Manual (EN)A1950

Product Reference :A1950
Degree of precision :0.01 Bar - 0.15 PSI
Units of measurement :Bar/PSI
Maximal Pressure :7 Bar/100 PSI
Backlighting :LEDs
Power :
2xAA batteries
AIR:
CO² Cartridge
Data transfer :Via cable
Specialy designed for karting,
the Tyrecontrol Air innovates by allowing you toread and record hot and cold pressures with adirect link to your Alfano 6.
Its innovative valve allows you to reduce but also
increase pressures thanks to its air cartridge.
Doing so, you gain autonomy and control overyour tyres and the ability to analyze their data inthe Alfano 6 App.

Short and long push

Short Push

Turn on (Turns off after
10min of inactivity)
Select a tyre

Record pressure for theselected tyreLong push

Backlighting On/Off(turns off after
10 sec of inactivity)

Turn OffPressure Setup

Real time reading ofyour pressure

Open the valve(anti-clockwise) allows you
to add pressure.
The valve can be close byturning it clockwise

To reduce pressure,press on the button

The Tyrecontrol allows, thanks to its innovative valve, to use Air Cartridges(available in sport shop like Decathlon, cycling shop or website like Ebay orAmazon
Warning : During cartridge replacement, it's imperative for thecartridge to be empty and the valve open. All actions outside thelimits of this warning could result in injuries or damage on thedevice.

Data Transfer
You can connect your Tyrecontrol
Air to your Alfano 6 by using the(black) connector and the cable(ref : A2701 - not included)
Once connected, your Tyrecontrol
Air will show the logo
TRANSFER

Transfer the pressure
as cold tyre pressure

Transfer the pressure
as hot tyre pressure

Once the data transfered to yourAlfano 6, you will find all theinformations in your App by clicking
on the "Session info" icon.

Alfano 6 App, available for free on Android, iOs and PC

Setup
The "Setup" menu is accessible by doing a long push on the On/Off button while turningon your Tyrecontrol Air

A short push modify thesetup shown on thescreen

A short push confirm
the setup and switch tothe next page

5 pages of setup are available on your Tyrecontrol Air :Page 1 : unit selection Bar/Psi
Page 2 : type of vehicule (auto/moto)Page 3 : setup for the first tyre selected
Page 4 : Off Set setup
This setting allows you to include an offset of a maximum of 0.2 Bar / 20 PSI.
This type of setting is used in competition to modify on-screen information andmislead not informed personnel (competitors, technical spy, others...)page 5 : Firmware version and serial number

Warning - Informations
Low Battery
In the case where your the batteries of your Tyrecontrol Air will be low, a BAt icon willappear right before your Tyrecontrol Air turns offAA Batteries
The Tyrecontrol Air needs 2 AA batteries. To preserve a maximal autonomy, Alfano S.A.
recommend to use brand batteries.
Moreover, during long period of innactivity (several weeks), Alfano S.A. recommend touninstal batteries to avoid any risk of leaks that could result in degradation of internal
component of the Tyrecontrol Air.
CO² cartridges replacement
During the withdrawal of the used cartridge, it's imperative that the withdrawned
cartridge is empty and the valve openned. All actions done without respecting theserecommendations could deteriorate your device or create risks of injuries.
Before proceeding to the installation of the new cartridge, make sure to close the valve.
Alfano S.A. recommend to add a bit of lubricant (Vaseline) on the thread to preserve thethread of your Tyrecontrol Air. It's imperative to not put lubricant on the tip of thecartridge as it can deteriorate the pressure sensor.
CO² cartridges storage
Alfano S.A. recommend to stock CO² cartridge in accordance to distributor
recommandations. A long exposure to sun or shipping by plane is not recommended.
These security rules explain why Alfano S.A. will not provide CO² cartridges for itscustomers.

Maintenance and repair
Repair kit1) O-ring
CO² cartridge
Screw and washer toreplace the valve joint2) O-ring valve3) Valve seal(special part)

Seals placement

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Maintenance and repair
CO² cartridge seal replacement
This seal needs to be replaced if you notice a leak near theCO² cartridge.

Defective seal removal
Once the cartridge withdrawned in respect of security
recommendation you can either :- Remove the seal with needle nose pliers- Pull out the seal by injecting compressed air with ablow gun

New seal install
Replace the new seal at the bottom of the designed
emplacement for the CO² cartridge

Rotative valve seal replacement
This seal needs to be replace if you notice a leak near thelever to add pressure

Defective seal removal
Once the cartridge uninstalled in respect of security rules,
you can proceed to dismantle the top part of the lever (inopen position). This operation can be done using a 2 mm Allen key
Once the top part dismantle (lever), you can uninstall the rotating valve by unscrewing itby hand. This allows you to have a total access to the part to remove the defective seal.
To remove the defective seal, we recommend to withdraw it with needle nose pliers.

New seal install
Replace the new seal by introducing in the specially designed groove. Following that step
you will be able to reassemble your Tyrecontrol Air in accordance with the steps
previously explainned.

Maintenance and repair
Valve seal replacement
This seal needs to be replaced if a leak is noticed at the exit of the air pipe

Defective seal removal
Once the cartridge uninstalled in respect of security rules,
you can proceed to dismantle the top part of the lever (inopen position). This operation can be done using a 2 mm Allen
key. Then, remove the rotation valve in accordance to instructions
explained in the previous chapter.
Once removed, you can proceed to dismantle the batteries coverand the back cover by unscrewing the screws indicated here
against in yellow

Following that step, unscrew the M3x8 screw on theside of the metallic part with a 1.5 mm Allen key(yellow dot on the image on the left)

Next, with the screw and washer provided, do a rotation as shown in the pictures underto remove the seal

Maintenance and repair
New seal install
To place the new valve seal, place the seal at
the entrance of the opening. The conical sideneeds to be orientated toward the interior.
With the help of a 7mm drill mounted upside
down in a drill press (used as a press), press
the new seal in its emplacement with caution

To reassemble, make sure to re-screw the valve
by hand firmly as well as the lever to close thevalve.
Then you can re-screw the M3x8 Allen screw on
the side of the metallic part with a 1.5 mm key.
Warning : the screw need to remain 1mm
out from the metallic surface (can bemeasured with slidding calliper)Once all the internal parts reassembled, you can replace the back cover of theTyrecontrol as well as the batteries and batteries cover with the srews previously
unscrewed

Warning
During disasemble or reasemble of parts, make sure to not damage any mechanical orelectronical parts.
For any questions or hesitations, do not hesitate to contact Alfano S.A. :Rue de l'Industrie, 3B
B-1400 Nivelles (Belgique)Phone: +32(0)67 410 846
Email : info@alfano.com