degree F. The pressures and temperatures can vary dramatically from
wheel to wheel depending on many factors, such as sun shining on one
side, vehicle load, castor/ camber/alignment/brake temps. Even race
cars turning left all the time generate higher pressures and temps on
one side. Tire gauge accuracy can vary wildly and their quality is
not dependent on their cost. Temperature compensation is a
requirement in a good gauge. (Gauges that read the same at -40 &
110 degrees) slide type gauges that rely on friction are often inaccurate.
30. How much air do I put in my tires?
Answer: Always set the monitor pressure to the same as the cold inflation
pressure. As an example some people set the monitor at 100 psi and
then put 105 psi in the tire for good luck, by doing this the chance of
over pressure alarms is increased.
31. I
get an alarm when
I
have been stopped for a while?
Answer: In extreme cases it is possible to get a slow leak alarm after
the vehicle has been pushed hard and the tire pressure has dramatically
increased and upon stopping the tire cools quickly and the pressure
drops simulating semi rapid air loss. This situation is often caused by
high moisture content in the air in the tire.
32. How is my monitor powered?
Answer: The monitor is powered by an internal rechargeable battery
which holds a charge up to 60 hours before requiring recharging. A cigar
lighter cord AND hard wire kit comes with the base system, this means
you can take the monitor in your hand around your vehicle for sensor
setup and tire pressure adjustment, it is like having an electronic tire
gauge.
33. Does the system come with a warranty?
Answer: Yes, it comes with a 3 year limited warranty on defective parts
except batteries. Please see warranty section for full details.
34. Do I have to enter special CODEs for each sensor on set-up?
Answer: Each sensor comes pre programmed with its own unique CODE,
for sensor set up the monitor detects each sensors CODE when they are
installed.
35. Is there anything special I need to do for winter storage?
Answer: lt-s a good idea to remove the sensors and monitor from your
vehicle if parked for an extended time, especially in cold weather. Store
the system in a warm location. Mark each sensors wheel position or
store them in an egg carton so they can be replaced in the same wheel
position to avoid having to do a new set up. Sensors use minimal power
when they have no pressure on them.
36. I
have one sensor not reading,
I
do not have a low battery signal?
Answer: The first thing to do is check the battery with a voltmeter, it
should be reading approx. 3.2V. A battery can die when the rig is parked
or the monitor off preventing a low battery signal.
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