HornBlasters HORN AIR 500 Series 5 Gallon Onboard Air System Instruction Manual

HornBlasters HORN AIR 500 Series 5 Gallon Onboard Air System

Product Information: HORN AIR 500 Series

The HORN AIR 500 Series is a high-quality air horn system designed to provide loud and powerful horn blasts. It comes with a 5-gallon tank and various fittings and accessories for easy installation. The system includes a safety blowoff valve, pressure switch, air gauge, tire inflation kit, and other components necessary for operation.

Kit Contents

• 1x Safety Blowoff Valve
• 1x 1/2 PTC Fitting
• 1x Drain Cock Fitting
• 2x Brass Plug
• 1x Air Gauge
• 1x Pressure Switch
• 5x Reducer Bushing
• 1x Tire Inflation Kit

Identifying Fittings The diameter of the thread (X) will indicate what size thread a fitting has. If you’re not sure which fittings are 1/2″, 3/8″, or 1/4″, measure the thread on each fitting and match it up with the values below.

Safety Tips and Important Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock or electrocution:

It is important to follow these safety tips to ensure the longevity and proper functioning of your HORN AIR 500 Series:

• Regularly drain the tank and change the filters on the compressor to maintain the components’ lifespan.
• Avoid electric shock or electrocution by following the provided safety instructions.
• Do not disassemble any electrical components of this horn kit (air compressor, air valve, pressure switch).
• Do not attempt repairs or modifications of any component. Please refer to qualified service agencies for all service and repairs.
• Do not operate any component where it can fall or be submerged into water or any kind of liquid.
• Do not reach for any component that has fallen or been submerged into water or any kind of liquid.
• Use the included components with 12 volt DC systems only.
• Do not leave the air system unattended during use.

WARNING: To prevent injury:

• The air compressor will become very HOT during and immediately after operation. Do not touch any part of the compressor with your bare hands during or immediately after use.
• Do not use this product near open flames or explosive materials or where aerosol products are being used.
• Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
• Never use this product while sleepy or drowsy.
•  Do not use any tools or attachments with the supplied air source unit without first determining maximum air pressure for that tool or attachment.
• Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer toward another person or any part of your body.
• The included compressor is equipped with an automatic reset thermal protector and can automatically restart after the thermal protector resets. Always cut off power source when thermal protector becomes activated.
• Use only in well ventilated areas.
• Do not fill the included air tank above 150 PSI. Doing so may result in death or serious injury.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable before doing anything. Failure to disconnect this terminal can lead to damaged electrical components.
• Use eye protection when operating drills or other power tools during the install.
• Ensure the parking brake is engaged before you get underneath the vehicle.
• Do not wire the system without the fuse holder.
• Do not allow the compressor to run when the vehicle is off.

To ensure a long lasting system:

• Inspect and replace the filter elements once every 3 months.
• Drain the tank of moisture once every two weeks using the drain cock fitting.

These two steps are essential to keeping your kit up and running for years to come! If you don’t drain the tank or change the filters on the compressor, these components will not last as long as they are rated for!

Recommended Air Source Install Locations

Recommended Air Source Install Locations

• For cars/sedans: Install the air source away from the engine block and manifold to prevent overheating of the compressor.
• For trucks: Install the air source in a suitable location away from excessive heat.
• The trunk of your car/sedan/suv is a great spot for this air source kit. The trunk keeps the compressor out of the weather and is one of the best install locations for the compressor/tank. The air tank is rather bulky and won’t fit in your engine bay (unless you have a huge engine bay).
• If you decide to mount the compressor outside the car make sure it won’t get submerged if you go through a large puddle! It can get wet but you cannot submerge the compressor. The install below demonstrates how a 5- gallon tank can be mounted in the trunk of a car. The compressor is located underneath the rear bumper with the filter routed up into the trunk so that it stays dry.

