96C-IG Air Compressor Kit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION - To reduce risk of electrical shock or electrocution: - Do not disassemble. Do not attempt repairs or modifications. Refer to qualified 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 liquid. - Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. - Use this compressor with 12-volt (P/N: 00096) or 24-volt (P/N: 02496) DC systems only.
96C-IG Air 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 13/64” (5 mm) bolts, nuts, washers, and locking washers provided. Use of thread sealant recommended. 5.
96C-IG Air Compressor Kit OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMPORTANT: Always operate the compressor at or below the MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING of the compressor. Please refer to Application & Specifications Sections of this manual for details. 2. Always observe the MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE of the air compressor. Refer to Compressor Applications and Specifications Sections of this manual for details. Operation exceeding maximum pressure ratings and/or duty cycle will result in damage to the air compressor. 3.
96C-IG Air Compressor Kit SPECIFICATIONS • Part No. 00096 / 96C-IG 12V Air Compressor Motor Voltage: Max. Current Consumption: Recommended Fuse: Motor Type: Max. Working Pressure: Max. Duty Cycle (@ 72°F & 100 PSI): Max. Ambient Temperature: Min. Ambient Temperature: Ingress Protection Rating 12 Volts 12 Amps 20 Amps Permanent Magnetic 130 PSI 10% 158°F -40°F IP54 • Part No. 02496 / 96C-IG 24V Air Compressor Motor Voltage: Max. Current Consumption: Recommended Fuse: Motor Type: Max.
96C-IG Air Compressor Kit COMPRESSOR APPLICATION GUIDE To ensure that you get the highest level of satisfaction from your compressor performance, refer to information below: VIAIR COMPRESSOR REFERENCE CHART COMPRESSOR SERIES MAX.
96C-IG Air Compressor Kit TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: PROBLEM: POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Tank pressure drops when 1. Loose drain cock compressor(s) shut off 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 flow lower than normal 1. Excessive air usage 2. Loose connections 3. Worn piston ring or inlet valve. 4.
96C-IG Air Compressor Kit AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 12-VOLT: AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 24-VOLT: Amp Draw Length of wire from battery to compressor (in feet) Amp Draw 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 5 16 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 10 16 14 12 10 10 10 8 6 6 15 16 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 4 20 14 10 10 8 6 6 6 4 4 Length of wire from battery to compressor (in feet) 5 16 16 16 16 16 16 14 14 12 10 16 16 16 14 12 12 10 10 10 15 16 16 14 12 12 1