UpDownAir 228-1819 Jeep JT AIR IT UP 4 Tire Inflation System Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- UpDownAir
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UpDownAir 228-1819 Jeep JT AIR IT UP 4 Tire Inflation System
Product Information
- Product Name: GEN2 Installation Instructions
- Part Number : 228-1819
- Manufacturer: UpDownAir
- Website : www.UpDownAir.com
- Customer Support: 833-226-4863
- Required External Air Source : Yes
Product Usage Instructions
- Park your Jeep and set the parking brake.
- Place a blanket on the edge of the roof and windshield of your Jeep and open the hood all the way.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Begin the installation by following step 1 in the instruction manual.
- Always use jack stands when working on the ground and chalk any tires touching the ground for safety.
- Wear safety glasses and gloves when using power tools during the installation.
- It is recommended to disconnect the battery whenever working on your Jeep.
- Ensure that all four tires are connected for best results.
- Do not drive with the whips connected to your Jeep as it can cause major damage.
- For any queries or assistance, contact UpDownAir customer support at 833-226-4863 or email [email protected].
IMPOR TANT INFOR MA TION – PLE ASE READ FOR YOUR SA FT EY
- PLEASE TAKE A MINUITE TO READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE YOU START.
- WE WANT YOU TO HAVE A FUN AND EASY INSTALLATION WITHOUT HURTING YOURSELF OR YOUR JEEP.
SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS
If you are working on the ground always use jack stands and chalk any tires
touching the ground. Wear safety glasses and gloves as you will be using power
tools for this installation. We recommend disconnecting the battery any time
you are working on your Jeep.
FOR BEST RESULTS ALL 4 TIRES NEED TO BE CONNECTED
NEVER DRIVE WITH THE WHIPS CONNECTED TO YOUR JEEP MAJOR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR!
IF YOUR NEW UpDownAir PRODUCT HAS DAMAGED OR IS MISSING PARTS PLEASE CONTACT
UpDownAir CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY AT
833-226-4863 option 4 or
[email protected]
TOOLS NEEDED
- Cordless Drill
- 5/16” Drill Bit
- Thread Sealer
(Loctite 577—or Teflon tape)
- Spray Bottle with Mild Soapy Water
- Phillips Head #2 Screw Driver
- Tube Cuter or Sharp Utility Knife
WRENCHES
- Crescent
- 22mm, 18mm
- 16mm, 14mm
- 13mm , 10mm
- 8mm , 1/4” Allen
3/8” Drive
- Ratchet
- 13mm Deep Socket
- 10mm Socket
- 8mm Socket
- 1/4” Allen Socket
*Special cut 9 /16 socket for 90 degree installation
Secure Jeep and Prep for Installation
This entire install can be done on the ground but jack stands or a l make it
even easier.
- Park your Jeep and set the parking brake.
- Place blanket on the edge of the roof and windshield of your Jeep and open hood the hood all the way.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Begin installation step1
Always
Use a tube cutter or sharp utility knife.
Do Not
Fold or kink the Air Line Tube. Cut the Air Line Tube at an angle. Do not use
pliers, scissors, snips, saws, or side cutters.
Always
Select routes protected from heat, debris, and sharp edges. Use Nylon Ties to
secure the Air Line Tube.
Do Not
Bend or sharply curve Air Line Tubes. Leave Air Line Tube exposed to sharp
edges. Use unnecessary lengths of Air Line Tube. Route Air Line Tube near
moving parts. Let Air Line tube hang unsecured from vehicle. Scar Air Line
Tube while routing.
PART#| QTY| 2 28-1819 – Installation BOM
DESCRIPTION
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01-200| 8| Quick Release Chucks with Betty Bar
02-108-122| 4| 3/8″ Green Air Line 48″- For Tire Whips
228-1819| 1| Jeep J T ADS Controller – 80 max psi
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01-201| 4| Body Mount Schrader Valve – Push to Connect
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05-133| 4| 3/8″ Flat Washer
01-210| 2| 3/8″ X 3/8″ Push to Connect “Y”
01-105| 1| 3/8″ Push to Connect “T”
05-115| 10| 8″ Cable Tie
05-117| 4| Vinyl Cap
02-208-231| 2| 3/8 Black Air Line 144″ – 3/8″ “Y” to Rear Body Mount Schrader
Valve
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02-203-229| 2| 3/8 Split Loom 143″ – Cover for 02-100-231
02-200-41| 2| 3/8 Black Air Line 30″ – 3/8″ “Y” to Front Body Mount Schrader
Valve
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02-203-39| 2| 3/8 Split Loom 15″ – Cover for 02-100-41
02-02-73| 1| 3/8″ Black Air Line 28″- From Crossover “T” to Driver Side “Y”
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02-104-71| 1| 3/8″ Split Loom 27″- Cover for 02-102-73
02-102-43| 1| 3/8″ Black Air Line 17″- From Crossover “T” to ADS Controller
“Y”
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02-104-41| 1| 3/8″ Split Loom 16″- Cover for 02-102-43
02-102-157| 1| 3/8″ BlackAirLine 62″- FirewallCrossover to “T” and Passenger
Side”Y”
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02-104-155| 1| 3/8″ Split Loom 61″- Cover for 02-102-157
09-102| 1| Whip Bag
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Overview
The following illustration(Figure 1) will give you an overview of how the Up
Down Air®air delivery system works. The illustration will not only help
understand how the system works, but also help you identify the parts for
installation. Please note that the illustration is not to scale.
