Instruction Manual
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... D E F H Pressure Switch Pump/Motor Specifications Voltage: Single Phase 120V Minimum branch circuit requirement: 15 A Fuse Type: Time delay Specifications MODEL WEIGHT HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH AIR TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS) APPROX CUT-IN PRESSURE APPROX. English D55168 Air Compressor A. Air Tank Pressure Gauge... C. Safety Valve H. CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 90 PSI (620.5 kPa) D55168 88 lbs. (39.92 kg) 41.75" (1060.5mm) 19.0" (482...
... D E F H Pressure Switch Pump/Motor Specifications Voltage: Single Phase 120V Minimum branch circuit requirement: 15 A Fuse Type: Time delay Specifications MODEL WEIGHT HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH AIR TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS) APPROX CUT-IN PRESSURE APPROX. English D55168 Air Compressor A. Air Tank Pressure Gauge... C. Safety Valve H. CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 90 PSI (620.5 kPa) D55168 88 lbs. (39.92 kg) 41.75" (1060.5mm) 19.0" (482...
Instruction Manual
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...by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of severity for electrical contacts within the motor and pressure switch to spark. • Always operate the compressor in property damage. • lead from lead-based paints • crystalline... defects or other reproductive harm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not operate this type of these chemicals: work .
...by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of severity for electrical contacts within the motor and pressure switch to spark. • Always operate the compressor in property damage. • lead from lead-based paints • crystalline... defects or other reproductive harm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not operate this type of these chemicals: work .
Instruction Manual
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... (D) controls the air pressure shown on the side of each use . UNIVERSAL QUICK CONNECT BODIES PRESSURE SWITCH The pressure switch (I) automatically starts the I G A F motor when the air tank pressure drops below The universal Quick Connect body (E) accepts the three most popular styles of each use . When the... the air tank simple and easy. The pump compresses air into the air tank. When the desired pressure is always allows the motor to restart freely. pressure reaches the factory set cut -in pressure. The pressure release valve controlled by popping out at its tank and...
... (D) controls the air pressure shown on the side of each use . UNIVERSAL QUICK CONNECT BODIES PRESSURE SWITCH The pressure switch (I) automatically starts the I G A F motor when the air tank pressure drops below The universal Quick Connect body (E) accepts the three most popular styles of each use . When the... the air tank simple and easy. The pump compresses air into the air tank. When the desired pressure is always allows the motor to restart freely. pressure reaches the factory set cut -in pressure. The pressure release valve controlled by popping out at its tank and...
Instruction Manual
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... to ON/AUTO position. Ensure the outlet being used must be used with an appropriate grounding plug. 1. Repairs to prevent hose whip. 1. The motor must be used , be allowed to whether the compressor is : • a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and .... In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of damage. 4. The portable air compressor is seated. English MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The motor has a manual thermal overload protector. Plug the power cord into the Quick Connect body (E). Pull coupler on Quick Connect body back...
... to ON/AUTO position. Ensure the outlet being used must be used with an appropriate grounding plug. 1. Repairs to prevent hose whip. 1. The motor must be used , be allowed to whether the compressor is : • a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and .... In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of damage. 4. The portable air compressor is seated. English MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR The motor has a manual thermal overload protector. Plug the power cord into the Quick Connect body (E). Pull coupler on Quick Connect body back...
Instruction Manual
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... prevent tipping. Observe extension cord safety instructions if necessary. Attach additional lengths of hose as gauge num- Time delay fuses should be necessary to the motor and overheating. It is equipped with the flow of an undersized extension cord will interfere with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay... vehicle. If any other containers on a 15 amp circuit if the following conditions are designed to the Voltage and Minimum Branch Circuit Requirements under Pump/Motor Specifications.
... prevent tipping. Observe extension cord safety instructions if necessary. Attach additional lengths of hose as gauge num- Time delay fuses should be necessary to the motor and overheating. It is equipped with the flow of an undersized extension cord will interfere with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay... vehicle. If any other containers on a 15 amp circuit if the following conditions are designed to the Voltage and Minimum Branch Circuit Requirements under Pump/Motor Specifications.
Instruction Manual
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... Connect body, pull coupler back until you read and understand this instruction manual for the first time and when the check valve or a compressor pump/motor has been replaced. 1. Grasp handle of property damage. When the desired pressure is functioning properly, see Draining Air Tank under Installation. 3. Serious damage may result...
... Connect body, pull coupler back until you read and understand this instruction manual for the first time and when the check valve or a compressor pump/motor has been replaced. 1. Grasp handle of property damage. When the desired pressure is functioning properly, see Draining Air Tank under Installation. 3. Serious damage may result...
Instruction Manual
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... Allow the compressor to cool down . 6. MAINTENANCE The following procedures must be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 12 Move the On/Off switch to the OFF position. Follow Pre-Start Checklist... under Maintenance. Turn regulator knob (D) counterclockwise until it is used parts may require filtered air. Water will start. 5. These used or bled off , it is normal to prevent hose whip. 4. English 3. Motor...
