Firestone 2178 User Manual

DUAL AIR CONTROL PANEL 1
COMPRESSOR 1
COMPRESSOR BRACKET 1
30 FT. AIR LINE TUBING 1
15 FT. 18 GAGE WIRE 1
10/32" X 1" MACHINE SCREW 2
10/32" LOCK NUT 2
1/4" X 1" HEX BOLT 2
1/4" HEX NUT 2
1/4" LOCK WASHER 2
1/8" NPT STRAIGHT FITTING 1
FUSE HOLDER 1
20 AMP. FUSE 1
FEMALE SPADE CONNECTOR 3
MALE SPADE CONNECTOR 1
WIRE CONNECTOR 2
RING TERMINAL 2
FOAM PAD 1
#10 FLAT WASHER 4
NYLON TIES 16
DUAL ELECTRIC AIR COMMAND
24-8143 03-01 NCD-5965-1
2178
P ARTS LIST
I NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Firestone Air
Control Accessory Kit. This kit was designed to provide
inflation control of your Firestone air helper springs. This kit
will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting most all of your air
supply needs.
Please take a few minutes to read through the instructions,
identify the components, and learn how to properly install your
Air Control Accessory Kit.
N OTE :
The Air Control Accessory kit can be used with all
Firestone air helper springs products. If you are installing a
Firestone suspension system do not install the air line tubing
into the air springs as stated in the suspension system instruc-
tion manual. If you are adding the Air Control Accessory kit
to an existing Firestone suspension system you will need to
deflate the air springs and remove the air line tubing.
AIR CONTROL ACCESSORY KIT
N OTE ON C ONNECTING THE AIR LINE TUBING
Cut the air line tubing as squarely as possible. To
connect the air line tubing to the fittings push the tubing
into the fittings as far as possible. If for any reason the
tubing must be removed the collar of the fitting can be
pushed toward the body of the fitting and the tubing can
be removed. Make sure the air helper springs are de-
flated. To reassemble make sure the tubing is cut squarely
and push back into the fitting.
T OOLS REQUIRED :
• 3/16" drill bit • 3/8" drill bit
• 1/4" drill bit • Hand drill
• Electrical pliers • Pliers
• Phillips screw driver • Sharp knife
• (2) 7/16" wrenches • Center punch
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Firestone 2178 Specifications

General

Brand	Firestone
Model	2178
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English

Summary

Installation Instructions

Connecting Air Line Tubing

Instructions for cutting and connecting air line tubing to fittings, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection.

Tools Required

List of necessary tools for installing the Air Control Accessory Kit, including drill bits, wrenches, and drivers.

Parts List

Comprehensive list of all components included in the Air Control Accessory Kit for installation.

Step 1 Locating a Mounting Area for the Gauge

Preparing the Compressor

Steps for preparing the air compressor, including fitting installation and wire connections for the system.

Preparing the Dual Air Control Panel

Instructions for preparing the air control panel, focusing on wire connections for illumination.

Step 4 Mounting the Compressor

Check for Air in the System

Procedure to check for existing air pressure in the air springs before proceeding with installation.

Routing Air Line Tubing

Guidance on routing air line tubing from the control panel to the compressor and air springs.

Step 8 Attaching the Air Control Panel to the Dash

Preparing and Routing the Electrical Wire

Instructions for preparing and routing electrical wires for the compressor and control panel illumination.

Wiring the Air Control Panel for Illumination

Steps for connecting the air control panel to a suitable dash panel circuit for illumination.

System Operation

Explanation of how to operate the air control accessory kit to inflate and deflate air springs.