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SUP

AS-1

AS-2

EXH

SUP

AS-1

AS-2

EXH

ECU

1/8 NPT PUSH-TO-CONNECT

STRAIGHT FITTING

AIR LINE TUBE

AIR LINE TUBE

OPTIONAL: Install Air 

Line Tube to the EXH

air fitting - 16” max.

Route to SUP

on ECU.

Route to AS-1

on ECU.

Route to AS-2

on ECU.

Route to EXH on ECU.

AIR LINE

TUBE

LEFT AIR SPRING

(when facing forward)

RIGHT AIR SPRING

(when facing forward)

AIR COMPRESSOR

* As a water/debris 

trap. See page 4.

Create

loop in Air

Line Tube.

AIR SPRINGS

(sold separately)

INSTALL AIR LINE TUBES

5

DO

Make sure the cut is as square as possible.
Use a tube cutter or very sharp utility knife.

DON’T

Fold or kink the Air Line Tube.
Cut the Air Line Tube at an angle.
Use pliers, scissors, snips,
saws, or side cutters.

Square cut

90˚

AIR LINE TUBE

AIR LINE TUBE

AIR LINE TUBE

AIR LINE TUBE

PROPER AND IMPROPER CUTS IN THE AIR LINE TUBE

EXHAUST ALL AIR FROM THE SYSTEM PRIOR

TO RELEASING AIR TUBES FROM AIR FITTINGS.

5

PSI

1

Route the Air Line Tube from 
1/8 NPT Push-to-Connect 
Straight Fitting on the top 
of the Air Compressor to 
the Supply (SUP) air fitting 
on the ECU, leaving room 
to secure it safely. Use the 
guidelines on page 4 for 
proper Push-to-Connect 
Straight Fitting install.

2

Repeat Steps 1 to route Air 
Line Tube from the ECU to 
the Air Springs. Use the 
AS-1 and AS-2 air fittings  
on the ECU.

3

If desired, install Air Line 
Tube to the Exhaust (EXH) 
air fitting to reduce exhaust 
noise and prevent dirt from 
clogging the port (recom-
mended for off-road or 
dirty environments). Do not 
exceed 16" of Air Line Tube, 
and secure it so the end 
turns to the ground.

Summary of Contents for Air-rite 2581

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS riderite com 2581 10 17...

Page 2: ...by disconnecting the negative battery cable VEHICLE GVWR NEVER exceed the maximum load recommended by the vehicle manufacturer GVWR The GVWR can be found in your vehicle s owner s manual or on the da...

Page 3: ...ESS PART 2526 x 1 IGNITION FUSE TAP PART 9129 x 1 AIR FILTER PART 9414 x 1 AIR LINE TUBE 18 FEET A21 760 2581 HARDWARE PACK PART 3087 x 4 10 32 x 1 MACHINE SCREW PART 3093 x 3 10 32 x 3 4 MACHINE SCRE...

Page 4: ...1 AS 2 EXH SUP AS 1 AS 2 EXH ECU AIR SPRINGS sold separately 1 8 NPT PUSH TO CONNECT STRAIGHT FITTING AIR LINE TUBE AIR LINE TUBE AIR LINE TUBE BLACK GROUND RED 20 AMP FUSE RED RED WHITE ECU CONNECTOR...

Page 5: ...and secure on the body or frame of the vehicle away from any moving parts electrical or any other lines PLAN INSTALLATION ROUTES FOR WIRING AND AIR LINES Make sure the Wire Harness and Air LineTubes a...

Page 6: ...NNECT STRAIGHT FITTING Tighten to engage two threads of thread lock PRE INSTALLED CHECK VALVE PREPARE THE AIR COMPRESSOR 1 NOTE Air Compressor can be mounted facing any direction 1Install 1 8 NPT Push...

Page 7: ...CU 2 3 16 IF YOU ARE USING THE OPTIONAL FIRESTONE AIR ACCESSORY MOUNTING KIT SKIP THIS STEP AND REFER TO THE MOUNTING KIT S INSTRUCTIONS CHECK SURROUNDING AREA AND BACK SIDE OF MOUNTING LOCATION TO AV...

Page 8: ...LAT WASHER 3 16 FLAT WASHER 10 32 NYLOCK NUT 3 16 FLAT WASHER SUP AS 1 AS 2 EXH SUP AS 1 AS 2 EXH ECU or optional Firestone Air Accessory Mounting Kit BODY OR FRAME OF VEHICLE INSTALL THE AIR COMPRESS...

Page 9: ...one Air Accessory Mounting Kit 10 32 x 3 4 MACHINE SCREW 10 32 NYLOCK NUT 3 16 FLAT WASHER 1Determine a suitable location to mount the Sealed Relay assuring it will be within reach of the relay connec...

Page 10: ...s snips saws or side cutters Square cut 90 AIR LINE TUBE AIR LINE TUBE AIR LINE TUBE AIR LINE TUBE PROPER AND IMPROPER CUTS IN THE AIR LINE TUBE EXHAUST ALL AIR FROM THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO RELEASING AIR...

Page 11: ...e a new one INSTALL THE AIR FILTER CLEAN UP INSTALLATION 6 7 1Clean up the installation using supplied NylonTies and return all factory parts and materials to operative state USING SUPPLIED NYLON TIES...

Page 12: ...enterTank Mode While inTank Mode T will appear on the top row and the current tank pressure on the bottom row Preset tank pressure range is 110 145 90 120 M1 is preset to 110 145 M2 is preset to 90 12...

Page 13: ...es to sleep before it meets the set pressure Check battery voltage 9 Is it normal for my compressor to be overworking when at tempting to reach pressure When the compressor sounds as if it is overwork...

Page 14: ...r to review the Operating Instructions LEAK Bummer Continue to Step 11 to fix the leak 1Reattach the negative battery cable 2Turn on your vehicle s ignition 4Spray fittings with soap and water mixture...

Page 15: ...0 Option 1 Option 1 forTech Support LEAK AT AIR LINE TUBE AND AIR FITTING LEAK AT BASE OF AIR FITTING Release Air LineTube see page 4 Review proper cuts and proce dures in Step 5 Repeat Step 5 Tighten...

Page 16: ...one if possible The Wire Harness is grounded to the negative battery terminal The ECU needs a good clean interference free ground There is a loop in the Air LineTubes as shown to prevent water or debr...

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