INSTANT TIRE REPAIR RAPID 12 V AIR COMPRESSOR WITH DUNLOP TIRE SEALANT OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: 200401 TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-866-9AIRMAN (1-866-924-7626) www.activeproducts.com Thank you for purchasing your AirMan product. With the AirMan Instant Tire Repair system you can continue on your journey even after experiencing a flat tire.The compressor and sealant effectively seals most typical tire punctures up to 6 mm.You can drive up to 300KM/180Miles at a maximum speed of 80KMH/50MPH on a sealed tire to get you to the nearest service station. Some punctures or flat tires CANNOT be repaired as the damage may be too severe. Sidewall punctures or tears CANNOT be repaired. You can also use AirMan for all of your everyday inflation needs.With the supplied adaptors, you can inflate easily and quickly your inflatables,sporting goods,bicycle tires,and more! Please read and understand the instructions before storing the AirMan in your trunk. NOTES: TABLE OF CONTENTS –Park your car at the side of the road when Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii using AirMan so as not to impede the flow Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 of traffic and so you can use AirMan without being in danger. Keep your vehicles’ lights Tire Repair Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . 2 on or use a warning triangle to make others Air-only Operation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 around you aware of your presence. –Do notremove any foreign objects Parts Diagram and (nails/screws/debree) that may have got stuck List for the AirMan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 in the tire. Parts Diagram and –Leave the engine running as the compressor List for Dunlop Tire Sealant Bottle. . . . . . . . . . . 9 may drain the battery. Do notrun your vehicle’s engine INDOORS. –Never leave AirMan unattended while in use. –Use ONLYAirMan replacement Tire Sealant. –Do notuse the AirMan Tire Sealant after it’s expiry date. Replace with a new AirMan Tire Sealant. ii INTRODUCTION With the AirMan Tire Repair Kit you stay mobile (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) even after experiencing a tire puncture. The com- bination of air compressor and sealing com- pound effectively seals typical punctures in the Do not use the tire repair kit if the tire was tire up to a size of approximately 6 mm. You can severely damaged (for example,if the tire drive on to a car repair shop (up to 300km) at a has bulges,cuts,cracks or similar defects). maximum speed of 80km/h. The integrated lamp Only seal punctured areas located well and the illuminated pressure gauge allow for within the tread region of the tire.Damage convenient use even in adverse conditions. to the sidewall cannot be repaired. It is possible that some tires sustaining greater damage cannot be sealed. Use with caution. WHAT TO DO WHEN A TIRE IS PUNCTURED This instruction manual shows you step-by-step The puncture is repaired in two stages. First, you how to repair the puncture using AirMan. Read the pump the sealing compound and air into the tire, section “What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured” and drive a short distance to spread the com- and save this manual together with the tire repair pound in the tire. Afterwards, you check the infla- kit in the pouch. tion pressure and, if necessary, pump more air into the tire. Continue your journey safely for up SAFETY NOTES to 300km, at a speed no more than 80km/hr. Read Thoroughly Before Use (cid:1) WARNING(cid:1) –Before using AirMan, read this instruction manual thoroughly! If the engine is left running in a badly –Read the precautionary advice shown on AirMan. ventilated area,or in an unventilated –Use AirMan only between -30˚C and +70˚C. location (for example,inside a building) –Park your car at the side of the road so that it there is a danger of suffocation! does not impede the free flow of traffic, and so that you can work with the AirMan Tire Repair Kit without being in danger. Put up a warning (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) triangle in a prominent place to make other road users aware of your location, or keep During the pumping operation do not stand your hazard lights on. next to the damaged tire.Check the sidewall –Do notuse AirMan under the of the tire for unusual bulges or deformation. following conditions: Discontinue the pumping operation and •Cuts or piercings