Aperia Technologies Halo Connect User manual

USER MANUAL
IN-202UM
Keep this manual in the vehicle
for future reference.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions
in this manual may result in the product detaching
from the vehicle, tire blowouts, and/or loss of vehicle
control, which may result in serious injury or death.

Safety
SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
Please pay attention to special symbols used through this manual
to convey important information. Hazard signal words such
as WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE are used throughout this
manual. Information accented by these words indicates a point of
emphasis and importance. The following denitions comply with
ANSI Z535.6 and indicate the use of signal words as they appear
within this manual.
OTHER HELPFUL WORDS AND SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout the manual to help
guide you in your work with the Halo Tire Inator.
VISUAL CHECK
SOUND CHECK
A sound check symbol describes a
critical noise that should be heard and
and accompanying instructions that
should be followed.
A visual check symbol describes a critical
observation that the user should see and
accompanying instructions that should be
followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injuries.
NOTICE is used to address practices which
could result in damage to equipment or
property.
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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Halo and its components should be installed and maintained
in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Proper
installation and maintenance of the Halo is critical to ensure safe
use of the device. Failure to do so may result in injury or death,
tire damage or failure, and/or damage to other equipment or
property. Carefully read, understand and follow all safety related
information within this manual.
Regular tire pressure checks required.
The Halo is not intended to replace regular pressure-checks
and tire maintenance practices as specied by the FMCSA
in their Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program.
Aperia encourages users to take care of their tires and Halos,
both of which are important to their safety.
DO NOT modify parts without authorization
DO NOT modify or rework parts without written authorization
from Aperia. Use ONLY Aperia authorized replacement parts.
Use of substitute, modied or replacement parts not authorized
by Aperia may not meet Aperia's specications and may
result in failure of the part and possibly injury or death. Obtain
authorized replacements by contacting customer support.
Use PPE and follow all safety regulations
To prevent injury, always use personal protective equipment
(PPE) and follow all federal, state, local and employer safety
regulations, as appropriate, when installing or maintaining
the Halo. PPE includes proper footwear, eye protection, and
gloves.
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Roadside Call Instructions
If a roadside call occurs, please present the technician with
this user manual. Refer the technician to the Important Safety
Information and Halo Uninstallation sections. If additional
assistance is required, please contact Customer Support or
visit aperiatech.com/literature.

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Contents
3 Safety
3 Safety Words and Symbols
4 Important Safety Information
6 Introduction
6 The Halo Tire Inator
6 Halo Benets
7 About this Manual
7 Online Product Literature
7 Contact Aperia
8 Getting Started
8 System Components
9 Installation Tools
10 Installation Overview
11 Halo Installation
11 Prepare the Vehicle
11 Verify Pressure and Orient Halo
12 Install Bracket - Tractor
14 Install Bracket - Trailer
16 Attach Hoses to Tire Valve Stems
18 Attach Hose(s) to Halo
20 Orient Halo on Bracket
21 Tighten Center Mounting Screw
22 Final Check
23 Halo Uninstallation
26 Halo Maintenance
26 Maintenance Table
26 Maintenance Actions
33 TorqueSpecicationsTable

INTRODUCTION
Tire under-ination is a well-known problem in the trucking
industry. Research from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) shows that fewer than 55% of all truck
tires are within 5 PSI of their target tire pressure. This means
billions of dollars are lost each year due to increased fuel
consumption, tread wear, tire blowouts and other operational
issues. According to a eld test conducted by the U.S.
Department of Transportation, optimal tire ination can save a
eet over $2,200 annually per tractor-trailer while saving time
and improving safety.
The Halo Tire inflator
Aperia Technologies is proud to offer the Halo Tire Inator as
the leading retrot, auto-ination solution for both tractors and
trailers. The Halo is a completely mechanical, rotational pump,
compatible with dual or wide-base tires and is the rst standalone
tire ination technology for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
As an easy-to-install, bolt-on device, it can be mounted in 5-10
minutes per wheel-end and does not require connection to an
onboard air compressor.
Halo benefits:
Increases Fuel
Efciency
Reduces Tread
Wear Fewer Blowouts
Fleet Protability Prevents
Accidents Maximizes Up-Time
Extends Casing
Life
Simplied
Maintenance Reduces Emissions
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This user manual is provided to support the installation and
maintenance of the Halo Tire Inator on new or in-service
tractors and trailers.
The descriptions and specications provided in this manual
are current at time of publication.
ONLINE PRODUCT LITERATURE
The most up-to-date version of the Halo User Manual
and additional product literature covering the installation,
maintenance, and service of accessories and add-on items
can be found online at:
www.aperiatech.com/literature
CONTACT APERIA
Contact Aperia Customer Support via phone or email for
technical or sales assistance.
Phone +1 (844) RUN-HALO
Websitewww.aperiatech.com
Sales [email protected]
Support [email protected]
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Getting started
Tractor Bracket Kit Trailer Bracket Kit
One component or kit from each category is required for a
complete wheel-end installation.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
or
b
Inner Dual Hose
Outer Dual Hose
a
a
b
Wide-base Hose
Conversion Cap
a
a
b
b
HALO
BRACKET KIT
HOSE KIT
or
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INSTALLATION tools
REQUIRED
• Impact driver and socket for hub nuts (Drive axle installs)
• Torque wrench (capable of measuring 15 to 50 ft-lb)
• Torque wrench (capable of measuring 100-250 ft-lb)
• Socket wrench
• Socket extension
• 5/8" socket (Halos with hex head center screw)
• 5/16" hex bit socket (Halos with socket head cap screw center screw)
• T50 Security Torx bit socket (Halos with tamper-resistant center screw)
• 1/2” deep socket (Trailer style hubcap installs)
• 5/8” xed wrench
• Channellock pliers
• Soapy water mixture in a spray bottle
Recommended
• Permanent marker/paint pen
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A general overview of the installation steps for the Halo Tire
Inator are shown below. Do not install without referring to the
"Install" section for complete details.
1a. VERIFY PRESSURE 1b.ORIENTHALO
(LEFT/RIGHT)
R
O
T
A
T
I
O
N
2.INSTALLBRACKET 3.ATTACHHOSE(S)TO
TIREVALVESTEM
4.ATTACHHOSE(S)
TOHALO
7.FINALCHECK
PSI
5.ORIENTHALOON
BRACKET
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6.TIGHTENCENTERBOLT

