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1. UP amp DOWN Buttons In Both Normal and Program Mode Push UP arrow to rotate selected tire location clockwise Push DOWN arrow to rotate selected tire location counterclockwise SENSOR ALERTS FIRST STAGE LOW PRESSURE ALERT alerts at 12 5 pressure loss from initial pressure at installation A first stage alert level will beep and flash tire location and display low pressure once per second until the low pressure is corrected or the ON button is pressed putting Monitor in reminder mode or Monitor is unplugged Pull over inspect tire and repair If no button is pressed to mute system system will continue to alert SECOND STAGE LOW PRESSURE ALERT alerts at 25 pressure loss initial pressure at installation A second stage alert level will beep flash tire location and pressure value twice per second If no button is pressed to mute system system will alert until low pressure is corrected or for a total of 15 hours Pull over and repair REMINDER MODE To mute the audible alert place into reminder mode by pressing the ON button briefly Audible alert will sound periodically SIGNAL CHECK IN FEATURE A Patent Pending feature of the PressurePro system is the check in feature Sensors send short millisecond check in signal bursts regularly As with all RF devices a signal may be lost or interrupted If a signal is lost or interr2. PLESSuULES Pro The Original in Tire Pressure Monitoring Installation Instructions amp User Manual PRESSUREPRO 16 WHEEL MONITOR Monitors and displays pressures for 10 wheel locations on the Primary vehicle and 6 on the tow PRESSUREPRO 34 WHEEL MONITOR Monitors and displays pressures for 10 wheel locations on the Primary vehicle and 24 on the tow GaG SENSORS PressurePro Sensors screw onto the valve stem read the tire s pressures and use an RF signal to transmit current pressure readings to the Monitor PressurePro monitors pressure in tires via electronic Sensors that read pressures and transmit a Radio Frequency RF signal to a Monitor which can display those pressure readings PressurePro Sensors read tire pressure 12 343 times each day once each 7 seconds and transmit these updated readings to the Monitor Some of these transmissions will be interfered with Because of the quirks of RF Transmissions and interference no guarantee of signal reception can be made PressurePro is not meant to function as a pressure gauge or a low pressure indicator PressurePro is a tire pressure monitoring system that displays tire pressures and which when a signal is received will signal low pressures PRESSUREPRO DESCRIPTION PressurePro is a wireless electronic tire pressure monitoring system TPMS designed to display tire pressures PressurePro is capable of displaying current tire pressures on demand whether movi
3. When a Sensor is removed from its valve stem ONY oe oi IF I UNPLUG OR LOSE POWER MUST I REPROGRAM MONITOR No settings are always retained unless physically deleted Monitor displays 3 dashes until Sensors send a new updated reading within the normal 5 minute reporting period DURING INSTALLATION NO SIGNAL WAS RECEIVED FROM THE SENSOR Higher radio frequency RF transmissions propagate mostly via straight lines and along line of sight pathways PressurePro Sensors are required to accomplish a daunting task transmit from a vehicle s tires to the Monitor If a Sensor fails to give a pressure reading slightly move the Monitor and way 5 minutes for new signals to report AFTER INSTALLATION PRESSURE READINGS DROP ON DISPLAY ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE REMAINS CORRECT The probable cause is poor interaction between the Sensor and dill valve Try the following procedures separately in order until the problem is resolved 1 Unscrew the Sensor and again hand tighten and listen for the release of air to the Sensor Be sure the Sensor and valve stem are not cross threaded 2 Make sure the proper dill valve is installed in your valve stem and that the dill pin is flush with the valve stem lips Replace the dill valve if necessary as it can be worn or defective 3 If condition still persists contact your Distributor Dealer WHY DOESN T MY MONITOR TURN ON Make sure the lighter receptacle has power Some vehicles only have
4. EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE This Warranty does not apply to any claims arising from misuse abuse unauthorized repair or alteration circumstances where PressurePro is improperly installed or improperly wired contrary to PressurePro product instructions or damage or defect attributable to fire or other casualty including without limitation acts of God or exposure to abrasive or corrosive materials or pollutants or attributable to collision or other accidents involving vehicles upon which the PressurePro is installed Removal or alteration of labels voids product Warranty Only PressurePro accessories may be used with PressurePro products The use of other accessories with PressurePro product is prohibited and can damage the PressurePro product Warranty problems caused by use of accessories not supplied by APP will not be covered under the warranty LIMITATIONS APP expressly limits the applicability of the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose to the one year warranty period as provided herein Some states don t allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply To the extent permitted by state law the remedy of repair or replacement discussed below is the sole remedy available to the end user under this Limited Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
