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F3 REMOTE FUNCTIONS

On/Off

Hold Enter button for 3 seconds to turn the remote ON/OFF.

Inflating/Deflating Pressure for Both Air Springs

Turn on the remote to enter the main menu. Press Enter 

to adjust both air springs. Adjust pressure by pressing 

(+) or (-) button to desired pressure setting. Press the 

Enter button when desired setting is reached.

Inflating/Deflating Pressure for Individual Air Springs

Turn on the remote to enter main menu. Press Enter  

to adjust both air springs. Press Enter again to adjust  

individual air springs. Adjust pressure by pressing  

(+) or (-) button to the desired pressure setting. Press  

the Enter button when the desired setting is reached.

2 Memory Button Settings

Press M1 or M2 button. Preset pressure should appear. 

M1 is preset to 5 PSI. M2 is preset to 20PSI. Press the  

Enter button again to adjust pressure. To change the pre-

set pressure, press M1 or M2. Change the preset pres-

sure by pressing (+) or (-) button. To save the pressure 

setting to memory, press and hold Enter button for 3 

seconds. The display will flash rapidly to indicate the new 

pressure setting is saved. After saving the new pressure, 

the menu will revert to main menu.

Changing Units to PSI/BAR

Press (+) and (-) buttons together for 3 seconds. Once in 

the unit measurement menu, press (+) for PSI and (-) for 

BAR. Press Enter again to save the desired unit measure-

ment and revert back to main menu.

Tank Mode

To convert to Tank Mode, unplug power to the ECU,  

install the tank and repower the ECU. The system will  

automatically enter Tank Mode.

Tank Mode Menu

Press and hold M1 and M2 buttons for 3 seconds to 

enter Tank Mode. While in Tank 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 90/120. 

Note:  In Tank 

Mode, it is not advised to set air springs above Tank  

Pressure lower limit. User should first raise the lower 

limit threshold to a higher range before increasing  

pressure in Air Spring.

F3 REMOTE ERROR CODES

Error Definition

Communication Error:

 An error message E/CN will dis-

play if communication from the ECU to the remote is not 

established for 2 seconds.

Leak Error:

 The remote will display EL in the top row if a 

leak is present and either t-tank, L-left air spring or r-right 

air spring on the bottom row to notify which component 

is leaking.

Bad Pressure Sensor:

 The remote will display EP in the 

top row if a bad pressure sensor is present and either  

t-tank, L-left air spring, r-right air spring in the bottom to 

notify which component has the bad pressure sensor.

Compressor Error:

 The remote will display EC on the top 

row if the compressor exceeds 4 minutes of runtime. 

Low Battery:

 The remote will display Lo Bt on the display 

if batteries are below the rated voltage of 3.0 V. 

Note: 

when the low battery indicator is present, the remote  

will be unable to save the last setting by the user.

USING THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER

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WIRELESS CONTROLLER

AS-1 AIR

PRESSURE

(LEFT AIR

SPRING)

AS-2 AIR

PRESSURE

(RIGHT AIR 

SPRING)

INCREASE

AIR PRESSURE

ENTER

DECREASE

AIR PRESSURE

MEMORY 1

SETTING

MEMORY 2

SETTING

Use the Wireless Controller to adjust the air pressure in your Air Springs.  

You can select the Air Springs individually, or both at the same time. Determine 

sides when in vehicle, facing forward. If desired, use the supplied Velcro Tabs to 

secure the remote to the vehicle.

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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