LEVEL COMMAND
2097 / 2187 / 2227 / 2233
WITH 9210 COMPRESSOR
60
90
600
400
800 120
30
200
1000
psi
kPa
PSI
0
150
LEVEL COMMAND
NOTE ON CONNECTING THE AIR LINE TUBING:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the air line tubing as squarely as possible. To connect
theairlinetubingtothefittings,pushthetubingintothefittings
asfaraspossible. Ifforanyreasonthetubingmustberemoved,
firstreleasetheairpressurefromtheairhelperspring. Pushthe
collar toward the body of the fitting and the pull out the tubing.
To reassemble, make sure the tubing is cut squarely and push
the tubing back into the fitting.
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseofanew LevelCommand
kit. This kit was designed to provide inflation control of your
air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle,
meeting nearly all of your air supply needs.
Please take a few minutes to read through the instructions,
identifythecomponents, andlearnhowtoproperlyinstallyour
Level Command kit.
NOTE:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
The Level Command kit can be used with all air helper
springproducts. Ifyouareinstallinganairsuspensionsystem,
do not install the air line tubing to the air springs as stated in
the suspension system instruction manual. If you are adding
the Level Command kit to an existing air suspension system,
you will need to deflate the air springs and remove the air line
tubing.
• 3/16" DRILL BIT
• 1/4" DRILL BIT
• WIRE CRIMPER/STRIPPER
• PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER
• (2) 7/16" WRENCHES
• 3/8" DRILL BIT
• POWER DRILL
• PLIERS
• UTILITY KNIFE
• CENTER PUNCH
PARTS LIST
#10 FLAT WASHER
7
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
15
SINGLE AIR CONTROL PANEL
COMPRESSOR
30 FT. AIR LINE TUBING
1/8" NPT PUSH-TO-CONNECT
STRAIGHT FITTING
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
T-FITTING
10 -32 x 1" MACHINE SCREW
10 -32 LOCK NUT
1
1
1
15 FT. 16 GAGE WIRE
IN-LINE FUSE HOLDER
20 AMP BLADE FUSE
FEMALE SPADE CONNECTOR
MALE SPADE CONNECTOR
RING TERMINAL
9210
3055
3025
1
2
5
5
WIRE CONNECTOR
NYLON TIE
24-8204
03-01
NAD-30665-2
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STEP 1 - SELECT A MOUNTING LOCATION FOR THE CONTROL PANEL
Select a mounting surface under the dashboard or other protected location.
Using the control panel as a template, mark each of the mounting points with a
center punch. Drill a 3/16" diameter hole on each center mark see Figure "B".
Do not attach the control panel at this time.
LOCK NUTS
WASHERS
CONTROL PANEL
BRACKET
STEP 2 - PREPARE THE COMPRESSOR
Install the rubber isolator feet to the compressor from the bottom of the
compressor foot. Insert the brass sleeve into the top of the rubber isolator foot
see Figure "C". Install the push-to-connect male fitting into the threaded
exhaust port on the compressor head see Figure "A". Tighten the fitting
sufficiently to engage at least two threads with pre-applied orange thread
sealant. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE FITTING. Install the air filter into the
threaded inlet port on the compressor head (finger tight).
W
ASHERS
MACHINE SREWS
Figure "B"
STEP 3 - MOUNT THE COMPRESSOR
BRASS SLEEVE
Begin by removing the negative battery cable. Select a convenient location
to mount the compressor. This location should provide ample air flow and be
protected from airborne debris and moisture. The mounting surface should be
rigid to support the compressor, such as under the hood on a fender well or in
a vented storage compartment. The compressor is oil-less and can be mounted
in any orientation necessary for installation.
Using the compressor template and a center punch, mark and drill three
3/16"holes. Anyburrsintheholesshouldberemovedtopreventdamagetothe
rubber isolators. Mount the compressor usingthe supplied 10 -32 x 1" machine
screws, 10 -32 lock nuts, and 3/16" washers see Figure "C". Maximum
vibration isolation can be achieved by properly mounting the compressor. The
machinescrewandnutshouldbetightenedonlyenoughtobottom-outthebrass
insert see Figure "C". DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Overtightening will crush
the brass insert and the rubber isolator, thereby reducing vibration isolation.
COMPRESSOR
FOOT
RUBBER
ISOLATOR
10 -32 x 1”
PHILLIPS
PAN HEAD
SCREW
3/16” FLAT WASHER
BRASS SLEEVE
COMPRESSOR
FOOT
RUBBER
ISOLATOR
VEHICLE
MOUNTING
SURFACE
10 -32
LOCK
NUT
3/16” FLAT WASHER
STEP 4 - ROUTE THE AIR LINE
Figure "C"
Beforeinstallingtheairlinetubing, ensurethatthereisnopressureintheair
springs. To release the air pressure, remove the valve core from the manual
inflationvalvesorreleasethepressurebyusingatiregaugetodepressthevalve
stem.
