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- Manifold Cover
- 1 step
- Dewalt DWFP55126 2016 Opening Procedure
- 5 steps
- Pump
- 7 steps
- Manifold
- 6 steps
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Introduction
Make sure to completely depressurize the air compressor tank before performing any repairs.
What you need
Step 1
Remove manifold cover
- Disconnect the power cord, depressurize the compressor tank, and remove any hoses before starting this repair.
- Use a long-shank T10 driver to remove the manifold cover screw.
- Lift the cover directly up off of the gauges to remove.
Disconnect the power cord, depressurize the compressor tank, and remove any hoses before starting this repair.
Use a long-shank T10 driver to remove the manifold cover screw.
Lift the cover directly up off of the gauges to remove.
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Step 2
Remove handle
- Use a T20 driver to remove the two handle screws, one on each side.
Use a T20 driver to remove the two handle screws, one on each side.
Step 3
- Grab the handle like you would if you were to pick the compressor up. Pull up and push forward away from the gauges at the same time to rotate the handle up off the case.
- Lift the handle off to remove.
Grab the handle like you would if you were to pick the compressor up. Pull up and push forward away from the gauges at the same time to rotate the handle up off the case.
Lift the handle off to remove.
Step 4
Remove top case
- Remove the following four screws:
- Three 20 mm-long T20 screws.
- One 20 mm-long Phillips #1 screw.
Remove the following four screws:
Three 20 mm-long T20 screws.
One 20 mm-long Phillips #1 screw.
Step 5
- Four metal tabs on the tank sit in four slots on the top plastic case to secure the case to the tank.
- Firmly push the top case off of the four tabs to detach.
Four metal tabs on the tank sit in four slots on the top plastic case to secure the case to the tank.
Firmly push the top case off of the four tabs to detach.
Step 6
- Carefully pull the half of the case that is opposite the manifold away from the tank.
- The motor may shift once the case is removed, but it won’t fall out.
- Reassembly tip: align the power cord in the cord cutout so it doesn’t get pinched.
Carefully pull the half of the case that is opposite the manifold away from the tank.
The motor may shift once the case is removed, but it won’t fall out.
Reassembly tip: align the power cord in the cord cutout so it doesn’t get pinched.
Step 7
Remove power switch
- Use a large flathead screwdriver to depress the plastic tab on the red power switch closest to the open side of the case.
- While keeping the tab depressed, grab the top side of the switch and pull directly up off the case.
- Pull the switch farther out of the case.
- Don’t try to completely remove the switch; there are still wires attached below.
Use a large flathead screwdriver to depress the plastic tab on the red power switch closest to the open side of the case.
While keeping the tab depressed, grab the top side of the switch and pull directly up off the case.
Pull the switch farther out of the case.
Don’t try to completely remove the switch; there are still wires attached below.
Step 8
- Use a flathead screwdriver to pry both wire connectors slightly off the plugs on the bottom of the switch.
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry both wire connectors slightly off the plugs on the bottom of the switch.
Step 9
- Once the wires are loosened from the plugs on the switch, completely remove both wires.
- Remove the power switch.
Once the wires are loosened from the plugs on the switch, completely remove both wires.
Remove the power switch.
Step 10
Remove ground wire
- Carefully pull to remove the connector on the ground wire located inside the case.
Carefully pull to remove the connector on the ground wire located inside the case.
Step 11
Remove check valve hose
- Use needle nose pliers to bend the check valve hose clamp up away from the hose.
- Once the hose clamp is bent enough to clear the hose, lift it up and off to remove.
- We strongly suggest you replace this hose clamp during reassembly to prevent leaks during operation.
Use needle nose pliers to bend the check valve hose clamp up away from the hose.
Once the hose clamp is bent enough to clear the hose, lift it up and off to remove.
We strongly suggest you replace this hose clamp during reassembly to prevent leaks during operation.
Step 12
- Pull the hose off the fitting to remove.
Pull the hose off the fitting to remove.
Step 13
Remove pump assembly
- While holding the plastic housing, pull the pump assembly out, careful to not snag hoses or wires.
While holding the plastic housing, pull the pump assembly out, careful to not snag hoses or wires.
Step 14
Remove upper case
- Use needle nose pliers to bend and remove the hose clamp from the manifold hose.
Use needle nose pliers to bend and remove the hose clamp from the manifold hose.
Step 15
- Pull the hose away from the manifold fitting to remove.
Pull the hose away from the manifold fitting to remove.
Step 16
- Remove the top casing.
Remove the top casing.
Step 17
Remove air release valve
- Use a 9/16 inch wrench to remove the spring-loaded air release valve from the manifold.
Use a 9/16 inch wrench to remove the spring-loaded air release valve from the manifold.
Step 18
Remove manifold assembly
- Twist the entire manifold assembly counterclockwise to unthread it from the tank.
Twist the entire manifold assembly counterclockwise to unthread it from the tank.
Step 19
Remove manifold
- Remove the manifold.
Remove the manifold.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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