TROUBLESHOOTING
99% of all problems with the
"Pittsburgh
Power" are caused by bad
connections. Prior to calling for technical support, please unplug all weatherpack
connectors from our harness, spray them out with brake clean, blow dry with
compressed air and reassemble. If this does not correct the problem, disconnect the
positive and negative feed wires for the
"Pittsburgh
Power" computer and run them
directly to the battery. If this corrects the problem, find a better ground source and a
different switched power source. If you do need to call for support, please monitor
all the lights on the
Pittsburgh Power
computer prior to calling so you can tell the
"
"
support team what they are doing. This also includes knowing what the green lights
are doing along with the yellow and red.
High Performance Driving Tips
A word from our CEO Bruce Mallinson
Pittsburgh Power
The "
" begins to add fuel to the engine at two pounds of turbo boost. With
power levels of three or above the engine will be very responsive. Please observe the turbo boost
gauge and accelerate slowly with your right foot. Keep in mind that it takes eight pounds of
turbo boost to burn fuel. Mashing the throttle when the turbo boost is below eight pounds will
result in black smoke out of the exhaust stacks. Using excessive power to accelerate the rig to
your cruising speed will result in excessive drive train wear. Drive as though you have an egg
between your foot and the throttle. Don't see how fast the turbo boost gauge can be
pegged. Between shifts roll your foot into the throttle. Don't jab your right foot to the floor. Be
smooth. Never use full power to pull the grade of a mountain. Your engine was designed at ten
percent more power than it was released to you. Always be in a gear where you can
Pittsburgh Power
accelerate. Most "
" owners are running their engines on power level two or
three and are seeing anywhere from .2 to 1 full mile to the gallon improvement in fuel economy.
Metal fatigue is a truck drivers worst enemy. Anything can break at any given time. Treat your
equipment with respect. Especially with awesome power. It's up to you, the driver, to keep your
engine alive.
Pittsburgh Power Inc.
3600 South Noah Dr.
Saxonburg, PA. 16056
724-360-4080
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