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Pressure Switch & Relays:

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DUAL ONBOARD AIR SYSTEM

AIR TANK & PLUMBING

Thetankcomeswithsix1/4”NPTportopeningstoallowinstallationinmanyconfigurationsonyourvehicle.Toensuresafeandtrouble-freeuseofyourairtank,westronglyrecommendthatyouinstallthesupplieddraincock and a safety pressure relief valve. (See Figure 1)

Tank Fittings:Installthesuppliedfittingsfortheairtankinareaswheretheyaremostappropriateforyourinstallation usingthreadsealant.(Notallinstallationswillbeplumbedexactlyasshowninschematic.) Makesurethatthesafetyvalveisinstalledinthetopmostpositiononthetank,andthatthedraincockisinstalledinthelowestpositiononthetankifthetankistobeinstalledinanyotherpositionthanuprighton thetank’smountinglegs.Besurethatallfittingsareaccessiblelaterintheinstallationprocesssinceyou willhavetoplumbairlinestoeachfittingasneededtoutilizetheairtank.

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AIR TANK & PLUMBING (CONT’D)

Mounting the Tank:Wehaveincluded6piecesofrubberbushingsinyourtankmountinghardware.Youhavetheoptionofusingtwolayersofrubberbushingsononeofyourtanklegstoslightlytilttanktowardthedraincockporttoimprovedrainageproperties.Usetheprovidedlongerbolts,andcorrespondingwashers,lockwashersandnutstomountthetanktoasuitablechassisorotherplaceonyourvehicle.

IMPORTANT: -Tankisratedfor200PSImaximumworkingpressure.- Tank is NOTtobeusedasabreathingdevice.-Useonlyattachmentsortoolsratedfor200PSIworkingpressureorless.

CAUTION! DO NOT PRESSURIZE YOUR TANK UNTIL YOU HAVE INSTALLED ALL NECESSARY PORT FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES.-Applysealanttothreadsoffittingspriortoassemblyandtighteneachpartwithawrench.-Donotovertightenifyourportfittingsaremadefrombrass,sincebrassthreadscanbestripped. -Bleedpressurefromtankbeforeservicingoraddingattachments.

WARNING: FAILURE TO DRAIN TANK AND REMOVE CONDENSATIONWILL CAUSE TANK TO RUST PREMATURELY.- Toremoveaccumulatedcondensationinsidethetank,bleedpressurefromtankusingthedraincockuntil pressure is approximately 5-20 PSI. - Draintankbyopeningthedraincockdrainvalveandcloseafterdrainingtank.- Ifdraincockvalveisplugged,releaseallairpressurefromtank,removedrainvalveandclean,thenreinstall.

IMPORTANT: Please observe air tank’s Date of Manufacture (stamped on tank leg). Replaceairtank2to5yearsfromdateairtankwasfirstused,orusethedateofmanufactureasreference.Adheringtoairtankdrainingguidelineswillprolongthelifeofyourairtank.

PLEASE NOTE: RUSTED TANKS CAN FAIL CAUSING EXPLOSIONS OR FATAL INJURIES.Discard tank immediately if tank is rusted.

SAFETY VALVE:Whenusingasafetypressurereliefvalve,pointthesafetypressurereliefvalveaway fromyourbodywhenreleasingair.Usethepullringonthesafetyreliefvalvetoventpressurefromthetank before servicing.

DUAL AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION

Pleasefollowtheseinstallationinstructionstoenjoythebestuseofyouronboardairsystem.

CAUTION - To reduce risk of electrical shock or electrocution:- Donotdisassemblethecompressor.Donotattemptrepairsormodifications. Refertoqualifiedserviceagenciesforallserviceandrepairs.-Donotusethisproductinanareawhereitcanfallorbepulledintowaterorliquids.-Donotreachforthisproductifithasfallenintoliquid.-Usethiscompressorwith12-voltDCsystemsonly.- Thisproductshouldneverbeleftunattendedduringuse.

