VIAIR 10163 KITS User manual

10163 / 10164 KITS
ONBOARD AIR SYSTEM Universal Vehicle Applications
Perfect for a multitude of air applications: air suspension,
air horns, inatables, at tires & small air tools.
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Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of an onboard air system.
Please read the installation manual prior to starting to ensure you can complete the installation once started.
These kits are specially designed for those who want customizable options when building their own onboard air system.
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION:
1. Read through this manual and ensure you can complete the installation once started.
2. Ensure the kit you recieved contains all the items shown in the Kit Layout photo below.
3. It is recommended to use a good quality anti-seize on all fasteners. This will reduce the chance of corrosion on the fasteners
and will help facilitate removal, if required at a later date.
PLEASE NOTE:
This kit contains push-to-connect
ttings; using scissors or wire
cutters to cut the nylon airline
will distort the line and cause the
connection to leak. THE AIRLINE
MUST BE CUT OFF SQUARELY
WITH THE NYLON HOSE CUTTER
PROVIDED IN THIS KIT OR A
SHARP UTILITY KNIFE.
10164 KITS - Includes a 2 ½Gallon Air Tank
10163 KITS - Includes a ½Gallon Air Tank

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1 AIR COMPRESSOR AND AIR TANK MOUNTING
Thread sealant or Teon tape must be applied to all the tting
threads installed throughout the installation to prevent air leaks.
Install the push-to-connect ttings into the check valve, then install
the assembly into the compressor head, (as shown in Figure 1).
The compressor makes an audible pumping noise when activated.
Consider this when choosing a mounting location. The location should
also be in a clean, dry area to maintain long compressor life.
Using the compressor as a template, mark and drill three 3/16”
diameter holes. Secure the compressor using the fasteners provided.
2Choose a location to mount the air tank. Using the supplied hardware
mount the tank with the drain port facing down.
3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Provided in the kit is a pre-wired relay receptacle to make this part of
the installation easy.
Find a convenient location to mount the relay receptacle within 12” of
the positive battery terminal. Using the self tapping screw provided,
secure the relay receptacle and install the relay.
CAUTION: Never extend the wire of the harness beyond the length
supplied.
4Locate the black wire of the relay harness, route it to the air tank
location. Using the ttings provided, install the pressure switch into
one of the ports in the air tank.
DO NOT INSTALL IN THE BOTTOM PORT.
Using the ttings provided, install the pressure switch in a location
for it to sense air tank pressure. Connect the black wire of the relay
harness to one of the two wires of the pressure switch using the heat
shrink butt connector.
Using the loose piece of black wire and another heat shrink butt
connector, connect to the remaining wire of the pressure switch.
Heat the connectors to provide a water tight seal. Then, connect the
end with an eye terminal to a good chassis ground.
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5Locate the white wire of the relay harness. Connect it to an ignition
power source through the 5 amp inline fuse provided. This wire can
be connected through an ON/OFF switch to override the compressor
activation should the customer prefer this option.
6Locate the red 12 gauge wire of the relay harness, route this wire to
the compressor mounting location. Connect to the red wire at the
compressor. Connect the black wire of the compressor to a good
chassis ground.
Using the convoluted loom provided cover the exposed wires and
secure with tiestraps provided.
7Install the air compressors air intake lter using the blue nylon hose
provided.
Connect one end to the barbed tting below the compressor head.
Install the lter housing in the other end of the nylon hose.
Install the lter housing in a dry clean area below the level of the air
intake port to ensure maximum compressor life.
8 CONNECTING AIR ACCESSORIES TO THE AIR TANK
Do not source air from the bottom port of the air tank. Install the
pressure relief valve provided in the bottom port of the air tank.
Periodic draining of the tank will be necessary.
NOTE: The pressure switch included in this kit has a maximum
pressure of 130 PSI and a minimum pressure of 110 PSI. Please
ensure your accessories are capable of this pressure - a regulator
may be necessary for some accessories. A lower pressure switch is
available upon request. Dual needle gauge kits are also available to
monitor system pressure. This gauge kit can also be used to monitor
air spring pressure.
9Locate the quick disconnect tting provided. Consult with the vehicle
operator for their preference on the mounting location. This location
should be away from dirt and moisture which could contaminate the
tting.
Using the mounting bracket, self tapping screws, nylon air line and
ttings provided, connect it to the air tank. Use thread sealant on all
ttings installed.
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W
hite
5 Amp
Fuse
12v +
Ignition
Switched
14 to 16
gage wire
3M®T-tap connector
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BASIC AIRLINE & WIRING DIAGRAM
NYLON HOSE
¼" NYLON AIR INTAKE HOSE
MALE
AIR FITTING
AIR FILTER
ONE WAY
CHECK VALVE
AIR TANK
“T” TAP
TO IGNITION
POWER SOURCE
30 AMP
FUSE
DRAIN VALVE
Black
Black
White
Red
Red
30
87 85
86
BATTERY
RELAY
PRESSURE
SWITCH
TO ACCESSORY
5 AMP
FUSE
QUICK
DISCONNECT
FITTING