VIAIR 42046 User manual

IMPORTANT:
It is essential that you and any other operator of this
product read and understand the contents of this
manual before installing and using this product.
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USER MANUAL
42046 – TLC PRO COMPRESSOR KIT

TLC PRO COMPRESSOR KIT
USER MANUAL
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ames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 PRO COMPRESSOR KIT COMPONENTS LIST:
Please familiarize yourself with the components list in this manual before you begin to use your
compressor.
A. TLC PRO Compressor
B.TLCInatorwith160PSI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.AirFilterhousingwith(2)replacementairlterelements
H.30ft.InsideBraidedCoilHose
I. Inationtipskit
J. Blow Gun
A. B.
C. D.
E.
F.
G. H. I.
J.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your TLC PRO 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PRO.Makesuretheairlterisinstalled
as this is a vital component to the longevity of your compressor.
a.ConnecttheCoilHosetotheQuickConnectStudonyourTLCPRO.
b.ConnecttheTLCInatororBlowGuntotheotherendoftheCoilHose.
c.TurnonyourTLCPRObyippingtheswitchtotheON(I)position.
d.Thecompressorwillrunforafewmomentsandautomaticallyshutowhenthereservoir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 NOTES:
a.Ifmountingintheenginecompartment,openyourhoodtoallowmaximumcoolingofthe
compressor unit during prolonged use. The cooler the ambient temperature, the less chance the
compressor will overheat.
b.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.
c.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.

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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.Periodicallydrainthetankusingthedrainvalve.
b.Replaceairlterelementperiodically.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
42046–TLCPROCOMPRESSORKIT:(CECertied)
Motor Voltage: 12-Volts
Max.CurrentConsumption: 30-Amps
RecommendedFuse: 40-Amps
Motor Type: Permanent Magnetic
Max.WorkingPressure: 150PSI*
Max.DutyCycle(@72°F&100PSI): 33%
MinutesOn/O(@72ºF&100PSI): 20On/40O
Max.AmbientTemperature: 158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature: -40°F
Auto. Reset Thermal Protection: Yes
* Donotexceedcompressor’smaxworkingpressuretopreventdamagetothecompressor.
PERFORMANCE DATA
PSI CFM A BAR LPM A
0 2.62 16 0 74 16
10 2.39 18 1.0 65 20
20 2.21 20 2.0 60 23
30 2.11 22 3.0 56 25
40 2.01 24 4.0 53 27
50 1.93 25 5.0 49 28
60 1.84 26 6.0 46 28
70 1.73 27 7.0 42 28
80 1.65 27 8.0 38 28
90 1.52 27 9.0 35 27
100 1.45 27 10.0 31 27
110 1.35 27
120 1.26 27
130 1.19 27
140 1.08 27
150 1.01 26

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
Tankpressuredropswhen
compressor(s)shuto
1.Loosedraincock
2. Loose connections
1.Tightendraincock
2.Checkallconnectionswith
soap and water solution
and tighten
Compressor runs
continuouslyandairow
lower than normal
1.Excessiveairusage
2. Loose connections
3.Wornpistonringorinlet
valve.
4.Cloggedairlterelement
1. Decrease air usage
2.Checkallconnectionswith
soap and water solution
and tighten.
3. Replace compressor
4.Replaceairlterelement
Compressor runs
continuously causing
safety valve (if equipped)
to open
1. Defective pressure switch
2. Defective safety valve
1. Replace pressure switch
2. Replace safety valve
Excessivemoisturein
discharge
1.Excessivewaterinairtank
2. High humidity
1.Draintank,tilttanktodrain.
Draintankmorefrequently
2. Move compressor to area
with less humidity, or use air
linelter.
Compressor will not run 1. No power, or power switch
in OFF position
2. Blown fuse
3. Motor overheats
4. Pressure switch failure
1.Makesurecompressor
switch is ON
2. Disconnect compressor(s)
from power source, replace
fuse.(RefertoSpecications
section for correct
amperage rating)
3.Letcompressorscoolofor
about30minutestoallow
thermal overload switch to reset.
4. Replace pressure switch
Thermaloverload protector
cuts out repeatedly
1.Lackofproperventilationor
ambient temperature is too high
2. Compressor valves failed
1. Move compressor to well
ventilated area, or area with
lower ambient temperature
2. Repair or replace compressor
Excessive
knockingorrattling
1. Loose or damaged
mounting feet
2.Wornbearingoneccentricor
motor shaft
3. Cylinder or piston ring is worn
1. Replace mounting feet
2. Replace bearing or
piston assembly
3. Replace piston or compressor
CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE COMPRESSOR WHILE
COMPRESSOR IS PRESSURIZED.
PROBLEM: POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

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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
5 16 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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LIMITED WARRANTY:
VIAIR® Corporation warrants this product, when properly installed and under normal conditions of use, to be free from defects in
workmanshipandmaterialsforaperiodofoneyearfromitsoriginaldateofpurchase.Toreceivewarrantyserviceorrepair,please
contact VIAIR® Corporation.
Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase, after a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number has been assigned
by VIAIR® Corporation. For complete warranty details, please visit: www.viaircorp.com/warranty
PLEASE NOTE:
THISWARRANTYCOVERSPRODUCTDEFECTSONLY;ITDOESNOTCOVERINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES
ASRESULTOFMISUSEORABUSE.
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