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DUAL AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION (CONT’D)

Guidelines for Selecting Mounting Location:Theselectionofpropermountinglocationforyouraircompressorwillhelpensurealongandtroublefreecompressorservicelife.Pleasepaycloseattentiontothefollowing:

- Select a FLAT, UPRIGHT, & SECURE LOCATIONwherethecompressorcanbemounted.- Tomaximizeaircompressorperformance,locatecompressorasCLOSE TO THE BATTERY aspossiblesothatlengthofpositiveleadwirerequiredisataminimum.- Choosemountinglocationthatisascoolaspossibleandawayfromheatsources.- Thiscompressorismoisture&dustresistant,but NOT WATERPROOF or DUSTPROOF. Do not mount compressorinlocationswheretheunitislikelytocomeincontactwithwaterorexcessivedirt.- Forcompressorwithremotefiltermounting,selectcompressor’smountinglocationwhereairlinecanbe routedfromcompressorairinlettoremoteinletairfilter.Makesurethattheremoteinletairfilterislocated inadrylocation,awayfromwater.- Youwillalsowanttoselectacompressormountinglocationwheretheleaderhosebracketcanbemounted tosecuretheleaderhose.- Ifitisnecessarytomounttheaircompressorsfurtherfromthebattery,suchasinsideyourvehicleorinthe bedofyourpickup,useaminimum8AWGpositiveleadwireforremoteinstallationforeachcompressor.- Donotmountcompressornearareaswhereflammableliquidsarestored.- Usethreadsealantforproperfittinginstallation.Threadtapeisnotrecommended. Properly sealed, recommended torque for 1/4” and 3/8” is 12~15 ft. lbs.

Compressor Wiring: (See Figure 3 on back of manual)1. Disconnectgroundcablefromvehicle’sbattery.2. Temporarilypositiontheaircompressorinthelocationwhereitwillbemounted.3. Routegroundwiretothenegativepostofthebatteryortoanappropriategroundingpointand cutgroundwiretolengthasneeded.4. Mounttheaircompressorswiththeeightsetsof13/64”(5mm)bolts,nuts,washers,andlocking washersprovided.Useofthreadlockerisrecommended.5. NOTE: For Remote Inlet Air Filter Installation, refer to Remote Inlet Air Filter Installation Instructions includedintheRemoteInletAirFilterPack.6. Thisaircompressorcomeswithaheavydutyheatresistantstainlesssteelbraidedleaderhosewith3/8” NPTfittings.7. IMPORTANT:Pleasenote;theleaderhosethatcamewithyourcompressorhasabuilt-ininlinecheck valvepre-installed.Donotremoveinlinecheckvalvefromleaderhose.8. Selectaproperlocationtomountleaderhoseswithhosebracketsprovided.Avoidlocationswhere leaderhosemaybecometangledwithwiresandotherhoses.9. Tomounthosebracket,drillholeswith3/16”drillbitandpushself–anchoringhosebracketpinintohole. Routeleaderhosethroughhosebracketandsecurehosebypressingbracketclampintolockedposition.10.Toremovehosefromthehosebracket,simplypressdownonthehoseclampreleasetabto release bracket clamp. 11.Followwiringdiagramonthebackofmanual(Fig.3)12.Makesurethatyourcompressorsetupisproperlyfused.(Fuse not included). Dual485Ccompressorspullapproximately44maximumampsofpower.13.Alwayslocatefuseascloseaspossibletopowersource.14.Beforeconnectingtopowersource,checktomakesurethatallconnectionsaremadeproperly.15.Connectandtestcompressorsystembyrunningthecompressorforashorttimetobuilduppressure in your air tank. 16.Onceairpressurereachespresetcutoutpressureofyourpressureswitch,thecompressorwillshutoff. Inspectallairlineconnectionsforleakswithsoapandwatersolution.Ifaleakisdetected,theairline maynotbecutsquarelyorpushedallthewayin.Tightenconnectionsifneeded.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:Thecompressorshaveamaximumworkingpressureof200PSI.AlwaysoperatethecompressoratorbelowtheMAXIMUMPRESSURERATINGofthecompressor.Operationexceedingmaximumpressureratingsandordutycyclewillresultindamagetoaircompressor.

