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LIMITED WARRANTY

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 50% during a one hour period is considered misuse
because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand.  

• 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.

Porter-Cable Corporation

Jackson, TN USA

1-888-559-8550

Summary of Contents for CPLDC2540P

Page 1: ...tructions before starting operations Part No A02231 041 0 ESPA OL P GINA 25 FRAN AIS PAGE 49 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com Model CPLDC2540P Copyright...

Page 2: ...State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some example of these chemicals are G lead from lead based paints G crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other ma...

Page 3: ...M 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 AR...

Page 4: ...BALLS 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 MODIFICATION...

Page 5: ...TICLES 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 AN...

Page 6: ...TEMPTING 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...

Page 7: ...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 DEF...

Page 8: ...ir 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 misuse because the air compressor is undersized fo...

Page 9: ...sed in an air compressor They leave carbon deposits on critical components thus reducing performance and compressor life Use air compressor oil only NOTE Use an air compressor oil such as SAE 30 API C...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...k 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 ac...

Page 15: ...ty and or hostile 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 co...

Page 16: ...k A and check oil on dipstick for visual signs of contaminants water dirt etc Make sure air vent C in dipstick is free from debris If air vent is blocked pressure can build in crankcase causing damage...

Page 17: ...e motor overheats for any reason the overload protector will shut off the motor The motor must be allowed to cool down before restarting The compressor will automatically restart after the motor cools...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...roximately 20 psi Release safety valve ring 6 Drain water 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 ai...

Page 20: ...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 pre...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...eaks it should 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 Sque...

Page 24: ...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 arran...

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