Kleinn Air Horns SDKIT17-230STD User manual

SDKIT17-230/734STD
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1. LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................................................5
2. How to Use this Manual .....................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Interactive Manual using Adobe Reader....................................................................................................6
2.2. Your Kit SKU Number and this Manual.......................................................................................................6
2.3. Illustration/Photo Details and Orientation.................................................................................................6
3. Safety First..........................................................................................................................................................7
4. Application Chart................................................................................................................................................8
4.1. Bolt-On Vehicle List ....................................................................................................................................8
4.2. **Excluded Vehicles ...................................................................................................................................8
4.3. Aftermarket Product Compatibility............................................................................................................8
5. Installation Overview..........................................................................................................................................9
5.1. Kit Layout and System Location(s)..............................................................................................................9
5.2. Install Process Outline.............................................................................................................................. 11
5.3. Approximate Installation Time................................................................................................................ 11
6. List of Tools and Supplies ................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1. Standard Tool List (Required).................................................................................................................. 12
6.2. Special Tool List (Recommended) ........................................................................................................... 12
6.3. Shop Consumables List (Recommended)................................................................................................ 12
7. Parts List .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1. Before Starting, Review Parts List ........................................................................................................... 13
7.2. Pre-Packaged Electro-Mechanical Kit Items............................................................................................ 13
7.3. Air Fittings and Related Items ................................................................................................................. 14
7.4. Electrical Small Components and Related Items..................................................................................... 15
7.5. Bolt-On Mounting Brackets & Special Hardware .................................................................................... 15
7.6. Hardware, Fasteners and Soft Parts........................................................................................................ 16
7.7. Add-On Accessories................................................................................................................................. 16
8. Bench Assembly............................................................................................................................................... 17
8.1. Disassemble Trumpets from Air Horn Drivers......................................................................................... 17
9. On-Vehicle Mechanical Assembly ................................................................................................................... 18
9.1. Remove Spare Tire Lift Mechanism......................................................................................................... 18
9.2. Install Air Horn Bracket (SD17-304)......................................................................................................... 20
9.3. Install Air Horn Ore Support Bracket (SD17-306) –734STD ONLY.......................................................... 21

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9.4. Install Air Horn Sub-Assembly ................................................................................................................. 22
9.5. Install Air Tank Fittings on Air Tank & Connect Air Tubing...................................................................... 23
9.6. Final Trumpet Installation ....................................................................................................................... 24
10. On-Vehicle Electrical Installation..................................................................................................................... 25
10.1. Relay and Fuse Diagram for Air Horn System.......................................................................................... 25
10.2. Suggested Wire Routing for Air Horn System ......................................................................................... 26
10.3. Disconnect Vehicle Battery(s).................................................................................................................. 26
10.4. Connect Wiring to Fuse and Relay........................................................................................................... 26
10.5. Install Horn Button .................................................................................................................................. 27
10.6. Connect Pressure Switch......................................................................................................................... 27
10.7. Connect Air Compressor.......................................................................................................................... 27
10.8. Connect Air Horn Solenoid(s) .................................................................................................................. 27
10.9. Secure Wiring to Vehicle ......................................................................................................................... 27
11. Final Steps & Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 28
11.1. Reconnect Vehicle Battery(s) .................................................................................................................. 28
11.2. Test Air Compressor ................................................................................................................................ 28
11.3. Test Train Horns....................................................................................................................................... 28
11.4. Test Quick Connect Coupler .................................................................................................................... 28
12. General Operation........................................................................................................................................... 29
12.1. Compressor Operation ............................................................................................................................ 29
12.2. Horn Operation........................................................................................................................................ 29
13. Routine Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 29
14. Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................................... 30
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1. LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 –Above Vehicle View Showing Kit Layout (2020 F-350 Crew Cab Short Bed Shown) .................................9
Figure 2 –Under Vehicle View of Air Horn Installed –without Air Tank & Compressor (2017 F-250 Shown)....... 10
Figure 3 –Removing Trumpets from Air Horn Drivers, Exploded View.................................................................. 17
Figure 4 –Exploded view of Spare Tire Mechanism from Ford Parts (2017 F-250/F-350 shown).......................... 18
Figure 5 –Underbody view of Spare Tire Mechanism and Crossmember (2017 F-250 shown)............................. 19
Figure 6 –Underbody view of Crossmember with Mounting Holes and Bolts installed (2017 F-250 shown) ....... 20
Figure 7 –Installing SD17-304 Bracket (Exploded view shown).............................................................................. 20
Figure 8 –Installing Horn Ore Support Bracket SD17-306 (Exploded view shown) –734STD ONLY...................... 21
Figure 9 –Air Horn Sub-Assembly installation (Exploded View of 730 Horn with Ore Supports shown)............... 22
Figure 10 –Installing Air Fittings onto Air Tank (Exploded view shown as if installed in Vehicle).......................... 23
Figure 11 –Re-attaching Trumpets (Exploded View shown as if installed in vehicle) ............................................ 24
Figure 12 –Suggested Ignition Relay Diagram for Air Horn System (230/730 Horn Shown).................................. 25
Figure 13 –Suggested Wire Routing for Horn, Air Compressor, and Pressure Switch (SDKIT17-734STD Shown) . 26
Figure 14 –Relay and Fuse location example under hood (Shown in example vehicles)....................................... 26
Figure 15 –Horn Button Installed in Dash and OE Upfitter Switches (Shown in example vehicles) ...................... 27
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2. How to Use this Manual
2.1. Interactive Manual using Adobe Reader
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2.2. Your Kit SKU Number and this Manual
This manual covers installation, testing, and operation of following SKU part numbers
2.2.1. SDKIT17-230STD (i.e., 230 Train Horn)
2.2.2. SDKIT17-734STD (i.e., 730 Train Horn)
NOTE: Illustrations and pictures contained herein may represent only one kit part number.Where
critical differences exist between kits (i.e., different parts, orientation, mounting points, etc.), additional
text, or necessary graphics are provided to minimize confusion.
Parts list explicitly state kit differences with (BOLD TEXT) inside parenthesis, shown below part number.
2.3. Illustration/Photo Details and Orientation
This manual may use digitally created illustrations, and/or actual photos of example vehicle. These graphics may
not include exact items found on your vehicle (i.e., electrical wiring, fuel lines, body panels, etc.). Illustrations
typically will be missing details and are for clarity to show critical mounting locations and orientation on vehicle.
Throughout manual yellow arrows with text reading “FRONT”, may be present over
illustrations and pictures. These arrows specify direction toward front of vehicle and
provide clarity to how illustration is viewed.
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FRONT