5. power when the vehicle is running Check that the power cord is plugged in securely to the receptacle on the Monitor If the cigarette receptacle is always hot be sure all connections are secure A red LED light on the plug is lit when cord is powered Check fuse located in the lighter plug in end of the cord by unscrewing the black ring at the silver tip of the plug Replace only with a 2 Amp fast blow fuse Check the vehicle fuse controlling the power source WHY DOES THE MONITOR DISPLAY UNUSUAL PRESSURE READINGS ON ALL TIRES The Monitor has the capability of offering pressure values in alternate Metric as well as PSI units The observation of the erroneous pressure values for all locations can sometimes be the first indication that the Monitor has been placed into an alternate Metric pressure unit Units can be selected changed by unplugging the Monitor and re powering while simultaneously holding down the ON button The alternate unit abbreviations will briefly show in the Monitor s read out window each time you plug in the Monitor For North American PressurePro users if the Monitor is not reading out in PSI change the Metric readout per the above procedure until you observe a PSI read out Wait 5 minutes for all of the Sensors to send updated readings CAN MY MONITOR READ TEMPERATURE Yes PressurePro Monitors with RS232 capabilities can display temperature measurements if it is operating in conjunction with tir
6. s battery over an extended period of time If storing for more than month it s advised to unplug Monitor and remove Sensors see Tips section Plug in Monitor and replace Sensors before driving again DOES MONITOR NEED TO BE POWERED BY LIGHTER ACCESSORY No Hardwiring is actually a preferred method of powering as it reduces back feed interference Connect the red wire to a 12 volt DC positive power source direct wire to the battery is not required The black wire should be connected to a ground or chassis CAN MONITOR BE USED INDEPENDENTLY ON FRONT BACK VEHICLE Yes see F B Button in Monitor Button Functions Section WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I REMOVE A SENSOR TO INFLATE A TIRE Monitor will display 00 reading After 5 minutes the Monitor displays 3 dashes Removing Sensors for 60 seconds allows a new BASELINE reading to be accepted WHAT IS THE REMINDER ALERT After an Alert has been acknowledged with a button press or 15 minutes have passed and the location lights have turned off the audible alert will periodically sound for a short duration to remind you of the alert HOW _ DO I DELETE A SENSOR See Deleting a Location in the Monitor Button Functions section CAN I DELETE ALL SENSORS AT ONCE Yes holding the SET button down for 45 seconds will erase all Sensors installed WHAT DO I DO ABOUT A LOW SENSOR BATTERY ALERT When you receive a low Sensor Battery alert c
7. situation If no button is pressed within 15 minutes reminder mode activates automatically REMOVING SENSORS TO ROTATE OR REPLACE TIRES When Sensors are installed they are programmed to a specific tire position If rotating tires or installing new tires Sensors must be removed Do one of the following e MARK EACH SENSOR to identify its wheel location This can be done by placing Sensors into marked containers such as envelopes or baggies When putting the Sensors back onto the valve stem screw the Sensors back onto the Sensor s original wheel location By doing this you eliminate the need to reprogram the Sensor to the Monitor System will now be ready to operate OR e IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO IDENTIFY EACH SENSOR TO A LOCATION delete each Sensor from the Monitor When reinstalling Sensors they must be reprogrammed To Delete a Sensor see Deleting a Location in the Monitor Button Functions section RECEIVING PRESSURE READINGS IN PSI kPa amp BAR Monitors come set from the factory to read in psi but can also read in BAR and kPa To switch pressure modes remove Monitor s power source and re power while holding the ON button The Monitor will briefly display the mode on the screen and switch first to BAR then to kPa Repeat as needed 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CAN I STORE MY VEHICLE WITH THE MONITOR ON The Monitor draws 25mA to 150mA of power It s possible the Monitor could drain the vehicle