1.YouraircompressorisequippedwithanAUTOMATICTHERMALOVERLOADPROTECTOR. Thisfeaturewillprotecttheaircompressorfromoverheatingandcausingpermanentdamagetoyourair compressor.Thethermaloverloadprotectorwillautomaticallycutoffpowertoyouraircompressorshould theinternaloperatingtemperatureoftheaircompressorriseabovesafelevelsduringexcessiveuse.2.Shouldyouraircompressorautomaticallyshutoffduringuse,turnpowertothesystemoff.Theautomatic thermaloverloadprotectorwillautomaticallyresetwheninternaltemperatureoftheaircompressordrops belowsafelevels.Afterallowingaircompressortocooloff,youcansafelyresumeuse oftheaircompressorbyturningonthesystem.3.Topreventdischargeofyourbatteryandtoprovidepeakperformance,itisrecommendedthatyoukeep theenginerunningwhiletheaircompressorisinuse.4. ONLY OPERATE THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.

Dual Compressor Maintenance & Repairs:1.Periodicallycheckallelectricalandfittingconnections.Cleanandtightenasneeded.2.Periodicallycheckallmountingscrews.Tightenasneeded.3.Replaceairfilterelementperiodically.Replacementfrequencydependsonoperatingfrequencyand operatingenvironment.Forfrequentuseindustyenvironment,youshouldreplaceairfilterelement more often. 4. Regularly clean dust and dirt from compressor.5.Youraircompressorisequippedwithpermanentlylubricated,maintenance-freemotor. Never lubricate compressor.6.RepairsshouldbeperformedbyManufacturerorManufacturer’sAuthorizedServiceAgenciesonly.

CAUTION: Nevertouchtheaircompressororfittingsconnectedtotheaircompressorwithbarehandsduringorimmediatelyafteruse.LeaderhoseandfittingswillbecomeveryHOTduringandafteruse.

Dual Compressor Installation Tips:1.Alwaysusetheremoteintakefilteroptionwhenpossible.Thiswillextendtheservicelifeofyourcompressor.2.Ifnoisereductionfromvibrationisdesired,usingtheremotemountoptionfortheinletfiltercanreduce operation noise by up to 25%. 3.Alwaysmountthecompressoratapointhigherthantheinletportofthetank. Thiswillkeepmoisturefrombeingabletoseepbacktothecompressor.4.Whenmountingthecompressor,useapaintpenontherubberisolatorsandcoverthesidetogoagainstthe chassisormountinglocation.Then,simplystampthecompressoragainstthechassistomakeanimprintof exactlywheretodrillthemountingholesforthecompressor.

PRESSURE SWITCH INSTALLATION

YourVIAIROnboardAirSystemcomescompletewithaheavydutysealedpressureswitchthatwillturnonthecompressorat165PSIon,and200PSIoff.Thepressureswitchhasa1/8”NPTinletandpre-appliedthreadsealant.

Pressure Switch and Relay Installation Tips:1.Bothterminalsofthepressureswitcharepositive(+)leads.(The use of a relay is always recommended). 2.Neveruseapressureswitchthatisratedbeyondyourcompressor’sratedMaximumWorkingPressure.3.ReplacethePressureSwitchwith P/N 90221 ifthepressureswitchbecomesfaultyorfailsinthefuture.4.SeeFig.3forrelayandpressureswitchinstallationtips.

