6511 54th St
Tampa, FL 33610
+1 (813) 783-8058
Fax: +1 (813) 783-2407
www.hornblasters.com
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
This is the most important step in your installation.
• Plan out the location of each component before starting your installation.
• Make sure you have enough airline and wire to install the system before beginning the installation.
• Make sure mounting locations are secure and void of debris.
• Try to keep the supply wire to the compressor as short as possible. Wires lose voltage over distance therefore
shorter wires will result in better performance.
• Mount your air source unit in a location that is as cool as possible and away from heat sources. This will make your
compressor run cooler and last longer.
• Your air source unit must be mounted upright with the compressor above the tank. Failure to mount the unit in this
position will allow any condensation buildup to drain back in to the compressor and harm its components, and also
will disrupt the compressor’s ability to cool.
• Teflon tape or a locking compound should be used on every fitting in your air system to prevent air leaks; unless a
white or red PTFE paste is already applied.
• Use the supplied 10 gauge wire or thicker (lower gauge #) wire to power your air compressor.
We recommend installing our kits in a certain configuration. With the 2 gallon tank, you have two 1/2” ports and four
1/4” ports. Install the tank in position where one 1/4” port is facing down for the drain cock. From there place the
gauge, pressure switch and safety blow off valve in the remaining three 1/4” ports. For the two 1/2” ports, one of them
will have the 1/2” to 1/4” female reducer bushing for the compressor (1/2” to 3/8” for the Viair 480c) and the other
1/2” port is for the 1/2” PTC to 1/2” NPT M fitting for the horns.
I. INSTALLING YOUR HORNBLASTERS TRAIN HORNS
Locate an area for your horns that is dry and free from debris. The horns can be mounted in any direction and still
be heard from all around. The horns should not be mounted where they will be completely submerged or will receive
any kind of impact. Horns may be mounted directly to your vehicle, on a medium such as grommet strips (plumber’s
strap), sheet metal or any sort of custom bracket. Note that air line will be running to each horns rear mount.
1. Locate a secure, dry, and safe position for your horns.
2. Make a mounting template by tracing the mounting bracket of the horn.
3. Using the mounting template, drill 3/16” holes for the mounting bracket of the horn.
4. Secure the horn using the supplied mounting hardware.
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION
• Disconnect the ground of your battery before beginning your installation.
• Use eye protection when operating drills.
• Take your time and do not rush your installation.
INSTALLING YOUR TRAIN HORN KIT
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
• 1/2” Wrench
• 9/16” Wrench (1/4” NPT Fittings)
• 7/8” Wrench
• 10mm Wrench or Socket (Air Source Mounting)
• 12mm Wrench
• Drill (3/16” & 7/16” Bits)
• Wire Cutter/Stripper
• Tubing Cutter/Razor
• Eye Protection