8. stem The Sensor uses the new pressure as its Baseline point from which to trigger a low pressure alert SPECIFICATIONS SENSOR Sensor Transmit Range Operating Frequency Operating Temperature Range Sensor Weight Sensor Dimensions Sensor Batteries Sensor Pressure Range Sensor Low Voltage Shutdown MONITOR Monitor Power Requirements Monitor Dimensions Monitor Weight Monitor Power Cord Plug Type Monitor Tire Positions Sensor Alarm Trigger Settings J1708 Capabilities RS232 Capabilities Approx 150 feet Line of Sight 433 92 MHz FM 30 C to 85 C 22 F to 185 F 2 3 oz or 18 9 grams 1 01 H x 1 11 Dia Internal non rechargeable 10 to 199 psi 68 to 999 kPa 1 to 13 7 BAR 5 range 2 2 Volts 12VDC typically draws 125 mA in standby Less than 250mA with Led s on 6 5 W x 3 0 Hx 0 5 D 4 oz USB Mini B 10 ft 1 to 64 wheel positions 12 5 and 25 below the original tire inflation level upper variable level determined by user PressurePro Intelligent Truck Monitors communication capabilities PressurePro systems comply with Part 15 Class B of the FCC Rules US Letter Patent 6 453 737 3 DASHES If unplugged or when powering off the Monitor the Monitor retains all settings and displays 3 dashes until Sensors send an updated reading within the normal 5 minute reporting period This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is s
9. 45 level is reached To turn the high alert function back ON repeat steps 1 and 2 going to the 10 alert level which will display HOW TO GUIDE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURES Sensors send an updated pressure reading approx every 5 minutes Pressing the UP or DOWN button Monitor in Normal Mode will select a tire location to display To reset baseline pressure remove Sensor for 60 seconds then reinstall REMOVING AND REPLACING A SENSOR ON THE VALVE STEM IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING CAN RESULT IN FALSE ALERTS ALLOW TIRES TO COOL TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MANUALLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURES AND INFLATE TIRES It is recommended that tire pressures be checked regularly with a quality pressure gauge with tire at ambient temperatures Remove Sensor Monitor will now read 00 and give an audible alert check pressure and inflate if necessary Leaving a Sensor off for 60 seconds sets a new pressure level alert level will now be based on new pressure INSTALLATION INTERRUPTION If during installation an interruption occurs and the installer is delayed no button pushed for 10 minutes the system exits Program Mode To restart installation go to step 2 in Installation Instructions MUTING THE AUDIBLE ALERT Press ON button after the alert sounds This will put the alert in the reminder mode When the lights turn off an alert beep will continue periodically as a reminder of a low pressure
10. EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To the extent permitted by state law APP s liability for PressurePro will not exceed the purchase price paid for the product NOTICE This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT To the extent permitted by state law this One Year Limited Warranty is a complete and exclusive statement of the warranties which apply to the PressurePro there are no express or implied warranties beyond those expressly stated above No employee agent dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of the APP except as authorized in writing STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by state law in purchasing the PressurePro you agree that any action for breach of contract or warranty must be commenced within one year after the cause of action has accrued PROCEDURE In the event that a product failure covered by this warranty occurs while this warranty is in effect APP will at its option either a repair the defective unit b replace the defective unit with a new unit or c replace the defective unit with a refurbished unit APP will ship your repaired new or refurbished unit to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by APP or its representatives in connecti
11. TING OR REPLACING TIRES Remove each Sensor until the tire work is completed then return each Sensor to its original wheel location Mark the Sensors to their wheel location so you do not have to Delete the Sensor positions on the Monitor to reinstall the Sensors See Removing Sensors to Rotate or Replace Tires section REMOTE ANTENNA FOR UNIQUE APPLICATIONS Due to the unique features of RF signals and the construction and interference from electronics on some vehicles an Optional Antenna Kit or Repeater may be needed Contact your dealer distributor RF Radio Frequency PRODUCTS PressurePro utilizes RF technology to transmit a signal between the Sensor and the Monitor RF signals are subject to interference from many types of signals and products which can interfere with the operation of the product As with cell phones and other types of electronics using RF signals signal interruption can occur causing a lost signal transmission PressurePro Monitors are continually searching for signals from the Sensors RF signals can be interrupted in many ways and PressurePro has been designed to overcome interruptions in most cases CHANGING TIRE PRESSURES PressurePro Sensors adjust automatically to the pressure in a tire when the Sensor is screwed onto the valve stem Removing the Sensor from the valve stem for 60 seconds will blank the old reading and allow the Sensor to accept a new pressure reading when screwed back onto the valve