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DASH PANEL GAUGE INSTALLATION

YourVIAIROnboardAirSystemcomescompletewithaDashPanelGaugetomonitorthepressureofyourVIAIRairtank.Additionally,theDashPanelGaugehasanON/OFFswitchpreinstalledthatwillallowyoutoturnthesystemoffbycuttingpowertothepressureswitchthatyouhavealreadyinstalled.WerecommendthatyouinstallamasterON/OFFswitchtoallowthesystemtobeturnedoffanytimeyouanticipateleavingthevehicleparkedforanylengthoftime,andtoavoiddrainingthevehicle’sbatteryunnecessarilyduetoaslowairleakinyoursystem.(See Figure 3 on back of manual)

IMPORTANT:EachDashPanelGaugehasbeentestedandcalibrated.Theairinletonthisgaugehasafactoryinstalledcompressionfitting.DONOTattempttotightenorloosenthebodyofthiscompressionfitting.Anyadjustmentswillcausethegaugetomalfunctionandvoidwarranty.TheDashPanelGaugeincludedinthiskitisratedfor200PSI.AlwaysoperatethegaugeatorbelowtheMAXIMUMPRESSURERATINGofthegauge.

1. Select Mounting Location for Dash Panel Gauge:Selectamountinglocationwitharigidmountingsurfacesuchasthebottomedgeofthedashboard. Usethegaugemountingpanelasatemplate;markofftwomountingpointstobedrilled. Carefullydrilltwo13/64”diameterholesasmarked.DonotmountDashPanelGaugeatthistime.

2. Air Line Connection to Dash Panel Gauge:RemoveonlythecollarofthecompressionfittingfromthebackoftheDashPanelGauge.Donotloosenortightenthebodyofthecompressionfitting,whichispermanentlyaffixedtotheairinletofthegauge.Insertairlinetubingthroughthiscollar,andthenpushairlinetubingontothebarbofthecompressionfittinguntiltheairlinecompletelycoversthebarb.Tightencollarontothebodyofthecompressionfittingwithawrench.

3. Routing Air Line to Tank:RoutetheairlinetubingontheDashPanelGaugetothetank.Donotcutairlineyet,insomecasesaholemayneedtobedrilledtoenabletheairlinetopassthroughpanelstothetanklocation.Makesurethattheairlinetubingisprotectedfromanysharpedgesofthedrilledholeusinggrommetstripsupplied.Connecttothetankusingthe1/4”Push-to-Connectstraightfittingsupplied.

Installation Tips:- Whencuttingairlinetubing,alwayscutassquarelyaspossible.Usetheincludedhosecuttertoensurea straightcut.- Whenroutingairlinetubing,alwaysremembertoavoidsharpedges,heatsourcesandtightbends. (Airlinemustberoutedatleast12inchesfromexhaustsystems&otherheatsources.)

IMPORTANT - Drilling through firewall:Alwaysbesureofwhatisontheothersideofthefirewallbeforedrilling.Takecarenottodamageyourvehicle’selectronicsystemsorcomponents.

4. Wiring the ON/OFF Switch:Attachoneofthetworemainingfemaleterminalconnectorstothewirethatwasroutedfromthepressureswitch.TherearetwomalespadeconnectorsonthebackoftheON/OFFswitch.ConnectthisfemaleterminalconnectortooneofthemalespadeconnectorontheON/OFFswitch.Next,attachappropriatesizeringterminalprovidedinthekittotheendofthewirewiththeInlineFuse.(Theringterminalshouldbeabout12”fromtheinlinefuse.)Thiswireisreferredtoasthepowerwire.Temporarilypositiontheringterminalatthepowersourceandroutepowerwiretothedashpanelgauge,measureandcuttoappropriatelength.(Ifadditionalwireisnecessary,use16AWGwire.)Attachtheremainingfemaleterminalconnectortoendofpowerwire,andconnecttomalespadeconnectoronthe ON/OFFswitch.(Note:Donotconnectgaugetopowersourceatthistime.)

