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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new Air Control Accessory kit. This kit was designed to provide inflation control of your air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your air supply needs. Please take a few minutes to read through the instructions, identify the components, and learn how to properly install your Air Control Accessory kit. NOTE: The Air Control Accessory kit was designed to be used with the WR1-760-2047 Air Compressor Accessory kit or other compressed air source installed on the vehicle. The Air Control Accessory kit can be used with all air helper spring products. If you are installing an air suspension system, do not install the air line tubing to the air springs as stated in the suspension system instruction manual. If you are adding theAir Control Accessory kit to an existing air suspension system, you will need to deflate the air springs and remove the air line tubing. NOTE ON CONNECTING THE AIR LINE TUBING: Cut the air line tubing as squarely as possible. To connect the air line tubing to the fittings, push the tubing into the fittings as far as possible. If for any reason the tubing must be removed, first release the air pressure from the air helper spring. Push the collar toward the body of the fitting and the pull out the tubing. To reassemble, make sure the tubing is cut squarely and push the tubing back into the fitting. TOOLS REQUIRED: 3/16" DRILL BIT WIRE CRIMPER/STRIPPER 3/8" DRILL BIT PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER POWER DRILL UTILITY KNIFE PLIERS SINGLE AIR CONTROL PANEL 1 30 FT. AIR LINE TUBING 1 PUSH-TO-CONNECT T-FITTING 3025 2 10 -32 x 1" MACHINE SCREW 2 10 -32 LOCK NUT 2 #10 FLAT WASHER 4 15 FT. 18 GAGE WIRE 1 NYLON TIE 8 24-8202 08-00 NAD-30667-1 2149 / 2225 / 2235 PARTS LIST AIR CONTROL ACCESSORY KIT

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new AirControl Accessory kit. This kit was designed to provideinflation control of your air helper springs. This kit willbe an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your airsupply needs.

Please take a few minutes to read through theinstructions, identify the components, and learn how toproperly install your Air Control Accessory kit.

NOTE:The Air Control Accessory kit was designed to be used

with the WR1-760-2047 Air Compressor Accessory kit orother compressed air source installed on the vehicle.

The Air Control Accessory kit can be used with all airhelper spring products. If you are installing an airsuspension system, do not install the air line tubing to theair springs as stated in the suspension system instructionmanual. If you are adding theAir Control Accessory kitto an existing air suspension system, you will need todeflate the air springs and remove the air line tubing.

NOTE ON CONNECTING THE AIR LINE TUBING:Cut the air line tubing as squarely as possible. To

connect the air line tubing to the fittings, push the tubinginto the fittings as far as possible. If for any reason thetubing must be removed, first release the air pressurefrom the air helper spring. Push the collar toward thebody of the fitting and the pull out the tubing. Toreassemble, make sure the tubing is cut squarely and pushthe tubing back into the fitting.

TOOLS REQUIRED:• 3/16" DRILL BIT • WIRE CRIMPER/STRIPPER

• 3/8" DRILL BIT • PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER

• POWER DRILL • UTILITY KNIFE

• PLIERS

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AIR CONTROL ACCESSORY KIT

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AIR SPRING(sold separately)

The upper section of the assembly is includedin the kit. The lower section is for referenceonly (not included in the WR1-760-2225).

These parts included in the kit:

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These parts included in the kit:

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LOCK NUTSWASHERS

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STEP 1 - SELECT A MOUNTING LOCATION FOR THE CONTROL PANEL

Select a mounting surface under the dashboard or other protectedlocation. Using the control panel as a template, mark each of themounting points with a center punch. Drill a 3/16" diameter hole on eachcenter mark see Figure "B". Do not attach the control panel at this time.

STEP 2 - ROUTE THE AIR LINE

Before installing the air line tubing, ensure that there is no pressurein the air springs. To release the air pressure, remove the valve core fromthe inflation valves or release the pressure by using a tire gauge todepress the valve stem.

A) AIR TANK TO CONTROL PANEL

Cut a piece of air line tubing that will reach from the control panelto the air tank. Cut the air line tubing as squarely as possible and installthe tubing into the push-to-connect fitting on the back of the switchmarked IN see Figures "A" & "C". It may be necessary to drill a holein the firewall to route the tubing. Ensure that the tubing is protectedfrom sharp edges when passing through the firewall. A rubber grommetmay be installed in the hole drilled in the firewall to protect the tubingfrom chafing. Do not fold or kink the tubing.

B) CONTROL PANEL TO AIR SPRINGS

Cut a length of air line tubing that will reach from the control panelto the rear of the vehicle. Slide the tubing as far as possible onto thebarbed fitting on the back of the control panel see Figures "A" & "C".Before attaching the air line tubing to the barbed fitting on the gaugepanel, soak the end of the tube (1") in hot water for a few minutes tosoften the tubing. Do not use pliers to work the tubing on to the barbedfitting, as the tubing may be damaged. Install a T-fitting on the oppositeend of the tubing at the rear of the vehicle. Route a length of air linetubing from the T-fitting to each air spring. Use the suppled nylon tiesto secure the tubing to the vehicle. Make sure that the tubing is protectedfrom sharp edges when passing through the firewall. Do not fold or kinkthe tubing.

