VIAIR 40040 Installation guide

VIAIR
Brand
VIAIR
Model
40040
Category
Air compressors
Type
Installation guide

VIAIR 40040 is a powerful and versatile air compressor that can be used for a variety of tasks, including inflating tires, powering air tools, and even filling scuba tanks. With its 1/2 horsepower motor and 150 PSI maximum pressure, the 40040 can quickly and easily inflate even the largest tires. It also features a heavy-duty construction and a 33% duty cycle, making it ideal for extended use. Additionally, the 40040 comes with a variety of accessories, including a 25-foot air hose, a tire chuck, and a carrying case, making it easy to transport and use anywhere.

VIAIR 40040 is a powerful and versatile air compressor that can be used for a variety of tasks, including inflating tires, powering air tools, and even filling scuba tanks. With its 1/2 horsepower motor and 150 PSI maximum pressure, the 40040 can quickly and easily inflate even the largest tires. It also features a heavy-duty construction and a 33% duty cycle, making it ideal for extended use. Additionally, the 40040 comes with a variety of accessories, including a 25-foot air hose, a tire chuck, and a carrying case, making it easy to transport and use anywhere.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION - To reduce risk of electrical shock:
- Donotdisassemble.Donotattemptrepairsormodications.Refertoqualiedserviceagencies
 forallserviceandrepairs.
- Donotusethisproductinanareawhereitcanfallorbepulledintowaterorotherliquids.
- Donotreachforthisproductifithasfallenintoliquid.
- Usethiscompressorwith12-voltor24-volt(P/N32538)DCsystemsonly.
- Thisproductshouldneverbeleftunattendedduringuse.
WARNING - To prevent injury:
- Neverallowchildrentooperatethiscompressor.Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthiscompressor
 isbeingusednearchildren.
- ThiscompressorwillbecomeveryHOTduringandimmediatelyafteruse.Donottouchanypartofthis
 compressorwithbarehandsduringandimmediatelyafteruse.
- Donotusethisproductnearames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withoutrstdeterminingmaximumairpressureforthattool
or attachment.
- Neverpointanyairnozzleorairsprayertowardanotherpersonoranypartofthebody.
- Thisair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.
- Wearsafetyglassesorgoggleswhenoperatingthisproduct.
- Useonlyinwellventilatedareas.
INSTALLATION
Pleasereadandfollowtheinstallationinstructionscarefullytoavoidinjuryordamagetothe
compressorandyourvehicle.
Eachofouraircompressorsandpartshavebeencarefullyproducedandpackaged.Beforeyou
begininstallation,pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwithInstallationPartsList(Fig.1)ofthismanual.
Guidelines for Selecting Mounting Location:
Theselectionofpropermountinglocationforyouraircompressorwillhelpensurealongandtrouble
freecompressorservicelife.Pleasepaycloseattentiontothefollowingguidelines:
1. Select a FLAT,UPRIGHTANDSECURE location where the compressor can be mounted.
2.Tomaximizeaircompressorperformance,locatecompressorasCLOSETOTHEBATTERY as
 possiblesothatlengthofpositiveleadwirerequiredisataminimum.
3.ChoosemountinglocationthatisascoolaspossibleandAWAYFROMHEATSOURCES.
 Thecoolertheambienttemperature,thelesschancethecompressorwilloverheat.
4.Thiscompressorismoisture&dustresistant,butNOTDIRTORWATERPROOF. Do not mount
 compressorinlocationswheretheunitislikelytocomeincontactwiththeelements.
5.Forcompressorwithremoteltermounting,selectcompressor’smountinglocationwhereairline
 canberoutedfromcompressorairinlettoremoteinletairlter.Makesurethattheremoteinletair
 lterislocatedinadrylocation,awayfromtheelements.
6.Youwillalsowanttoselectacompressormountinglocationwheretheleaderhosebracketcanbe
mounted to leader hose. (Not applicable to P/N 32534)
7.Ifitisnecessarytomounttheaircompressorfurtherawayfromthebattery,suchasinside
 yourvehicleorinthebedofyourpickup,useapositiveleadwireforremoteinstallation.Referto
 thewiregaugeguideonthebackofthismanual.
8.Donotmountcompressornearareaswhereammableliquidsarestored.