12. aluminum can chemically bond with exposure to salts and chemicals When installing PressurePro Sensors on these aluminum stems do the following 1 put a drop of oil on the threads of the stem 2 put Teflon tape on the stem 3 remove sensors at least once 1 per month to help prevent bonding PressurePro is not responsible for damage to aluminum stems If using valve stem extensions it is important to tighten extensions securely to valve stem Always check the Dill Valves in extensions for proper air release After installing Sensors check for leaks by coating the Sensor extension and valve stem with a solution of 1 part liquid soap to 2 parts water look for bubbles which indicate a leak INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL SENSORS ON TIRES First attach power cord to Monitor and plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket or use optional hard wired connections When power is on the green light below the ON button flashes once every 5 seconds Position the Monitor temporarily at the desired mounting location so it can be moved for best signal reception If using the Optional Coaxed Antenna Kit or Echo Repeater position the antenna repeater temporarily at the desired mounting location PLACE THE SYSTEM INTO PROGRAM MODE by pressing and holding the SET button for 5 seconds Release SET when the small green power light shifts from flashing and become a continuous green light The f
13. bout two seconds This locks that Sensor s code to that wheel position in the Monitor and must be done to retain that sensor s ID If you do not want to install a Sensor to the next wheel location use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to move the flashing light to the location desired and install repeat from step 3 forward After installing the last Sensor and it displays a pressure reading YOU MUST AGAIN PRESS THE SET BUTTON UNTIL THE RED FLASHING LOCATION LIGHT MOVES TO THE NEXT TIRE LOCATION It is OK if this is a tire location that already has a Sensor installed it will simply display 3 dashes To go out of Program Mode and into Normal Mode press the ON button The system is now installed and operating Complete a permanent installation of the Monitor with provided Velcro or purchased mounting accessories If using the Optional Antenna Kit complete the permanent installation of the antenna MONITOR FEATURES e Normal Mode Monitor is in Normal Mode when first powered up Monitor is listening for Sensor updates and alerts in Normal Mode Green light below ON button flashes every 5 seconds when in Normal Mode Tire pressures can be displayed by selecting a tire with UP or DOWN arrow e Program Mode Used for programming Sensors to the Monitor See Installation Instructions step 2 When in Program Mode green light is solid tire location selecte
14. brackets to anchor valve stem extensions Extensions add length and weight adding greater centrifugal forces and putting added stress on the stem When using PressurePro Sensors with an extension on the valve stem securing the stem to prevent vibration and movement is important for safety e PressurePro recommends regular maintenance and upkeep on all valve stems and replacement of older stems 10 TESTING SIGNAL STRENGTH 1 TO SEE SENSOR PACKET COUNTS Press SET button until flashing green power light turns solid 5 sec then release You are in Program Mode 2 Use the UP or DOWN ARROWS to select a tire location with a Sensor Monitor will display three dashes Hold ON button down until a number appears on the display then release the button The display will go blank With release of the ON button unit will change to DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY MODE 3 Scroll to tire locations with UP amp DOWN arrows The number displayed for each tire location is the current transmission packet count for that selected tire OO to 255 at which time it rolls over and begins again 4 Note while in diagnostic mode entry into programming mode and delete functions is disabled 5 To get to Signal Strength Testing Press and hold the SET button to change the diagnostic display contents from packet counts to the background signal level While holding the SET button 3 digits will appear The left two digits indicate th