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3. Safety First
Read manual thoroughly before starting installation of this kit. Verify you have all parts listed and that you
clearly understand this installation procedure. Contact Kleinn technical support for any questions.
Installation of this kit requires moderate mechanical aptitude; seek professional help if you’re not competent
using hand tools in tight uncomfortable spaces, and around possibly rusted and sharp vehicle parts.
Before starting, obtain proper tools required to perform installation correctly, adequate lighting, eye protection,
hearing protection for operating train horns, and hand protection to guard against sharp edges and metal burrs,
which may be present on kit parts and vehicle parts.
Throughout this manual the following words may be used; be aware of their meaning and application.
CAUTION: means damage could occur to vehicle, or kit parts during, or after installation
WARNING: means injury could occur to you or others, including damage to vehicle, or kit parts
DANGER: means serious injury or death could occur to you or others during installation
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4. Application Chart
4.1. Bolt-On Vehicle List
SDKIT17-230/734STD is a direct bolt-on aftermarket product for FORD vehicles listed in below chart; every effort
has been made to verify correct fitment on these vehicles in their factory, non-modified conditions.
MODEL YR
MODEL
DRIVE
ENGINE
BODY
TRIM
2017-2020
F-250 SUPER DUTY
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL**
2017-2020
F-350 SUPER DUTY
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL**
NOTE: All vehicles listed may require drilling holes for ground wires and installing switches, based on
preference of installed switch locations and wire grounding points.
4.2. **Excluded Vehicles
4.2.1. N/A
4.3. Aftermarket Product Compatibility
4.3.1. This kit has been designed to be compatible with following products from leading manufacturers:
•Most aftermarket suspension systems that directly-bolt on (i.e., utilize OE mounting points)
•Aftermarket power steps and rocker steps/running boards
•Aftermarket front bumpers
•Aftermarket rear bumpers
4.3.2. This kit has NOT been designed to be compatible with any of the following products:
•Any aftermarket product that occupies space where Spare Tire resides
•Aftermarket exhaust systems
NOTE: Review this manual in full before unpacking items and verify correct space and mounting locations
exist with your aftermarket product(s). To install this kit alongside your other aftermarket product(s),
modification to included parts, your vehicle, or aftermarket product(s) may be required.
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5. Installation Overview
5.1. Kit Layout and System Location(s)
SDKIT17-230/734STD consists of following components, located on vehicle, as follows:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
VEHICLE LOCATION
MOUNTING
METHOD
APPROX.
INSTALL TIME
1
6450RC Air Compressor
***OBA Kit
Underbody, Passenger Side
(near Spare Tire)
Bracket bolts to Frame
rail
2-4 Hours
2
3.0 Gal. Air Tank
***OBA Kit
Underbody, Driver Side
(behind Rear Axle)
Bracket bolts to both
Frame Rails
2-4 Hours
3
230/730 Series Triple
Horn with Air Solenoids
In place of Spare Tire
(in front of rear Bumper)
Bracket bolts to Frame
Crossmember
1-2 Hours
NOTE: Kleinn SD17OBA-6450 is required to be installed before, or along side this kit.
Click below link to visit Kleinn’s website, including downloading instructions.
https://kleinn.com/product/onboard-air-horn-system-for-2017-2018-ford-f-250-f-350/
Figure 1 –Above Vehicle View Showing Kit Layout (2020 F-350 Crew Cab Short Bed Shown)
2
3
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Figure 2 –Under Vehicle View of Air Horn Installed –without Air Tank & Compressor (2017 F-250 Shown)
FRONT