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USER MANUAL

QUARTER DUTY ONBOARD AIR SYSTEM

2.0 GALLON AIR TANK & PLUMBING

Your 2.0 gallon air tank comes with five 1/4” NPT port openings to allow installation in many configurations on 

your vehicle. To insure safe and trouble-free use of your air tank, we strongly recommend that you install the 

supplied drain cock and a safety pressure relief valve.  (See Figure 1)

Tank Fittings:

Install the supplied compression fittings and/or quick connect fitting for the air tank in areas where they are 

most appropriate for your installation using thread sealant or Teflon tape. Make sure that the safety valve is 

installed in the top most position on the tank, and that the drain cock is installed in the lowest position on the 

tank if the tank is to be installed in any other position than upright on the tank’s mounting legs. Be sure that all 

fittings are accessible later in the installation process since you will have to plumb air lines to each fitting as 

needed to utilize the air tank.  

IMPORTANT: 

-  Tank is rated for 150 PSI maximum working pressure.  

-  Tank is NOT to be used as a breathing device.

-  Bleed pressure from tank before servicing or adding attachments. 

-  Use only attachments or tools rated for 150 PSI working pressure or less.

CAUTION! DO NOT PRESSURIZE YOUR TANK UNTIL YOU HAVE INSTALLED 

ALL NECESSARY PORT FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES.

-  Apply sealant to threads of fittings prior to assembly and tighten each part with a wrench.

-  Do not over tighten if your port fittings are made from brass, since brass threads can be stripped. 

-  Always release air from tank before servicing. 

WARNING: FAILURE TO DRAIN TANK AND REMOVE CONDENSATION

WILL CAUSE TANK TO RUST PREMATURELY.

-  To remove accumulated condensation inside the tank, bleed pressure from tank until pressure is 

  approximately 5-20 PSI using drain cock  

-  If drain cock valve is plugged, release all air pressure from tank, remove drain valve and clean, then reinstall.   

IMPORTANT: Please observe air tank’s Date of Manufacture (stamped on tank leg).  

Replace air tank 2 to 5 years from date air tank was first used, or use the date of manufacture as reference. 

Adhering to air tank draining guidelines will prolong the life of your air tank. 

PLEASE NOTE: RUSTED TANKS CAN FAIL CAUSING EXPLOSIONS OR FATAL INJURIES.

Discard tank immediately if tank is rusted.

SAFETY VALVE: When using a safety pressure relief valve, point the safety pressure relief valve away  

from your body when releasing air. Use the pull ring on the safety relief valve to vent pressure from the 

tank before servicing.

P/N 10002

OBA PLUMBING DIAGRAM

15 Edelman

Irvine, CA 92618

949-585-0011

www.viaircorp.com

2.0

Gallon

Tank

Drain

Cock

Pressure

Switch

Safety

Valve

Compression

Fitting

Leader Hose

From Compressor

Rev.1

Plumbing Diagram:

(Figure 1)

Summary of Contents for 10002

Page 1: ...TEM PART NO 10002 IMPORTANT It is essential that you and any other operator of this product read and understand the contents of this manual before installing and using this product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...your vehicle Please follow these instructions to install your new system OBA Components 1 2 0 Gallon 5 port VIAIR Air Tank 1 275C model VIAIR compressor with leader hose and check valve Check to make sure that you have six labeled packages in your kit Each package contains the parts needed for specific areas of installation and may contain smaller bags within each package for specific uses PARTS P...

Page 3: ... YOU HAVE INSTALLED ALL NECESSARY PORT FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES Apply sealant to threads of fittings prior to assembly and tighten each part with a wrench Do not over tighten if your port fittings are made from brass since brass threads can be stripped Always release air from tank before servicing WARNING FAILURE TO DRAIN TANK AND REMOVE CONDENSATION WILL CAUSE TANK TO RUST PREMATURELY To remove a...

Page 4: ...lon tape is not recommended Properly sealed recommended torque is 12 to 15 ft lbs 275C Compressor Wiring See Figure 3 on back of manual 1 Disconnect ground cable from vehicle s battery 2 Temporarily position the air compressor in the location where it will be mounted 3 Route ground wire to the negative post of the battery or to an appropriate grounding point and cut ground wire to length as needed...

Page 5: ...onnections Clean and tighten as needed 2 Periodically check all mounting screws Tighten as needed 3 Replace air filter element periodically Replacement frequency depends on operating frequency and operating environment For frequent use in dusty environment you should replace air filter element more often 4 Regularly clean dust and dirt from compressor 5 Your air compressor is equipped with permane...

Page 6: ...es heat sources and tight bends Air line must be routed at least 12 inches from exhaust systems other heat sources IMPORTANT Drilling through firewall Always be sure of what is on the other side of the firewall before drilling Take care not to damage your vehicle s electronic systems or components Wiring an ON OFF Switch Using a relay Run a wire to a simple two position switch that can be mounted ...

Page 7: ... tank to drain Drain tank more frequently 2 Move compressor to area with less humidity or use air line filter Compressor will not run 1 No power or power switch in OFF position 2 Blown fuse 3 Motor overheats 4 Faulty pressure switch 1 Make sure compressor switch is ON 2 Disconnect compressors from power source replace fuse Refer to Specifications section for correct fuse amperage 3 Let compressors...

Page 8: ...ormal conditions of use to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from its original date of purchase To receive warranty service or repair please contact VIAIR Corporation Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase after a Return Goods Authorization RGA number has been assigned by VIAIR Corporation To obtain RGA fax a copy of your receipt to ...

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