VIAIR 00190 User manual

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USER MANUAL
00190 – TLC PLUS COMPRESSOR KIT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION - To reduce risk of electrical shock:
- Do not disassemble or attempt to repair or modify unit while it is still connected to the vehicle.
- Do not use this product in an area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
- Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid.
- Use this compressor with 12-Volt DC systems only.
- This product should never be left unattended during use.
WARNING - To prevent injury:
- Close supervision is necessary when this compressor is being used near children. Never allow a
child to operate this compressor.
- This compressor will become very HOT during and immediately after use. Do not touch any parts
with bare hands, other than the ON/OFF switch during and immediately after use.
- Do not use this product near flames or explosive materials or where aerosol products are
being used.
- Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
- Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy.
- Donotuseanytoolsorattachmentswithoutrstdeterminingmaximumairpressureforthattool
or attachment.
- Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or any part of the body.
- This air compressor is equipped with an Automatic Reset Thermal Protector, and can
automaticallyrestartafterthethermalprotectorresets.Alwayscutopowersourcewhenthermal
protector becomes activated.
- Use only in well ventilated areas.
- Afteruse,alwaysreleaseexcesspressurefromthecoilhoseandtank.Turnotheunitandwith
theinatorstillconnectedtothehose,pullthetriggertoreleaseexcesspressure.
TLC PLUS COMPRESSOR KIT COMPONENTS LIST:
Please familiarize yourself with the components list in this manual before you begin to use your
compressor.
A. TLC PLUS Compressor
B.TLCInatorwith120PSIgauge
C. Rebuildable Presta Head attachment
D.90-DegreeTwist-onSchraderattachment
E. 2-Pin SAE connector attachment with Battery Clips
F. 2-Pin SAE connector attachment with Terminal Rings
G.30ft.InsideBraidedCoilHose
A.
B.
C. D.
E.
F.
G.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your TLC PLUS is powered via the Battery Clips or Terminal Rings, and can be used as a portable or hard-
mounted to your vehicle using the respective attachments. To avoid draining your battery and assure the
compressor is getting the proper amperage, make sure your vehicle’s engine is running during operation,
especially if using for a prolonged period of time. Do not connect the Red Clip or Red Terminal Ring to any
power source other than the Positive (+) Terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
1 - CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY USING THE 2-PIN SAE BATTERY CLIPS
TheBatteryClipsoeraexiblewayofpoweringyourcompressorfromanyvehiclebysimplyclipping
them onto the battery terminals.
a. Make sure the compressor switch is in the OFF (O) position.
b.Makesurethevehicle’sengineandignitionareo.
c. Connect the Red Clip to the Positive (+) terminal of your battery.
d. Connect the Black Clip to the Negative (-) terminal of your battery, or other ground source.
e. Start the engine.
2 - CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY USING THE 2-PIN SAE TERMINAL RINGS
The Terminal Rings allow you to mount the compressor permanently to a vehicle and also provide a more
practical way of using it as a portable.
a.Makesurethevehicle’sengineandignitionareo.
b. Install the Red Terminal Ring on the Positive (+) terminal post of your battery, this can be done by
removing the nut that holds the clamp in place, installing the terminal ring, and re-tightening the
nut. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for help if needed.
c. Install the Black Terminal Ring on the Negative (-) terminal post of your battery or other
ground source.
d. Connect compressor power cord to the 2-Pin SAE terminal.
e. Start the engine.
3 - USING THE COMPRESSOR
Now that your vehicle is running, you’re ready to operate your TLC PLUS.
a. Connect the Coil Hose to the Quick Connect Stud on your TLC PLUS.
b.ConnecttheTLCInatortotheotherendoftheCoilHose.
c.TurnonyourTLCPLUSbyippingtheswitchtotheON(I)position.
d.ThecompressorwillrunbrieyandautomaticallyshutowhentheCoilHosehasbeenlledto
max pressure.
e. You’re now ready to perform your pneumatic tasks!
HARD-MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
a. Refer to section 2 of Operating Instructions and connect the battery Terminal Rings to your
vehicle’s battery.
b. Select a FLAT, UPRIGHT, AND SECURE location where the compressor can be mounted.
c. Route the compressor’s power cord to the terminal rings and connect using the SAE plug.
d. If it’s necessary to mount the compressor in a place beyond the power cord’s reach to the
Terminal Ring attachment, refer to the amp draw chart on the last page of this manual and use
appropriate gauge wire to extend your battery Terminal Ring attachments. When in doubt, always
use the next larger wire size.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This compressor is moisture & dust resistant, but NOT DIRT OR WATERPROOF. Do not mount
compressor in locations where the unit is likely to come in contact with the elements.

