C2550 Horsepower Peak 2 5 Bore 2 363 Stroke 890 Voltage Single Phase 120 Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 15 amps Fuse Type Time Delay Air Tank Capacity Gallon 4 0 Approx...

Page 9: ...e plugs E into frame assembly as shown 3 Attach handles D to frame using knobs F and saddle bolts G supplied Choose the recommended or alternative position for the handles as shown below C D E F G REC...

Page 10: ...erformance and compressor life Use air compressor oil only NOTE Use an oil specifically formulated for use in an air compressor such as Porter Cable PAS1 air compressor oil Oil may be found at the sto...

Page 11: ...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 elect...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...tor 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 ou...

Page 14: ...re Release Valve The pressure release valve located on the side of the pressure switch is designed to automatically release compressed air from the compressor head and the outlet tube when the air com...

Page 15: ...connect plug if the air outlet is equipped with a quick connect socket Too much air pressure causes a hazardous risk of bursting Check the manufacturer s maximum pressure rating for air tools and acc...

Page 16: ...e environment will require a greater frequency of all maintenance checks Unit cycles automatically when power is on When performing maintenance you may be exposed to voltage sources compressed air or...

Page 17: ...is blocked pressure can build in crankcase causing damage to air compressor and possible personal injury 3 Wipe oil from dipstick 4 Replace dipstick and allow oil to collect on dipstick 5 Remove dips...

Page 18: ...r cover Refer to the Repair Parts for the correct part number 4 Replace air filter cover and lock into place Motor The motor has an automatic reset thermal overload protector If the motor overheats fo...

Page 19: ...compressor Bleed tank of pressure Allow the air compressor to cool To Replace Regulator 1 Release all air pressure from air tank See To Drain Tank in the Maintenance section 2 Unplug outfit 3 Using an...

Page 20: ...from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank Water will condense in the air tank If not drained water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture 7 After the wat...

Page 21: ...ough Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping Check fittings with soapy water solution DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Air leaks at fittings Air leaks at pressure switch release valve if equipped Defective...

Page 22: ...the Air Filter paragraph in the Maintenance section Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge if equipped drops when an accessory is used It is normal for some pressure drop to occur If there...

Page 23: ...switch will automatically reset Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch cut in pressure Motor will start automatically when tank pressure drops below cut in pressure of pressure switch Loose electrical...

Page 24: ...be replaced Compressor mounting screws loose Tighten mounting screws see Parts manual for torque specifications Carbon build up in pump Have checked by a Trained Service Technician Squealing sound Co...

Page 25: ...25 ENG A02233 NOTES...

Page 26: ...Service Center Freight costs if any must be paid by the purchaser Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation Contact the nearest Porter Cable Authorized...

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