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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T

S E C T I O N 6 //

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DANGER

Never activate the VB Air Ride system while passengers are

entering or exiting the vehicle. Never reach between the
suspension components and the body with the system on.
Make sure all persons are clear of the coach when activating
the system as sudden chassis movements could cause
serious physical injuries and / or death.

NOTE

The VB Air Ride System only adjusts the rear axle. It will

not change front axle ride height. This system is relatively

maintenance free. It should be inspected by a qualified VB
Air Ride technician annually to ensure reliable, safe, and

proper operation of the system.

The VB Air Ride System relies upon an air compressor to provide
and maintain pressure to the air bag suspension components� This
compressor will turn on whenever the system needs to be pressurized,
which may occur even when the Mercedes-Benz 3�0 turbo diesel
engine is not running� The compressor operates off the 12-volt house
battery bank and draws approximately 26 amps when running� When
the compressor runs it will generate a unique sound� Do not be
alarmed as this is normal� However, the compressor should not turn
on and run continuously without stopping�

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WARNING

If the air compressor on your VB Air Ride System operates

continuously or more frequently than normal, have
the vehicle inspected at the earliest opportunity. An air
suspension component may be leaking, which could result
in excessive electrical loads placed on the battery, loss of
functionality, and reduced vehicle stability. A damaged or
leaking air suspension component could lead to loss of
vehicle control, resulting in a crash, serious physical injuries
and / or death.

Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension to increase or alter ride height

(example: installing an aftermarket suspension lift kit). Modifications to

the suspension will void the VB Air Ride System’s warranty and could
result in unsafe driving conditions�

DANGER

Modifying the vehicle’s suspension system by installing non-
standard aftermarket suspension components may severely

damage the VB Air Ride System, causing sudden loss of

control and a crash, resulting in serious physical injuries and
/ or death.

If you discover your coach is leaning, or the rear of the vehicle is
sagging while sitting still and the engine is turned off, this could be a
result of the following: a change in the cargo load after the air

suspension system was turned off; ambient temperature changes;
small air-leaks in the system; or, the system is attempting to

compensate for minor tolerances in the automatic ride height system�
These are minor temporary conditions that may cause leaning up to
about a centimeter� Any leaning condition will normally self-correct
after you turn on the ignition and start the coach� For additional
assistance or system troubleshooting, please refer to the VB Air
Suspension User Manual or contact your American Coach dealership
for assistance�

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