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- Page 1 This Install Guide Replaces the GMTRK-1 Installation Manual GMTRK-3 INSTALL GUIDE REV: A (08/24/2022) © Kleinn Air Horns 2021, All Rights Reserved PO Box 91278 Tucson, AZ 85752 Phone: (520) 579-1531 Web: https://www.kleinn.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GMTRK-3 Install Guide Table of Contents Safety First ............................4 Application Chart ..........................5 Bolt-On Vehicle List ........................5 Excluded Vehicles .......................... 5 Aftermarket Product Compatibility ....................5 Installation Overview ..........................6 Kit Layout & System Location(s) ....................6 Approximate Installation Time...................... 7 List of Tools &... - Page 3 GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.2.3 Compressor Installation ...................... 22 Tank & Compressor – 2015 to 2020 SUV’s ................. 23 7.3.1 Bracket Assembly ........................ 23 7.3.2 Tank Installation ........................24 7.3.3 Compressor Installation ...................... 24 Air Tubing Installation ......................... 26 Bench Assembly – Air Horns ....................... 27 Air Horns –...
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Page 4: Safety First
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 1 Safety First Read manual thoroughly before starting installation of this kit. Verify that you have all parts listed, and that you clearly understand the installation procedure. Contact Kleinn technical support with any questions. Installation of this kit requires moderate mechanical aptitude; seek professional help if you’re not competent using hand tools in tight uncomfortable spaces and around possibly rusted and sharp vehicle parts. -
Page 5: Application Chart
Install Guide 2 Application Chart 2.1 Bolt-On Vehicle List GMTRK-3 is a 100% direct bolt-on aftermarket product for the vehicles listed below. Every effort has been made to verify fitment on these vehicles in their factory condition. MODEL YEAR MODEL... -
Page 6: Installation Overview
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 3 Installation Overview 3.1 Kit Layout & System Location(s) This kit consists of the following components, located on vehicle as follows: Item Install Time Component Vehicle Location (APPROXIMATE) Compressor Auxiliary Battery Tray 1 Hour 1 Gal. Air Tank... -
Page 7: Approximate Installation Time
GMTRK-3 Install Guide Figure 4- Horns Installed 3.2 Approximate Installation Time This kit is a multi-faceted product consisting of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components. For a typical home mechanic, auto enthusiast, or technician installing this kit for first time; a professional... -
Page 8: List Of Tools & Supplies
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 4 List of Tools & Supplies 4.1 Standard Tool List (Required) 1. Basic mechanic socket sets with extensions Inch size sockets • Metric size sockets • 2. Basic mechanic’s combination wrenches (box/open-end) Inch size wrenches • Metric size wrenches •... -
Page 9: Parts List
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 5 Parts List This section should be printed to expedite the installation process. Unpackage and organize kit and verify all parts are included, as listed below. Contact Kleinn support with any questions. 5.1 Primary Kit Components NOTE: Items in this section come in their own packages and include additional items inside package. -
Page 10: Electrical Components
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 52835 ¼” NPT Drain Valve Compression “T” Fitting, ¼” OD Air 53140 Tubing 12 ft 25014 Black Air Tubing, ¼” OD Kleinn Air Horn Juice – Thread JUICE Sealant 5.3 Electrical Components Item No Part Number Description Picture “The Detonator”... -
Page 11: Hardware
GMTRK-3 Install Guide Horn Bracket 5.5 Hardware Item No Description Picture 7/16-14, 1” Long Square Neck Carriage Bolt 5/8, 1.25” OD Washer 7/16 Split Lock Washer 7/16-14 Hex Nut Split Lock Washer Flat Washer M6x1, 60mm Long Hex Head Bolt... - Page 12 GMTRK-3 Install Guide ¼-20, 0.5” Long H11. Socket Head Cap Screw H12. Horn Mounting Hardware - Assorted H13. Compressor Mounting Hardware - Assorted *Included inside Horn Box **Included inside Compressor Box END OF SECTION This Install Guide Replaces the REV: B (09/07/2022)
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Page 13: Bench Assembly - Air Tank & Fittings
