Vixen Horns VXA7211B User manual

VXA7211B
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION
Read through the instruction guide before getting started with the installation. Professional installation is recommended for
this product.
CONTENTS
15 PSI Compact Air Compressor (Black)
Mounting Hardware
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure you never attempt to disassemble this horn kit’s electrical components.
Never use your bare hands to any part of the compressor immediately after or during use.
Avoid operating this product in an area with risk of falling or submergence into a liquid (water).
Do not reach out for or touch any component that has fallen or been submerged into water.
Make sure you set up in areas with good ventilation.
Make sure your battery ground is detached before getting your installation started.
Employ equipment for eye protection during drilling operations.
The specific voltage requirement for this compressor is 12 volt DC, therefore installation must be done to a DC
power source of 12 volts.
COMPRESSOR MOUNTING
The ideal location for the compressor to be installed is a dry area inside your engine compartment where it
will be safe from exhaust and engine manifold heat.
To make the compressor firm and secure, drill a hole of 3/16". IMPORTANT: The compressor must be
mounted vertically (with air exhaust port on top).
Install the bolt’s head into the compressor housing’s slot. Tighten the compressor firmly to the vehicle with the
provided lock washer and nut.

VXA7211B
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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AIR LINE INSTALLATION
Connect one side of the airline to the compressor’s air exhaust port and the other side to your horn’s air
intake port.
For optimal performance use the shortest length of airline possible.
IMPORTANT: Do not make any sharp bends or kinks in the tubing which could alter the sound of the horn or
even restrict airflow.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FACTORY HORN SWITCH)
For vehicles with a two-terminal factory horn, transfer the wires to the compressor’s terminals. If the horn
doesn’t sound even if the compressor motor turns on, simply reverse the wires.
For vehicles with one-terminal factory horns, make sure you transfer the wire to the compressor’s positive (+)
terminal. The negative (-) terminal uses a 16-gauge wire or heavier to connect to ground.
IMPORTANT: When connecting the compressor to your factory horn switch, the use of a relay may not be
needed because your vehicle’s circuit may already have one.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (NEW HORN BUTTON)
In a dry location, install a 4-PIN relay (not provided) making sure that terminals face downwards near the
horn.
Using a 16-gauge wire or heavier, connect PIN 87 of the relay to the positive (+) terminal of the compressor.
Connect PIN 85 of the relay to the horn button (not provided). The other horn button terminal is attached to
any rust and paint free metal to ground. Connect using an 18-gauge wire or heavier.
Connect PIN 30 and 86 of the relay to the battery, alternator or other positive (+) of 12-volts. Make sure the
wire used is a 16-gauge wire or heavier. Use a 20A fuse (not provided) to protect the electrical circuit.