General installation practices – Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax LMM (Diesel ’07 - 10 6.6L) Power Systems- PowerPack & Stinger w_EconoMind '07-10 (iQ) Compatible with Optional Banks iQ User Manual
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1.
Before starting work, familiarize
yourself with the installation procedure
by reading all of the instructions.
2.
The exploded views provide only
general guidance. Refer to each step
and section diagram in this manual for
proper instruction.
3.
Throughout this manual, the
left side of the vehicle refers to the
driver side, and the right side to the
passenger side.
4.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
5.
Route and tie wires and hoses a
minimum of 6” away from exhaust
heat, moving parts and sharp
edges. clearance of 8” or more is
recommended where possible.
6.
When raising the vehicle, support
it on properly weight-rated safety
stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. Take care to balance the
vehicle to prevent it from slipping or
falling. When using ramps, be sure the
front wheels are centered squarely on
the topsides. When raising the front
of the vehicle, put the transmission in
park (automatic) or reverse (manual),
set the parking brake, and block the
rear wheels. When raising the back of
the vehicle, be sure the vehicle is on
level ground and the front wheels are
blocked securely.
CAUTION: Do not use floor jacks to
support the vehicle while working
under it. Do not raise the vehicle
onto concrete blocks, masonry
or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
During installation, keep the work
area clean. Do not allow anything to
be dropped into intake, exhaust, or
lubrication system components while
performing the installation, as foreign
objects will cause immediate engine
damage upon start-up.
8.
Save this Owner’s Manual as a
reference for system maintenance and
service.
9.
The Banks iQ displays a green
indicator light when the battery is fully
charged. If an orange light is displayed,
the Banks iQ can be charged with the
supplied AC-outlet wall charger.Locate
the supplied AC outlet wall charger,
also located in your kit and plug the
charging cord into Banks iQ. Please
refer to the Banks iQ DashBoard
PC, Owner’s Manual for additional
instruction.
10.
Banks recommends either a
Banks iQ or a Pyrometer (EGT) gauge
and Boost gauge be installed with
the EconoMind Diesel Tuner to help
monitor performance and exhaust gas
temperature of the vehicle.
WARNING: Below 32
o
F (0
o
C) or
above 140
o
F (60
o
C), the Banks iQ
may be susceptible to damage as a
result of extended direct exposure
to sunlight, heat, or extreme
cold. It is highly recommended
that the Banks iQ be removed
from its mounting location if the
vehicle will be subjected to these
conditions for an extended period
of time. Gale Banks Engineering
is not responsible for damage to
Banks iQ resulting from exposure
conditions.
Notification
The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes
pre-oiled and no oiling is necessary
for initial installation. Service the
filter as specified in the Filter
Maintenance Section of this
manual.
General Installation Practices