15. d Sensor d Background noise level while SET held e Cycle repeats 9 Pressing ON at any time cancels diagnostic mode TEMPERATURE When in DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY MODE see above testing signal strength the left two digits give an indication of the RF signal strength level above the background noise level measured during the latest packet The right most digit is the temperature code received from the sensor 0 40C 1 20C 2 0C 3 20C 4 40C 5 60C 6 80C amp 7 100C sensor melting range CAUSE OF RANDOM RED SENSOR LOCATION LIGHTS On rare occasion you might notice your Monitor display a solid red light at a specific location If you scroll to that location it will display 3 dashes emit an audible beep and commence a slow blinking of the tire s depicted location light This event occurs when there has been interference or your Sensor is in a poor rotational pathway and your Senor s signal has been blocked from your Monitor As with all devices utilizing radio frequency RF interference is normal and can be expected from time to time If this event happens frequently however you need to check your Sensor s signal strength Note It is important to understand how PressurePro Sensors operate and the difference between an Update Pressure Transmission and a Low Pressure Alert Transmission to understand the significance of a random red sensor location light PressurePro Sensors take a sa
16. d is flashing and display shows 3 dashes for locations programmed previously Non programmed locations will flash when selected and will display No Sen Sor message When a new Sensor is installed a pressure value will display on Monitor Activates lights takes system out of Program Mode Monitor Front Back or both vehicles 1 button 3 pushes Scroll tires Clockwise TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING 2rTraearTrem Scroll tires counterclockwise SET program mode confirm setting delete Sensor s Sensor Low Battery Indicator IMPORTANT Products using RF signals are subject to interference of the signal causing a loss of signal Reception depends on the environment and conditions present at the time of use PressurePro has been designed to be as reliable as possible with the use of RF transmissions There is no guarantee of signal reception This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation MONITOR BUTTON FUNCTIONS ON Button e When in Normal Mode Pushing and or holding ON button will light up all tire locations that have been programmed e When in Program Mode Pushing ON button exits Program Mode F B Button when separating a vehicle from a tow Wh
17. e management software The Sensor can display the temperature of the interior of the Sensor to the tire management program While a Sensor is screwed onto the tire the dill valve in the stem is open and allows air from the tire to enter the Sensor The temperature reading will be relatively equivalent to the air inside the tire The outside ambient temperature will affect the temperature but not enough to be significant IMPORTANT NOTES Once the Monitor is programmed it retains all programmed settings Turning off the vehicle or removing power from the Monitor will NOT delete settings When a Sensor is installed it records the tire pressure at the time of installation as its BASELINE pressure setting If you remove and reinstall a Sensor while the tires are warm the Sensor will record the elevated WARM pressure when reinstalled as its new BASELINE pressure from which to trigger an alert When the tires cool the pressure could fall enough to cause an alert If possible wait to reinstall the Sensor until the tire is cold and at the manufacturer specified cold pressure Cold temperatures and high altitudes reduce tire pressures If a tire is close to its low pressure an alert can be sounded when the pressure drops overnight due to the cooler temperatures To correct this problem remove Sensor and inflate tire to its manufacturer specified pressure in the morning while the tires are still cold Make sure Sensor is off of the stem fo
18. e RF noise level the monitor is experiencing at that time and the right hand digit display which shows as A meaning Ambient This tells you how much RF interference is present at that time and location Levels over 5 can be considered noisy and will make it more difficult to receive Sensor packets The lower the number the less interference Once the SET button is released the SIGNAL LEVEL STATUS of the Sensor selected is displayed 6 Signal strength of 1 or 2 is marginal reception some signals will not be received Signal strength above 4 is good Average signal strength is 5 to 6 7 The monitor will pick up transmissions from both the Sensor on the tire and from the Echo Repeater If the transmission is from the Echo Repeater the reading could come in with a decimal point between the signal strength reading and temperature reading For example a signal strength reading of 5 coming from an Echo Repeater with a temperature reading of 4 would appear as 5 4 If the signal is a Sensor strength signal it would read as 54 with no decimal 8 The toggle sequence between packet counts and signal level can be repeated as desired with each press of SET Toggle sequence is a Packet count decimal point b Background noise level while SET held c Sensor signal strength no decimal point or repeater signal strength second decimal point depending which was the last signal to be received for that programme
