Rite-Ride 2209 - Manual (Page 4)

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NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE
Uncoil the air tubing and cut it in two equal lengths. DO NOT FOLD OR KINK THE TUBING. Make the cut as square as possible.
Insert one end of the tubing into the push-to-connect elbow fitting installed in the top of the air helper spring as far as possible.
Select a location on the vehicle for the air inflation valves. The location can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle, as
long as it is in a protected location so the valve will not be damaged, but still maintain accessibility for the air chuck see Figure
"D". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat washers per valve as supports see Figure "E". Run
the tubing from the air helper spring to the valve, routing it to avoid direct heat from the engine, exhaust pipe, and away from sharp
edges. Thermal sleeves have been provided for these conditions. The air line tubing should not be bent or curved sharply as it
may buckle. Secure the tubing in place with the nylon ties provided. Push the end of the air line tubing into the inflation valve see
Figure "E".
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HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed, inflate the air helper springs to 70 P.S.I. and check the fittings for air leaks with an applied
solution of soap and water. If a leak is detected at a tubing connection, check to make sure that the tube is cut as squarely as possible
and that it is pushed completely into the fitting. The tubing can easily be removed from the fittings. First, release the air pressure
from the air springs. Push the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pull out the tube. If a leak is detected where the air
fitting screws into the air spring, remove the tubing, then tighten the air fitting in the air spring until the leak stops. Reinstall the
tubing and reinflate the air springs and check for leaks as noted above.
This now completes the installation. Before proceeding, check once again to be sure you have proper clearance around the
air springs. With a load on your vehicle and the air helper springs inflated, you must have at least 1/2" clearance around the air
springs. As a general rule, the Air Helper Springs will support approximately 30 lbs. of load for each psi of inflation pressure (per
pair). For example, 50 psi of inflation pressure will support a load of 1500 lbs. per pair of air helper springs. FOR BEST RIDE use
only enough air pressure in the air helper springs to level the vehicle when viewed from the side (front to rear). This amount will
vary depending on the load, location of load, condition of existing suspension and personal preference.
NOTE:
Too much air pressure in the air helper springs will result in a firmer ride, while too little air pressure will allow the air helper spring
to bottom out over rough conditions. Too little air pressure will also not provide the possible improvement in handling. TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE, MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 10 P.S.I. IN THE AIR HELPER SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTE:
Once the air helper springs are installed, it is recommended that the vehicle not be lifted by the frame, as over-
extension may occur, resulting in damage to the air helper springs. However, should it become necessary to raise the vehicle
by the frame, deflate both air helper springs completely.
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MIN PRESSURE 10 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI
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