Porter-Cable CPLMC7580V2C User manual

Oil Lube Two Stage
Air Compressor
Instruction
manual
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
Part No. D24225-049-2
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CPLMC7580V2C
Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame.
Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for
future reference.
Model No.
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Serial No.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
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hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
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:
Glead from lead-based paints
Gcrystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
Garsenic 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
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, CONTAIN HARMFUL VAPORS
AND POISONS.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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.
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.

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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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Model No. CPLMC7580V2C
Horsepower 7.5
Voltage/Hertz/Phase 240/60/1
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 30 Amp
*Fuse Type Time Delay
Air Tank Capacity (Gallon) 80 ASME, Vertical
Approximate Cut-in Pressure 145 PSIG
Approximate Cut-out Pressure 175 PSIG
SCFM @ 175 PSIG 23.5
Magnetic Starter Included
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOSSARY
Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit.
CFM: Cubic feet per minute.
SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery.
PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure.
Code Certification: Products that bear one or more of the following marks:
UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have been evaluated by OSHA certified independent
safety laboratories and meet the applicable Underwriters Laboratories
Standards for Safety.
Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is off, air tank pressure drops as you
continue to use your accessory. 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 an air compressor is turned on and 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.
Branch Circuit: Circuit carrying electricity from electrical panel to outlet.
DUTY CYCLE
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 misuse, because the air compressor is undersized for the required
air demand. Maximum compressor pumping time per hour is 30 minutes.
Accessories for this unit are available at the store the unit was purchased.
ACCESSORIES
* 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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ASSEMBLY
Tools Required for Assembly
1 - 9/16" socket or open end wrench
1 - electric drill
Unpacking
1. Remove all packaging.
It may be necessary to brace or support one side of the
outfit when removing the pallet because the air
compressor will have a tendency to tip.
2. Remove and discard the (4) screws and washers holding the compressor
to the pallet.
3. With the help of another person carefully remove air compressor from
pallet and place on a level surface.
To Add Oil To Pump
Compressors are shipped without oil. A small amount
of oil may be present in the pump upon receipt of the
air compressor. This is due to plant testing and does not mean the pump
contains oil. Do not attempt to operate this air compressor without first
adding oil to the crankcase. Serious damage can result from even limited
operation unless filled with oil and broken in correctly. Make sure to
closely follow initial start-up procedures.
Multi-Viscosity motor oils,
like 10W 30, should not be
used 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 CG/CD heavy duty motor oil). Under extreme
winter conditions use SAE-20 weight oil.
1. Place unit on a level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug (A) and slowly add
compressor oil until the oil level is in the middle
of the sightglass (B). NOTE: When filling the
crankcase, the oil flows very slowly into the
pump. If the oil is added too quickly, it will
overflow and appear to be full. NOTE:
Crankcase oil capacity is approximately 40
fluid ounces.
3. Replace oil fill plug.
A
B

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Anchoring of the Air Compressor
Excessive Vibration can weaken the air tank and cause an
explosion. The compressor must be properly mounted.
The air compressor MUST be bolted to a solid, level surface.
Hardware needed:
4 - Concrete anchors (not supplied)
4 - 3/8" Lag screw to fit concrete anchors (not supplied)
4 - 5/8" Washer (supplied)
- Shims (if needed)
1. Place the air compressor on on a solid, level surface.
2. Mark the surface using the holes in the air compressor feet as a template.
3. Drill holes in the surface for the concrete anchors. Install concrete anchors.
4. Line-up holes in surface with holes in air compressor feet.
Location of the Air Compressor
• Locate the air compressor in a clean, dry, and well ventilated area.
• Located the air compressor at least 12" away from the wall or other
obstructions that will interfere with the flow of air.
• Locate the air compressor as close to the main power supply as possible
to avoid using long lengths of electrical wiring. NOTE: Long lengths of
electrical wiring could cause power loss to the motor.
• The air filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air flow
to the air compressor.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR UNIT
3/8" Lag
Screw
(not supplied)
5/8" Washer
(supplied)
Shim Under
Washer
(not supplied)
Concrete Anchor
(not supplied)
Surface Line
INSTALLATION
To Install Air Filter
Attach elbow to pump using bolts provided. Tighten until
snug. Insert threaded end of air filter assembly into elbow
and tighten until snug.

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5. Place the (4) washers (supplied) between the floor and air compressor feet.
If needed, solid shims may be placed between the washers and floor to
evenly distribute weight on all four feet. See next figure.
6. Place the (4) 3/8" lag screws through the air compressor feet, washers,
shims, and into the anchors.
7. Torque 3/8" lag screws to 7-10 ft.-lbs.
Air Distribution System
Plastic or PVC pipe is not designed for use with
compressed air. Regardless of its indicated pressure
rating, plastic pipe can burst from air pressure. Use only metal pipe for air
distribution lines.
The next figure represents a typical air distribution system. The following are
tips to remember when setting up the air compressor’s air distribution system.
Wiring Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product should be connected to a metallic, permanent wiring system, of
an equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the product and comply with
national and local electrical codes.
Refer to the product specification found in the front of this manual for the
voltage and minimum branch circuit requirements.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Improper electrical
grounding can result in electrical shock. The wiring
should be done by a qualified electrician to comply with national and local
electrical codes.
A qualified electrician needs to knows the following before wiring:
1. The amperage rating of the electrical box should be adequate. Refer to the
product specifications, found in the front of this manual, for this
information.
2. The supply line should have the same electrical characteristics (voltage,
cycle, phase) as the motor. Refer to the motor nameplate, on side of
motor, for this information.
NOTE: The wiring must be the same as the motor nameplate voltage plus or
minus 10%. Refer to local codes for recommended wire sizes, correct wire
size, and maximum wire run; undersize wire causes high amp draw and
overheating to the motor.
3. The wiring diagram for the magnetic starter box (if equipped) can be found
inside the magnetic starter box cover.
Electrical wiring must be located away from hot surfaces
such as manifold assembly, compressor outlet tubes,
heads, or cylinders.