in the tire larger than 6mm. deflate the tire by pressing the deflating •Tire damage caused by driving with button.If any unusual behaviour of the tire considerably reduced pressure or deflated tires. is noticed discontinue use immediately. •A damaged rim. Do notcontinue your journey AirMan cannot be used in such situations. Call for assistance immediately. –Do notremove any foreign objects – such as nails or screws – that are stuck in the tire. –Provided the car is outdoors, leave the engine running. Otherwise operating the compressor for a long time could drain the car battery. –Do notbend the hoses. –Never leave the Tire Repair Kit unattended while it is being used. –Do notleave the compressor running for more than 10 minutes at a time. There is a risk of overheating. 1 TIRE REPAIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Remove AirManfrom its pouch. Make sure the yellow switch is in the “OFF” (O) position. Connect the 12-volt cord (A) to your vehicle’s 12-volt receptacle (also known as the cigarette lighter receptacle). Make sure your vehicle is running (outdoors) so as not to drain the battery. Make sure your vehicle’s hazard lights are on. Peel off sticker (E) and affix it to the instrument panel or steering wheel in the driver’s field of view. This is to remind the driver of the 80KMH/ 50MPH speed limit as well as to get the tire checked as soon as possible. 2 TIRE REPAIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – CONTINUED STEP 2 Loosen the safety catch (C) and rotate the AirMan Tire Sealant Chamber (D) upwards to a 90˚ vertical position until it clicks into place to show Red Valve Cap (J). Remove Red Valve Cap (keep for later use) to reveal sealent nozzle. Connect the Air Compressor Hose (B) to the nozzle. Secure tightly by threading nozzle clockwise until completely secure. STEP 3 Connect the REDAirMan Sealant Hose nozzle (F) to flat tire’s valve stem. Secure by screwing nozzle tightly clockwise onto Valve stem. Slight hissing may occur until nozzle is fully tightened onto tire’s valve stem. Double-check that both connections are secure and tight. 3 TIRE REPAIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – CONTINUED STEP 4 Turn AirMan to “ON” position (I). Pressure will spike and gradually decrease. Time will vary depending on size of tire and ambient temperature. (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) When the Tire Sealant is being pumped through the tire,the pressure gauge will show a reading of over 60 – 70PSI. This is normal.It will drop once all the Tire Sealant has been pumped through. (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) Some Sealant MAY leak out through the Tire’s puncture.THIS IS NORMAL. After a few minutes, monitor gauge until desired tire pressure is reached. Please follow car manu- facturer’s recommended tire pressure which can be found in the car’s owner’s manual.Inflate 5PSI over the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure to account for escaped air during the sealing process. Otherwise, make sure the gauge has stabilized within the YELLOWshaded zone of the gauge. Turn off compressor to get an accurate tire pressure reading. Make sure the pressure of the tire has reached at least the YELLOWshaded zone. If the YELLOW shaded zone is not reachable, the tire may be too severely damaged and you should not continue to drive on it. Contact a vehicle repair shop or service network for further assistance. 4 TIRE REPAIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – CONTINUED STEP 5 Once desired Tire Pressure has been reached, turn AirMan to “OFF” position (O). Unplug and replace 12-volt cord. Remove air compressor hose and store in compartment. Remove RED Sealant Hose and connect to Yellow Sealant nozzle (K) to avoid any dripping of the sealant. Put Red Valve cap onto the repaired tire’s Valve as a reminder to fix tire immediately. (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) Drive away immediately to ensure proper sealing.Do not exceed 80KMH or 50MPH. After at least 3KM/2Miles, check the pressure of the Sealed Tire as soon as possible to ensure that proper sealing has taken place and pressure has stabilized. If more air is required, then follow instructions in the next section for inflating your tire without the sealant function. If the tire pressure falls below 20PSI, then do notcontinue to drive. Contact a vehicle repair shop or service network for further assistance. 