12Volt 12V6CF User's Manual
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1. TOGGLE SWITCH The Voltair is designed manufactured with the solenoid activating the pressure switch By default when the pressure switch is in the on position the Voltair will run whether the vehicle ignition is on or off If your system would drop below 125 PSI the compressor would kick on and run until the pressure reached 150 regardless of whether or not you are in the vehicle or not To avoid this Voltair Inc recommends installing a remote toggle switch and powering this switch with a keyed ignition power source This way the 12 Voltair will only run if both this switch and ignition are in the on position To turn the 12 Voltair on and off from a convenient location i e inside your vehicle follow the steps below Step 1 Run an 18 gauge wire from the bottom of the vehicle up through one of the three holes of the 12 Voltair Step 2 Remove the wire from the left side of the solenoid the same terminal that the wire from the vehicle is hooked to and connect to the wire you just pulled up Step 3 Run the other end of the 18 gauge wire to the location wherever you see fit to put the toggle switch of the toggle switch and connect to one of the terminals Step 4 Run a wire from the other terminal of the toggle switch to a 12 volt power source Preferably a power source that only has power when the keyed ignition is in the on position Consult your automobile manufacture to assist you in locating a 12 VDC power source that only has p2. VOLTAJ Air Where And When You Need It 2 150 PSI 6 CFM MopeL 12V6CF Serial No Questions As a manufacturer we are com mitted to providing you complete customer satisfaction If you have questions or find there are missing or damaged parts we will guaran tee you complete satisfaction To avoid unnecessary delays contact your dealer immediately CAUTION Read all safety precautions and instructions in the manual carefully OWNER S MANUAL WARRANTY Voltair Inc warrants the Voltair against defective workmanship and parts in accordance with the warranty given to us by our suppliers for one full year If during the warranty period it is thought that the unit becomes inoperative due to a defect the Voltair needs to be returned to the dealer to determine the proper course of action The dealer shall contact Voltair Inc regarding a warranty inspection or replacement Voltair Inc reserves the right to void any warranty claim if the Voltair has been altered shows bad maintenance shows abuse or has been dismantled without proper authorization Voltair Inc can request that the unit be returned for inspection Voltair will not war ranty and is not liable for improper installation Improper installation can be the result of poor judgment in running power to the compressor not installing a circuit breaker or not using a DOT approved air storage tank VOLTAIR INC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE
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4. down position 2 Check the air pressure If you have more than 120 PSI in the compressor the compressor will not kick in and run until the pressure has dropped below 120 PSI Before proceeding with this troubleshooting guide be sure to disconnect the wire on the right side of the solenoid This is the wire that goes to the inside of the motor 3 Do you have a toggle switch If not skip to 4 Check if the toggle switch is in the on position Check your wiring against the wire diagram on previous page Check with a volt meter that you have voltage on at least one side of the switch 10 14 VDC when the switch is in the off position Check to see if you have voltage on both sides of the switch when the switch is in the on position 4 Do you have a circuit breaker If not skip to 5 Check to see if there is a reset on the circuit breaker Check to see if you have voltage on both sides of the circuit breaker 10 14 VDC 5 Check to see if the solenoid is working Make sure the circuit breaker is engaged the remote switch is on Make sure the switch is in the off position Put you hand on the top side of the solenoid with one hand and turn the switch on the pressure switch on with the other hand You should feel a click If not you possibly have a bad solenoid Double check with the next step Be sure the wire on the right side of the solenoid is disconnected With a volt meter check the solenoid using the two different sceneries Scenar