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 6 Bench Assembly – Air Tank & Fittings Complete the following steps off vehicle. Gather the air fittings for installation onto the air tank. Apply thread sealant as needed & secure fittings per the below instructions. Equivalents may be used. -
Page 14: Tank Fittings - 2007-2013 Trucks
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 6.1 Tank Fittings – 2007-2013 Trucks Use the below images to match the alignment of the fittings. You may install the fittings in any orientation to accommodate your desired routing of the air tubing, compressor hose and electrical wiring. -
Page 15: Tank Fittings - 2014-2018 Trucks
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 6.2 Tank Fittings – 2014-2018 Trucks Use the below images to match the alignment of the fittings. You may align the fittings in any orientation to accommodate your desired routing of the air tubing, compressor hose and electrical wiring. -
Page 16: Tank Fittings - 2007-2014 Suv's
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 6.3 Tank Fittings – 2007-2014 SUV’s Use the below images to match the alignment of the fittings. You may align the fittings in any orientation to accommodate your desired routing of the air tubing, compressor hose and electrical wiring. -
Page 17: Tank Fittings - 2015-2020 Suv's
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 6.4 Tank Fittings – 2015-2020 SUV’s Use the below images to match the alignment of the fittings. You may align the fittings in any orientation to accommodate your desired routing of the air tubing, compressor hose and electrical wiring. -
Page 18: Bench Assembly - Brackets
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7 Bench Assembly - Brackets Complete the following steps off vehicle. • Install the Tank & Compressor onto the main bracket(s) as shown in this section. Fully secure the parts to the bracket. • Plumb the Compressor to the air tank & hookup the air tubing to the air tank. -
Page 19: Tank & Compressor - 2007 To 2013 Trucks & 2007 To 2014 Suv's
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.1 Tank & Compressor – 2007 to 2013 Trucks & 2007 to 2014 SUV’s Use the below figures to install the tank and compressor to the battery tray bracket. 7.1.1 Tank Installation Use hardware H1, H2, H3 & H4 to install the tank onto the battery tray bracket as shown below. Fully tighten the hardware. - Page 20 GMTRK-3 Install Guide 2. Connect the leader hose from the compressor to the female fitting on the tank as shown below. You may use any alternate routing / hookup as needed. Figure 15- Compressor Hose Routing (Recommended) This Install Guide Replaces the...
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Page 21: Tank & Compressor - 2014 To 2018 Trucks
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.2 Tank & Compressor – 2014 to 2018 Trucks Use the below figures to install the tank and compressor to the battery tray bracket & to the compressor relocation bracket. 7.2.1 Bracket Assembly Combine the battery tray bracket & the compressor relocation bracket as shown below using hardware H11. -
Page 22: Compressor Installation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.2.3 Compressor Installation 1. Use the hardware included in the compressor package to install the compressor onto the battery tray bracket as shown below in RED. Fully tighten the hardware. 2. If fitment issues are present during installation onto the vehicle, the... -
Page 23: Tank & Compressor - 2015 To 2020 Suv's
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.3 Tank & Compressor – 2015 to 2020 SUV’s Use the below figures to install the tank and compressor to the battery tray bracket & to the compressor relocation bracket. 7.3.1 Bracket Assembly Combine the battery tray bracket & the compressor relocation bracket as shown below using hardware H11. -
Page 24: Tank Installation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.3.2 Tank Installation Use hardware H1, H2, H3 & H4 to install the tank onto the battery tray bracket as shown below. Fully tighten the hardware. Figure 21- Tank Installation, 15 to 20 SUV's 7.3.3 Compressor Installation 1. - Page 25 GMTRK-3 Install Guide 3. Connect the leader hose from the compressor to the female fitting on the tank as shown below. You may use alternate routing / hookup as needed. Figure 23- Compressor Hose Routing (Recommended) This Install Guide Replaces the...