5 AIR-ONLY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS How do you use AirMan to You should make it a habit to check your tire pres- maintain proper tire inflation? sures once every two weeks. Proper tire inflation is crucial to your car’s per- 1.Remove AirManfrom its pouch. Make sure formance. Proper tire inflation can increase fuel the yellow switch is in the “OFF” (O) position. economy by 30% and increase tire life by 50%. It Connect the 12-volt cord (H) to your also affects how your car handles, rides and feels vehicle’s 12-volt receptacle (also known as on the road. the cigarette lighter receptacle). Make sure your vehicle is running (outdoors) so as not (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) to drain the battery. 2.Read Tire Pressure from the AirMan’s Each tire and vehicle model and make has pressure gauge. recommended tire pressures.Generally, 3.If tire pressure is lower than recommended, this figure can be located either on the car’s turn the AirMan to the “ON” position until the doorsill,or,in the service manual of your desired Tire Pressure is reached. vehicle.NEVER inflate beyond the tire 4.If tire pressure is higher than recommended, manufacturer’s recommended maximum press the AirMan’s Deflate button until the tire pressure. desired Tire Pressure is reached. DEFLATE BUTTON (cid:1) CAUTION(cid:1) You can quickly and easily deflate your Tire pressure readings should always be tire by securing the air compressor hose taken when tires are cold.Hot tires,or to your tire’s valve and depressing the tires that have been driven on,will give deflate button. inaccurate readings.Try to read pressure before you drive too far,or,after you have How do you use AirMan to let the car sit for at least an hour. inflate sporting equipment such as basketballs,footballs,etc.? The AirMan comes with several needle adaptors, making it a great tool for inflating balls. 1.Remove AirManfrom its pouch. Make sure the yellow switch is in the “OFF” (O) position. Connect the 12-volt cord (H) to your vehicle’s 12-volt receptacle (also known as the cigarette lighter receptacle). Make sure your vehicle is running (outdoors) so as not to drain the battery. 2.Use correct Adaptor by screwing adaptor (located on the back of the AirMan unit) onto the AirMan Air Nozzle. 3.Moisten needle and insert into ball. Turn on unit and inflate until ball reaches desired firmness. 6 AIR-ONLY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS – CONTINUED How do you use AirMan to inflate WARRANTY high volume,low pressure inflatables ActiveTools warrants to the original purchaser such as rafts,toys,and beds? that their AirMan inflators will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three The AirMan is great for inflating beds, rafts, and years after date of purchase. This limited warran- toys when you use the AirMan High Volume ty does not cover conditions resulting from nor- Accelerator, or the other supplied nozzles. The mal wear and tear. The limited warranty does not High Volume Accelerator makes inflating high apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the volume low pressure inflatables up to 3 times products. ActiveTools reserves the right to sub- faster than a regular air compressor. stitute products or components of equal or better 1.Remove AirManfrom its pouch. Make sure quality if identical products or components are the yellow switch is in the “OFF” (O) position. not available at the time of repair or replacement Connect the 12-volt cord (H) to your vehicle’s under this limited warranty. This limited warranty 12-volt receptacle (also known as the is non-transferable. cigarette lighter receptacle). Make sure your vehicle is running (outdoors) so as not to drain the battery. 2.Remove the High Volume Accelerator from it’s socket (it’s located on the back of the AirMan unit. Screw it tightly onto the AirMan Air Nozzle. 3.Turn on unit. High Volume/low-pressure air will come out of the nozzle. 4.Alternatively, use the other supplied nozzles for other inflatable applications. HIGH VOLUME ACCELERATOR This handy accessory increases the air flow by 250%.Ideal for low pressure,high volume applications such as mattresses,rafts,etc. 7 PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST FOR THE AIRMAN D C E A F B I G H PARTS LIST ITEM NO. QUANTITY PART NAME FRONT: A 1 12-volt cord B 1 Air Compressor Hose C 1 Safety Catch D 1 Tire Sealant Chamber E 1 Warning Sticker F 1 Red Sealant hose BACK: G 1 Sport adapter H 1 Ball adapter I 1 High Volume Accelerator 8