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USER MANUAL

420C - 460C COMPRESSOR KIT 

Wiring Diagram: 

(Fuse Not Included)

SINGLE “C” MODEL

COMPRESSOR WIRING DIAGRAM

15 Edelman

Irvine, CA 92618

949-585-0011

www.viaircorp.com

87

86

30

85

+

-

Battery

To Keyed

Power Source

12V  40A

Relay

Fuse

Pressure

Switch

Rev.1

LIMITED WARRANTY:

VIAIR Corporation warrants this product, when properly installed and under normal conditions of 

use, to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from its original 

date of purchase. To receive warranty service or repair, please contact VIAIR Corporation.  

Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase, after a Return Goods Authorization 

(RGA) number has been assigned by VIAIR Corporation. To obtain RGA, fax a copy of your receipt 

to (949) 585-0188. For complete warranty details, please visit: 

www.viaircorp.com/warranty

PLEASE NOTE:

THIS WARRANTY COVERS PRODUCT DEFECTS ONLY; IT DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL 

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AS RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE. 

15 EDELMAN • IRVINE, CA 92618

TEL: (949) 585-0011 • FAX: (949) 585-0188

www.viaircorp.com 

  

  AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE GUIDE 12-VOLT:

Amp Draw

Length of wire from battery to 

compressor (in feet)

5

  10

15

20

5

16

  16

16

14

10

16

  14

12

10

15

16

  12

10

10

20

14

  10

10

8

25

14

  10

8

6

30

12

  10

8

6

40

12

   8

6

6

50

10

   6

6

4

60

10

   6

4

4

Summary of Contents for 420C

Page 1: ...OMPRESSOR KIT PART NO 46043 IMPORTANT It is essential that you and any other operator of this product read and understand the contents of this manual before installing and using this product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USER MANUAL 420C 460C ...

Page 2: ... injury or damage to the compressor or your vehicle Each of our air compressors and parts have been carefully produced and packaged Before installation please familiarize yourself with Installation Parts List Fig 1 of this manual Guidelines for Selecting Mounting Location The selection of proper mounting location for your air compressor will help ensure a long and trouble free compressor service l...

Page 3: ...oute leader hose through hose bracket and secure hose by pressing bracket clamp into locked position 10 To remove hose from the hose bracket simply press down on the hose clamp release tab to release bracket clamp Fig 3 11 Connect compressor s positive lead wire to one of the leads of your pressure switch 12 Make sure that your compressor setup is properly fused For appropriate fuse size refer to ...

Page 4: ... s engine running while using the air compressor 6 ONLY OPERATE THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS 7 Compressor performance is enhanced when operating compressor with vehicle s engine running MAINTENANCE REPAIRS 1 Periodically check all electrical fittings connections Clean and tighten as needed 2 Periodically check all mounting screws Tighten as needed 3 Replace Air Filter Element period...

Page 5: ...0ºF Auto Reset Thermal Protection Yes Dimensions 10 L x 4 3 W x 6 5 H Net Weight 9 0 Lbs Part No 46043 460C Air Compressor CE Spec Motor Voltage 12 Volts Max Current Consumption 24 Amps Recommended Fuse 30 Amps Motor Type Permanent Magnetic Horsepower 1 4 Max Working Pressure 150 PSI Max Duty Cycle 72ºF 100 PSI 100 Minutes On Off 72ºF 100 PSI Continuous Max Ambient Temperature 158ºF Min Ambient Te...

Page 6: ... time a compressor can beoperated in a given time period at 100 PSI and a standard ambient temperature of 72 F It is commonly expressed in percentage format Compressor on time on time off time Duty Cycle ONE HOUR DUTY CYCLE MINUTES ON 100 PSI 72 F MINUTES OFF 9 5 Min On 55 Min Off 10 6 Min On 54 Min Off 15 9 Min On 51 Min Off 20 12 Min On 48 Min Off 25 15 Min On 45 Min Off 30 18 Min On 42 Min Off ...

Page 7: ...equently 2 Move compressor to area with less humidity or use air line filter Compressor will not run 1 No power or power switch in OFF position 2 Blown fuse 3 Motor overheats 4 Faulty pressure switch if hooked up to a pressure switch 1 Make sure compressor switch is ON 2 Disconnect compressor from power source replace fuse Refer to Specifications section for correct fuse amperage 3 Let compressor ...

Page 8: ...t VIAIR Corporation Returns should be made within one year of the date of purchase after a Return Goods Authorization RGA number has been assigned by VIAIR Corporation To obtain RGA fax a copy of your receipt to 949 585 0188 For complete warranty details please visit www viaircorp com warranty PLEASE NOTE THIS WARRANTY COVERS PRODUCT DEFECTS ONLY IT DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG...

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