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...Time delay Specifications MODEL WEIGHT HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH AIR TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS) APPROX CUT-IN PRESSURE APPROX. Safety Valve H. Cord Wrap J. English D55146 Air Compressor A. Storage Support D. Regulator Pressure Gauge E. Tank Pressure Gauge L. Pressure Switch I H GL J M A B Declared Noise Emission Values per ISO3744 Noise...of a single tool will lie below when the tool is new. 2 CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 90 PSI (620.5 kPa) NOISE LEVEL (PER ISO 3744) D55146 83 lbs. (39.92 kg) 15.5" (1060.5mm) 23.0" (482.6 mm) 33.0" (539.8 mm) 4.5 Gallon (17.0 liters) 160 PSI (...
...Time delay Specifications MODEL WEIGHT HEIGHT WIDTH LENGTH AIR TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS) APPROX CUT-IN PRESSURE APPROX. Safety Valve H. Cord Wrap J. English D55146 Air Compressor A. Storage Support D. Regulator Pressure Gauge E. Tank Pressure Gauge L. Pressure Switch I H GL J M A B Declared Noise Emission Values per ISO3744 Noise...of a single tool will lie below when the tool is new. 2 CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 90 PSI (620.5 kPa) NOISE LEVEL (PER ISO 3744) D55146 83 lbs. (39.92 kg) 15.5" (1060.5mm) 23.0" (482.6 mm) 33.0" (539.8 mm) 4.5 Gallon (17.0 liters) 160 PSI (...
Instruction Manual
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... serious injury. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of hose may result in a secure location away from compressor. English Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of combustible materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors. • If spraying...such tools. DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE 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 unit until you do this instruction manual ...
... serious injury. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of hose may result in a secure location away from compressor. English Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of combustible materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors. • If spraying...such tools. DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE 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 unit until you do this instruction manual ...
Instruction Manual
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... consumption. English • Restricting 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. DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN • The compressed air directly from the...such as paint, paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed killers, may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid particles from your compressor is operating. • Always turn off and unplug unit when not in use air produced by this product could result in attendance with...
... consumption. English • Restricting 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. DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN • The compressed air directly from the...such as paint, paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed killers, may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid particles from your compressor is operating. • Always turn off and unplug unit when not in use air produced by this product could result in attendance with...
Instruction Manual
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... modifications to the safety valve or any modifications to inflate small low pressure objects such as children's toys, footballs, basketballs, etc. To find your Air Compressor is designed to alter the factory set operating pressures. English WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING Air Tank: The air tank on air supply to ASME Section... VIII, Div. 1 rules. Adjust pressure regulator on your state pressure vessels inspector, look under the Division of a phone book or call 1-800-4-DEWALT for the correct tire pressure.
... modifications to the safety valve or any modifications to inflate small low pressure objects such as children's toys, footballs, basketballs, etc. To find your Air Compressor is designed to alter the factory set operating pressures. English WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING Air Tank: The air tank on air supply to ASME Section... VIII, Div. 1 rules. Adjust pressure regulator on your state pressure vessels inspector, look under the Division of a phone book or call 1-800-4-DEWALT for the correct tire pressure.
Instruction Manual
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... and can result in serious injury or death by electrocution. • Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide adequate grounding to which the compressor is powered by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center in accordance with national and local electrical codes. • Make certain that the electrical circuit to this product could...
... and can result in serious injury or death by electrocution. • Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide adequate grounding to which the compressor is powered by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center in accordance with national and local electrical codes. • Make certain that the electrical circuit to this product could...
Instruction Manual
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...familiar with guards or covers which are damaged or removed. • Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from the air compressor at all compressor could lead to seri- WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe operation of your ...compressor with protective shrouds removed can expose you or this product. 7 Stay alert at all times. • Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of this manual. instructions and warnings in ous injury or death to you to moving parts and should be performed by a DEWALT...
...familiar with guards or covers which are damaged or removed. • Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from the air compressor at all compressor could lead to seri- WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe operation of your ...compressor with protective shrouds removed can expose you or this product. 7 Stay alert at all times. • Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of this manual. instructions and warnings in ous injury or death to you to moving parts and should be performed by a DEWALT...
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...OF INJURY FROM LIFTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Serious injury can fall from others before lifting. 8 HOW TO PREVENT IT • The compressor is too heavyto be lifted by one person. English • Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher. • Do not operate ... HOW TO PREVENT IT • A portable compressor can result from this product may contribute to lift too heavy an object. Never operate compressor on the compressor. Obtain assistance from a table, workbench, or roof causing damage to the compressor and could result in serious injury or death...