5. EMBLY Be sure to check over the 12 Voltair and inspect for any damages 1 Side Latches Use the provided 1 4 x 1 bolt lock washer and nut to secure the anchor bracket to the outside of the compressor Once the anchor bracket has been secured use the 1 4 x 1 1 4 bolt and 1 4 lock nut to secure the rubber hold down in between the ears of the anchor bracket WI gt Rubber Hold Down Vo Vi 1 4 x 1 1 4 Bolt a 1 4 Lock Nut Anchor Bracket 1 4 x 1 Bolt Cabinet side 1 4 Nut 2 Quick Coupler Install the threaded nipple and quick coupler into the right side of the compressor through the two holes of the 12 Voltair cabinet 3 Remove Service Panel remove the 7 screws that hold the front service panel on the 12 Voltair Once removed there is no need to reattach until your installation is complete 4 Check Belt Tension Although the 12 Voltair has been shipped with the proper amount of belt tension please check to make sure that it has not come loose during shipping 5 Check Oil The 12 Voltair is not shipped with any oil It takes approximately 2 cups of oil to fill compressor to the full level on the dipstick Do not overfill See specs below on what oil should be used 20F 70F 7C 21C 10W non detergent compressor oil 5OF 110F 10C 73C 30W non detergent compressor oil 20F 110F 7C 73C 40W synthetic non detergent compressor oil Voltair recommends the use of synthetic non de
6. FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY ECONOMIC LOSS LOSS OF PROPERTY LOSS OF REV ENUES OR PROFITS LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE COSTS OF REMOVAL INSTALLATION OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF WHATSOEVER NATURE Voltair Inc Henderson NE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFET Y PREGAUTIONS pissed rican nrsartatras satenntenndoiaditonaeecentmantsnaonontinieneeiniannaaneine 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PICTURE DIAGRAM se spnctiete ernan EREE DEE EENE S EARNE AOE E 5 INSTALLATION A OENB oane A E E E E 6 E a E vipa re Ee oeewaa lat ase caat satndecinanbivi oteemntmnsastiewee aint 6 FINDING A LOCATION FOR THE 12 VOLTAIR siisiitsscatiniinssinvieineannscdicdeamnaiiainteamscbndiibniis stetedseeinen 7 DREUN S ECORIN Tirena an A E E E EA E A Ai 7 ELECTRICAL GROUND WIRE POSITIVE WIRE siusasiecesncnctindecstant bavaincandantievtesnsanetsitnaaunctiannesntuiulauadeus 8 BATTERY FACTS helping you pick the best battery fOr YOU csccccceseeeeeesesssseeeeeeees 8 TOGGLE SWITCH OPTIONAL scsnniciisyscehontnensaotunincenaneassinnsydeestecineidelunniseartscitseessas 9 CIRCUIT BREAKER OPTIONAL sissecersesttensrctananttaenesmiassagiatsaninreeanectam men arree 9 PLUMBING AIR STORAGE TO YOUR COMPRESSOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE AIR TANK svssitsivssscccscvsstinsvcinesuensientesadessnivevyuescetieaanvine 10 FINDING A LOCATION FOR AN AIR TANK
7. State Zip Phone Number Fax Number E mail MODEL 12V6CF SERIAL Located on the right side of the base of the 12 Voltair just below the back of the motor 1 Who Installed the 12 Voltair Customer Dealer 2 How often do you plan to use your 12 Voltair Daily Weekly Monthly 3 What of the following best describes the area in which you will be operating this compressor Check all that apply Aerial Management Co s Off road Aerial Forestry Oil field Gas Auto Parts stores Fuel Lube Road Repair Catalog firms Government Rural Fire Departments Companies with fleet of vehicles Law Enforcement Towing Associations Contractor Manufacturer OEM Towing Companies Crane Military Truck parts stores Fish amp Game Departments Mobile Detailing amp Trim firms Other ees Fleet Maintenance Municipalities Mail Completed Form to FAX Completed Form to Download form from Voltair Inc 810 885 8284 www 12 Voltair com warrantycard 515 Road 11 E mail Completed Form to York NE 68467 info 12 Voltair com Page 15 Thank You for your purchase We sincerely hope that your 12 Voltair will provide you with Air Where And When You Need it The Voltair Team Page 16
