Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W User Manual

Part No. D26998-031-1

Oillube
Compressor

Instruction

manual

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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 27
FRANÇAISE: PAGE 53

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this

equipment carefully reads and understands these

instructions before starting operations.

PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS

Copyright © 2003 PORTER-CABLE Corporation

MODEL
CPL55GH8W

2-ENG

D26998

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

Indicates an immi­nently hazardous sit-

uation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potential­ly hazardous situa-

tion which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potential­ly hazardous situa-

tion 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 pr

operty 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 symbols.

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.

This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If

the product will be used around flammable materials, or on
land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or
other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is
legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public
Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as
defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark
arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be
legally required under other statutes and ordinances.

This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in
compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals
subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.

3-ENG

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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 operation instructions before
using this equipment.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire

How To Prevent It

What Could Happen

Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming into contact

with hot components such as the muffler,
from engine exhaust gases, or from an

electrical spark.

Combustible materials which come into
contact with hot engine parts can
become ignited.

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.

Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip

area of operation with a fire extinguisher
certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.

Add fuel outdoors in a well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no sources of

ignition, such as cigarettes near refueling
location.

Operate compressor in a clean, dry, well
ventilated area a minimum of forty-eight
inches from any building, object or wall.

Do not operate unit indoors or in any
confined area.

Operate compressor in an open area
away from dry brush, weeds or other
combustible materials.

Store fuel in a secure location away from
compressor.

Always remain in attendance with the
product when it is operating.

4-ENG

D26998

WARNING: 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 Could Happen

HAZARD

Drain tank daily or after each use. If

tank develops a leak, replace it immedi­ately with a new tank or replace the entire
compressor.

1. Failure to properly drain condensed

water from tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel tank.

2. Modifications or attempted repairs

to the tank.

Never drill into, weld, or make any modi-
fications to the tank or its attachments.

Never attempt to repair a damaged or
leaking tank. Replace with a new tank.

4. Excessive vibration can weaken

the air tank and cause rupture or
explosion. Excessive vibration will
occur if the compressor is not
properly mounted or if engine oper-

ates above recommended RPM.

The tank is designed to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never make adjust-

ments 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.

A

TTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:

Exceeding the pressure rating of air
tools, spray guns, air operated acces-
sories, tires, and other inflatables can
cause them to explode or fly apart, and

could result in serious injury.

3. Unauthorized modifications to the

unloader valve, safety valve, or any
other components which control

tank pressure.

Do not remove the stiffener bar con­necting the compressor pump to the
engine, except to adjust belt tension,
Then securely tighten the stiffener bar
nuts. This bar controls unit vibration.

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: Risk to Breathing

HAZARD

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 cont­aminant's can cause serious injury or
death.

Sprayed materials such as paint, paint

solvents, paint remover, insecticides,
weed killers, may contain harmful vapors

and poisons.

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 materials you
are spraying. Use a NIOSH/ MSHA
approved respirator designed for use

with your specific application.

WARNING: 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.

HAZARD

Breathing exhaust fumes from engines
will cause serious injury or death.

Always operate air compressor outside
in a clean, well ventilated area. Avoid

enclosed areas such as garages, base­ments, storage sheds, which lack a steady
exchange or air. Keep children, pets and
others away from area of operation.

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: Risk of Burns

Touching exposed metal such as the

compressor head, engine head, exhaust
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.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: Risk from Moving Parts

Never operate the compressor with
guards or covers which are damaged or
removed.

Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel,

and belt can cause serious injury if they
come into contact with you or your cloth­ing.

Any repairs required on this product

should be performed by authorized
service center personnel.

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.

Always disconnect the spark plug and

bleed pressure from the tank before
performing maintenance.

The engine can start accidentally if the
flywheel is turned by hand or moved by
pulling on the starter rope.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: Risking of Falling

A portable compressor can fall from a
table, workbench or proof causing dam-

age 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.

HAZARD

HAZARD

HAZARD

7-ENG

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: 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 compres-

sor 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 injury or death to
you or others.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

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 protec-
tive mat when transporting to protect
against damage to vehicle from leaks.
Remove compressor from vehicle immedi­ately upon arrival at your destination.
Never lie compressor on its side.

(Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces)

WARNING: Risk of Serious Injury or Property Damage when
Transporting Compressor

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. CPL55GH8W

Engine Horsepower 5.5
Bore 2.875"
Stroke 2.0”
Air Tank Capacity (Gallon) 8
Approximate Unloader Reset Pressure 110 PSIG
Approximate Unloader Blow-off Pressure 135 PSIG
SCFM @ 40 PSIG 12.0
SCFM @ 90 PSIG 10.1

IMPORTANT: See engine operator’s manual for engine information.

HAZARD

HAZARD

8-ENG

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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.

California Code: Unit may comply with California Code 462 (l) (2)/(M) (2).
Specification/model label is on the side of the tank on units that comply with
California Code.
Unloader Blow-Off Pressure: All models are continuous running units con­trolled by tank pressure. When the maximum tank pressure is obtained, the
unloader valve will blow-off. This will cause the compressor to exhaust the air
to the atmosphere and not the tank. This decreases the load on the engine and
allows it to run at a near no-load condition.

Unloader Reset Pressure: When the tank pressure drops to a predetermined
point, the unloader valve closes. The tank pressure will now increase until it
reaches the unloader blow-off pressure.

ASSEMBLY

Unpacking

1. Remove unit from carton and discard all packaging. NOTE: Save all parts

bags.

The wheels and handle do not provide adequate clear-

ance, stability or support for pulling the unit up and down
stairs or steps. The unit must be lifted, or pushed up a ramp.
Installing Handle

Do not use the engine gas tank as a support for lifting the
air compressor.

1. Push rubber handle grips (L), onto handle tubes (M). Seat firmly. Use a

twisting motion to ease assembly. See Figure.

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L

Accessories for this unit are available at the store the unit was purchased.

ACCESSORIES