BENDIX® AD-IP® AIR DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOMS | CAUSE | REMEDY |
2. Water and/or oil in | E. (Continued) | Air Compressor Size - Although the Bendix® |
the supply or service |
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reservoir (continued). |
| larger compressors, it was designed primarily for |
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| units rated for up to 30 CFM. It is recommended |
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| that when using the |
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| compressor which has a rated displacement |
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| exceeding 30 CFM that an authorized Bendix® |
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| parts outlet or Bendix marketing representative |
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| be contacted for assistance. |
| F. Air compressor discharge | F. Restricted discharge line. See Appendix A, Table |
| and/or air dryer inlet | A, column 1 & 2 for recommended sizes. If the |
| temperature too high. | discharge line is restricted or more than 1/16” |
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| carbon |
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| Replace as necessary. |
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| Discharge Line |
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| must maintain a constant slope down from the |
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| compressor to the air dryer inlet fitting to avoid low |
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| points where ice may form and block the flow. If, |
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| instead, ice blockages occur at the air dryer inlet, |
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| insulation may be added here, or if the inlet fitting is |
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| a typical 90° fitting, it may be changed to a straight |
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| or 45° fitting. For more information on how to help |
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| prevent discharge line |
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| Bulletins |
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| discharge line lengths or insulation may be required |
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| in cold climates. |
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| Insufficient coolant flow through compressor. |
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| Inspect coolant line. Replace as necessary (Inside |
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| Diameter (I.D.) is 1/2” min.). Inspect the coolant |
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| lines for kinks and restrictions and fittings for |
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| restrictions. Replace as necessary. Verify coolant |
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| lines go from engine block to compressor and back |
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| to the water pump. Repair as necessary. |
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| Restricted air inlet (not enough air to compressor). |
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| Check compressor air inlet line for restrictions, |
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| brittleness, soft or sagging hose conditions etc. |
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| Repair as necessary. Inlet line size is 3/4 ID. |
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| Maximum restriction requirement for compressors |
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| is 25 inches of water. Check the engine air filter and |
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| service if necessary (if possible, check the air filter |
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| usage indicator). |
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| Poorly filtered inlet air (poor air quality to |
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| compressor). Check for leaking, damaged or |
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| malfunctioning compressor air inlet components |
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| (e.g. induction line, fittings, gaskets, filter bodies, |
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| etc.). Repair inlet components as needed. |
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| Note: Dirt ingestion will damage the compressor |
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| and is not covered under the warranty. |
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| If you found excessive oil present in the service |
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| reservoir and you did not find any issues above, |
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| the compressor may be passing oil. |
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| Replace the compressor. If still under warranty, |
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| follow the normal warranty process. |
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