IF QUICK CONNECT CHUCKS COME PRE-ASSEMBLED SKIP TO NEXT PAGE
Using the Bill of Materials identify and lay out all your kit components
confirming that you have all the correct parts and quantity.
For our first step we will assemble the Quick Disconnect Chucks for the tire whips. You will need 14mm wrench, 16mm wrench and thread sealer.
- Apply thread sealer to the 01-109 and screw into 01-100 and stop when hand tight.
- Oncethehandtightcontinuetotightenfor2-3 fullrotationsusingthewrenches. Repeat for all.
- Insert the green air line into the each end of Quick Disconnect Chuck . Repeat for all.
* if chucks begin to lea upon
connection, remove ands itch ends to allow the in tornal plungers’ reset
itself.
K I T LA Y O UT A N D A I R L I N E A S SE MB L Y
Our next step is to assemble all the air lines that install in your Jeep. We
will start with the 3/8” air line assemblies. Gather all the 3/8” black air
line, split loom, Body Mount Schrader Valves and “Y” connectors.
- Put one 01-201 (Body Mount Schrader Valve) on one end of each air line.
- Next pull each air line through each split loom.
- Next insert one long and one short air line assembly into the “Y” connector and repeat. You should now have two “Y” assemblies.
Gather all the 3/8” black air line, split loom, and the “T” connector.
- Pull each air line through each split loom.
- Install the 62” and 28” air line into the “T” connector making one long piece
- Install the 17” air line in the perpendicular port of the “T” connector.
S CH R A D E R VA LVE P LA CE ME N T — R E A R
Rear Schrader location– This is where we will be mounting the rear brackets to
mount the Schrader valves on the body of the Jeep.*We have included a little
extra length of airline depending on your routing passage.
Starting on the driver’s side REAR wheel well, locate the 3 black screws and remove them. Save these as you will need to reuse them. Install the rear bracket with Schrader valve facing towards the front using the 3 black screws you saved. Position the Schrader in the hole and affix the nut as pictured.
S CH R A D E R VA LVE P LA CE ME N T — FR ON T
Front Schrader location– Starting on the driver’s side wheel well locate the
front brake line bracket affixed to the frame. Remove the bolt only and leave
the O.E bracket alone. Attach the supplied front bracket with the rectangular
portion on top of the brake line bracket and re-insert the bolt. Before fully
tightening be sure the semi-circle is facing towards the front as in the
image.
Air line assembly
The air lines that you pre-assembled are in four sections
- (2) 3/8” Front to Rear “Y” sections with Schrader valves attached (144”)
- (1) 3/8” Firewall Cross-over with 3/8” “Tee” attached (85”+ 28”)
- (1) Cross-over “T” to ADS Control Unit (18”)
First, lay in the 3/8” firewall cross-over section. You will run the tubing under the factory clips along the firewall of thejeep, alsouse supplied cableclips. Placethe “T”connectoron the passenger side behind the fuse box. Continue to run yourother 3/8’’ tubing from the other open port behind the fuse box to the inside of the fender where it will be connected to the “Y” connector for the 3/8’’ tube. You can run the driver side 3/8 tube to the driver side inner fender as well.
You can repeat this process on the driver side. Once all fittings connected you can now pull up the slack and secure with cable ties. We willnow run the 3/8 line down the passenger and driver side of the jeep. 
- We suggest running tubing through the body on the under side of the jeeplike seen IN pictures, but along as they are placed in a safe route away from damage, installer may choose any location. Now attach the 3/8 line into the Schrader’s placed in the wheel well.
INST ALLA TI ON OF AI R LI NE
Once all air lines are ran though the jeep you can go back and secure any
loose lines with zip ties, be sure to keep the air lines away from exhaust or
any moving parts of the vehicle.
You will now go back to you reengine compartment and connect your final piece of 3/8’’ tubing into the remaining port on the ‘’T’’ connector and then let sit until we mount the ADS controller.
Now we will install the ADS Controller in to the engine bay. This is a simple bolt in operation.- You will need a 10mm wrench or socket.
- Remove the rear most fender bolts on the passenger side near the battery using a 10mm
You can now place the ADS controller in that spot and fasten using the factory fender bolts. attach the remaining 3/8 tubing into the push connect on the right hand side of the controller.
FINAL INST ALLA TION INSPE CT ION
Congratulations you have
now completed the install of your new Air It Up® 4 Tire on Board ADS System.
Please perform the following pressure tests.