19. e inflated to the manufacturer s recommended cold pressures while the tires are cold best time is in the morning before vehicle movement The PressurePro tire Sensors must then be installed on the tires while they are still cold Failure to install at this cold temperature may cause false alerts Installations made after the vehicle is driven can be done if Sensors are allowed to re reference the following morning Tires and valve stems should be carefully inspected prior to installation of the system to ensure that they are in good condition Defective valve stems must be replaced At times it may be necessary to clean the threads of the valve stem with a wire brush or tapping tool before installing a sensor The DILL VALVE the small valve inside the valve stem MUST DEPRESS FULLY AND RELEASE AIR FOR THE SENSOR TO ACTIVATE The Sensor may not activate properly if the Dill Valve pin is not flush with the end of the valve stem allowing a good interface to the valve stem It is not unusual to find dill valves installed too deep which will cause the Sensor to not activate properly The Dill Valve should be centered so it will not slip to one side when screwing on the Sensor Check the Dill Valve by depressing the end of a thumbnail directly into the dill valve to make sure it releases air NOTE When installing Sensors on vehicles with existing tire pressure monitoring sensors or aluminum valve stems PressurePro uses a brass thread and brass and
20. en separating the main vehicle from the tow push F B button All tires with Sensors will light and display on the Monitor Press F B button until just the vehicle you want to use is active lit on the Monitor display System will monitor that vehicle only Use the F B button to reattach both vehicles Press F B button until vehicles you want active are lit Press F B button until all programmed lights are lit putting system in monitoring mode for both vehicle and tow SET Button Entering Program Mode from Normal Mode Hold SET button approx 5 seconds until the green light below the ON button remains on Deleting a Single Sensor Location With a tire location selected holding SET button for approx 10 seconds while in Normal Mode will delete that tire location from the active list Note After approx 5 seconds green light will remain on continue to hold SET until the green light and the selected tire location turn off approx 10 seconds Display will show Del Deletion of Sensor is complete Deleting all Sensors Locations at one time All installed Sensors can be deleted simultaneously by holding the SET button for 45 seconds When holding SET button the following will happen After 5 seconds the green light will go solid hold for another 10 seconds and DEL appears on Monitor face continuing to hold for 30 seconds deletes all readings and Monitor to display No Sen Sor
21. ied on the vehicle or in the owner s manual This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation PressurePro is a device meant for displaying tire pressures As with all devices that use RF signals the signal can be interrupted PressurePro has been designed to work optimally to overcome the interference that can block signals As with most RF products no guarantee of signals can be made 12 TIPS VEHICLE STORAGE If storing your vehicle for extended periods remove the Sensors Mark each Sensor s location so it can be replaced on the same tire location from where it was removed eliminating the need for reprogramming When putting the system back on power up Monitor first next screw Sensors onto their original wheel locations Pressure readings will display on Monitor can take up to 1 minute for new readings to report PressurePro system is now active CAUTIONS 1 Know the general condition of all tires before moving the vehicle Running on deflated tires can quickly ruin the tire 2 The 2 3 oz Sensor on a typical RV or large truck normally will not require the tire be rebalanced Smaller tires may require attention 3 It is important to make sure valve stems are a quality stem in good condition ROTA
22. mple of your tire pressure every 7 seconds and report new Update Pressure readings to your monitor every 5 minutes In order to send this many pressure readings without significant battery life loss Sensors send Update signals through short burst If at any time your pressure hits a low or high pressure alert level it will override the 5 minute Update alert and timing and send a reading immediately to your Monitor A Low Pressure Alert Transmission is much different than that of a regular update alert in that it sends a longer stronger RF transmission that emits continuously white the wheel rotates a number of times This stronger and longer transmission helps assure that a Alert Signal will be received even during a red location light occurrence If inconvenienced by the red light indicators or dashes the use of our optional Extended Antenna Kit or our Echo Repeater should be considered IMPORTANT When an alert is given that one or more of your tires is under inflated stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly Check pressures when tire is cold and fill to the recommended inflation pressure as specif
