Trek Bicycle Bontrager Air Rush CO2 Inflator User manual

You can carry a cartridge
in the Air Rush without
puncturing it. After a cartridge
is punctured, it might slowly
lose air over time.
1. Unthread the head from the
can of the inflator (Figure 1).
2. Place a cartridge, “neck
down” in the can (Figure 2).
3. Replace the head on
the can.
To inflate a tire
To transport the Air Rush
Figure 2. Cartridge “neck
down” in can.
Figure 3. Cartridge “neck
up” in can
Figure 5. Squeeze the tire
to extend the valve
Figure 4. Slide lock in
locked (down) position
Installing a cartridge punctures
it. After the cartridge is
punctured, it is ready for use.
1. Unthread the head from the
can of the inflator.
2. Place a cartridge “neck up”
in the can (Figure 3).
3. Move the slide lock to the
locked position (Figure 4).
4. Replace the head on the
can. Tighten the head until
no gap exists between the
can and the head.
+ After several turns, a
“puncture pin” will open
the cartridge, but additional
turns are required to close
the seal between the
For your safety and the enjoyment of this product, please
read these instructions in their entirety before using your Air
Rush CO2Inflator.
Only use 16g CO2threaded cartridges. See the Safety
instructions and Warnings.
The Air Rush fits both Presta valves and Schrader valves.
Figure 1. Parts of the Air
Rush inflator
Can
Head
cartridge and inflator. Until
the seal is closed, some
CO2may escape from a
punctured cartridge.
5. If the inner tube has a
Presta valve, fully open
the Presta valve. If it has a
Schrader valve, remove the
valve cap.
6. Move the slide lock to the
locked (down) position.
7. With one thumb, hold the
tire so that the inner tube
valve protrudes from the rim
(Figure 5). With the other
hand, grasp the head of the
Air Rush and ease it onto
the inner tube valve.
+ Once the Air Rush is on the
valve, you can release
the tire.
8. Move the slide lock to the
unlocked (up) position
(Figure 6).
9. Push the can toward the
inner tube valve (Figure 7).
As the can slides along the
head, this will release CO2
into the tire.
+ To increase the rate of
inflation, slide the
can farther.
+ Avoid inflating the tire too
rapidly—make sure the
tire beads are correctly
seated in the rim. Follow the
inflation recommendations
on the side of the tire.
10. To stop the flow of CO2,
stop pushing the can. It
will slide back on the head.
Figure 6. Slide lock in
unlocked (up) position
Figure 7. Can slides
toward valve to inflate
Bontrager Air Rush CO2Inflator
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Safety instructions
A CO2cartridge contains CO2(carbon dioxide) at very
high pressure. Over-exposure to CO2could be fatal. If the
cartridge is punctured or caused to leak at a high rate, the
cartridge may explode or become a projectile (fly through
the air), causing severe injury or death. Follow these steps
to prevent puncture, explosion, or exposure to CO2gas:
Use and dispose of cartridges properly.
+ Never puncture a CO2cartridge.
+ Keep CO2cartridges away from heat above 120°F
(49°C). A closed car, or even direct sunlight, can reach
a temperature higher than this. Overheating may rupture
the cartridge. Do not incinerate.
+ Do not completely unscrew the Air Rush head from the
CO2cartridge until the cartridge is empty. Removing the
Air Rush head from a CO2cartridge while CO2remains
may cause the cartridge to become a projectile. Never
dispose of a cartridge that still contains CO2.
+ To drain a partially used CO2canister, move the slide
lock to the unlocked (up) position and then push the
head of the Air Rush into the ground on a flat hard
surface until it is empty.
Only use compatible cartridges that are in perfect
condition.
+ Never attempt to refill a disposable cartridge.
+ In the event of any actual or suspected malfunction or
damage, discontinue use of the Air Rush and dispose
of it properly.
+ The Air Rush works with any threaded 16g cartridge.
Do not use another size or type of cartridge. Attempting
to install a non-compatible cartridge could cause the
cartridge to become a projectile.
Contents of cartridge under pressure. Sudden release
of pressure can cause severe injury or death. Always
follow the safety instructions.
Bontrager Limited warranty
Bontrager warrants each new Bontrager component against
defects in workmanship and materials. For details, visit our
web site at www.bontrager.com.
©2012 Trek Bicycle Corporation,
Waterloo, Wisconsin 59534 USA.
Bontrager is a registered trademark of
Trek Bicycle Corporation.
All rights reserved.
WARNING
11. After the tire is inflated,
move the slide lock to the
locked (down) position
(Figure 4) and remove the
Air Rush from the inner
tube valve.
12. Close the Presta valve or
replace the Schrader
valve cap.
Note: When the CO2cartridge
is almost empty, follow
the safety instructions.
Avoid contact with CO2.
+ As CO2leaves the cartridge, it drops to a very low
temperature and could cause frostbite to
exposed skin.
+ Do not discharge the inflator towards your face or body,
or other people.
+ Do not inhale CO2.
+ Keep cartridges and the Air Rush out of the reach
of children.