9.Usethreadsealantforproperttinginstallation.Threadtapeisnotrecommended.
 Properlysealed,recommendedtorqueis12to15ft.lbs
USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
MOUNTING AND WIRING
1. Disconnectgroundcablefromvehicle’sbattery.
2. Temporarilypositiontheaircompressorinthelocationwhereitwillbemounted.
3. Routegroundwiretothenegativepostofthebatteryortoanappropriategroundingpointand
 cutgroundwiretolengthasneeded.
4. Mountaircompressorwiththefoursetsofbolts,nuts,washers,andlockingwashersprovided.
 (SeeFig.2forMountingInstructions)Useofthreadsealantrecommended.
5. NOTE:Forremoteinletairlterinstallation,refertoinstructionsincludedintheRemoteInletAir
 FilterPack.
6. Thisaircompressormaybeequippedwithaheavydutyheatresistantleaderhose.Thisleader
 hoseisdesignedtoprolongthelifeofyourairline.Donotremovethisleaderhosefromair
compressor. (Not applicable to P/N 32534)
7. IMPORTANT:Pleasenote,theleaderhosethatmaybeequippedwithyourcompressormay
 alsohaveabuilt-ininlinecheckvalve.Donotremoveinlinecheckvalvefromleaderhoseif
 soequipped.
8. Selectaproperlocationtomountleaderhosewithhosebracketprovided.Avoidlocations
 whereleaderhosemaybecometangledwithwiresandotherhoses.
9. Tomounthosebracket,drillholewith3/16”drillbitandpushself–anchoringhosebracketpin
 intohole.Routeleaderhosethroughhosebracketandsecurehosebypressingbracketclamp
into locked position.
10.Toremovehosefromthehosebracket,simplypressdownonthehoseclampreleasetabto
 releasebracketclamp.(Fig.3)
11.Connectcompressor’spositiveleadwiretooneoftheleadsofyourpressureswitch.
12.Makesurethatyourcompressorsetupisproperlyfused.Forappropriatefusesize,refertoamp
 drawofcompressorinthespecicationssectionofthismanual.
13.Alwayslocatefuseascloseaspossibletopowersource.
14.Beforeconnectingtopowersource,re-checktomakesurethatallconnectionsare
 madeproperly.
15.Connectandtestcompressorsystembyrunningthecompressorforashorttimetobuildup
 pressureinyourairtank.
16.Onceairpressurereachespresetcutoutpressureofyourpressureswitch,thecompressorwill
 shutoff.Inspectallairlineconnectionsforleakswithsoapandwatersolution.Ifaleakis
 detected,theairlinemaynotbecutsquarelyorpushedallthewayin.
(Fig. 1) 325C / 350C / 400C / 450C Compressor Installation Parts List:
A.HoseBracket(1pc) - N/A 32534
B.MountingBolts(4pcs)
C.FlatWashers(8pcs)
D.LockingWashers(4pcs)
E.Nuts(4pcs)
F.1/4”NPTFx3/8”BarbedFitting(1pc)
G.1/4”NPTMx3/8”BarbedFitting(1pc)
H.3/8”AirLine
I.AirLineClips(3pcs)
J.Screws(3pcs)
K.RemoteInletAirFilterwithFilterElement(1pc)
(Fig. 2) Compressor
Mounting Hardware
B.MountingBolt
C.FlatWasher
D.LockingWasher
E.Nut
K.VibrationIsolator USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
REDUCER
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(Fig. 3) Leader Hose Bracket (N/A 32534)
L.HoseClamp
M.ClampReleaseTab
N.Self-AnchoringPin
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMPORTANT:AlwaysoperatethecompressoratorbelowtheMAXIMUMPRESSURERATINGof
 thecompressor.PleaserefertoApplication&SpecicationsSectionsofthismanualfordetails.
2.AlwaysobservetheMAXIMUMDUTYCYCLEoftheaircompressor.RefertoCompressor
 ApplicationsandSpecicationsSectionsofthismanualfordetails.Operationexceeding
 maximumpressureratingsand/ordutycyclewillresultindamagetotheaircompressor.