HALO INSTALLATION
Check the labels on the
Halo to conrm that the Halo
pressure setpoint matches
the recommended pressure
of the tire, as dened by
the eet’s tire maintenance
program.
Installing a Halo that does not match the
specied pressure may cause over-inated or under-inated
tires and may result in a blow-out. If the pressure setting is
not visible, do not install and contact Customer Support.
PSI
1. If you are installing on dual
tires, ensure the valve stems
180 degrees apart. If using
wheels with 5 hand holes use
the following formula to orient
the valve stems optimally:
2. Inspect the tires to ensure
they are in good condition.
2. verify pressure and orient halo
1. Prepare The Vehicle
VISUAL CHECK
180 degrees
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A contaminated, corroded, or damaged valve
stem may cause a poor seal between the hose and valve
stem resulting in a tire leak. A tire in poor condition or with
punctures may lead to a blowout.
Leftside of truck: Inner valve stem must be two hand holes
away in the clockwise direction, starting at the outer valve stem.
Rightsideoftruck: Inner valve stem must be two hand holes away
in the counterclockwise direction, starting at the outer valve stem.
VISUAL CHECK

Tractor AXLE (R TYPE)
3a. INSTALL BRACKET - TRACTOR
Remove four hub nuts and washers, slide the bracket over
the studs, and tighten the hub nuts to the manufacturers
recommended torque. Any washers should be installed on
topofthebracket.
Torque:
Manufacturer recommended
MinimumTorque:50ft-lb
DRIVEAXLE
(RTYPE)
TAGorPUSHERAXLE
(RTYPEHUB)
The Halo is designed and
engineered to inate a tire
while a vehicle is moving
forward. This forward
rotational direction is
indicatedbythearrowson
the Halo cover.
R
O
T
A
T
I
O
N
Installing a Halo with the rotational arrows pointing
in the backward rolling direction will not inate the tire and
may damage the Halo.
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3A. INSTALL BRACKET- TRACTOR (cont'd)
If the vehicle has tapered dowels they must
not be removed and the bracket must be installed on top of
the tapered dowel. Removing the tapered dowel may cause
unsafe driving conditions.
Ensure at least one full hub stud thread
is visible after the bracket is installed. Insufcient thread
engagement may cause the bracket and Halo to detach from
vehicle during driving and a rapid loss of tire pressure.
Ensure that the bracket is not in contact with
the raised center of the hub. Contact with the raised center
may cause the bracket break and detach from vehicle during
driving.
VISUAL CHECK
Tractor AXLE (R TYPE)
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TraILER/LIFT AXLE (N and P TYPE)
Aperia makes trailer/lift axle brackets for the following bolt patterns:
Before installing the brackets, conrm that
your hub cap manufacturer’s bolt torque
specication is at or above 16ft-lb.
DO NOT install the Halo on a hub cap with
a torque rating below 16 ft-lb
Overtightening hub cap bolts past mfg.
recommended torque may cause damage to the hub cap, hub
cap seal, or Halo bracket resulting in loss of axle lubricant and
bearing failure or the Halo falling off during driving.
3B. INSTALL BRACKET - TRAILER
Failing to replace the existing hub cap screws
with the longer Aperia issued screws may lead to the Halo
detaching from the vehicle during driving. Ensure that at least
six threads engage with the hub when installed.
1 1/8”
5/16"-18
Aperia-IssuedReplacementHubCapScrews
The existing screws may be too short to allow sufcient thread
engagement once the brackets are installed. When installing
the brackets, only use the longer, Aperia-issued screws and
washers included with the brackets.
Part
Number Description HubStud/ BoltDia.
Stud/Bolt
CircleDia.
#ofStuds/
Bolts
BR-DNB N-type Spindle 5/16 in. 5 1/2 in. 6
BR-DPB P-type Spindle 5/16 in. 6 3/4 in. 6
HubCapBoltTorqueSpecCheck