23. ng or stationary PressurePro is a monitoring system and will not prevent tires from losing pressure or failing However low pressure is the leading cause of premature tire failure and PressurePro can provide early notice of potential problems and assist in maintaining proper pressurization in vehicle tires PressurePro can be used on all pneumatic tires PressurePro consists of two basic components Tire Sensors which screw onto the valve stems of the tires and a Monitor The Sensors transmit a coded RF signal and can alert if pressure drops The Monitor displays each tire s pressure and can send an audible alert if tire pressures drop During an alert the low tire location light flashes on the Monitor the current pressure reading for that tire flashes and an audible alert sounds The system can alert at two 2 low pressure levels The first alert occurs when tire pressures drop more than 12 5 A second more urgent alert occurs if tire pressures drop by more than 25 A variable high pressure alert set to your specifications see Setting Upper Pressure Alert on pg 6 alerts to high tire pressures As with many RF products signal interference is a common occurrence There will be times when interference can prevent a reading PRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS When Sensors are installed they recognize the tire s current pressure as their BASELINE pressure Therefore the tire pressure at the time of installation is IMPORTANT All tires MUST b
24. on with the performance of this warranty Failed units covered under this warranty must be sent by you to APP with shipping prepaid by you You are responsible for all costs incurred in the removal reinstallation and shipping of the unit A copy of the sales slip received by you at the point of purchase of the unit must accompany the returned unit Call APP for Warranty Return Authorization 15 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM CORPORATE OFFICES ADVANTAGE PRESSUREPRO LLC 205 W WALL STREET HARRISONVILLE MO 64701 ONLINE www advantagepressurepro com WARRANTY AUTHORIZATION FOR RETURN AUTHORIZATION ON WARRANTY ISSUES CALL TOLL FREE 800 959 3505 FOR ORDERING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PRESSUREPRO DEALER PESSULERD Pro Developed and Manufactured in the USA 10 13 09 16
25. ontact your dealer distributor The Sensor should be returned for replacement The cost of a replaced Sensor is less than the cost of a new Sensor Contact your dealer distributor or PressurePro for information CAN I USE A SEALANT OR EQUALIZER POWDER IN THE TIRE WITH PRESSUREPRO It s recommended to use a filtered Dill Valve if using sealants or equalizing substances Sealant can plug up the valve core and shut off pressures in stems WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A LOW PRESSURE ALERT IS SOUNDED Immediately pull over and check low tire Physically check tire and repair Be sure to check valve stem for damage Soap the entire area to check for any leaks TIRE PRESSURES INCREASE WHILE DRIVING DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING No While driving tires become hot increasing pressure A pressure increase of 10 to 20 is common especially in hot weather at high speeds DO I NEED TO REBALANCE MY TIRES WHEN USING A SENSOR The 2 3 oz Sensors on large tires RV Truck seldom necessitates a tire be balanced Smaller tires may require a 2 ounce stick on balancing weight opposite the Sensor WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A SENSOR IS LOST OR DAMAGED Contact your Dealer or Distributor to order a new Sensor WHEN DO MY SENSORS TRANSMIT Within 60 seconds of screwing Sensor onto the valve stem Every 5 minutes while updating under normal conditions At a 12 5 drop from baseline pressure At a 25 drop from baseline pressure At the Upper Pressure alert level
