Product Manual

MOUNTING AND WIRING
1. Disconnectgroundcablefromvehicle’sbattery.
2. Temporarily position the air compressor in the location where it will be mounted.
3. Routegroundwiretothenegativepostofthebatteryortoanappropriategroundingpointand
cut ground wire to length as needed.
4. Mountaircompressorwiththefoursetsofbolts,nuts,washers,andlockingwashersprovided.
 (SeeFig.2forMountingInstructions)Useofthreadsealantisrecommended.
5. NOTE:ForRemoteInletAirFilterInstallation,refertoRemoteInletAirFilterInstallation
 InstructionsincludedintheRemoteInletAirFilterPack.
6. VIAIRaircompressor(s)comeequippedwithheavydutyheatresistantleaderhose(s)with
 either1/4”or3/8”NPTttings.Thisleaderhoseisdesignedtoprolongthelifeofyourairline.
 Donotremovethisleaderhosefromaircompressor.
7. IMPORTANT:Pleasenote,theleaderhosethatcomeswithyourcompressorhasabuilt-ininline
 checkvalve.DoNotremoveinlinecheckvalvefromleaderhose.
8. Selectproperlocationtomountleaderhosewithhosebracketprovided.Avoidlocationswhere
leader hose may become tangled with wires and other hoses.
9. To mount hose bracket, drill hole with 3/16” drill bit and push self–anchoring hose bracket pin
 intohole.Routeleaderhosethroughhosebracketandsecurehosebypressingbracketclamp
into locked position.
10.Toremovehosefromthehosebracket,simplypressdownonthehoseclampreleasetabto
 releasebracketclamp.(Fig.3)
11.Connectcompressor’spositiveleadwiretooneoftheleadsofyourpressureswitch.
12.Makesurethatyourcompressorsetupisproperlyfused.Forappropriatefusesize,referto
 ampdrawofcompressorinthespecicationssectionofthismanual.
13.Alwayslocatefuseascloseaspossibletopowersource.
14.Beforeconnectingtopowersource,re-checktomakesurethatallconnectionsare
made properly.
15. Connect and test compressor system by running the compressor for a short time to build up
pressure in your air tank.
16.Onceairpressurereachespresetcutoutpressureofyourpressureswitch,thecompressor
will shut off. Inspect all air line connections for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak
 isdetected,theairlinemaynotbecutsquarelyorpushedallthewayin.Repairconnections
as needed.
(Fig. 1) 380C / 480C Compressor Installation Parts List:
A. HoseBracket(1pc)
B. MountingBolts(4pcs)
C.FlatWashers(8pcs)
D.LockingWashers(4pcs)
E.Nuts(4pcs)
F.3/8NPTFx1/2”BarbedFitting(1pc)(480C)
1/4NPTFx3/8”BarbedFitting(1pc)(380C)
G.3/8NPTMx1/2”BarbedFitting(1pc)(480C)
1/4NPTMx3/8”BarbedFitting(1pc)(380C)
H.RemoteMountFilterAirLine(1pc)
I. AirLineClips(3pcs)
J.Screws(3pcs)
K.RemoteInletAirFilterwithFilterElement(1pc)
USER MANUAL
380C - 480C COMPRESSOR KIT
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