BENDIX SD-08-2418 manual Refer to paragraph 5 of the Operation and Leakage Tests for

Models: SD-08-2418

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BENDIX®AD-IS®AIR DRYER AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

 

SYMPTOM

 

CAUSE

 

REMEDY

4. Constant exhaust of air at the

A.

Air dryer purge valve leaking

A.

With the compressor loaded, apply a soap solution on the

 

air dryer purge valve exhaust

 

excessively.

 

purge valve exhaust, to test for excessive leakage. Repair

 

or unable to build system

 

 

 

or replace the purge valve as necessary.

 

pressure. (Charge mode.)

 

 

 

Refer to Technical Bulletin TCH-008-040.

 

 

B.

Purge valve frozen open - faulty heater

B.

Refer to paragraph 5 of the Operation and Leakage Tests for

 

 

 

and thermostat, wiring, blown fuse.

 

the heater and thermostat test.

 

 

C.

Defective AD-IS air dryer delivery

C.

Refer to Symptom 1, Remedy B.

 

 

 

check valve.

 

 

 

 

D.

Leaking Turbo Cut-Off valve.

D.

Repair or replace the purge valve assembly.

 

 

E.

Defective governor.

E.

Check the governor at both “cut-in” and “cut-out” positions

 

 

 

 

 

for (i) proper pressures and (ii) excessive leakage at fittings

 

 

 

 

 

and exhaust.

 

 

F.

Leaking purge valve control piston

F.

Repair or replace the purge valve assembly.

 

 

 

seals.

 

 

5.

Cannot build system air

A.

Supply pressure to the air dryer is not

A. Ensure the supply pressure to the air dryer is greater than

 

pressure.

 

sufficient.

 

110 psi after the system charges.

 

 

B.

Kinked or blocked (plugged) discharge

B.

Check to determine if air passes through discharge line.

 

 

 

line.

 

Check for kinks, bends, excessive carbon deposits, or ice

 

 

 

 

 

blockage.

 

 

C.

Excessive bends in discharge line

C.

Discharge line should be constantly sloping from compressor

 

 

 

(water collects and freezes).

 

to air dryer with as few bends as possible.

 

 

D.

Pressure protection valve(s) in air

D.

Replace air dryer (pressure protection valves are not

 

 

 

dryer will not open.

 

serviceable).

 

 

E.

Refer to Symptom 4.

E.

Refer to Symptom 4, Remedy A.

 

 

F.

Refer to Symptom 7.

F.

Refer to Symptom 7, Remedies A and B.

6. Air dryer does not purge or

A.

Faulty air dryer purge valve.

A.

After determining air reaches purge valve control port by

 

exhaust air.

 

 

 

installing a T-fitting with a pressure gauge into the governor

 

 

 

 

 

unloader port, repair purge valve if necessary.

 

 

B.

See Causes B, E, and F for Symptom

B.

Refer to Symptom 4, Remedies B, E, and F.

 

 

 

#4.

 

Also refer to Symptom 1, Remedy B.

7.

Desiccant material being

A.

Faulty dryer cartridge.

A.

Replace the Bendix® AD-IS®air dryer cartridge or AD-IS air

 

expelled from the air dryer

 

 

 

dryer.

 

purge valve exhaust (may

B.

Excessive dryer vibration.

B. Check the AD-IS air dryer mounting for looseness or damage.

 

look like whitish liquid or

 

 

 

Repair the mounting and replace cartridge.

 

paste or small beads.)

 

 

 

 

8.

Unsatisfactory desiccant life.

A.

Excessive system leakage.

A.

Refer to Symptom 1, Remedy A.

 

 

B.

Wrong vehicle application for an

B.

Refer to Symptom 2, Remedy C.

 

 

 

AD-IS®air dryer.

 

 

 

 

C.

Compressor passing excessive oil.

C.

Check for proper compressor installation; if the symptoms

 

 

 

 

 

persist, replace the compressor. Refer to Bendix Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Guide for Air Brake Compressor (BW1971).

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BENDIX SD-08-2418 manual Refer to paragraph 5 of the Operation and Leakage Tests for

SD-08-2418 specifications

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