Rite-Ride 2085 - Manual (Page 4)

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TEP
5 - I
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 "F". Drill a 5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/
16" flat washers per valve as supports see Figure "G". 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 "G".
S
TEP
6 - I
NSTALL THE PASSENGER
'
S SIDE ASSEMBLY
Follow steps 2-5 for assembly and installation of the passenger's side assembly.
S
TEP
7 - C
HECK THE AIR SYSTEM
Once the inflation valves are installed, inflate the air helper springs to 70 psi 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 by first releasing the pressure from the air springs,
then by pushing the collar towards the body of the fitting and then pulling out the tube. If a leak is detected where the brass elbow
fitting screws into the air spring, remove the tubing, then screw the elbow into the spring one additional turn or 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. Make sure that the mechanical brake (parking brake) cable is not touching the air spring. With a load on your vehicle
and the air helper springs inflated, you must have at least 1/2" clearance around the air springs. Remove the wheel chocks and
disengage the parking brake. As a general rule, the Air Helper Springs will support approximately 50 lbs. of load for each psi
of inflation pressure (per pair). For example, 50 psi of inflation pressure will support a load of 2500 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.
F
IGURE
"F"
F
IGURE
"G"
N
OTE
: 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.
AIR HOSE
INFLATION
VALVES
BUMPER
AIR
SPRINGS
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
N
OTE
:
MIN PRESSURE 10 PSI
MAX PRESSURE (LOADED) 100 PSI
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