8. d makes good contact REMEMBER When working with 12 Volt DC your positive connection is only as good as your ground In other words if you have a weak ground connection you will not be able to get peak energy through the positive wire to the 12 Voltair Step 1 Run the wire from the bottom of the vehicle up through the back hole of the 12 Voltair base Step 2 Strip back about 3 4 of the outer covering of the battery cable and attach and secure to the loose copper lug at the base of the motor by either soldering or crimping Wrap the connection with electrical tape to complete the job well done Step 3 Secure to the bolt on the base of the motor Step 4 Run other end of the ground wire along frame of vehicle to ground location and secure Be sure to use plastic tie straps to secure wire against frame POSITIVE WIRE This wire should be run directly from the battery of the vehicle to the left side of the solenoid in the 12 Voltair When running this wire be sure to keep it away from moving parts and exhaust KEEP IN MIND that if the outer sheath of the battery cable wears through and makes contact with metal it will create a short and could cause major damage Step 1 Run wire from the bottom of the vehicle up through the front hole of the 12 Voltair base Step 2 Strip back about 3 4 of the outer covering of the battery cable and attach and secure to the copper lug by either soldering or crimping Wrap the connection
9. e drill a hole at least 1 8 bigger than the outside diameter of the hose wires that will be run through the floor of your location Here is an example of protecting wires by either using another hose or 5 Drill your holes 3 8 hole for 5 16 x 1 1 2 mounting bolts holes for electrical and plumbing rubber grommet 6 Once your holes are drilled move the 12 Voltair back into position and use the provided 5 16 x 1 1 2 bolts lock washer and nut to secure it to the floor If possible also drill through the side of the 12 Voltair cabinet to secure it at a higher point a Deck Mount use all 4 mounting holes in base of the 12 Voltair frame b Bed Side Mount use at least 2 of the for mounting holes on the base of the 12 Voltair as well as 2 Here is an example of securing the cabinet at a holes higher up on the back of cabinet as shown in the NJAE POE ONE Ree EEUN above diagram Once the 12 Voltair is securely fastened to the vehicle go to next page Page 7 ELECTRICAL What Size of Wire Should Use A minimum of 4 gauge copper battery cable should be used for both positive and ground wire lengths up to 15 foot For lengths of 15 30 use 2 gauge or 1 O copper wire GROUND WIRE IN most cases a short ground cable from the 12 Voltair to the frame of your vehicle is sufficient When securing a ground to the frame of a vehicle be sure to sand grind metal shinny to ensure that the groun
10. e fallen inside the case of the 12 Voltair Check positive wire attached to left terminal of solenoid to make sure that there is not any excessive wear and is still securely fastened Check plumbing to make sure that there are not any air leaks To order parts consult your dealer or call 402 723 4985 Page 11 WIRING 12 VDC POWER SOURCE This can be any 12 power source There are two types of power sources 1 Direct This is a power source that has continuous 12 VDC whether the ignition is on or off The disadvantage of this is that if the switch is left on over the weekend and an air leak were to develop the 12 Voltair will run to maintain air pressure and may leave you with a dead battery when you get back 2 Ignition Controlled This is a power source that only has 12 VDC power when the keyed ignition is in the on position The advantage of this is that the 12 Voltair will only run when the ignition in on Consult your vehicle manufacture to help you locate an ignition controlled 12 VDC Disconnect red dotted wire from the solenoid and reattach to the wire that goes from the pressure switch to the wire green dotted that goes to the toggle switch OPTIONAL REMOTE SWITCH Follow this line if you are not using a circuit breaker Use this dotted line if you are using a circuit breaker Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING MY 12 VOLTAIR NOT RUN 1 Check if the switch on the pressure switch is in the auto
