LOCK NUTS
WASHERS
MACHINE SREWS
CONTROL PANEL
BRACKET
WASHERS
STEP 1 - SELECT AMOUNTING LOCATION FOR THE CONTROL PANEL
Select a mounting surface under the dashboard or other protected
location. Using the control panel as a template, mark each of the
mountingpointswithacenterpunch. Drilla3/16"diameterholeoneach
center mark see Figure "B".Do not attach the control panel at this
time.
STEP 2-PREPARE THE COMPRESSOR
Install the push-to-connect male fitting into the check valve on the
compressor head see Figure "A". Tighten the fitting sufficiently to
engageat least twothreads withpre-applied orange thread sealant. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE FITTING.
STEP 3 - MOUNT THE COMPRESSOR
Begin by removing the negative battery cable. Select a convenient
locationtomountthecompressor. Thislocationshouldprovideampleair
flowandbeprotectedfromairbornedebrisandmoisture. Themounting
surfaceshouldberigidtosupportthecompressor,suchasunderthehood
on a fender well or in a vented storage compartment. The compressor
isoil-lessandcanbemountedinanyorientationnecessaryforinstallation.
Usingthecompressorasatemplateandacenterpunch,markanddrill
four 3/16"holes. Anyburrsintheholesshouldberemovedtoprevent
damagetotherubberisolators. Mountthecompressorusingthesupplied
10 -32 x 1" machine screws, 10 -32 lock nuts, and 3/16" washers see
Figure"C". Maximumvibrationisolationcanbeachievedbyproperly
mounting the compressor. The machine screw and nut should be
tightened only enough to bottom-out the brass insert see Figure "C".
DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.Overtightening will crushthe brass insert
and the rubber isolator, thereby reducing vibration isolation. Finally,
connect the black wire with the ring terminal from the compressor to a
suitableground.
STEP 4 - ROUTE THE AIR LINE
Before installing the air line tubing, ensure that there is no pressure
intheairsprings. Toreleasetheairpressure,removethevalvecorefrom
the manual inflation valves or release the pressure by using a tire gauge
to depress the valve stem.
A) COMPRESSOR TO CONTROL PANEL
Cutapieceofair line tubing that will reach fromthe control panel to
thecompressor. Cuttheairlinetubingassquarelyaspossibleandinstall
thetubing ontothe barbedfittingonthe backofthe switchmarkedSUP
(supply) see Figures "A" & "D". Before attaching the air line tubing
tothecontrolpanel,soaktheend(1")oftheairlineinhotwaterforafew
minutes to soften the tubing. Do not use pliers to work the tubing on to
the barbed fitting, as the tubing may be damaged. It may be necessary
to drill a hole in the firewall to route the tubing. Donot foldorkinkthe
tubing.Ensure that the tubing is protected from sharp edges when
passing through the firewall.
B) CONTROL PANEL TO AIR SPRINGS
Cut a length of air line tubing that will reach from the control panel to the rear of the vehicle. Slide the tubing as
far as possible onto the barbed fitting on the back of the gauge, see Figures "A" & "D". Do not use pliers to work
the tubing on to the barbed fitting, as the tubing may be damaged. Install a T-fitting on the opposite end of the tubing
at the rear of the vehicle. Route a length of air line tubing from the T-fitting to each air spring. Use the suppled nylon
ties to secure the tubing to the vehicle. Make sure that the tubing is protected from sharp edges when passing through
the firewall.
STEP 6 - ATTACH THE CONTROL PANEL TO THE DASHBOARD
Place the air control panel on the dash where the holes were drilled in Step 1. Using the provided machine screws,
lock nuts, and washers attach the air control panel to the dashboard or selected mounting surface see Figure "B".
Figure "B"
Figure "C"
Figure "D"
BRASS SLEEVE
COMPRESSOR
FOOT
RUBBER
ISOLATOR
BRASS SLEEVE
COMPRESSOR
FOOT
RUBBER
ISOLATOR
#10 FLAT WASHER
#10 FLAT WASHER
VEHICLE
MOUNTING
SURFACE
#10 -32 LOCK
NUT
#10-32 x 1 PAN HEAD
SCREW
SIDE VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL
SUP
DEL
TO AIR SPRINGS
BARB FITTING
FROM COMPRESSOR
