Checking For Leaks; Fixing Leaks; Installation Checklist - Air Lift 1000 Installation Manual

10. Mount inflation valve as illustrated (the rubber washer is for outside weather seal).
11. Repeat installation on the other side of the vehicle.

CHECKING FOR LEAKS

1. Inflate the air spring to 60 PSI
2. Spray all connections and the inflation valves with a solution of 1/5 dish soap and 4/5
3. Adjust the air pressure for optimal comfort and performance - see page 7 for minimum
4. Check the air pressure again after 24 hours. A 2 - 4 PSI loss after initial installation is

FIXING LEAKS

1. Valve core: Tighten the valve core with a valve core tool.
2. Air line connection: Tighten the elbow fitting on the valve stem of the air spring.
3. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Air Lift customer service at
Before Operating
Technician's Signature ________________________
Date ______________
6
Tighten the outside hex nut (G) with an 1/2" wrench (Fig. 7).
Flat washer
Valve cap
water. Spot leaks easily by looking for bubbles in the soapy water.
and maximum pressures.
normal. Retest for leaks if the loss is more than 5 PSI
(800) 248-0892 for assistance.
POST INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
 Overnight leakdown test — Recheck the air pressure after 24 hours. If the pressure
has dropped more thatn 5 PSI, there is a leak that must be fixed. Either fix the leak
yourself (see page 6) ro return to the installer for service.
 Air pressure requirements — Be sure to adhere to the minimum and maximum
recommeded air pressure requirements below. Exceeding the maximum
recommended air pressure will result in the air spring "bulging out" between the
coils spring which may cause the air spring to be pinched or may rub a hole into
the air spring.
Vehicle body or frame
Star washer
Rubber washer
Hex nut
(To be completed by owner)
Air Lift 1000
Hex nut
fig. 7
MN-360