3.YouraircompressorisequippedwithanAUTOMATICTHERMALOVERLOADPROTECTOR.This
 featureisdesignedtoprotecttheaircompressorfromoverheatingandcausingpermanent
 damagetoyouraircompressor.Thethermaloverloadprotectorwillautomaticallycutpowerto
 youraircompressorshouldtheinternaloperatingtemperatureoftheaircompressorriseabove
 safelevelsduringexcessiveuse.
4.Shouldatanytimeduringuse,youraircompressorautomaticallyshutsoff;donotattemptto
 restartit.Turnoffpowerandallowunittocoolforabout30minutes.ThiswillallowtheThermal
 OverloadProtectortoresetsoyoucansafelyresumeuseoftheaircompressor.
5.Topreventdischargeofyourvehicle’sbattery,andenhanceperformance,keepthevehicle’s
 enginerunningwhileusingthecompressor.
6.Onlyoperatecompressorinwellventilatedareas.
7.Theuseofarelayisstronglyrecommendedforinstallationofthiscompressor,butnotincluded.
 (40-amprelayvalueorhigherpercompressorrecommended).
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
1.Periodicallycheckallelectricalandttingsconnections.Cleanandtightenasneeded.
2.Periodicallycheckallmountingscrews.Tightenasneeded.
3.ReplaceAirFilterElementperiodically.Replacementfrequencydependsonoperatingfrequencyand
 operatingenvironment.Forfrequentuseindustyenvironment,werecommendthatyoureplaceair
 lterelementatleastonceamonth.
4.Regularlycleandustanddirtfromcompressorcoolingnsandmotorhousing.
5.Youraircompressorisequippedwithapermanentlylubricated,maintenance-freemotor.Nevertryto
lubricate the compressor.
6.AllrepairsshouldbeperformedbyManufacturerorManufacturer’sAuthorizedServiceAgenciesonly.
CAUTION:
Nevertouchtheaircompressororttingsconnectedtotheaircompressor,withbarehandsduring
orimmediatelyafteruse.Theleaderhoseandttingsconnectedtoleaderhosewillbecomevery
HOTduringandafteruse.Ifnecessary,wearheatresistantglovestohandlettings,airline,and
leader hose.
USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
RELAY WIRING SCHEMATIC
Pressure Switch
86
Fused
12-Volt 30
To Ground
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87 Compressor
(+) Lead
SPECIFICATIONS
•PartNo.32530/32533/32534/32538/325CAirCompressorKit/Silver&Chrome(CESpec.)
MotorVoltage:   12volts
    24volts(32538)
Max.CurrentConsumption:  21amps-12v
    13amps-24v
MotorType:   PermanentMagnetic
Horsepower:   1/4
Max.WorkingPressure:  150PSI
Max.DutyCycle(@72ºF&100PSI): 33%
MinutesOn/Off(@72ºF&100PSI): 20On/40Off
Max.RestartPressure:  200PSI
Max.AmbientTemperature:  158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature:  -40°F
Auto.ResetThermalProtection: Yes
Dimensions: 8”Lx4”Wx6.75H”
NetWeight: 7.50Lbs.
•PartNo.35030&35033/350CAirCompressorKit/Silver&Chrome(CESpec.)
MotorVoltage:   12Volts
Max.CurrentConsumption:  20Amps
MotorType:   PermanentMagnetic
Horsepower:   1/4
Max.WorkingPressure:  150PSI
Max.DutyCycle(@72°F&100PSI): 100%
MinutesOn/Off(@72°F&100PSI): 1HourRunTime
Max.RestartPressure:  200PSI
Max.AmbientTemperature:  158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature:  -40°F
Auto.ResetThermalProtection: Yes
Dimensions: 9”Lx4”Wx6.75H”
NetWeight: 8.55Lbs.
•PartNo.40040/400CAirCompressorKit/Silver(CESpec.)
MotorVoltage:   12Volts
Max.CurrentConsumption:  28Amps
MotorType:   PermanentMagnetic
Horsepower:   1/4
Max.WorkingPressure:  150PSI
Max.DutyCycle(@72°F&100PSI): 33%
MinutesOn/Off(@72°F&100PSI): 20On/40Off
Max.RestartPressure:  200PSI
Max.AmbientTemperature:  158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature:  -40°F
Auto.ResetThermalProtection: Yes
Dimensions: 9”Lx4”Wx6.75H”
NetWeight: 8.65Lbs.
