Checking For Leaks; Fixing Leaks - Air Lift LoadLIFTER 5000 ULTIMATE Installation Manual

LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate
7. On the exhaust side only, place the provided thermal sleeve (P) on the air line near the
8. Cut off air line, leaving approximately 12" of extra air line. A clean square cut will ensure

CHECKING FOR LEAKS

1. Inflate the air spring to 60 p.s.i. and spray all connections and the inflation valves with a
2. After the test, deflate the springs to the minimum pressure required to restore the Normal
NOTE
IMPORTANT: Check the air pressure again after 24 hours. A 2 to 4 p.s.i. loss after initial
installation is normal. Retest for leaks if the loss is more than 5 lbs.

FIXING LEAKS

1. If there is a problem with the swivel fitting, then:
2. If there is a problem with the inflation valve, then:
CAUTION: DO NOT CUT IT OFF. AS THIS WILL USUALLY NICK THE BARB AND
CAUTION
RENDER THE FITTING USELESS. CUT AIR LINE OFF A FEW INCHES IN FRONT OF
THE FITTING AND USE A PAIR OF PLIERS OR VISE-GRIPS TO PULL/TWIST THE AIR
LINE OFF THE FITTING.
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the tie straps are tight, but do not pinch the air line. Leave at least 2" of slack to allow
for any movement that might pull on the air line.
exhaust.
against leaks. Insert the air line into the push-to-connect air fitting.Simply push the air
line into the 90∞ swivel fitting until it bottoms out (9/16" of air line should be in the fitting).
solution of 1/5 liquid dish soap and 4/5 water to check for leaks. Leaks will be spotted
easily by looking for bubbles in the soapy water.
Ride Height, but not less than 20 p.s.i.
a. Check the air line connection by deflating the spring and removing the line by pulling
the collar against the fitting and pulling firmly on the air line. Trim 1" off the end
of the air line. Be sure the cut is clean and square. Reinsert the air line into the
push-to-connect fitting.
b. Check the threaded connection by tightening the swivel fitting another 1/2 turn. If
it still leaks, deflate the air spring, remove the fitting, and re-coat the threads with
thread sealant. Reinstall by hand tightening as much as possible, then use a wrench
for an additional two turns.
a. Check the valve core by tightening it with a valve core tool.
b. Check the air line connection by removing the air line from the barbed type fitting.
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