5. Wiring the Dash Panel Gauge for Illumination:Therearetwowires,oneredandoneblackconnectedtothelightbulbofthegauge.Connecttheredwire toasuitablefuseddashpanelcircuit.Usethequickspliceconnectorincludedinthekitforwireconnections. Theblackwireistobeconnectedtoasuitablegroundsource.

6. Mounting the Dash Panel Gauge:Withallelectricalandairlinetubingroutedandconnectedproperly,mountthedashpanelgaugeusingthetwo13/64”nuts,bolts,andwashersincludedwiththeDashPanelGauge.Makesurethatnoelectricalwiresorairlinecanbecontactedbyvehiclepedaloperation,orbyuseofanysafetyequipment.Useprovidedziptiestosecureairlineandelectricalwiring.

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INLINE PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLATION

YourOnboardAirSystemcomescompletewithanadjustableinlineairpressureregulatorthatmaybeusedtoregulatethepressureoutofyourairtankdowntodesiredpressure.Thisisespeciallyusefulforinstallationsthatwillsupplyairtoalockingdifferential,ormaybeusedtooperateairtools.NeverattempttousetheregulatortoadjustanytankpressureoverMaximumPressureRatingofthecompressorandothercomponents.

1. Mounting the Inline Pressure Regulator:Selectamountinglocationwitharigidmountingsurfacesuchasthebottomedgeofachassis. Usetheinlinepressureregulatormountingbracketasatemplatetomarkthetwomountingpointstobedrilled.Carefullydrillthetwoholesasmarked,andmountthePressureRegulatoratthistime.

2. Air Line Connections to Inline Pressure Regulator:Usea1/4”NPTcompressionfittingonthe“IN”sideoftheregulatorreceivingairfromtheairtank. Onthe“OUT”sideoftheregulator,youmayinstalla1/4”NPTquickconnectcoupler,ortheprovided1/4”Push-to-Connectstraightfittingtoroutetheairlinetothesourceoftheitemthatpressureisbeingregulatedto.Ifyouareplumbingtoairlockingdifferentials,wehaveincludedtwo1/8”BSPFemaleto1/4”NPTMaleAdaptersforthisuse.YoumayrequireaT-fitting(includedinthepackage),dependingonyourapplication.

3. Adjusting pressure:Thepressureregulatorknoblockswhenpushedtowardstheunit.Toadjustpressure,simplypullknobawayfromtheregulatorbodyandadjustasneeded.Alwayslocktheadjustmentknobinplacebeforeusingpressure-adjustedairsupplytokeeppressureregulatedatafixedpressure.(See Figure 2)

Pressure Regulator Diagram:(Figure 2)

DASH PANEL GAUGE INSTALLATION (CONT’D)

7. Connect to Power Source:Beforeconnectingthepowerwiretoapowersource,checktomakesurethattheON/OFFswitchon thedashpanelgaugeisintheOFFposition.Connecttheringterminalofthepowerwiretopowersource. (ThisisthewiredescribedinStep4,whichisconnectedtotheON/OFFswitchofthedashpanelgauge.)

8. Testing Your Onboard Air System:YourOnboardAirSysteminstallationisnowcomplete.Runthecompressortobuildpressureintheairtank.Whenairpressurereachesthepressureswitchcutoutpressure,thecompressorwillshutoff.Inspectallairlineconnectionsforleakswithsoapandwatersolutionandspraywithaspraybottleontoconnections tocheckforleaks.Ifleaksaredetected,airlinemaynotbecutsquarelyorpushedallthewayin. Fixconnectionsasneeded.Periodicallycheckyoursystem’sfittinginthismannershouldyourcompressorturnonmoreoftenthannormalwithoutfrequentairuse.

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DIGITAL TIRE INFLATION GUN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

YourOnboardAirSystemalsocomeswithaDigitalTireInflationGunforairinguptiresandaddingcompressedairtoanyinflatableitemswithavalvestem.