•PartNo.45040/450CAirCompressorKit/Silver(CESpec.)
MotorVoltage:   12Volts
Max.CurrentConsumption:  23Amps
MotorType:   PermanentMagnetic
Horsepower:   1/4
Max.WorkingPressure:  150PSI
Max.DutyCycle(@72°F&100PSI): 100%
MinutesOn/Off(@72°F&100PSI): 1HourRunTime
Max.RestartPressure:  200PSI
Max.AmbientTemperature:  158°F
Min.AmbientTemperature:  -40°F
Auto.ResetThermalProtection: Yes
Dimensions: 10.6”Lx4”Wx6.87H”
NetWeight: 10.80Lbs.
USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
COMPRESSOR APPLICATION GUIDE
Toensurethatyougetthehighestlevelofsatisfactionfromyourcompressor’sperformance,referto
information below:
VIAIR COMPRESSOR REFERENCE CHART
COMPRESSORSERIES DUTYCYCLE MAX.WORKINGPRESSURE
   (100PSI@72°F)
090SERIES 9%  120PSI
092SERIES 9%  120PSI
095SERIES 9%  120PSI
097SERIES 10%  130PSI
098SERIES 10%  130PSI
100SERIES 15%  130PSI
250IGSERIES 100%  150PSI
275SERIES 25%  150PSI
280SERIES 30%  150PSI
325SERIES 33%  150PSI
330IGSERIES 100%  150PSI
350SERIES 100%  150PSI
380SERIES 100%  200PSI
 *55%
400SERIES 33%  150PSI
420SERIES 33%  150PSI
444SERIES 100%  200PSI
 *50%
450SERIES 100%  150PSI
450IGSERIES 100%  150PSI
460SERIES 100%  150PSI
480SERIES 100%  200PSI
 *50%
*Duty Cycle at 200 PSI and 72°F.
ABOUT COMPRESSOR DUTY CYCLE:
Dutycyclereferstotheamountoftimeacompressorcanbe
operatedinagiventimeperiodat100PSI,andastandardambienttemperatureof72°F.Itis
commonlyexpressedinpercentageformat:Compressorontime÷(ontime+offtime)=DutyCycle
%.
ONE-HOUR DUTY CYCLE MINUTES ON /
(100PSI@72°F) MINUTES OFF
9%    5Min.On/55Min.Off
10%    6Min.On/54Min.Off
15%    9Min.On/51Min.Off
20%    12Min.On/48Min.Off
25%    15Min.On/45Min.Off
30%    18Min.On/42Min.Off
33%    20Min.On/40Min.Off
50%    30Min.On/30Min.Off
100%    1HourRunTime
NOTE:Allcompressors,regardlessofrateddutycycle,requiresufcientresttimeinbetweencycles
toallowforpartialorcompleteheatdissipation.Heatdissipationratesmayvarydependingon
ambienttemperaturesandoperatingconditions.
ABOUT RATED WORKING PRESSURE:
Toensuretroublefreeservicelifeofyourcompressor,alwaysoperatecompressorwithinrated
workingpressureofthecompressor.Neveruseapressureswitchwithahighercut-offpressure
thancompressor’sratedworkingpressure.
USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
Tank pressure drops when
compressor(s)shutoff
1.Loosedraincock
2.Checkvalveleaking
3.Looseconnections
1.Tightendraincock
2.Replacecheckvalveor
compressor
3.Checkallconnectionswith
soap and water solution
andtighten
Compressorruns
continuouslyandairow
lower than normal
1.Excessiveairusage
2.Looseconnections
3.Wornpistonringorinlet
valve.
4.Cloggedairlterelement
1.Decreaseairusage
2.Checkallconnectionswith
soap and water solution
andtighten.
3.Replacecompressor
4.Replaceairlterelement
Compressorruns
continuouslycausing
safetyvalve(ifequipped)
to open
1.Faultypressureswitch
2.Defectivesafetyvalve
1.Replacepressureswitch
2.Replacesafetyvalve
Excessivemoisturein
discharge
1.Excessivewaterinairtank
2.Highhumidity
1.Draintank,tilttanktodrain.
