Rite-Ride 2457 - Manual (Page 10)

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ROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Air spring will not inflate
Ensure that the air line tubing is inserted into the air fittings as far as possible. The tubing should go in the fitting 3/4 of
an inch. You will feel some resistance when the tubing goes past the o-ring.
Clear any dirt of debris from inside the inflation valves.
Inspect the entire length of air line tubing to ensure that it is not kinked, damaged from exhaust heat, or cut due to contact
with sharp edges
Air spring will not hold air
Normal pressure loss is no more than 3 - 4 psi per week when the air spring is inflated to 50 psi.
Using the inflation valve cap as a core tool, ensure that the valve stem core is installed securely.
Apply a solution of soap and water to the air fittings, air line, and air springs to check for leaks. Tighten the air fitting or
re-install the tubing in the air fitting to stop the leak. Rinse the soap and water solution from the system when complete.
The vehicle is not level
Check for proper inflation of the air springs on each side of the vehicle.
Check for obstructions in the air system or vehicle components that
may be restricting suspension travel.
If a leak can not be detected with the soap and water solution, deflate the air springs and remove them from the vehicle.
Re-install the tubing and inflation valve on the air spring and inflate the air spring to a maximum of 20 psi. Submerge the
air spring in a bucket of water to check for leaks.
Locations of air leaks
Leaks occur most often at the threaded connection between the air fittings and the air springs. Tighten the fitting to
engage the pre-applied orange thread sealant or until the nylon collar makes contact with the air spring, plus 1/2 turn,
depending on which type of fitting is included in your kit. (See air fittings on page 3)
IMPORTANT
NYLON TUBE CUTTING:
SHARP
BLADE
CUT OFF
SQUARE NYLON TUBE
UTILITY
KNIFE
OR TUBE
CUTTER
RIGHT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID LEAKS
The end of the air line tubing must be cut square and clean to avoid burrs in the connection to the air fittings. The
push-to-connect fittings require a square cut to properly seal. The tubing can be removed from the fitting by first
releasing the air pressure from the air spring. Push the collar on the fitting toward the body of the fitting. While holding
the collar in, pull out the tubing. Cut the tubing squarely and push the
tubing into the fitting as far as possible.
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