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5.3
TIRE INFLATION OR PRODUCTS WITH A VALVE STEM
1. Place connector (chuck) on valve stem.
2. Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch.
3. Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible before closing thumb latch.
4. Check pressure with the pressure gauge. (Refer to paragraph 5.5)
5. When desired pressure is reached, open thumb latch and remove connector from valve stem.
6. Turn OFF Compressor Power Switch
7. Store Compressor Hose and tire fitting in storage channel
IMPORTANT:
Always leave the thumb latch in the open position when storing unit.
5.4
INFLATE OTHER ARTICLES (WITHOUT VALVE STEM)
Inflation of other than tires requires use of one of the adapters (nozzles).
1. Position the Main Unit so you have access to the Cable Storage Hatch.
2. Open the hatch and remove the nozzles noting their storage positions.
3. Insert appropriate adaptor (e,g. needle) into connector (chuck) and close thumb latch.
4. Refer to "Typical Inflation Times" for approximate pressure and time. Small items like volley
balls, footballs, etc. inflate very rapidly.
5. Insert adaptor (e.g needle) into item to -be inflated and inflate to desired pressure.
6. Turn ON compressor switch – inflate to desired pressure or fullness (refer to paragraph 5.5)
7. Remove adaptor.
5.5
TYPICAL INFLATION TIMES
The following are approximate pressure and inflation times for various items.
Warning:
Always follow tire manufacturers recommendations for pressure on item to
be inflated.
VEHICLE AND TRAILER TIRES
TIRE SIZE ................................... PRESSURE .............. TIME FROM “0” PRESSURE
155/80R 13” ............................... 26 PSI ............................. 2.50 MIN.
185/70R 14” ............................... 30 PSI ............................. 4.50 MIN.
235/75R 15” ............................... 30 PSI ............................. 6.50 MIN.
235/85R 16” ............................... 50 PSI ............................ 16.00 MIN.
BICYCLE TIRES
TIRE SIZE ................................... PRESSURE .............. TIME FROM “0" PRESSURE
27 X 1” RACING .......................... 10 PSI ............................... 40 SEC.
INFLATABLE ARTICLES
ITEM .......................................... PRESSURE ............. TIME FROM "0" PRESSURE
FOOTBALL .................................... 13 PSI ........................... 24 SECONDS
BASKETBALL .................................. 9 PSI ............................ 20 SECONDS
VOLLEYBALL .................................. 5 PSI ............................. 6 SECONDS
6.
LANTERN
6.1
LANTERN OPERATION ON MAIN UNIT
The main power On/Off Safety Switch must be in the On position to turn on lantern while
mounted on main unit. The Lantern is controlled by an On/Off pushbutton switch located on the
lens side of the Lantern. It is powered from the main unit’s battery when it is mounted on the
Main Unit. Starting with a full charge, the Main Unit’s battery can power the Lantern for
up tp approximately 22 hours.