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USING THE TLC TIRE INFLATOR
1. ConnectingtheTLCinator:
SelectaninationattachmentandconnectittotheTLCInatorQuick-ConnectCoupler.Then,
connecttheInatortoanairhosebyinsertingtheQuick-ConnectStudintotheairhosecoupler.
2. Inating/DeatingTires:
Toinate,squeezetheInationTriggerbypressingittowardsthehandleoftheinator,thiswill
allowairtoowintothetire.Todeate,presstheBleederValvelocatedonthesideofthebody,
this will release air from the tire.
3. Checking Tire Pressure:
Tochecktirepressureafterination/deation,simplyreleasetheInationTriggerortheBleeder
Valve. This will allow the needle in the gauge to settle and show the accurate pressure reading.
YoucanalsochecktirepressurebysimplyconnectingtheTLCInatortoatirevalvestem.
4. Storage:
AlwaysstoretheTLCInatorinthecarrybagprovidedtoprotectitfromimpactordamage.
WARNING:
•Neveroperateatanypressureexceedingthemaxreadingonthegauge.
•Usecautionwhenattachingorremovingairchuckfromvalvestems.
•Alwaysensurethattirevalvestemsaretightbeforeinating.
• Neverinateanytireorotherinatablepastitsratedpressuretoavoidexplosion,possibleinjuryordeath.
WARNING: Not intended for use with regular portable compressors (units meant to be operated
withanopen-endedairchuck).TheTLCInatorisequippedwithaclose-endedquickcoupler
(will hold pressure back).
REBUILDABLE PRESTA HEAD
Overtime,tubelesssealantcanclogtheinternalsoftheInatorandmakeithardtosetupyour
tires. That’s why we designed the Presta Head attachment to be easily rebuildable, so you can
clean it periodically and maintain maximum performance. Refer to the diagram below for assembly
instructions.
Bleeder Valve
Quick Connect Stud
Inflation Trigger
Quick Connect
Coupler
Gauge
*Tolerance: ±3%
HEAD CAP
3MM O-RING
HEAD
1MM O-RING
QUICK CONNECT STUD (M)

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COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
a. Drain Coil Hose and tank (if applicable) after each use.
b.Replacecompressorairlterelementperiodically(ifapplicable).Replacementfrequencydepends
on operating frequency and operating environment. For frequent use in dusty environment, we
recommendthatyoureplaceairlterelementatleastonceamonth.
c.Regularlycleandustanddirtfromcompressorcoolingnsand/ormotorhousing.
d. Your air compressor is equipped with a permanently lubricated, maintenance-free motor. Never try
to lubricate the compressor.
e. All repairs should be performed by Manufacturer or Manufacturer’s Authorized Service
Agencies only.
f. For complete information regarding VIAIR Warranty, please visit: www.viaircorp.com/warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
00190–TLCPLUSCOMPRESSORKIT:(CECertied)
Motor Voltage: 12-Volts
Max. Current Consumption: 23-Amps
RecommendedFuse: 30-Amps
Motor Type: Permanent Magnetic
Max.WorkingPressure: 120PSI
Max.DutyCycle(@72°F&100PSI): 15%
MinutesOn/O(@72ºF&100PSI): 9On/51O
Max.AmbientTemperature: 158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature: -40°F
Auto. Reset Thermal Protection: Yes
IngressProtectionRating: IP54
* Do not exceed compressor’s max working pressure to prevent damage to the compressor.
PERFORMANCE DATA
PSI CFM A BAR LPM A
01.21 15 0 34.3 15
10 1.19 16 1.0 32.9 16
20 1.13 17 2.0 30.2 18
30 1.06 18 3.0 27.1 19
40 0.98 19 4.0 24.4 20
50 0.92 20 5.0 22.2 21
60 0.85 20 6.0 19.7 22
70 0.80 21 7.0 17.8 23
80 0.73 21 8.0 15.8 21
90 0.68 22
100 0.64 23
110 0.58 22
120 0.54 21

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ABOUT COMPRESSOR DUTY CYCLE:
Dutycyclereferstotheamountoftimeacompressorcanbeoperatedinagiventimeperiodat100
PSI, and a standard ambient temperature of 72° F. It is commonly expressed in percentage format:
Compressorontime÷(ontime+otime)=DutyCycle%.
ONE-HOURDUTYCYCLE  MINUTESON/
(100PSI@72°F) MINUTES OFF
9%    5Min.On/55Min.O
10%    6Min.On/54Min.O
15%    9Min.On/51Min.O
20%    12Min.On/48Min.O
25%    15Min.On/45Min.O
30%    18Min.On/42Min.O
33%    20Min.On/40Min.O
50%    30Min.On/30Min.O
100%    1HourRunTime
NOTE:Allcompressors,regardlessofrateddutycycle,requiresucientresttimeinbetweencycles
to allow for partial or complete heat dissipation. Heat dissipation rates may vary depending on
ambient temperatures and operating conditions.
ABOUT RATED WORKING PRESSURE:
To ensure trouble free service life of your compressor, always operate compressor within rated
workingpressureofthecompressor.Neveruseapressureswitchwithahighercut-opressurethan
compressor’s rated working pressure.
WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 12-VOLT:
Amp Draw
Length of wire from battery to
compressor (in feet)
5 10 15 20
516 16 16 14
10 16 14 12 10
15 16 12 10 10
20 14 10 10 8
25 14 10 8 6
30 12 10 8 6
40 12 8 6 6
50 10 6 6 4
60 10 6 4 4

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