26. r at least 60 seconds to allow Sensor to reset then screw back on A visual inspection of tires on a regular basis is recommended PressurePro does not PREVENT low tire pressure but it can alert if tire pressure becomes low allowing corrective action to be taken A damaged Sensor or valve stem can cause pressure loss Inspect regularly If repeated faults are observed discontinue use of the system and contact your dealer distributor PressurePro cannot prevent tire wheel overload Overloading any tire is EXTREMELY dangerous and can cause failure of ANY SUSPENSION COMPONENT not just tires The ONLY way to detect overloading is to weigh the vehicle A vehicle should NEVER be operated if the weight on ANY wheel is greater than the design specifications Even a correctly inflated tire can fail if overloaded If you are carrying a heavy load on your vehicle whether on the full vehicle or a single side tire pressures should be adjusted upwardly appropriate to the load Tires can fail for other reasons besides low pressure or overloading Always be on the alert for any OTHER tire problems as indicated by unusual noises vibration uneven tread wear or bulges on the tire If any of these symptoms occur have the tires checked IMMEDIATELY by a professional VALVE STEM AND EXTENSION RECOMMENDATIONS e PressurePro recommends the use of metal valve stems in conjunction with PressurePro Sensors e PressurePro recommends the use of fastener
27. ront driver s side tire location light on the Monitor display will begin to flash The words NO SEN SOR will scroll across the digital display on a new installation You are now in Program Mode Note The system exits Program Mode if there is no activity for 10 minutes If this happens you can resume programming from stopping point by getting back in program mode and using your Up or Down arrows to get to your next location SCREW A SENSOR ONTO THE VALVE STEM of the tire at the location denoted by the flashing location light Tighten firmly by hand or with the optional PressurePro sensor installation tool Using any tools other than PressurePro tool can damage the Sensor and voids the Warranty IMPORTANT Listen for the release of air when screwing on the Sensor It is not unusual for the dill valve to be seated too deeply in the valve stem Check dill level by testing with thumb nail placing nail straight onto the plunger to ensure it opens and a burst of air is released WAIT FOR THE MONITOR TO DISPLAY A PRESSURE READING This can take up to 60 seconds and is the only time a pressure reading will be displayed while the Monitor is in Program Mode This initial pressure reading from the Sensor is your BASELINE pressure ONCE A PRESSURE READING IS DISPLAYED LOCK IN SENSOR by pressing and holding the SET button until the flashing tire location light on the Monitor moves to the next tire location normally a
28. ubject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation PressurePro is a device meant for displaying tire pressures As with all devices that use RF signals the signal can be interrupted PressurePro has been designed to work optimally to overcome the interference that can block signals As with most RF products no guarantee of signals can be made NOTE AFTER A VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOVING TIRE PRESSURE BUILDS DUE TO HEAT IN THE TIRE IF A SENSOR IS REMOVED THEN REPLACED IT USES THE CURRENT HIGHER PRESSURE AS THE BASELINE POINT FROM WHICH TO ALERT THIS COULD LEAD TO UNNECESSARY ALERTS WHEN TIRES COOL AND PRESSURES DROP USUALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT ALWAYS FILL TIRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EARLY IN THE DAY REMOVE SENSORS CHECK AND FILL PRESSURE IF NEEDED 13 14 LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth in this Limited Warranty PressurePro is warranted by Advantage PressurePro LLC hereinafter APP against defects in material or workmanship that result in a product failure during the one year period following the date of purchase This Limited Warranty applies only to claims made by the original end user hereinafter you and cannot be assigned transferred or conveyed to any subsequent users
29. upted the Monitor will light that wheel location with a solid light there is no alert beep If this type alert continues it may indicate a Sensor has been removed lost or damaged or a signal is not being received check that Sensor s location MULITIPLE LOW PRESSURE ALERTS In the unlikely event that multiple alerts occur the Monitor will flash all low locations with low pressures When selected a tire location with an alert will flash its pressure and position while the alert sounds Non selected low pressure tires will flash their wheel location every 2 seconds High Pressure Alerts Variable Alerts at determined percentage over initial pressure at installation The level of the alert can be set by end user to OFF or at 10 15 19 24 28 33 40 and 45 over the set level Note Sensors come from the factory set to trigger at 24 high SETTING UPPER PRESSURE ALERT l 2 Unplug the power cord from the Monitor mini USB connector While holding down the UP Arrow button plug the power cord back into the Monitor and it will advance to the next alert level higher new alert level will display on the screen Release the UP button If the Monitor displays the upper alert pressure you desire setting the upper alert is completed If it is not the upper alert you desire repeat steps 1 and 2 until you see the desired alert level The high alert function can be turned OFF by repeating steps 1 and 2 after the
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