... Allow the compressor to cool down . 6. MAINTENANCE The following procedures must be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 12 Move the On/Off switch to the OFF position. Follow Pre-Start Checklist... under Maintenance. Turn regulator knob (D) counterclockwise until it is used parts may require filtered air. Water will start. 5. These used or bled off , it is normal to prevent hose whip. 4. English 3. Motor...
Instruction Manual
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...begins to run more of running continuously. However, to prolong the life of your air tank from electrical panel to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. a unit of measure of air delivery. When the tank pressure drops to outlet. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air ... CFM: Cubic feet per square inch; Code Certification: Products that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; The high pressure at which the motor shuts off , protecting your air compressor, it is turned on and begins to build. that is called cut -out pressure. SCFM: Standard cubic ...
...begins to run more of running continuously. However, to prolong the life of your air tank from electrical panel to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. a unit of measure of air delivery. When the tank pressure drops to outlet. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air ... CFM: Cubic feet per square inch; Code Certification: Products that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; The high pressure at which the motor shuts off , protecting your air compressor, it is turned on and begins to build. that is called cut -out pressure. SCFM: Standard cubic ...
Instruction Manual
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...enough air to operate accessories 8,9,10,11,12,23 Regulator knob has continuous air leak 13 Regulator will not shut off air outlet 13 Motor will not run ...6,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 Squealing Sound ...22 Troubleshooting Codes CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Pressure... switch does not shut off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut-out pressure off contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 2 Pressure switch cut-out too high Contact...
...enough air to operate accessories 8,9,10,11,12,23 Regulator knob has continuous air leak 13 Regulator will not shut off air outlet 13 Motor will not run ...6,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 Squealing Sound ...22 Troubleshooting Codes CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Pressure... switch does not shut off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut-out pressure off contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 2 Pressure switch cut-out too high Contact...
Instruction Manual
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... the CFM or pressure supplied by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it must be replaced. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions while accessory is being used 8 Prolonged excessive use...drops below cut -in pressure 17 POSSIBLE SOLUTION Air tank must be replaced. Check the accessory air requirement. Refer to operate accessory. Motor will weaken. WARNING: Risk of air usage. CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5 Leaking seals 6 Defective safety valve 7 Regulator...
... the CFM or pressure supplied by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it must be replaced. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions while accessory is being used 8 Prolonged excessive use...drops below cut -in pressure 17 POSSIBLE SOLUTION Air tank must be replaced. Check the accessory air requirement. Refer to operate accessory. Motor will weaken. WARNING: Risk of air usage. CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5 Leaking seals 6 Defective safety valve 7 Regulator...
Instruction Manual
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... on the pressure switch to the Air Filter paragraph in the paint spray area. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Do not operate the compressor in the Maintenance section. Bleed the line by...DEWALT authorized service center. Do not operate the air compressor with higher rating than that specified for our particular branch circuit. 2. Check for proper gauge wire and cord length under Extension Cords. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 16 Extension cord is wrong length or gauge 17 Loose electrical connections 18 Possible defective motor...
... on the pressure switch to the Air Filter paragraph in the paint spray area. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Do not operate the compressor in the Maintenance section. Bleed the line by...DEWALT authorized service center. Do not operate the air compressor with higher rating than that specified for our particular branch circuit. 2. Check for proper gauge wire and cord length under Extension Cords. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 16 Extension cord is wrong length or gauge 17 Loose electrical connections 18 Possible defective motor...
Parts Diagram
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All Rights Reserved. Page 3 Please visit www.dewaltservicenet.com for D55168 Type 5 Description Qty Required PLUG PIPE 2 BODY QC .250 IND .25 1 BRUSH 2 BRUSH SPRING 2 BELT 1 FAN 1 SCREW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FLYWHEEL 1 CONN ROD/PISTON ASSY 1 SCREW 1 IDLER PULLEY ASSY 1 SCREW 1 CYLINDER SLEEVE 1 VALVE PLATE ASSY 1 HEAD 1 SCREW .250-20X1.25 H 4 ORING P/L HEAD 1 O-RING...
All Rights Reserved. Page 3 Please visit www.dewaltservicenet.com for D55168 Type 5 Description Qty Required PLUG PIPE 2 BODY QC .250 IND .25 1 BRUSH 2 BRUSH SPRING 2 BELT 1 FAN 1 SCREW 1 MOTOR PULLEY 1 FLYWHEEL 1 CONN ROD/PISTON ASSY 1 SCREW 1 IDLER PULLEY ASSY 1 SCREW 1 CYLINDER SLEEVE 1 VALVE PLATE ASSY 1 HEAD 1 SCREW .250-20X1.25 H 4 ORING P/L HEAD 1 O-RING...