11. io Left Post Top Post Right Post Circuit breaker on Remote Switch on 10 14 VDC 0 VDC 0 VDC Pressure switch off Circuit breaker on Remote Switch on 10 14 VDC 10 14 VDC 10 14 VDC Pressure switch on DIAGNOSIS If you don t get voltage on the top post in scenario 2 you have a bad pressure switch If you don t get voltage of the right post in scenario 2 you have a bad solenoid 6 Was the compressor running and just quit If the motor overheated Surface temp over 190F than the thermal protector will have shut the system down until the temperature drops below 170F This may take up to 30 minutes WARNING This is an automatic reset thermal protector If all switches are on and the thermal protector resets it will run without any warning Never put hand in the box without first disconnecting the power Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING MY 12 VOLTAIR SHAKES A LOT 1 Check to make sure there is adequate belt tension You should have anywhere from 1 4 3 8 movement when applying 50 pressure to the belt directly between the motor and pump pulleys 2 Check to make sure that the motor and compressor are securely fastened to the frame Make sure that bolts have not come loose MY 12 VOLTAIR RUNS BUT IS NOT ABLE TO PUMP UP ANY PRESSURE 1 Check to see if you have any external air leaks Disconnect any air storage tanks and plug tank supply line and run compressor to see if pressure builds up If this fixes the problem you have a lea
12. k that needs to be fixed MY 12 VOLTAIR JUST STARTS STOPS STARTS STOPS 1 You probably don t have an external air storage supply tank The compressor is shutting down with 150 PSI in the air lines and a small leak is draining the pressure down to 125 PSI and the compressor is kicking back on to build the pressure back up to 150 PSI MY COMPRESSOR RUNS FAST AT BEGINNING BUT SOUNDS LIKE IT SLOWS DOWN AFTER IT HAS RUN FOR 5 10 15 MINUTES BATTERY STEP 1 Recharge battery to make sure you have a good full charge if the problem still exists STEP 2 STEP 2 Replace battery with a new battery See battery facts on page 8 if this does not fix that problem STEP 3 STEP 3 Check your alternator OPTION 1 Take it to a mechanic for him to check OPTION 2 With an DC amp meter and the vehicle running check the wire between the battery and the alternator to see if the alternator is charging WHEN RUNNING THE 12 VOLTAIR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME MY VEHICLE JUST SHUTS OFF BATTERY check the steps above to diagnose a problem HOW DO I ADJUST MY PRESSURE SWITCH Page 14 WARRANTY 12 Voltair Warranty Card Voltair Inc would like to congratulate you on your purchase of the best 12 Volt Air compressor on the market Please take the time to fill out this information and return to Voltair Inc By filling out this form we can help keep track of your purpose as well as assist us in learning how this product is being used Name Address City
13. ower when the ignition is in the on position YOUR SWITCH SHOULD BE READY TO GO CIRCUIT BREAKER One way to protect against the positive wire shorting is installing a circuit breaker Voltair recommends a 150 amp circuit breaker AW Direct is just one dealer who can be reached at 800 243 3194 Part SCB 150 This is a device that is mounted right next to your battery that will trip in the event that you have a wire that would short out Page 9 PLUMBING Choosing the right size air storage tank How much air storage you need can vary from task to task In most cases a 10 gallon tank is adequate for filling changing 1 2 tires at a time Anything larger than 40 gallons is not recommended by Voltair See chart below to help you determine how much air storage you need Choosing a location for your air storage tank The great thing about air is that the inlet and outlet are one in the same It is possible to plumb 2 or three tanks together with minimal fittings and confusion see diagram 8 4 If you are mounting an air tank in an out of the way place then running your air hose from the compressor to your air stor age through the floor is the best way to go This hose will be run through the middle hole of the 12 Voltair base Step 1 Mount tank See chart to determine how much air storage you need Step 2 Anytime an air storage tank is to be mounted on a mobile vehicle Voltair recommends using a D O T Department of Transportation ap
