2pk Tyrecheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps - Self Calibrates to suit 60-170psi - Product Code TSAT2N

2pk TyreCheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps

Tyrecheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps are suitable for Heavy Vehicles fitted with regular valve stems with a tyre pressure between 60-170psi including: Trucks & Big Rigs, Large Motorhomes, Earth Movers & Trailers.

Why is correct tyre pressure so important?

Consistent correct tyre inflation for the trucking industry would:

• Decrease fleet wear by 17% (Michelin 2008)
• Increase fuel savings by up to 10% (NRMA Fuel Savings 2008)
• Improve vehicle handling & safety

How do Tyrecheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps Work?

Tyrecheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps simply replace the dustcap on your tyre valve. The Alert Caps allow you to monitor your tyre pressure by flashing red when the tyre pressure drops 8psi below the set pressure. This provides you a clear visual warning when your tyre pressure is below vehicle specifications and needs to be inflated.

Tyre pressure is
correct

Tyre pressure is
low

How do Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps save your fleet money?

4 packs are priced at $72 with Anti Theft device included. This is a cost effective way to save your fleet time and save money.

An American University group have done some calculations to show us how various amounts of psi tyre underinflation have an exponential affect on wasted fuel and additional tyrewear:
http://www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/050921_tire.html

Victorian Automobile chamber of Commerce ( VACC) show why tyre pressure is crucial to car safety.
http://www.vacc.com.au/ConsumerInfo/FivePointSafetyCheck/Tyres/tabid/2036/Default.aspx

National Tyres and Autocare in UK say "Incorrect tyre pressure can reduce your tyre life by up to 25% and increase your fuel consumption by as much as 5%"
http://www.national.co.uk/information/tyre-pressure.aspx

How to fit Tyrecheckers® Heavy Vehicle LED Alert Caps

1. Check tyre pressure & inflate to recommended vehicle pressure.
2. Using your fingers begin to screw alert cap onto the valve stem thread.
3. Put the hexagon key supplied over the top of the alert cap & continue to twist as tight as you can.
4. Calibrate the alert cap by turning the top of the cap clockwise, approx 2 turns, with the forked end of the key.
5. To verify proper installation, unscrew the cap with the hexagon key and it will flash red if fitted correctly.
6. Screw the alert cap back on firmly with the hexagon key.
   
   • Important A loose cap will cause a flat tyre.
7. The alert cap will now monitor your tyre pressure 24/7. Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
   
   • Important If the tyre pressure drops 8psi the LED light will flash red.

Heavy Vehicle LED Manual - 2pk

Click here for Copy of LED Tyrecheckers Instructions 

To see how to change batteries, recalibrate the units or other Consumer Information - click here.