- Pressurize your system with no whips connected to ensure all Schrader’s are sealed and everything isworking properly (release pressure on each valve to makesure all flowing equal)
- Connect all your tire whips to the Body Mounted Schrader valves and the tires. Note the tire pressure on the ADS Controller gauge.
- Listen and Inspect all connections for leaks.
- If you think you have a leak spray mild soapy water at the fitting and look for bubbles.
- If you find a leak. Please refer to our trouble shooting section.
(Take a few minutes to try different settings and get familiar with the system)
LEAK INSPECTION
To inspect for leaks pressurize your system, take a spray bottle with a
solution of mild soap and water and spray sus- pected area. If you are notsure
where the leak iscoming from take a systematicapproach spraying onearea at a
time.
LEAK CORRECTION
Most leaks will be in one of these three areas and the correction is listed
below. If this does not correct you problem or you need further assistance
please call 833-226-4863, option 4 and
one of our technical staff will assist you.
When plumbing director source to the ADScontrolleryouhave2 options. The first options to use the front external source Schrader port.
- To remove the Air-Port Schrader use a 9/16 wrench or socket, spray penetrating oil, wait 5 min and remove slowly. After removed be sure the threads are clean and no adhesive residue is left over.
- Addpipesealertothethreadsand Installthe 90 degree 3/8 swivelusingthe 9/16 wrench until tight. Connect your high temp hose to the compressor and your done.
SIDE POR T 90 DEGREE FITTING INSTALL ( req uires special sock et)
The second option is the 3/8 hex plug located on the left side of the ADS
controller.
Apply penetrating oil to the 3/8 hex plug threads and insert 1/4 Allen keycompletely. Slowly removetheplugandmakesurenottodamageorstrip.(youcanalso useaheatguntomake plug removal easier) 
- When plug is removed make sure to clean threads and remove all glue residue. You will now apply Teflontape or thread sealer to your 90 degree swivel and install using our special socket
Congratulations!
You have now completed the install of your new ARB Compressor andor ADS
System.
WARNING: YOUR REGULATOR HAS NOT BEEN PRESET FROM THE FACORY, AND MUST BE SET AFTER INSTALLATION.
How To Use Your UP Down Air® Air Delivery System.
- Airing down your tire pressure.
- While the vehicle is parked and in a safe place, connect all 4 quick connect hoses to your tire valve stems and to the installed 90° Schrader valves.
- In the engine bay, go to the controller box. On the right-side controller box is there lease valve lever. Open there lease valve and now you’re airing down all 4 your tristate same time. Close the valve and it will now read your current tire’s air pressure. It’s That Simple!
- *The first time you air down your tires, keep track how long it takes so you are able to set a timer next time you air down your tires.
- Checking and Setting your Tire & regulator pressures or airing up your tires.
This is how the system works for airing up
- Our ADS System uses a simple dial type pressure regulator that can be adjusted to allow more or less air in the system by turning the black reguli doorknob clockwise to release the air or counter-clockwise to reduce the air pressure.
- With your green Quick Connect hoses completely removed, turn the compressor on, and within 10 seconds the compressor should come to a stop or turn on & off. The pressure gauge needle will show the pressure from the compressor. This is how you dial the regulator in to set your desired Tire Pressure. You should now push the knob down to set it.
- In order to fill all 4 of your tires you will need to tightly connect all 4 quick connect hoses to your tires valve stems and to our special 90 °Schrader valves stems. To insure there are no leaks, please rotate the chucks a quarter turn clockwise to create a tight seal to the valve stems.
- Now after connecting all 4 of the quick connect hoses to the valve stems and the Schrader valves, the gaugedial needle willnow reading the pressure fromall 4 of the tires. Atthistime, you may start your engine and turn the compressor on.
- While your compressor is connected and turned on, along with your vehicle being started, startturningthedial clockwise toallow higher PSI. Turnthedial counterclockwise to lower the PSI.
- Whenthecompressor pulsatesorturnson andoff, andyouare notatyoursettire pressure, then immediately turn black knob clock-wise to allow air to escape into the regulator lower chamber. This will re-activate the ARB compressor, and as you turn the dial, you will notice the compressor speeding up.
- If your tires are at the desired pressure, you may now turn your compressor off and safely store your hoses with the convenient storage bag provided.
- Do Not your let the compressor cycle on and off, as this means your ARB compressor is not supplying any more airflow, so the compressor is not producing any further air at this time and should be turned off immediately to avoid blowing fuses. If you’re ARB compressor blows a fuse or suggestion is go to an auto parts store and buy name-brand 50 AMP fuse as the ARB seems to be equipped with a lesser quality fuse.
- We sure hope you enjoy your system our goal is to offer a trouble-free easy to use products.
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12 MONTH WARRANTY
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removal, installation or reinstallation, freight charges, incidental or
consequential damages are expressly excluded from these warranties. Up Down
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and Product Warranty without prior notice or obligation
to upgrade your product.
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Up Down Air Systems, LLC. product.
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References
- Up Down Air | Portable and On Board Air Management
- Up Down Air | Portable and On Board Air Management