BENDIX TU-FLO 400-500-1000 AIR COMPRESSOR manual Air dryer Safety valve releases air, Time

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Symptom:

What it may indicate:

What you should do:

 

 

 

12.0Air dryer

safety valve releases air.

Air dryer safety valve

ð

êê

Technician removes governor.

13.0Reservoir

safety valve releases air

14.0Air dryer doesn’t purge. (Never hear exhaust from air dryer.)

15.0Compressor constantly cycles (compressor remains unloaded for a very short

(a)Restriction between air dryer and ð Inspect delivery lines to reservoir for

reservoir.

 

restrictions and repair as needed.

(b)Air dryer safety valve malfunction.

ð Verify relief pressure is at vehicle or

 

 

 

component manufacturer specifications.

 

 

 

Replace if defective.

(c) Air

dryer

maintenance not

ð See Maintenance Schedule and Usage

performed.

 

Guidelines (Table A, column 3, on page

 

 

 

18).

(d)Air dryer malfunction.

ð Verify operation of air dryer. Follow vehicle

 

 

 

O.E. maintenance recommendations and

 

 

 

component Service Data information.

(e)Improper governor control line

ð Go to Test 5 on page 30.

installation to the reservoir.

 

(f) Governor malfunction.

ð Go to Test 4 on page 30.

(a)Reservoir safety valve malfunction.

ð Verify relief pressure is at vehicle or

 

 

 

component manufacturer's specifications

 

 

 

(typically 150 psi). Replace if defective.

(b)Governor malfunction.

ð Go to Test 4 on page 30.

(c) Compressor unloader mechanism

ð Go to Test 6 on page 30.

malfunction.

 

 

(a)Air dryer malfunction.

ð Verify operation of air dryer. Follow vehicle

 

 

 

O.E. maintenance recommendations.

(b)Governor malfunction.

ð Go to Test 4 on page 30.

(c) Air brake system leakage.

ð Go to Test 2 on page 29.

(d)Improper governor control line

ð Go to Test 5 on page 30.

installation to the reservoir.

 

(a)Air

brake

charging system

ð Available reservoir capacity may be

maintenance not performed.

reduced by build up of water etc. Drain

 

 

 

and perform routine maintenance per

 

 

 

Table A, columns 3 & 4, on page 18.

time.)

(b)Compressor unloader mechanism malfunction.

(c)Air dryer purge valve or delivery check valve malfunction.

(d)Air brake system leakage.

ðGo to Test 6 on page 30.

ðVerify operation of air dryer. Follow vehicle O.E. maintenance recommendations and component Service Data information.

ðGo to Test 2 on page 29.

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Contents SD-01-326 Description GeneralIntake and Compression Loaded OperationCompressor & the AIR Brake System Preventive Maintenance CoolingPolyurethane Sponge Strainer Fig AIR Leakage Tests Removing and InstallingInstallation ENGINE-LUBRICATED Types DRY Element Pleated Paper AIR Strainer FIGCrankcase Base Plate or Adapter DisassemblyRemoving and Disassembly Connecting ROD AssembliesTU-FLO400 AIR Compressor Vertical Mount Engine Lubricated Crankcase FigInspection of Parts CleaningPistons Crankcase and END CoversInlet Valves and Seats Cylinder BoresRepairs Pistons and Connecting Rods AssemblyInstalling Cylinder Block Installing CrankshaftBaseplate Page Installation Scheduled MaintenanceTabulated Data Test Procedures Maintenance & Usage GuidelinesSymptom Number Introduction to the Air Brake Charging System High Air Use Low Air UseSymptom What it may indicate What you should do Discontinue using this testOil Test Card Not a valid test Results Oil at air dryer purge/exhaust or surrounding area Oil on the Outside of the CompressorMaintenance Oil in Supply or Service Reservoir air dryer installedInsufficient coolant flow Oil in SupplyOil in Supply or Service Reservoir Charging system Oil in ping tankOr compressor dis Charge aftercooler Air brakeAir brake charging system seems slow to build pressure Releases air Compressor builds too much air Time Air dryer Safety valve releases airNoisy Leaks coolant Coolant line fittingsTest 2 Air Brake System and Accessory Leakage Test 1 Excessive Oil Leakage at Head GasketAction Test 4 Governor Malfunction Test 5 Governor Control LineTest 6 Compressor Unloader Leakage Page Appendix a Information about the Basic Test Kit Bendix P/N Bendix Air System Inspection Cup Basic Test InformationIs found Checklist for TechnicianStep B Measure the Charging System Contents Step a Select oneStep D Air Brake System Leakage Test Typical P&D, School Bus and Line Haul Technical BulletinSystem Leakage Thawing Frozen Air Lines Page