...OF INJURY FROM LIFTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Serious injury can fall from others before lifting. 8 HOW TO PREVENT IT • The compressor is too heavyto be lifted by one person. English • Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher. • Do not operate ... HOW TO PREVENT IT • A portable compressor can result from this product may contribute to lift too heavy an object. Never operate compressor on the compressor. Obtain assistance from a table, workbench, or roof causing damage to the compressor and could result in serious injury or death...
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... design cooling system. sure drops below the factory set cut -out pressure. SAFETY VALVE If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its factory set cut -in pressure. The two quick connect bodies allow the use . See Draining Air Tank under Maintenance. The cooling ...always less than the pressure switch cut -out pressure, the check valve closes, allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank. When the air compressor reaches cut -out setting). English FEATURES (Fig. 1) ON/OFF SWITCH Place this fan to blow air through the vent holes in large amounts....
... design cooling system. sure drops below the factory set cut -out pressure. SAFETY VALVE If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its factory set cut -in pressure. The two quick connect bodies allow the use . See Draining Air Tank under Maintenance. The cooling ...always less than the pressure switch cut -out pressure, the check valve closes, allowing air pressure to remain inside the air tank. When the air compressor reaches cut -out setting). English FEATURES (Fig. 1) ON/OFF SWITCH Place this fan to blow air through the vent holes in large amounts....
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...set and plug (R) with all local codes and ordinances. 2. Grounding Instructions WARNING: Risk of shock by a qualified electrician. This air compressor must be installed and grounded in accordance S with this unit contains a grounding pin (S). IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must be ...Do not modify the plug provided. DANGER: Risk of unsafe operation. DISCONNECTING HOSES WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. The portable air compressor is properly grounded, have the installation checked by a qualified electri- Extension Cords If an extension cord must be installed by a ...
...set and plug (R) with all local codes and ordinances. 2. Grounding Instructions WARNING: Risk of shock by a qualified electrician. This air compressor must be installed and grounded in accordance S with this unit contains a grounding pin (S). IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must be ...Do not modify the plug provided. DANGER: Risk of unsafe operation. DISCONNECTING HOSES WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. The portable air compressor is properly grounded, have the installation checked by a qualified electri- Extension Cords If an extension cord must be installed by a ...
Instruction Manual
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...Always use a minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) or greater air hose rated at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from a 20 amp circuit. NOTE: If compressor is equipped with specifications. • Circuit is connected to a circuit protected by attaching another length of the air hose by fuses, use only time delay... or other electrical needs. • Extension cords comply with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay fuse. Keep the compressor away from the outlet. ELECTRICAL Refer to all safety instructions before removing the plug from areas that a material is not compatible with petroleum...
...Always use a minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) or greater air hose rated at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from a 20 amp circuit. NOTE: If compressor is equipped with specifications. • Circuit is connected to a circuit protected by attaching another length of the air hose by fuses, use only time delay... or other electrical needs. • Extension cords comply with a 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp time delay fuse. Keep the compressor away from the outlet. ELECTRICAL Refer to all safety instructions before removing the plug from areas that a material is not compatible with petroleum...
Instruction Manual
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...Tank under Maintenance. 6. Attach hose and accessories. Check the manufacturer's maximum pressure rating for the first time and when the compressor pump/motor has been replaced. 1. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. WARNING: Risk of property damage...Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). 7. Initial Set-up in the air tank during the break-in horizontal position before the air compressor is in period. 4. This procedure is required before operating. Open the drain valve (counterclockwise) fully to permit air to the ON position. B ...
...Tank under Maintenance. 6. Attach hose and accessories. Check the manufacturer's maximum pressure rating for the first time and when the compressor pump/motor has been replaced. 1. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. WARNING: Risk of property damage...Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). 7. Initial Set-up in the air tank during the break-in horizontal position before the air compressor is in period. 4. This procedure is required before operating. Open the drain valve (counterclockwise) fully to permit air to the ON position. B ...
Instruction Manual
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... switch (L) to cool down before starting service. Drain air tank daily. Wipe air compressor clean and store in upright position. After 15 minutes, close the drain valve by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 13 OPERATING PROCEDURES Start-up (Fig. 1) 1. Shut-down .... 6. Ensure air tank pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). Allow air compressor to the OFF position. Ensure On/Off switch is...
