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Installation Instructions
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Compressor Installation
1) For maximum efficiency the compressor should be mounted as close as
possible to the horn. A shorter length of air hose will improve performance.
The compressor should be mounted on a firm surface where it will be
protected from moisture and high temperatures, but is still accessible for
maintenance purposes. The compressor should be mounted vertically with
the air port facing up.
2) The compressor can be mounted two ways: by using the metal mounting
strap or the mounting side-bracket on the compressor.
Strap
• Place the strap over the center of the compressor.
• Install the strap nut and bolt through the holes in the bottom of the strap
and tighten until the strap is snug around the compressor.
• Mount the compressor and strap using two 1/4” size pan-head screws of
appropriate length.
Side-bracket
• install an 8mm bolt and “hang” the compressor on the bolt.
3) Trim the air hose to the proper length using a sharp knife.
4) Install the air hose onto the compressor by sliding it over the air port opening.
Be sure there are no kinks in the air hose that will impede air flow.
5) Lubricate the compressor every 4-5 months to prevent possible loss of
air volume. To lubricate the compressor, remove the air hose from the
compressor air port and place 3 to 4 drops of light machine oil into the air
port opening. Do not over lubricate. Let the oil set for a few minutes and
then activate the compressor momentarily to distribute the oil.
Failure to activate the compressor before re-connecting the air hose may
result in oil being blown onto the horn diaphragm and contaminating it.
6) Re-connect the air hose.
