MN-754
Air Lift Performance
Air Lift Performance
Installing the AutoPilot V2 Kit
INSTALL COMPONENTS
For a complete schematic, please see fig. 15. (pages 10-11)
BEST PRACTICE IS TO LOCATE THE MANIFOLD UNIT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IF
EXTERNAL MOUNTING IS DESIRED, THE MANIFOLD MUST BE LOCATED IN AN
AREA SHIELDED FROM DIRECT WATER SPRAY FROM TIRES OR CAR WASHES. THE
MANIFOLD SHOULD BE CONSIDERED “WATER RESISTANT” NOT “WATERPROOF”.
Layout
1.
Plan component location first. Ideally, the manifold should be located above the
compressor and tank if possible to avoid compressor ingested water from gathering in
the manifold. This is most important for vehicles operated in below freezing climates.
2. Prior to mounting components, check to make sure:
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the electrical harness connections will reach the manifold and compressor.
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the compressor leader hose will reach the tank.
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the air lines will route cleanly through the vehicle without kinking or bending.
Be sure to install all components as far as possible from any heat sources. Plan and prepare
harness and air line routing thru the vehicle. Eliminate all sharp edges that could chafe. Use
grommets when passing through compartment walls.
Prepare and install the compressor
1. Prepare the compressor intake. If the compressor body is mounted inside the vehicle,
attach filter to port on end of compressor (fig. 15). If compressor is located outside the
vehicle, snorkel inlet filter to dry location inside vehicle using components supplied with
compressor.
2. Center punch and drill four holes using the template on page 19.
3. Attach using the hardware supplied with the compressor.
If the harness must be lengthened, use properly sized butt connectors and wire. If extending
the power/ground wires, use 8AWG wire minimum or contact Air Lift for more information.
The supplied harness is only capable of powering a single compressor. If installing dual
compressors, a second dedicated power wire is required. Consult the Electrical Schematic
section for proper wiring, and contact Air Lift for an optional second compressor harness
(part number: 27679).
Manifold
1. Position the manifold in a desired location. Make sure the manifold mounting surface
is flat.
Mount the manifold to the body either horizontally (fig. 1a) or vertically with the ports facing
toward the ground (fig. 1b). Do not mount the manifold upside down (fig. 1c). Proper manifold
mounting will help prevent water from settling in areas sensitive to freezing.
2. Fasten the manifold using the two self-tapping screws.
If the mounting surface is not
flat, add washers to space the manifold up over surface irregularities.
3. If needed, a manifold mounting template can be found on page 17.
CAUTION
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