DTX 2146 Rad Air Captain Instruction Manual Download Page 2

Air Nozzle

4.  Turn on the compressor by 

switching the ON/OFF 
rocker switch located on 
top of compressor to ON.

3.  Next, attach air hose nozzle (with proper tip 

adapter, depending upon what you need to 
inflate)(see examples at right) securely to the tire 
or object to be inflated. Be sure adapter/hose is 
fastened securely and that there are no air leaks.

Air Nozzle direct to tire valve.

Air Nozzle with 
Woods/Dunlop
bicycle valve.

Air Nozzle with 
standard inflater valve.

Air Nozzle with ball
needle sport valve.

Safety light, switch.

5.  Watch the pressure gauge to make sure that you 

do not over-inflate your tire or toys.

 

REMEMBER:  NEVER EXCEED THE 
RECOMMENDED PRESSURE RATING. OVER-
INFLATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE BURSTING 
OR EXPLOSION AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY 
RESULT!

 

Usual inflation time is approximately 2-3 minutes 
to reach 30-35 PSI.

6.  When the recommended pressure has been 

achieved, shut the compressor off by toggling 
the rocker switch to the OFF position. Remove 
hose and disconnect the air pump from the 12V 
power source.

 

SAFETY LIGHT

 A safety light is built into the Rad 

Co-Pilot Air Compressor to aid in dark conditions 
and serve as a safety beacon to on coming 
traffic.  

1.  Remove unit from case and plug in the 12V DC cigarette lighter adapter to the cigarette lighter of your 

vehicle. Note: some vehicles may have a second 12V port as well.

2.  Turn on your vehicle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 Copyright 2012 DTX International

 

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