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DRAIN COCK TO TANK:

1.  Install the drain cock into the 1/2” port on the bottom of the tank using the 1/2” to 1/4” NPT F bushing. If the drain cock already

has sealant on its threads it is unnecessary to use Te

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on tape on the threads.

PRESSURE SWITCH IN TO TANK:

1.  Install the pressure switch into an available 1/2” port on the air tank using Te

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on tape or pipe sealant on the threading of the 1/2”

to 1/4” NPT F bushing. Make sure to mount the pressure switch on the side or the top of the tank so that condensation will not 

be able to drain in to the pressure switch. 

Hand tighten only, and don’t tighten by twisting the box.

 

SAFETY VALVE IN TANK:

1.   Install the safety valve into an available 1/2” port on the air tank using Te

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on tape or pipe sealant on the threading of the 1/2” to

1/4” NPT F bushing. If the safety valve already has sealant on its threads, it is unnecessary to use Te

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on tape on the 

threads. Do not mount on bottom of tank, and do not use as drain.

AIR GAUGE IN TANK:

1.   Install the Hornblasters Air Gauge into available 1/2” port on the air tank using Te

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on tape or pipe sealant on the threading of the

1/2” to 1/4” NPT F bushing. Make sure to mount the air pressure gauge on the side or the top of the tank so that condensation 

will not be able to drain in to the gauge.

REMAINING PORTS:

1.  If you did not purchase any accessories to go along with your Shocker XL kit, you will have one 1/2” port and one 3/4” port

open. The kit comes with two hex plugs to cover these ports. This does give you the option to run air tools, air source relocation 

or many other accessories that we sell.

V. WIRING YOUR VALVE & AIR SOURCE UNIT

Your train horn kit will use two completely independent circuits. One circuit will connect your horn trigger (push-button 

switch, or toggled factory button) to your electric solenoid valve. The other circuit will connect your accessory trigger (ignition 

wire, accessory wire) to your air source kit. If you have trouble with wiring, you can find a wiring diagram of your vehicle on 

 

www.the12volt.com. This can help you locate certain wires to properly and safely install your train horn kit!

VALVE WIRING FLOW CHART (CIRCUIT 1)

[Factory Horn Wire] » [Toggle Switch) » [Air Valve] » [Ground]

CIRCUIT 1

1.  Begin by wiring your horn trigger.

a.  If you are intending to use your factory horn switch, start by locating the load wire of the horn button (positive when horn

button is depressed in a standard vehicle) and wiring it to the included toggle switch (any side).

b.  If you are going to use a push button switch (intermittent toggle switch) wire a fused (5A) wire from any 12 volt source

desired (battery) to your switch (any side).

2. Wire your switch to any lead of your air valve.

3. Wire the other side of the air valve to ground.

4. Test your circuit by activating your trigger and listening for a “click” from the valve.

CIRCUIT 2

1.  Find the accessory line in your vehicle (this is a wire that is only powered when the key is turned to the ‘accessory’ or ‘on’

positions.

2.  Using the supplied 18 gauge wire connect the accessory wire to the “BLUE ignition positive wire” from the pressure switch.

3.  Ground your pressure switch using the small “BLACK wire” from the pressure switch.

4.  Locate your 12v DC power source that is capable of handling a 26 amp load.

5.  Run the supplied 10 gauge or bigger wire to the inline fuse holder using the supplied 35 amp fuse. Then connect this to the

“RED fused 12v positive wire” from the pressure switch.

6.  Connect the pressure switch to the air compressor using the “WHITE compressor wire” from the pressure switch to the “RED

wire” from the compressor.

7.  Ground the other side of your air compressor using the “BLACK wire”.

8.  Your compressor system will now turn on automatically when power is on (key is in ‘Accessory’ or ‘On’ position) and automatically 

turn itself off upon reaching pressure limits.

YOU’RE DONE!

It’s time to test your horns! Share your install photos on our Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/hornblasters and don’t  

forget to check out www.trainhornforums.com, the largest train horn community on the internet!

INSTALLING YOUR TRAIN HORN KIT

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Summary of Contents for SHOCKER XL 540

Page 1: ...LLATION MANUAL 540 544 548 WARNING To ensure the longevity of your system reading and following these instructions are recommended Make sure to change filters and to drain the moisture from your tank on a regular basis ...

Page 2: ...uring use WARNING To prevent injury Never allow children to operate the compressor or air horn Use close supervision when operating this equipment near children The air compressor will become very HOT during and immediately after operation Do not touch any part of the compressor with your bare hands during or immediately after use Do not use this product near open flames explosive materials or whe...

Page 3: ...ve in the remaining three 1 4 ports For the two 1 2 ports one of them will have the 1 2 to 1 4 female reducer bushing for the compressor 1 2 to 3 8 for the Viair 480c and the other 1 2 port is for the 1 2 PTC to 1 2 NPT M fitting for the horns I INSTALLING YOUR HORNBLASTERS TRAIN HORNS Locate an area for your horns that is dry and free from debris The horns can be mounted in any direction and stil...

Page 4: ...e swivel fitting a If installing a Viair 480c you will use a 1 2 to 3 8 NPT F Reducer 2 Locate a secure location to mount the leader hose using the bracket provided Avoid locations where the leader hose may become tangled with wires and other hoses a When mounting the bracket drill a hole with a 3 16 drill bit and put the self anchoring hose bracket into the hole Route the leader hose through the ...

Page 5: ... wire accessory wire to your air source kit If you have trouble with wiring you can find a wiring diagram of your vehicle on www the12volt com This can help you locate certain wires to properly and safely install your train horn kit VALVE WIRING FLOW CHART CIRCUIT 1 Factory Horn Wire Toggle Switch Air Valve Ground CIRCUIT 1 1 Begin by wiring your horn trigger a If you are intending to use your fac...

Page 6: ...2 Air line connecting the horns is not of equal length 1 Check that air source line coming from valve is entering the center fitting of the 4 point banjo manifold 2 Check that the air line connecting each horn to the 4 point banjo manifold is of equal length Excessive moisture in horn or safety discharge 1 Excessive water in tank 2 Compressor is exposed to high humidity 1 Depressurize tank using s...

Page 7: ... of media Please provide us with the highest quality media to prevent video degradation We can read all formats of video We recommend using either the default your camera records with or if you are compressing the video we recommend using AVI containers and Xvid Divx or a MPEG codec We recommend AGAINST using any kind of Windows Media Real Media or Apple QuickTime formats You may submit any digita...

Page 8: ...commended Make sure to change filters and to drain the moisture from your tank on a regular basis Most factory horns are positively activated If your horn system is negatively activated then you will need to wire one of the leads from the value to a direct 12v power source Then wire the other lead to the megatively charged horn wire Also if your vehicle does not have an ignition positive source ra...

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