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Only remove screws for one half of the hub cap at a time.
Removing all screws at once may cause the hub cap to fall off.
Some hub caps may interfere with the Aperia Hub Brackets.
If you detect interference do not tighten the mounting screws.
Doing so will damage the hub cap or the brackets.
Attach the Trailer Adaptor Plate to
the Hub Brackets using the four
bolts and washers included with the
bracket.
Torque:20ft-lb
(27 N m)
Use a torque wrench to tighten trailer hub cap
and Adaptor Plate bolts. Under or over-tightening may lead to
the Halo detaching from vehicle during driving and a sudden
loss of tire pressure.
Remove three of the original hubcap screws and washers. Install
one bracket over the hubcap using the Aperia-issued screws
and washers, and tighten to 16 ft-lb. Repeat for the other side.
IMPORTANT: After all six screws have been tightened once,
re-tightenallsixscrewsto16ft-lb.
3B. INSTALL BRACKET - TRAILER (cont'd)
TraILER/LIFT AXLE (N and P TYPE)
Torque:16ft-lb (22 N m)

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Dual hose kit
4. attach hose(s) to tire valve stem
Wide-Base Hose Kit
b
Inner Dual Hose
Outer Dual Hose
Straight Hose
Conversion Cap
a
a
b
Before installing the hoses, check both hose-
ends for debris or damaged o-ring or gasket. A damaged or
contaminated hose o-ring or gasket may cause a tire leak.
a
a
b
b
Do not use pass-through valve stem caps or
valve stem extenders as these greatly increase the risk of a
tire leak.

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Attach the inner dual hose to
the inner tire's valve stem.
Attach the outer dual hose to
the outer tire's valve stem.
While tightening the hose listen for
the brief release of air to stop, indicating the gasket is
contacting the valve stem, then continue to turn 1/2 turn.
Dual hose kit Wide-Base Hose Kit
4. attach hose(s) to tire valve stem
Attach the conversion cap to
the hose connector.
Attach the hose to the tire's
valve stem.
A contaminated, corroded, or damaged valve
stem may cause a poor seal between the hose and valve
stem resulting in a tire leak.
Use only the swivel for tightening. Twisting of the hose to tighten
the connection may damage the seal and cause a tire leak.
Aperia recommends using our Hose Install Tool to more easily
access the hose swivel. Order directly from Aperia's e-commerce
page by visiting:
shop.aperiatech.com/
collections/service-parts
HOWTOPROPERLYTIGHTENHOSESONTOVALVESTEM

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5. attach hose(s) to halo
Apply one small strip of Loctite 567 or equivalent thread
sealant along hose connector threads and hand tighten hoses
onto Halo.
DONOTAPPLY
SEALANTON
VALVESTEMS
Only apply roughly a pea sized amount of thread
sealant. The thread sealant is used to prevent loosening due
to vibration and doesn't need to seal the threads. Excessive
application of thread sealant will make it difcult to remove the
hoses.
Only apply thread sealant to the hose connector
threads as shown above. Adding thread sealant to valve
stems side of the hose or inside of hose connector on Halo
may lead to a tire leak and/or block the ow of air from the
Halo into the tire.

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a
bc
Ensure that the T-stem is facing outward from the Halo.
Use the 5/8” xed wrench to hold the hose connector on the
Halo to prevent it from rotating during tightening.
Use channellock pliers to tighten the hose swivel onto the
Halo.
a
b
c
Improper attachment
There should be no threads
visible when fully tightened.
There should be no play at
the connection when properly
installed.
a
b
a
b
}
The maximum recommended torque setting is 8 ft-lb.
Exceeding this will damage the threads on the Halo.
5. attach hose(s) to halO (cont'd)

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6. ORIENT HALO ON BRACKET
TRACTOR TRAILER
The Halo and bracket have a ring of teeth to allow the Halo to
be oriented on the bracket to make sure the hoses t properly.
Prior to installation inspect the teeth to ensure there is no
debris or damage.
Prior to tightening the Center Mounting Screw, select the
rotational orientation of the Halo on the bracket that prevents
the hoses from excessive stretch, or rubbing on the wheel.
A hose that is
rubbing will cause wear to
the hose or rim. A hose that
rubs through the outer casing
will cause a rapid loss of tire
pressure.
A hose that is "stretched" or
installed with too much tension
may lead to a rapid tire leak.