Draintankmorefrequently
2.Movecompressortoarea
withlesshumidity,oruse
airlinelter
Compressorwillnotrun 1.Nopower,orpowerswitch
inOFFposition
2.Blownfuse
3.Motoroverheats
4.Faultypressureswitch
(ifhookeduptoa
pressureswitch).
1.Makesurecompressor
switchisON
2. Disconnect compressor
frompowersource,replace
fuse.(RefertoSpecications
section for correct
fuseamperage)
3.Letcompressorcoolofffor
about30minutestoallow
thermaloverloadswitchtoreset.
4.Replacepressureswitch
Thermaloverload
protector cuts out
repeatedly
1.Lackofproperventilationor
ambienttemperatureistoohigh
2.Compressorvalvesfailed
1.Movecompressortowell
ventilatedarea,orareawith
lower ambient temperature
2.Replacecompressor
Excessiveknocking
orrattling
1.Loosemountingbolts
2.Wornbearingoneccentricor
motor shaft
3.Cylinderorpistonringisworn
1.Tightenbolts
2.Replacebearingor
pistonassembly
3.Replacepistonorcompressor
CAUTION: NEVER DISASSEMBLE COMPRESSOR WHILE
COMPRESSOR IS PRESSURIZED.
USER MANUAL
PROBLEM: POSSIBLECAUSE(S) CORRECTIVEACTION
USER MANUAL
325C - 350C - 400C - 450C COMPRESSOR KIT
Wiring Diagram:
(Fuse Not Included)
SINGLE “C” MODEL
COMPRESSOR WIRING DIAGRAM
15 Edelman
Irvine, CA 92618
949-585-0011
www.viaircorp.com
87
86
30
85
+-
Battery
To Keyed
Power Source
40A Relay
Fuse
Pressure
Switch
Rev.1
325C, 350C @ 30A
400C, 450C @ 40A
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 12-VOLT: AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 24-VOLT:
AmpDraw
Lengthofwirefrombatteryto
compressor(infeet)
5 10 15 20
516 16 16 14
10 16 14 12 10
15 16 12 10 10
20 14 10 10 8
25 14 10 86
30 12 10 86
40 12 8 6 6
50 10 6 6 4
60 10 6 4 4
AmpDraw
Lengthofwirefrombatteryto
compressor(infeet)
5 10 15 20
516 16 16 16
10 16 16 16 14
15 16 16 14 12
20 16 14 12 10
25 16 12 12 10
30 16 12 10 10
40 14 10 10 8
50 14 10 86
60 12 10 86
LIMITED WARRANTY:
VIAIRCorporationwarrantsthisproduct,whenproperlyinstalledandundernormalconditionsof
use,tobefreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsforaperiodofoneyearfromitsoriginal
dateofpurchase.Toreceivewarrantyserviceorrepair,pleasecontactVIAIRCorporation.
Returnsshouldbemadewithinoneyearofthedateofpurchase,afteraReturnGoodsAuthorization
(RGA)numberhasbeenassignedbyVIAIRCorporation.ToobtainRGA,faxacopyofyourreceipt
to(949)585-0188.Forcompletewarrantydetails,pleasevisit:www.viaircorp.com/warranty
PLEASE NOTE:
THISWARRANTYCOVERSPRODUCTDEFECTSONLY;ITDOESNOTCOVERINCIDENTAL
ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESASRESULTOFMISUSEORABUSE.
15EDELMAN•IRVINE,CA92618
TEL:(949)585-0011•FAX:(949)585-0188
www.viaircorp.com
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VIAIR 40040 Installation guide

VIAIR
Brand
VIAIR
Model
40040
Category
Air compressors
Type
Installation guide

VIAIR 40040 is a powerful and versatile air compressor that can be used for a variety of tasks, including inflating tires, powering air tools, and even filling scuba tanks. With its 1/2 horsepower motor and 150 PSI maximum pressure, the 40040 can quickly and easily inflate even the largest tires. It also features a heavy-duty construction and a 33% duty cycle, making it ideal for extended use. Additionally, the 40040 comes with a variety of accessories, including a 25-foot air hose, a tire chuck, and a carrying case, making it easy to transport and use anywhere.

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