Rostra UNIVERSAL LUMBAR User manual

UNIVERSAL LUMBAR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Parts List .............................................................. 2
Parts Diagram....................................................... 2
Helpful Hints......................................................... 3
Installation............................................................ 4
Operation and Troubleshooting Guide................... 6
Warranty Information............................................ 8
Form #3132, Rev. F, 11-02-07

PARTS LIST
PARTS DIAGRAM
BLADDER SWITCH PUMP/POUCH HARNESS HDW PKG
250-02038 Standard 250-02054 250-02047 250-02046 250-02044
250-02042 Front Mount
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12in. (30.5cm)
10.25in. (26.0cm)
Standard Bladder Assy
(250-1453 KIT)
Switch Assy
Pump/Pouch Assy
Front Bladder Assy
(250-1454 KIT)
Fused Harness
Main Harness
Pump/Pouch Connector

HELPFUL HINTS
1. BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION:
Familiarize yourself with the installation
instructions and lumbar seating system
components (switch, harness, pouch
and bladder)
2. AIR BAG AND ANTI-THEFT RADIO:
a. If vehicle is equipped with an
ANTI-THEFT RADIO, the radio code
must be written down prior to
disconnecting battery cable. The
code must be re-entered when the
negative battery cable is re-installed.
b. If vehicle is equipped with an
AIR BAG, it is advisable to disconnect
negative battery cable for 3 minutes.
3. REMOVAL OFNEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE:
Disconnect the negative battery cable
before installing lumbar system
components as a safety precaution.
FIGURE A
4. ACCESSORY POWER:
When installing the special terminal into
fuse panel of vehicle. Use as shown in
FIGURE B.
NOTE: FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION, YOU MAY REMOVE THE SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE. IF
THIS STEP IS PERFORMED, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT ON RE-INSTALLATION, THE
SEAT IS TORQUED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION.
!WARNING!
DO NOT TAP OR SOLDER TO ANY AIRBAG
CIRCUITS(YELLOW TAPE, TUBING, AND
CONNECTORS WILL INDICATE AIRBAG CIRCUITS)
FIGURE B
FIGURE A
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INSTALLATION
BLADDER INSTALLATION
NOTE: BLADDER PERFORMANCE DEPENDS GREATLY ON
POSITIONING AND HOW WELL THE BLADDER IS
SECURED IN PLACE.
STEP 1:
To detach the seat cover apply one of the following
steps:
A. J-Clips: Insert panel puller into channel (in the
seam on bottom edge of seat back) and pull the
other side of the seam over the channel to
release.
B. Zipper: Unzip as necessary.
C. Hog-Ring: Requires Hog-ring pliers and
replacement rings. Cut existing rings to remove.
D. Removable Pocket: Held in with push-pins or
screws. Usually removed from bottom edge of
seat back.
E. Rigid back: Remove screws from bottom edge of
seat back.
STEP 2:
To expose the seat cushion apply the following
steps:
A. Turn the seat cover inside-out as you roll it up.
B. Working from the rear, detach the front of the
seat cover from the frame. It will be held in
place by Velcro, Springs, Hog-rings or Tie-bar
(visible from bottom edge)
STEP 3:
A. If the seat has spring support it will use a rear
mounted bladder. There are three sizes:
1) Standard 250-02038 12in. (30.5cm) or more
2) Extended 250-02039 12in. (30.5cm) or more
3) Small 250-02041 10.5in. (26.5cm) or more
B. If the seat is molded plastic or foam without
any support it will require a front mounted
bladder (250-02042)
STEP 4:
To mount the bladder:
A. STANDARD/EXTENDED/SMALL BLADDER
(FIGURES 1 & 2) Insert bladder between springs
and seat back cushion (inflatable bag toward
cushion and tube down). route tube to the right
and guide tube next to seat hinge and exit
under seat. Make sure tube routes inside of the
seat hinges, not around the outside. Use tie
straps to secure bladder back to seat springs.
B. FRONT BLADDER: (FIGURE 3)
Use double sided tape and/or cable ties to
secure bladder back to cushion.
12in(30.5cm)
standard/extended
bladder
10in(26.5cm)
small bladder
front bladder
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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INSTALLATION
BLADDER INSTALLATION
NOTE: Tube should be routed away from
seat track. Avoid kinking bladder
tube or rubbing tube against
sharp edges. Inflatable bladder
must not contact seat springs.
!CAUTION!
Do not apply any external air
sources to inflate bladder other
than manufacturer supplied.
PUMP/POUCH INSTALLATION
1. Connect bladder tube to rubber hose
coming out of pouch.
2. Mount pouch under seat and secure to
seat using cable ties or ratchet fasteners
where appropriate. FIGURE 4
3. Secure bladder tube and pouch rubber
hose with cable ties to prevent them
from moving.
NOTE: Do not add holes to pouch, use
existing holes only. Damage can
occur to enclosed components
and void warranty.
cable ties
FIGURE 4
SWITCH INSTALLATION
NOTE: Console or seat plastic cuts best
at room temperature.
SWITCH INSTALLATION: FIGURES 5 & 6
1. Choose a switch location on a flat
surface on the console or the seat side
panel.
2. Remove center console or side seat
panel as needed.
3. Cut a 1/2” x 1-3/8” hole in the console
or the seat side panel using ROSTRA
tool (250-1428) or using TEMPLATE A ON
PAGE 6.
4. Place the bezel from hardware package
onto switch.
5. Insert switch through opening and snap
in place.
seat panel switch
center console switch
PAGE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 5