Dewalt D55154 Instruction Manual - Page 15

3. Ensure air tank is drained, see Draining Air Tank under 1. Ensure the On/Off switch (A) is in the OFF position. Maintenance. NOTE: If hose is not connected to Quick Connect body, pull coupler 4. Ensure the drain valve (H) is closed. back until it clicks to prevent air from escaping through the quick English 5. Ensure safety valve (G) is functioning properly, see Checking connect. Safety Valve under Maintenance. 2. Plug the power cord into the correct branch circuit receptacle. See 6. Check pump oil level, see Compressor Pump Oil under Voltage and Circuit Protection under Installation. Maintenance. 3. Open the drain valve (counter-clockwise) fully to permit air to CAUTION: Do not operate without oil or with inadequate oil. DeWALT escape and prevent air pressure build up in the air tank during is not responsible for compressor failure caused by inadequate oil. the break-in period. 7. Turn regulator knob (D) counterclockwise until fully closed. Ensure 4. Move the On/Off switch to the ON position. The compressor will regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). start. 8. Attach hose and accessories. 5. Run the compressor for 20 minutes. Warning: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp hose in hand 6. After 20 minutes, close the drain valve by turning clockwise. when installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip. The tank will fill to cut-out pressure and the motor will stop. 9. Ensure all covers and labels are in place, legible (for labels) and securely mounted. Do not use compressor until all items have been verified. Warning: Risk of bursting. Too much air pressure causes a 7. Compressed air will be available until it is used or bled off. Operating Procedures Start-up (Fig. 1) hazardous risk of bursting. Check the manufacturer's maximum 1. Follow Pre-Start Checklist under Preparation for Use. pressure rating for air tools and accessories. The regulator outlet 2. Move the On/Off switch to the ON position and allow tank pres- pressure must never exceed the maximum pressure rating. sure to build. Motor will stop when tank pressure reaches Initial Set-up (Fig. 1) cut‑out pressure. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Break-in Procedure CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Serious damage may result if the following break-in instructions are not closely followed. This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into CAUTION: Risk of unsafe operation. Compressed air from the unit may contain wa­ter condensation and oil mist. Do not spray un­fil­tered air at an item that could be damaged by moisture. Some air op­er­ ated tools or de­vic­es may require filtered air. Read the in­struc­tions for the air tool or device. 3. Adjust regulator (D) to desired setting. See Regulator under Features. service for the first time and when the check valve or a compressor pump/motor has been replaced. 15