HornBlasters NATHAN AIRCHIME, Installation Manual

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Prepping The Compressors
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Let's set the compressors up with their respective brackets. Locate the four L-shaped compressor brackets that
were packed with your air compressors. Each bracket will hold one compressor.
1. Position the air compressor mounting feet over the bracket so that the four feet line up with the slots on the
bracket.
2. Locate the supplied mounting hardware that was packed with the air compressor.
3. Secure the air compressor to the bracket with the hardware from step 2. The diagram below shows how the
hardware needs to be assembled.
4. Tighten down each nut/bolt combination with the Phillips-head screwdriver and wrench. Repeat this step for
all four air compressors/brackets.
5. Check and ensure that the air line used to re-route the air filter is not kinked on the bracket. The
compressor can be moved around the slots to ensure a proper fit.
Mounting bolt
Flat washer
Compressor foot
Rubber bushing
Mounting surface
Flat washer
Lock washer
Nut
Compressor Placement Notes
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Make sure all four compressors are mounted close enough to the tank so that the leader hoses from each
compressor can connect into the tank. If you need to mount the four compressors further away from the
tank, we sell fittings that can be used to extend the hose on the compressor.
• Try to mount the compressors in a dry area if possible, this helps the compressors last longer and prevents
the finish from tarnishing over time.
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Be careful when handling the compressors. Do not use the head (part with fins) as a carry handle.
The head can crack/break off due to the weight of the compressor. Always handle the compressor by the
cylinder/crank case.
• The compressors will get hot as they run. This is normal but take this into consideration when installing your
compressors.
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Make sure the compressors have air flow at their install location as they will generate heat as they run.
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Do not under any circumstance mount the air filter directly to the compressor if it is mounted outside the
vehicle. The filter will get wet and the compressor will pull in water. This is not good for the compressor!
• Mount the compressors in an upright position when possible. The compressors will still work if mounted
sideways, but gravity will pull the piston to one side of the cylinder and it will wear quicker on that side.
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