14. proved air storage tank i e brake tanks from semi trucks Step 3 Remove plug on bottom of manifold where the two quick couplers were screwed into Step 4 Run hose from the bottom of the vehicle up through the middle hole of the 12 Voltair base and attach to manifold where plug was removed Step 5 Connect the other end of the hose to the air storage tank VOLTAIR INC RECOMMENDS USING A D O T APPROVED AIR STORAGE TANKS A couple ideas for where to mount air tanks are ES 1 Remove Spare Tire 4 s 2 Along Frame Rails Air Hose Plumbing PER j g An i je pill m mg i ol sa i a j pr li E en a mE c Time It Take To Fill Air Storage Tank Yatton 20Galion 30Gallon 40 Gallon oasops omn omn omn 2mm 125450P5 45sec eose 2mini5ses amin Nores Minimos Si Mama Siz Page 10 MAINTENANCE Under optimum conditions you can count on your 12 Voltair to provide Air Where And When You Need It for a long long time Check the items below atleast once a year or every 300 hours of use Check air filter and replace as needed Check oil level Drain oil and replace if using a petroleum based non detergent compressor oil If you are using a synthetic based compressor oil drain oil every 3 years or 600 hours Check Belt to make sure that it there is adequate belt tension Check pump pulley to make sure that side flanges are securely fastened Remove any debris that may hav
15. tergent compressor oil for year around use Amsoil is just one manufacturer that can provide this oil 800 956 5695 part PCKQT Page 6 FINDING A LOCATION In finding a location for your compressor 1 Find a location in which the 12 Voltair can get adequate ventilation 2 Find a location in which the 12 Voltair will not be overly exposed to dirt and dust 3 Find a location in which the 12 Voltair can be properly fastened to ensure that it does not shift 4 Check the underside to make sure that any drilling of holes will not interfere with existing lines or structure Once you have decided on a location for the 12 Voltair 1 Set the unit into position Mounting Holes Ground Wire Air Line Positive Wire 2 Mark the 3 holes on the right side of the compressor base onto the floor of your location 3 Mark the 4 mounting holes of the base of the 12 Voltair on the floor of your location 4 Set the unit aside and get ready to drill some holes CAUTION USE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN INSTALLING THE 12 VoLtTairR WHEN DRILLING HOLES FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING BE SURE TO CHECK THE UNDERSIDE TO MAKE SURE YOUR DRILL WILL NOT INTERFERE OR DAMAGE EXISTING LINES HOSES OR STRUCTURE HOW BIG OF AHOLE SHOULD DRILL To eliminate any potential problems Voltair recommends adding extra protection around the wires and hose such as running the wires and hose through another hose or use a rubber grommet However you decid
16. with electrical tape to complete the job well done Step 3 Attach to the left side of the solenoid Be sure that the copper eyelet is not making contact with any other metal objects Step 4 Run other end of positive wire along frame of vehicle to the positive side of the battery Be sure to use plastic tie straps to secure wire against frame DO NOT USE WIRE BATTERY FACTS 1 The OEM Original Equipment Battery that came with the purchase of your vehicle is only designed to keep up with the demand of the vehicle For optimum performance Voltair recommends replacing your battery with a battery that is rated with 120 or more minutes of reserve 2 The alternator that comes standard in most vehicles will charge between 40 50 amps at a vehicle idle Since the Voltair draws 80 amps when in use Voltair recommends a good battery and in some cases a second battery maybe necessary 3 Voltair recommends a battery with 120 or more minutes of reserve The 12 Voltair air compressor does not need cranking amps for optimum performance but it does need battery reserve 4 Over time a battery s ability to hold a full charge greatly diminishes A lead battery may need to be replaced every 2 years and an optima battery may need to be replaced every 4 years 5 If you are using or planning to use the 12 Voltair for more than 3 4 hours on a day to day basis adding a second battery will help in achieving optimum performance Page 8 ELECTRICAL voptionat
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