Summary of Contents for Ridetech airpod Series
- Page 1 Installation Guide & Operation Manual RideTech 350 S. St. Charles St. •Jasper, IN 47546 • 812-481-4969...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents AirPod™ Installation Mounting the unit ............4 Wiring ...................4 Component Installation Thank you for choosing an Air Ride Mounting compressor & relay ........5 Technologies’ suspension control system. Mounting tank ..............5 We are committed to providing the best Mounting air valves ............6 experience possible throughout the ttings ..........6 process of getting your car on air. - Page 3 Systems covered in this manual: This guide covers installation of all RidePRO e2®, LevelPRO™ and AirPod™ systems. It is important to know what system you are guration. Ride height sensors are used in LevelPRO™ and RidePRO e2® LevelPRO™ systems only. addition of the ride height Part # sensors.
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Page 4: Airpod™ Installation Mounting The Unit
Component Installation Instructions AirPod Part #: APOD4000L APOD4000e2 APOD4100L APOD4100e2 STOP Remove the negative battery cable before beginning installation. MOUNT THE MAIN UNIT: 1 - Mount airpod in the trunk or other area where the airpod will not be exposed to the elements (ECU is NOT water proof!) at to the vehicle surface (do not bend the base) 3 - Secure the base with self tapping screws or bolts. -
Page 5: Mounting Compressor & Relay
Component Installation Instructions Compo & & LevelPRO Part #: ARC4000L ARC4100L ARC4700L ARC4800L RidePRO e2 Part #: ARC4000e2 ARC4100e2 ARC4700e2 ARC4800e2 STOP Remove the negative battery cable before beginning installation. Remove Use spacer for Mounting the Compressor & Relay better cooling install on inlet •... -
Page 6: Mounting Air Valves
Component Installation Instructions & & LevelPRO Part #: ARC4000L ARC4100L ARC4700L ARC4800L RidePRO e2 Part #: ARC4000e2 ARC4100e2 ARC4700e2 ARC4800e2 Mounting the RidePro Air Valves • The valves, like the compressor, are sealed and can be mounted in the same locations. Although if the vehicle will be exposed to freezing temperatures it is a good idea to mount them in the engine bay if possible to reduce the possibility of freezing. -
Page 7: Mounting The Controls & Ecu
Component Installation Instructions & & LevelPRO Part #: ARC4000L ARC4100L ARC4700L ARC4800L RidePRO e2 Part #: ARC4000e2 ARC4100e2 ARC4700e2 ARC4800e2 Mounting the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) & Control Panel • The control panel should be accessible from the drivers seat and may be surface ush mounted, or left unmounted. -
Page 8: Levelpro Installation Mounting Ride Height Sensors
Ride Height Sensors (RidePro E2 systems will not use height sensors) • The LevelPro system uses 4 height sensors (one at each wheel). They are weather proof and may be mounted in Attach to suspension any position as well as “clocked” in any position. (There is sensors are typically mounted to the chassis / frame rail. -
Page 9: Sensor Rod Assembly
Assembly of the LevelPRO Sensor Link Rods 1- Once the linkage rod has been cut to the proper 2- Slide the heat shrink tubing over the rubber end length assemble the linkage rod with heat shrink as far as it will go. tubing and the rubber end. -
Page 10: Example Installations
Sensor Mounting Examples 69 Camaro Front Rear Trailing Arm 58-64 Impala Front 65-70 Mustang Rear Triangulated 4-Link Rear C-10 Truck Rear... -
Page 11: Calibrating Ride Height Sensors
LevelPro™ Ride Height Sensor Initial Calibrating Procedures For systems with height sensors ONLY - If you do not have LevelPro™ height sensors, skip to page 12 to program the presets. (If you are not using ride height sensors, you do not need to calibrate the ECU. ) c characteristics of the ride height sensors c”... -
Page 12: Programming & Controls Programming And Activating Presets
Programming & Features Programming the Presets Preset #1- This is normally set as the Lowest Height. Do not program it for 0 psi. Set this preset for the highest pressure that allows the suspension to be fully compressed. This will decrease the air pressure / time needed to raise the vehicle to ride height. ate buttons. -
Page 13: Ride Height On Start
Programming & Features “Ride Height on Start” Additional Settings & Features “Ride Height on Start” feature - OFF: feature - ON: “Ride Height on Start” Feature - Enable or Disable: ignition is turned ON. With the “Ride Height on Start” feature buttons will ALL be illuminated. -
Page 14: View Tank Pressure
Programming & Features Viewing Tank Pressure: To view the air tank pressure press and hold the Air Ride Logo Button and #2 simultaneously for 3 seconds. The tank pressure will be displayed in the Left Front corner. Press the logo button to return to the main screen. Adjusting system operating pressures and triggers: To enter sub-programming menu for the 3 program settings below, start by viewing tank pressure (hold down... -
Page 15: Adjusting Display & Backlight Intensity
Programming & Features Adjusting light intensity: To activate programming sequence for the 2 display settings below, start by holding down Air Ride Logo button for 3 seconds then hold down #1 and #3 simultaneously. The display will not change. Display Intensity: Activate programming sequence above.
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