1. Using the Digital Tire Inflation Gun:Usinga1/4“QuickConnectCoupler,connecttheDigitalTireInflationGuntoanairhoseandconnecttoatirevalvestemorsimilarinflationcollarbysecuringthefoldingleverontheDigitalTireInflationGunairchuck.

2. Filling Tires and other Inflatable Items: SqueezetheDigitalInflationTriggerontheDigitalInflationGunbypressingittowardsthehandleofthegun.Thiswillallowstoredairfromtheairtanktoflowthroughthegunandthroughthechuckintoyourtireorotherinflatableitems.

3. Checking Tire Pressure:Tochecktirepressure,releaseInflationTriggeronDigitalInflationGunandtheactualPSIreadingwillbeshown.Tirepressurewillbeabletobereadaccuratelyonlywhentheinflationtriggerisreleased.

WARNING:- NeveroperatetheDigitalTireInflationGunatanypressureexceeding180PSI.- Usecautionwhenattachingorremovingairchuckfromvalvestems.- Alwaysensurethattirevalvestemsaretightbeforeinflatingtires.- Becarefultoneverinflateanytireorotherinflatableitemspastitsratedpressuretoavoidexplosion, possibleinjury,ordeath.

Please Note: Notintendedforusewithregularportablecompressorsorunitsmeanttobeoperatedwithanopenendedairchuck.TheDigitalTireInflationGunisequippedwithaclosedendedchuckandwillholdpressureback,whichcouldcausethehosetoburst.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Tankpressuredropswhencompressor(s)shutoff

1. Loose drain cock2.Checkvalveleaking3. Loose connections

1.Tightendraincock2.Replacecheckvalveor

compressor(s)3.Checkallconnectionswithsoapandwatersolutionandtighten

Compressor runs continuously andairflowlowerthannormal

1. Excessive air usage2. Loose connections3. Worn piston ring or inlet

valve.4.Cloggedairfilterelement

1. Decrease air usage2.Checkallconnectionswithsoapandwatersolutionandtighten.

3. Repair or replace compressor4.Replaceairfilterelement

Compressor runs continuously causing safety valve (if equipped) to open

1.Badpressureswitch2. Defective safety valve

1.Replacepressureswitch2. Replace safety valve

Excessivemoistureindischarge 1.Excessivewaterinairtank2.Highhumidity

1. Drain tank, tilt tank to drain.Drain tank more frequently

2. Move compressor to areawithlesshumidity,oruseairlinefilter.

Compressorwillnotrun 1.Nopower,orpowerswitchin OFF position

2.Blownfuse3.Motoroverheats4.Faultypressureswitch.

1. Make sure compressorswitchisON

2. Disconnect compressorsfrompowersource,replacefuse.(RefertoSpecificationssection for correct fuse amperage.)

3.Letcompressorscooloffforabout30Minutestoallowthermaloverloadswitchreset.

4.Replacepressureswitch

Thermaloverload protector cuts out repeatedly

1. Lack of proper ventilation orambienttemperaturetoohigh

2. Compressor valves failed

1.Movecompressortowellventilatedarea,orareawithlowerambienttemperature

2. Repair or replace compressor

Excessive knocking or rattling

1. Loose mounting bolts2. Worn bearing on eccentric ormotorshaft

3.Cylinderorpistonringisworn

1.Tightenmountingbolts2. Repair or replace

compressor3. Repair or replace

compressor

CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE COMPRESSOR WHILE COMPRESSOR IS PRESSURIZED.