Recommended Install Locations for Trucks

• The toolbox is a great location for the compressor. The box will keep it out of the elements.
• Mounting the compressor/tank underneath the bed is a great option. There’s plenty of room available and mounting the compressor outside will help it run cooler and save space in your bed / toolbox.
• The engine bay is a good spot for the compressor and tank so long as you keep it away from the exhaust manifold and engine block. The engine generates a lot of heat and will keep the compressor from running cool. If the compressor overheats, it will not run until it has cooled off.

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing the Air Compressor

Start by locating the hardware that was packaged with your air compressor. You should have a set of mounting bolts, two barb fittings, and an air filter housing. A picture of each is shown to the left for reference.

1. Locate the hardware included with your air compressor, such as mounting bolts, barb fittings, and an air filter housing.
2. Insert the male-threaded barb fitting into the compressor inlet and thread the female-threaded barb fitting onto the filter housing.
3. Connect the compressor and filter together using the supplied air line.
4. Note: The supplied air line is not meant to hold pressure and should only be used for the filter.

Let’s start by taking the fitting on the left with the male thread and inserting it into the compressor inlet. The other fitting (female end) can be threaded onto the filter housing directly. Your compressor/filter should look like the image below. At this point, you can use the supplied air line that was packaged with the compressor to connect the compressor and filter together. *This line is not meant to hold pressure. Do not use this for anything other than the filter.

Filter Placement:

It is crucial to relocate the air filter to prevent water and dirt from entering the compressor, which can cause malfunction. Follow the steps below:

1. Ensure the drain cock is facing down regardless of the tank assembly option chosen.
2. Route the 3/8 air line between the filter and compressor.
3. Place the filter housing in an appropriate location to avoid water and debris intake.

Your compressor is fully sealed against the elements. If the compressor is mounted outside with the air filter on the end of the compressor, the filter will get wet and water will get pulled into the compressor. To prevent this, the filter must be relocated to an ENCLOSED AND DRY location. If your compressor is mounted in the bed of your truck or underneath the bed, the filter can be relocated into the cab of the vehicle. You could also route the filter into the bed if it’s covered. Do not mount the fitler where it will get wet or dirty!
If the air filter is not relocated, the compressor will pull in water/dirt and will stop working properly.
99.9% of compressors we receive for inspection have pulled in water through the filter housing.
WE DO NOT WARRANTY COMPRESSORS THAT HAVE FAILED DUE TO WATER/ DEBRIS BEING PULLED INTO THE INTAKE/FILTER

Recommended Tank Assembly

Choose one of the following tank assembly options:

Option 1:

Always make sure the drain cock is facing DOWN. Regardless of how you decide to assemble the tank, the drain fitting needs to point down to allow water to drain. Gravity will pull water to the bottom of the tank.

Option 2 (Upside Down):

Tire Inflation Kit Install Procedure:

Follow these steps to install the tire inflation kit:

1. [Provide specific instructions from Page 7 of the user manual

For any further assistance or inquiries, please visit our website at www.hornblasters.com or contact our support team at [email protected].

Tire Inflation Kit Install Procedure

The tire inflation kit is an add-on that we recently started to include with Horn Air kits. This kit can be used to inflate tires or run other air tools such as an impact wrench directly from your HornBlasters air tank. The Tire Inflation kit includes a variety of fittings and components such as a blowgun, quick connect studs, and couplers.
To get started, locate the two compression fittings in your kit. They look like this:

• Take one of these fittings and plumb it into the open port we left on the tank. You will need to use the included 1/4″ run tee to plumb the compression fitting into the tank if an open port is not available.
• Remove the nut from the compression fitting and slide it over the air line. Firmly seat the air line over the barb fitting as shown to the right. Once the line has been seated over the barb, slide the nut up to the fitting and tighten it down over the line. Make sure to tighten this up! Do not leave it loose.

References

• HornBlasters - Don't Blow Your Temper, Blow Your Horns!

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