MIO-R290GM2011 Rev E
G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3
rd
Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: (570) 752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-6397
US Field Service: 570-441-6988; CAN Field Service 570-854-0482; www.rafna.com
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1.
The pump is shipped with a hand pump handle, a solenoid, and a rubber terminal boot.
2.
Locate and install the solenoid in a convenient location under the hood near the vehicle’s
battery. Ensure that the solenoid’s body is electrically grounded.
3.
Install all hydraulic fittings and adapters as shown on hydraulic schematic.
4.
Route all required hose as shown on the hydraulic schematic.
5.
Ensure that none of the hoses contact any sharp edges or hot surfaces. Tie-wrap all hoses
securely leaving enough slack for the railgear to function.
6.
Install the dash switch and “Railgear Pump” decal in a convenient location on the dash.
7.
Using suitable 14-gauge wire, cable loom, connectors, solder and heat shrink tubing:
a)
Route and install all electrical components as shown on the electrical schematic.
8.
Using suitable 2-gauge wire, cable loom, connectors, solder and heat shrink tubing:
a)
Connect one wire from the vehicle’s battery to the power terminal on the circuit
breaker or fuse.
b)
Connect another wire from the load terminal on the circuit breaker to the power
terminal on the solenoid.
c)
Connect another wire from the load terminal on the solenoid to the power terminal on
the pump motor. Use the supplied rubber boot to protect the pump power terminal
from shorting out.
d)
Ensure the pump motor base is properly grounded to the vehicle chassis by connecting
a wire from the pump motor base to a suitable ground location on the vehicle. The
railgear may not be properly grounded due to paint on the mounting plates or tar on
the frame.
9.
Mount the front and rear control valves as required. It may be necessary to fabricate a
bracket to mount the valve in a suitable location. Ensure the control valve is within reach
of the railgear locking cable handle and the toggle switch for activating the railgear
pump.
10.
Ensure that the control valves in a location protected from road spray etc.
11.
Affix the supplied railgear operation decals in a suitable location adjacent to the front
and rear control valves.
12.
Ensure all wires and terminals are soldered, heat shrink sealed, enclosed in protective
cable loom and secured with tie-wraps.
13.
Ensure all holes in the firewall are sealed and protected with a grommet.
