General installation practices – Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax LMM (Diesel ’07 - 10 6.6L) Power Systems- PowerPack & Stinger w_EconoMind ('07-09) LMM (PDA) Compatible w_Optional PowerPDA User Manual
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1.
Before starting work, familiarize
yourself with the installation procedure
by reading all of the instructions.
2.
The exploded views provide only
general guidance. Refer to each step
and section diagram in this manual for
proper instruction.
3.
Throughout this manual, the
left side of the vehicle refers to the
driver side, and the right side to the
passenger side.
4.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
5.
Route and tie wires and hoses a
minimum of 6” away from exhaust
heat, moving parts and sharp
edges. clearance of 8” or more is
recommended where possible.
6.
When raising the vehicle, support
it on properly weight-rated safety
stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. Take care to balance the
vehicle to prevent it from slipping or
falling. When using ramps, be sure the
front wheels are centered squarely on
the topsides. When raising the front
of the vehicle, put the transmission in
park (automatic) or reverse (manual),
set the parking brake, and block the
rear wheels. When raising the back of
the vehicle, be sure the vehicle is on
level ground and the front wheels are
blocked securely.
CAUTION: Do not use floor jacks to
support the vehicle while working
under it. Do not raise the vehicle
onto concrete blocks, masonry
or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
During installation, keep the work
area clean. Do not allow anything to
be dropped into intake, exhaust, or
lubrication system components while
performing the installation, as foreign
objects will cause immediate engine
damage upon start-up.
8.
Save this Owner’s Manual as a
reference for system maintenance and
service.
9.
If you purchased the Banks
PowerPDA®, then the Palm Tungsten
E2 will need to be charged for a
minimum of 1-2 hours before the
Banks software can be installed.
Locate the supplied AC outlet wall
charger, also located in your kit
and plug the charging cord into the
Tungsten E2. Please refer to the Banks
PowerPDA Software & Installation
Kit Owner’s Manual for additional
instruction.
10.
Banks recommends either a
Banks PowerPDA or a Pyrometer (EGT)
gauge and Boost gauge be installed
with the EconoMind Diesel Tuner to
help monitor performance and exhaust
gas temperature of the vehicle.
WARNING: The PDA may be
susceptible to damage as a result
of extended exposure to sunlight,
heat or extreme cold. It is highly
recommended that the PDA be
removed from it’s mounting
location if the vehicle will be
subjected to high concentrations
of sunlight, heat or cold for
an extended period of time.
Gale Banks Engineering is not
responsible for damage to PDAs
resulting from exposure conditions.
Notification
The Banks Ram-Air Filter comes
pre-oiled and no oiling is necessary
for initial installation. Service the
filter as specified in the Filter
Maintenance Section of this
manual.
General Installation Practices