Trek Bontrager Air Rush Road User Manual

Air Rush Road CO
2
Infl
ator & Hand Pump
For your safety and the enjoyment of this product, please read these instructions in
their entirety before using your pump.
Use only Bontrager CO
2
threaded cartridges. See the Safety instructions on page 2.
This product fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
Parts list
• Inflator / Pump
• 2 CO
2
cartridges
• 2 Mounting screws
• Mounting bracket
Hand pumping
1. Turn the cartridge valve on the end of the
pump clockwise to the CLOSE position.
2.a. Schrader valve: Turn the top nut on the
pump valve counterclockwise so it’s snug on
the bottom nut.
2.b. Presta valve: Turn the top nut on the pump
valve clockwise and pull the nut to extend
the connector.
3. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Presta valve: Fully open the valve on top of the valve stem.
4. With one thumb, hold the tire so
that the valve stem protrudes from the rim.
5. With the other hand, ease the pump
onto the valve stem and turn the pump
valve nut to tighten on the valve stem.
6. Release the tire.
7. Use the pump handle to inflate the tire.
8. Follow the inflation recommendations on the side of the tire.
NOTE: Make sure the tire beads are correctly seated in the rim.
9. When inflation is complete, unscrew the pump valve nut from the valve stem.
Presta valve: Close the valve on top of the valve stem.
10. Replace the valve cap on the valve stem.
Mounting
screws
Mounting
bracket
Cartridges
Inator/pump
Close
Top nut
Together for
Schrader valve
Extend for
Presta valve
Tighten on
valve stem
Inflating with CO
2
The CO
2
cartridges are pressurized. The sudden release of pressure
can cause severe injury or death. Always follow the safety instructions
on page 4.
WARNING
1. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem.
Presta valve: Fully open the valve on top of the valve stem.
2. Turn the cartridge valve on the end of the
inflator clockwise to the CLOSE position.
3.a. Schrader valve: Turn the top nut on the
pump valve counterclockwise so it’s snug
on the bottom nut.
3.b. Presta valve: Turn the top nut on the pump
valve clockwise and pull the nut to extend
the connector.
4. Fully thread and tighten a cartridge
onto the inflator.
NOTE: Do this all in one continuous motion. As you thread the cartridge on, a pin in
the inflator punctures the cartridge. Some CO
2
may leak before the seal is closed.
5. With one thumb, hold the tire so that the valve
stem protrudes from the rim.
6. With the other hand, ease the pump onto the
valve stem and turn the pump valve nut to
tighten on the valve stem.
7. Release the tire.
8. To begin the flow of CO
2
, turn the
cartridge valve to the OPEN position.
9. You can turn the cartridge valve to
adjust the flow of CO
2
. CLOSE to decrease the flow; OPEN to increase
the flow.
10. Follow the inflation recommendations on the side of the tire.
NOTE: Avoid inflating the tire too rapidly. Make sure the tire beads are correctly
seated in the rim.
11. To stop the flow of CO
2
, turn the cartridge valve fully to the CLOSE position.
12. When inflation is complete, unscrew the pump valve nut from the valve stem.
13. Presta valve: Close the valve on top of the valve stem.
14. Replace the valve cap on the valve stem.
Close
Top nut
Together for
Schrader valve
Extend for
Presta valve
Tighten on
valve stem
Tighten valve
to OPEN

Trek Bontrager Air Rush Road Specifications

General

Brand	Trek
Model	Bontrager Air Rush Road
Category	Water Pump
Language	English

Summary

Hand Pumping Instructions

Prepare for Hand Pumping

Adjust pump valve for Schrader or Presta and ensure cartridge valve is closed.

Connect and Inflate

Attach pump to valve stem, hold tire, and use handle to inflate tire.

Post-Inflation Steps

Disconnect pump, close Presta valve if applicable, and replace valve cap.

Inflating with CO2 Instructions

Prepare for CO2 Inflation

Open Presta valve, close cartridge valve, and adjust pump for valve type.

Attach Cartridge and Pump

Thread cartridge onto inflator and attach pump securely to valve stem.

CO2 Flow Control and Inflation

Open cartridge valve to release CO2, adjust flow, and inflate tire to recommendations.

Post-CO2 Inflation Steps

Stop CO2 flow, disconnect pump, close Presta valve, and replace valve cap.

Safety Instructions

Cartridge Handling and Disposal

Prevent puncture, avoid overheating, and never remove head from partially used canisters.

Compatible Cartridge Usage

Use only compatible, undamaged cartridges; never attempt to refill.

CO2 Contact Precautions

Avoid skin contact due to frostbite risk, do not inhale CO2, keep away from children.