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DeWalt D55140 User Manual

DeWalt D55140
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MOTOROVERLOADPROTECTOR
Themotorhasanautomaticresetthermaloverloadprotector.Ifthe
motoroverheatsforanyreason,theoverloadprotectorwillshut
offthemotor.Themotormustbeallowedto cooldownbefore
restarting.Thecompressorwillautomaticallyrestartafterthemotor
cools.
INSTA££ATION
Assembly
INSTALLING HOSES
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp hose in hand
when installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip.
1. Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa).
2. Grasp the hose at the Quick Connect plug and push the plug
into the Quick Connect body (E). Coupler will snap into place.
3. Grasp the hose and pull to ensure coupler is seated.
DISCONNECTING HOSES
_,WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp hose in hand
when installing or disconnecting to prevent hose whip.
1. Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa).
2. Pull coupler on Quick Connect body back to release Quick
Connect plug on hose.
Grounding Instructions
_WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. In the event of a short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly
grounded.
The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
1.The cord set and plug (J) with this unit
contains a grounding pin (L). This plug
MUST be used with a grounded outlet
(K). K
IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must
be installed and grounded in accordance L
with all local codes and ordinances.
2. Ensure the outlet being used has the same configuration as the
grounded plug. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.
3. Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do not use if there
are signs of damage.
4. If these grounding instructions are not completely understood, or
if in doubt as to whether the compressor is properly grounded,
have the installation checked by a qualified electrician.
_DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. IMPROPER GROUNDING
CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Do not modify the plug provided, ff it does not fit the available
outlet, a correct outlet should be installed by a quafified electri-
cian.
Repairs to the cord set or plug MUST be made by a quafified
electrician.
Extension Cords
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and
a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the product
in good condition
no longer than 50 feet
16 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as gauge
number decreases. 14, 12, 10, and 8 AWG may also be used.

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DeWalt D55140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDeWalt
ModelD55140
CategoryAir Compressor
LanguageEnglish

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