SIDE VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL
A) COMPRESSOR TO CONTROL PANEL
TO AIR SPRINGS
BARB FITTING
Cut a piece of air line tubing that will reach from the control panel to the
compressor. Cuttheairlinetubingassquarelyaspossibleandinstallthetubing
on to the barbed fitting on the back of the switch marked SUP (supply) see
Figures "A" & "D". Before attaching the air line tubing to the control panel,
soak the end (1") of the air line in warm water for a few minutes to soften the
tubing. Donotuseplierstoworkthetubingontothebarbedfitting,asthetubing
may be damaged. It may be necessary to drill a hole in the firewall to route the
tubing. Do not fold or kink the tubing. Ensure that the tubing is protected from
sharp edges when passing through the firewall.
FROM COMPRESSOR
Figure "D"
B) CONTROL PANEL TO AIR SPRINGS
Cut a length of air line tubing that will reach from the control panel to the rear of the vehicle. Slide the tubing as far aspossible
onto the barbed fitting marked DEL (delivery) on the back of the paddle switch see Figures "A" & "D". Before attaching the air
line tubing to the barbed fitting on the gauge panel, soak the end of the tube (1") in hot water for a few minutes to soften the tubing.
Do not use pliers to work the tubing on to the barbed fitting, as the tubing may be damaged. Install a T-fitting on the opposite end
of the tubing at the rear of the vehicle. Route a length of air line tubing from the T-fitting to each air spring. Use the suppled nylon
ties to secure the tubing to the vehicle. Make sure that the tubing is protected from sharp edges when passing through the firewall.
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STEP 6 - ATTACH THE CONTROL PANEL TO THE DASHBOARD
Place the air control panel on the dash where the holes were drilled in Step 1.
Usingtheprovidedmachinescrews,locknuts,andwashersattachtheaircontrol
panel to the dashboard or selected mounting surface see Figure "B".
OR
PLASTIC
CONNECT
STEP 7 - ROUTE THE ELECTRICAL WIRE
All necessary 16 gage electrical wire and connectors are enclosed with the
kit. Review the electrical schematic before beginning installationsee Figure "A".
Cut a length of 16 gage wire that will reach from the positive wire (red) on
thecompressortoeitherwhitewireonthecontrolpanel. Strip1/4"offeachend
of the 16 gage wire and crimp a female spade connector on to each end. Crimp
a male spade connector on to the positive wire (red) from the compressor.
Attach the 16 gage wire to the positive compressor wire by pushing the female
and male spade connectors together. Attach the other end of the 16 gage wire
to either white wire on the control panel in the same manner.
WIRE FR
CONNECTING WIRE
P
ANEL LIGHT
OM
Cut another length of 16 gage wire that will reach from the control panel to
a positive 12 Volt, 20 Amp minimum, ignition activated power source. Strip
1/4" off one end of the 16 gage length and crimp a female spade connector onto
the wire. Attach the wire to the remaining white wire on the control panel by
pushing the male and female spade connectors together. Attach the wire from
the control panel to the power source using the supplied wire connector. Slide
the wire connector over the existing power wire, then slide the un-stripped
compressor wire into the wire connector. Close the wire connector over both
wires with pliers see Figure "E". Next, install the in-line fuse holder. Cut the
compressorwirenearthepowersource. Inserttheun-strippedendsofthewires
into the fuse holder. Use pliers to close the fuse holder over the wires and insert
the 20 Amp blade fuse see Figure "F".
FUSE HOLDER
STEP 8 - WIRE THE CONTROL PANEL FOR ILLUMINATION
BACK OF
GAUGE
There are two wires (one red and one black) attached to the
gauge on the back of the control panel. Connect the red wire to a
fused dashboard illumination wire. Connect the black wire to a
suitable ground source see Figure "G".
Attach the end of the positive wire to a dashboard illumination
wire using a wire connector. Slip the wire connector over the
existing dashboard illumination wire and insert the un-stripped
gauge panel wire into the wire connector. Close the wire connector
over the wires with pliers see Figure "E". Attach the black wire to
a ground source by crimping a ring connector on to the wire and
securing it to a suitable ground source on the vehicle. Note: Should
additional wire be necessary to reach the dashboard illumination
wire and ground source, use 16 gage multi-strand wire.
RING
CONNECTOR
(TO GROUND)
POSITIVE WIRE
(TO DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION WFIRiEg) ure "G"
STEP 9 - CHECK THE SYSTEM
WiththeLevelCommandkitandyourairhelperspringsinstalled,youarereadytotestthesystem. Reattachthenegativebattery
cable. Turn on the vehicle's ignition. Push the paddle switch up to inflate the air springs. The gauge will display how much air
pressure is in the air springs. Inflate the air helper springs to 70 psi and check the fittings for air leaks with an applied solution of
soap and water. If a leak is detected at a tubing connection, check to make sure that the tube is cut as square as possible and that
it is pushed completely into the fitting. The tubing can easily be removed from the fitting. First, release the pressure from the air
spring. Push the collar towards the body of the fitting and pull out the tube.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The Level Command kit allows the air springs to be inflated from the inside of the vehicle. Push the paddle switch up to inflate
the air springs and push the paddle switch down to deflate the air springs.
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CARMEL,IN46032
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