DeWalt D55180T Instruction Manual page 13

5134371,DW55170,ElecComp 2/10/03
with D WA LT synthetic oil.
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CHECKING SAFETY RELIEF VALVE OPERATION
WA R N I N G : A f t e r c o o l e r, pump head, and surrounding parts are very
hot, do not touch. (see the Hot Surfaces identified on page 2)
1 . Ensure unit is off.
2 . Ensure tanks are empty by looking at tank pressure gage. Drain
tanks if necessary.
3 . Grasp wire ring on safety valve.
4 . Pull and release ring a few times to ensure plunger moves in and
o u t .
CHECKING AIR FILTER ELEMENT
WA R N I N G : A f t e r c o o l e r, pump head, and surrounding parts are very
hot, do not touch. (see the Hot Surfaces identified on page 2)
1 . Ensure unit is off .
2 . Allow unit to cool.
3 . Unscrew filter top from filter base by turning counter clockwise
about 5 degrees.
4 . Separate filter top from base.
5 . Remove element from filter base.
6 . If element needs cleaning, blow out with air. Replace element if
u n s u r e .
7 . Place element back in filter base.
8 . Reconnect filter top to filter base and while pushing in, rotate top
clockwise 5 degrees.
STARTING UNIT
Follow the pre-start and start-up procedures in the operating procedure
s e c t i o n .
TURNING UNIT OFF
Follow the shut-down procedure in the operating procedures section.
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ADJUSTING REGULATOR
1 . Pull regulator knob (N) out
2 . Turn knob clockwise to increase regu-
lated pressure and counter clockwise to
decrease regulated pressure.
3 . When desired pressure is shown on the
regulated pressure gage push knob in to
l o c k .
INSTALLING HOSES
WARNING: Firmly grasp hose in hand
when installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip.
1 . Ensure regulated pressure gage reads 0 PSI.
2 . Grasp hose in hand at coupler location.
3 . Pull back collar on female quick connect coupler (O) located on
c o m p r e s s o r.
4 . Push male connector into female connector.
5 . Release female connector
6 . Grasp hose and pull to ensure couplers are seated
7 . Adjust regulator to desired pressure.
DISCONNECTING HOSES
WARNING: Firmly grasp hose in hand when installing or
disconnecting to prevent hose whip.
1 . Ensure regulated pressure gage reads 0 PSI.
2 . Grasp hose in hand at coupler location
3 . Pull back collar on female quick connect coupler located on
c o m p r e s s o r.
4 . Pull male connector out of female connector.
5 . Release female connector
DRAINING TANKS
WA R N I N G : Tanks contain high pressure air. Keep outlet of drain
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