Glossary Of Terms - Porter Cable PXCMV5248069 Manuel D'instructions

CFM
Cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air flow.
PSI
Pounds per square inch; a unit of measure of air pressure.
Kick-in pressure
Factory set low pressure point that starts the compressor to repressurize the
tank to a higher pressure.
Kick-out pressure
Factory set high pressure point that stops the compressor from increasing the
pressure in the tank above a certain level.
Well-ventilated
A means of providing fresh air in exchange for dangerous exhaust or vapors.
Dedicated circuit
An electrical circuit reserved for the exclusive use of the air compressor.
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Indicates that the components are manufactured, tested and inspected to the
specifications set by ASME.
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
Indicates that the products that have this marking have been
manufactured, tested and inspected to standards that are set by CSA.
Canadian Standards Association (USA)
Indicates that the products that have this marking have been
manufactured, tested and inspected to standards that are set by CSA.
These products also conform to U.L. standard 1450.

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