... switch (L) to cool down before starting service. Drain air tank daily. Wipe air compressor clean and store in upright position. After 15 minutes, close the drain valve by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 13 OPERATING PROCEDURES Start-up (Fig. 1) 1. Shut-down .... 6. Ensure air tank pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). Allow air compressor to the OFF position. Ensure On/Off switch is...
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... from unit. 4. Place element back in removing moisture, dirt, etc. Checking Safety Valve (Fig. 1) WARNING: Risk of valve. Before starting compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to servicing. If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be kicked up into... solution of burn. CAUTION: Risk of drain. Keep face and other body parts away from your local dealer or authorized Clean compressor exterior X service center. Allow compressor to cool prior to make sure that the safety valve operates freely. Inspect air filter + X 2. Snap filter top to ...
... from unit. 4. Place element back in removing moisture, dirt, etc. Checking Safety Valve (Fig. 1) WARNING: Risk of valve. Before starting compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to servicing. If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be kicked up into... solution of burn. CAUTION: Risk of drain. Keep face and other body parts away from your local dealer or authorized Clean compressor exterior X service center. Allow compressor to cool prior to make sure that the safety valve operates freely. Inspect air filter + X 2. Snap filter top to ...
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...due to products sold in Latin America, see website for all service calls: Model Number Serial Number Date and Place of the air compressor. For products sold in air tank. UPRIGHT POSITION IS FOR STORAGE ONLY. Water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a .... A18907 15 WARNING: Risk of property damage. Drain air tank daily. SERVICE INFORMATION Please have been made or attempted by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other rights which can cause stains. 6. If not drained, water will condense in Latin America. Place a...
...due to products sold in Latin America, see website for all service calls: Model Number Serial Number Date and Place of the air compressor. For products sold in air tank. UPRIGHT POSITION IS FOR STORAGE ONLY. Water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a .... A18907 15 WARNING: Risk of property damage. Drain air tank daily. SERVICE INFORMATION Please have been made or attempted by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other rights which can cause stains. 6. If not drained, water will condense in Latin America. Place a...
Instruction Manual
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When the tank pressure drops to a certain high pressure before the motor automatically shuts off, protecting your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; It builds to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. However, to... restarts is turned on and begins to run more of air delivery. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air compressor is called cut -in pressure. Duty Cycle: This air compressor pump is , the air compressor pump should not run , air pressure in any given hour. 16 PSI: Pounds per minute; that bear...
When the tank pressure drops to a certain high pressure before the motor automatically shuts off, protecting your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; It builds to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. However, to... restarts is turned on and begins to run more of air delivery. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air compressor is called cut -in pressure. Duty Cycle: This air compressor pump is , the air compressor pump should not run , air pressure in any given hour. 16 PSI: Pounds per minute; that bear...
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.... Check fittings with soapy water solution. English Troubleshooting Guide This section provides a list of a qualified DEWALT technician or your dealer. Pressure switch cut -out pressure off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut -out too ...high Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Do Not Overtighten. 17 Problem Code Excessive air...
.... Check fittings with soapy water solution. English Troubleshooting Guide This section provides a list of a qualified DEWALT technician or your dealer. Pressure switch cut -out pressure off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut -out too ...high Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Do Not Overtighten. 17 Problem Code Excessive air...
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...DEWALT authorized service center. Check the accessory air requirement. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5 Leaking seals 6 Defective safety valve 7 Regulator is not adjusted correctly for accessory being used. WARNING: Risk of air usage. Tighten fittings. Replace. Operate safety valve manually by your air compressor, a larger compressor... is being used 8 Prolonged excessive use of air 9 Compressor is not large enough for accessory 10 Hole in air hose ...
...DEWALT authorized service center. Check the accessory air requirement. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5 Leaking seals 6 Defective safety valve 7 Regulator is not adjusted correctly for accessory being used. WARNING: Risk of air usage. Tighten fittings. Replace. Operate safety valve manually by your air compressor, a larger compressor... is being used 8 Prolonged excessive use of air 9 Compressor is not large enough for accessory 10 Hole in air hose ...
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...conditions and/or proper extension cord. 4. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Check for blown fuse and replace as necessary. See Extension Cords under Installation. Do not operate the compressor in pressure 24 Pressure release valve on its own branch... circuit. Use only a time delay fuse. 3. Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with DEWALT synthetic compressor oil. Motor will start automatically when tank ...
...conditions and/or proper extension cord. 4. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Check for blown fuse and replace as necessary. See Extension Cords under Installation. Do not operate the compressor in pressure 24 Pressure release valve on its own branch... circuit. Use only a time delay fuse. 3. Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with DEWALT synthetic compressor oil. Motor will start automatically when tank ...