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

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COMPRESSOR APPLICATION GUIDE

Toensurethatyougetthehighestlevelofsatisfactionfromyourcompressorperformance,refertoinformationbelow:

VIAIR COMPRESSOR REFERENCE CHARTCOMPRESSORSERIES DUTYCYCLE MAX.WORKINGPRESSURE (100 PSI @ 72°F)090 SERIES 9% 120 PSI092 SERIES 9% 120 PSI095 SERIES 9% 120 PSI097 SERIES 10% 130 PSI098 SERIES 10% 130 PSI100 SERIES 15% 130 PSI250 IG SERIES 100% 150 PSI275 SERIES 25% 150 PSI280 SERIES 30% 150 PSI325 SERIES 33% 150 PSI330 IG SERIES 100% 150 PSI350 SERIES 100% 150 PSI380 SERIES 100% 200 PSI *55%400 SERIES 33% 150 PSI420 SERIES 33% 150 PSI444 SERIES 100% 200 PSI *50%450 SERIES 100% 150 PSI450 IG SERIES 100% 150 PSI460 SERIES 100% 150 PSI480 SERIES 100% 200 PSI *50%485 SERIES 100% 200 PSI *100% *Duty Cycle at 200 PSI and 72°F.

ABOUT COMPRESSOR DUTY CYCLE:Dutycyclereferstotheamountoftimeacompressorcanbe operated in a given time period at 100 PSI, and a standard ambient temperature of 72° F. It is commonlyexpressedinpercentageformat:Compressorontime÷(ontime+offtime)=DutyCycle %.

ONE-HOUR DUTY CYCLE MINUTES ON / (100 PSI @ 72°F) MINUTES OFF 9% 5Min.On/55Min.Off 10% 6Min.On/54Min.Off 15% 9Min.On/51Min.Off 20% 12Min.On/48Min.Off 25% 15Min.On/45Min.Off 30% 18Min.On/42Min.Off 33% 20Min.On/40Min.Off 50% 30Min.On/30Min.Off 100% 1 Hour Run Time

ABOUT RATED WORKING PRESSURE:Toensuretroublefreeservicelifeofyourcompressor,alwaysoperatecompressorwithinratedworkingpressureofthecompressor.Neveruseapressureswitchwithahighercut-offpressurethancompressor’sratedworkingpressure.

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AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 12-VOLT:

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AmpDrawLengthofwirefrombatteryto

compressor (in feet)

5 10 15 205 16 16 16 1410 16 14 12 1015 16 12 10 1020 14 10 10 825 14 10 8 630 12 10 8 640 12 8 6 650 10 6 6 460 10 6 4 4

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SPECIFICATIONS

•PartNo.40085/485CDualOBASystem-Platinum•PartNo.40185/485CDualOBASystem-StealthBlack

Motor Voltage: 12 Volts Combined Max. Current Consumption: 44 AmpsMotor Type: Permanent MagneticHorsepower: 1/4Max. Working Pressure: 200 PSIMax. Duty Cycle (@ 72°F & 200 PSI): 100%MinutesOn/Off(@72°F&200PSI): ContinuousMax. Restart Pressure: 200 PSIMax. Ambient Temperature: 158°FMin. Ambient Temperature: -40°F Auto.ResetThermalProtection: Yes

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15EDELMAN•IRVINE,CA92618TEL:(949)585-0011•FAX:(949)585-0188

www.viaircorp.com

DUAL ONBOARD AIR SYSTEM

LIMITED WARRANTY:VIAIRCorporationwarrantsthisproduct,whenproperlyinstalledandundernormalconditionsofuse,tobefreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsforaperiodofoneyearfromitsoriginaldateofpurchase.Toreceivewarrantyserviceorrepair,pleasecontactVIAIRCorporation.

Returnsshouldbemadewithinoneyearofthedateofpurchase,afteraReturnGoodsAuthorization(RGA)numberhasbeenassignedbyVIAIRCorporation.ToobtainRGA,faxacopyofyourreceiptto(949)585-0188.Forcompletewarrantydetails,pleasevisit:www.viaircorp.com/warranty

PLEASE NOTE:THIS WARRANTY COVERS PRODUCT DEFECTS ONLY; IT DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE.

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