STEP 3 - INSTALL THE MANUAL INFLATION VALVE

Cut the air line tubing in a convenient location between the control panel and the air tank. Install a push-to-connectT-fitting between the control panel and the air tank see Figure "A". Select a location on the vehicle for the manualinflation valve. This location can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle, as long as it is in a protected locationso the valve will not be damaged, but maintain accessibility for the air chuck see Figure "A". Drill a 5/16" hole andinstall the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve see Figure "D". Run the tubing from the T-fittingto the inflation valve, routing it to avoid direct heat from the exhaust pipe and away from sharp edges. Secure the tubingwith the provided nylon ties. Push the end of the air line tubing into the inflation valve as far as possible see Figure "D".

STEP 4 - 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,hex nuts, and washers, attach the air control panel to the dashboard or other selected mounting surface see Figure "B".

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BACK OFGAUGE

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POSITIVE WIRE

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STEP 5 - WIRE THE CONTROL PANEL FOR ILLUMINATION

There are two wires (one red and one black) attached tothe gauge on the back of the control panel. Connect the redwire to a fused dashboard illumination wire. Connect theblack wire to a suitable ground source see Figure "E".

Attach the end of the positive wire to a dashboardillumination wire using a wire connector. Slip the wireconnector over the existing dashboard illumination wire andinsert the un-stripped gauge panel wire into the wire connector.Close the wire connector onto the wires with pliers see Figure"F". Attach the black wire to a ground source by crimping aring connector on to the wire and securing it to a suitableground source on the vehicle. Note: Should additional wire

be necessary to reach the dashboard illumination wire and groundsource, use 18 gage multi-strand wire.

STEP 6 - CHECK THE SYSTEM

With the Air Control Accessory kit, air helper springs, and on-boardair compressor system installed, you are ready to test the system.Reattach the negative battery cable. Turn on the vehicle's ignition. Thecompressor will run for a short period of time to build pressure in the airtank. The compressor will shut off when the air tank reachesapproximately 120 psi. When the pressure in the air tank drops toapproximately 90 psi, the compressor will run to build pressure in theair tank.

Push the paddle switch up to inflate the air springs. The gauge willdisplay how much air pressure is in the air springs. Inflate the air helper springs to 70 psi and check the fittings forair leaks with an applied solution of soap and water. If a leak is detected at a tubing connection, check to make surethat the tube is cut as square as possible and that it is pushed completely into the fitting. The tubing can easily beremoved from the fitting. First, release the pressure from the air system. Push the collar towards the body of the fittingand pull out the tube.

SYSTEM OPERATION

The Air Control Accessory kit allows the air springs to be inflated from the inside of the vehicle. Push the paddleswitch up to inflate the air springs and push the paddle switch down to deflate the air springs. If the air compressorfails to operate for any reason, air can be introduced into the system by using the manual inflation valve installed withthe air accessory kit. This can be accomplished by inflating the system through the manual inflation valve with an airchuck. An extension hose may be attached to the manual inflation valve to assist in inflating tires or other airaccessories.

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Do Not Return This Product to the Dealer or Distributor

If you are• missingparts,• experiencinginstallationproblems,or• havetechnicalconcernsregardingthisproduct,

you may contact a Firestone Technical Service Representative at [email protected] or at 800-888-0650 (option 1, and then option 2). Representatives are available from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. If you are located outside of the United States, you should first contact your distributor or dealer directly with any issues.

When contacting Technical Service, please have the kit or part # ready, along with the make, model, and year of the vehicle. You may also need to provide details, such as 2WD/4WD or if the vehicle has been lifted or lowered from stock height.

If you have a warranty concern, please include in your email a detailed description of the situation, a photo(s) of the issue, and your contact information, including ship-to address.

WARRANTY COVERAGE*— The Ride-Rite™ kits, components, and accessories are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover service or labor charges, neglect…to the product.

PERIOD OF COVERAGE:• Ride-Rite air springs – Lifetime Limited • Work-Rite load assists – 2 Years Limited• Sport-Rite air springs – Lifetime Limited • Air-Rite accessories – 2 Years Limited• Coil-Rite air springs – Lifetime Limited • Brackets, hardware, fittings, air line, and other• Level-Rite air springs – Lifetime Limited components – 2 Years Limited

HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM — If you purchased your air springs in the U.S. or Canada and believe you have a part with a warrantable defect, call Firestone directly at 1-800-888-0650.

International customers should contact their distributors or dealers directly with any problems.

(*) Please refer to the “Firestone Limited Lifetime Air Spring Warranty” for details, terns, and conditions.

21-8387 01-13 NAD-37143-1

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