Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Cat's Eye tire pressure
maintenance system. Please follow the steps below to
insure proper installation and full functionality of this
product. For assistance call 1-800-222-6283.
STEP 1
Confirm that the pressure rating of the Cat's Eye is
correct for your application. (See Figure 1)
STEP 2
Check the valve stems to insure that:
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They are located 180° apart. (See Figure 2)
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Threads are clean and in good condition.
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Valve core is working properly and free of debris.
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No extenders are being used.
If there is any damage to the valve stems or valve
cores, repair or replace as necessary.
STEP 3
Inflate both tires before installing the Cat's Eye.
STEP 4
Select the correct bracket for your wheel or hub
installation. (See Figure 3)
STEP 5
Select an appropriate mounting point (See Figure 4),
either lug or hub bolt. Position the straight hose end
to the inside tire and the bent hose end to the outside
tire stem.
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For wheel mounting, attach the bracket to the
selected lug bolt, and then attach the Cat's Eye
gauge to the bracket.
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For hub mounting, attach the Cat's Eye gauge
to the bracket, and then attach the bracket to the
selected hub bolt.
STEP 6
Attach the straight hose end to the inside tire by
threading the hose fitting on the tire stem.
(See Figure 5) Failure to connect the inside tire first
will cause air to release from both tires.
Finger tighten the fittings until snug. Leaking sound
should stop noticeably before a wrench is necessary.
STEP 7
Attach the bent hose end to the outside tire in the
same manner. (See Figure 5) Give each fitting a half
turn with a 1/2'' wrench. Do not overtighten!
Overtightening can cause permanent seal damage.
STEP 8
Inflate tires through the Cat's Eye valve stem until
yellow "eye" closes. Confirm the pressure with an
accurate tire pressure gauge.
STEP 9
Check for leaks in the system by bubble testing.
STEP 10
Install the included Cat's Eye frame decal on the
vehicle to assist operators in understanding gauge
indications.
HOW TO READ THE GAUGE
When the "eye" is completely closed, the tires are
within the recommended pressure range and are
equalized. As pressure begins to drop the "eye" opens,
indicating a slow leak or severe underinflation.
NORMAL PRESSURE
SLOW LEAK
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
SEVERE AIR LOSS