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Page 26: Air Tubing Installation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 7.4 Air Tubing Installation 1. Install the Air tubing included with your kit onto Item No. 7 (90° Compression Fitting). A heat gun (or equivalent) may be used to soften the end of the tubing to facilitate the installation over the barb of the fitting. -
Page 27: Bench Assembly - Air Horns
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 8 Bench Assembly – Air Horns Complete the following steps off vehicle using the following instructions. • Install the Air Horns onto the horn bracket as shown in this section. Fully secure the parts to the bracket. -
Page 28: Air Horns - 2015 To 2020 Suv's
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 8.1 Air Horns – 2015 to 2020 SUV’s Use the hardware included with your air horns ALONG with hardware H5 & H6 to install the air horns to the horn bracket. Use the below figures for assembly & hardware stacking order. -
Page 29: Air Horns - All Other Vehicles
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 8.2 Air Horns – All Other Vehicles Use the hardware included with your air horns ALONG with hardware H5 & H6 to install the air horns to the horn bracket. Use the below figures for assembly & hardware stacking order. -
Page 30: On-Vehicle Installation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 9 On-Vehicle Installation Complete the following steps on the vehicle: • Install tank & compressor onto the auxiliary battery tray • Install Horns onto the vehicle • Complete the wiring 9.1 Tank/Compressor Installation 1. Place the tank/compressor assembly onto the auxiliary battery tray and identify three (3) bolt holes that provide the best accessibility. - Page 31 GMTRK-3 Install Guide Figure 28- Accessible Hole Locations 2. Remove the noted bolts from the aux. battery tray. The below figure illustrates some options regarding bolt accessibility from the various configurations of this kit. Use any pattern that works for your situation.
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Page 32: Horn Bracket Installation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 9.2 Horn Bracket Installation The horn bracket attaches to the underside of the vehicle, behind the front bumper with the horns directed to the passenger side as shown in the below figure. Figure 31- Horn Bracket Installed Location, Behind Front Bumper 1. - Page 33 GMTRK-3 Install Guide Install the horn bracket onto the shield using hardware H9 & H10 in the location where the bolts were removed in the previous step. The trumpets should be directed towards the passenger side of the vehicle. The trumpets may be removed from the horn bases by gripping the chrome collar and twisting counterclockwise.
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Page 34: Final Connections
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 9.3 Final Connections Use the below instructions to complete the pneumatic & electrical hookups for this kit. 9.3.1 General Connections & Plumbing 1. Route & plumb the tank air tubing into the air horn “T” fitting. A heat gun may facilitate installation of the tubing onto the compression fitting barb. -
Page 35: Testing
10 Testing 10.1 Test Air Compressor 1. Turn the vehicle on and allow the compressor to fill the air tank. Initial fill may take up to 3 minutes. The air compressor should shut off automatically once full pressure is achieved. 2. -
Page 36: General Operation
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 11 General Operation 11.1 Compressor Operation WARNING: NEVER operate the air compressor above its MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING (see label on body). Operation exceeding maximum pressure will damage the compressor and potentially cause air system failure. 1. Kleinn’s oil-less compressor is equipped with an automatic thermal overload protection circuit designed to protect the air compressor from overheating and causing permanent damage. -
Page 37: Routine Maintenance
GMTRK-3 Install Guide 12 Routine Maintenance Perform following maintenance at least once during recommended intervals: 1. Yearly, or every 12,000 miles, verify all mounting fasteners are properly torqued. Applying witness marks across fasteners and mounting parts is good practice to quickly ensure fasteners have not moved. -
Page 38: Warranty Information
Thank you for purchasing our Air Horn Kit. Shall you experience any unexpected problems during installation or have problems with any part at any time please contact Kleinn support. END OF MANUAL © Kleinn Air Horns 2021, All rights reserved. PO Box 91278 Tucson, AZ 85752 Phone: (520) 579-1531 Web: https://www.kleinn.com...
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