Troubleshooting Chart - BENDIX SD-08-2418 Manual

BENDIX
SYMPTOM
1. Dryer is constantly cycling
or purging.
AD-IS AIR DRYER & RESERVOIR SYSTEM
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE
A. Excessive system leakage.
B. Defective delivery check valve.
C. Defective governor.
D. Compressor unloader mechanism
leaking excessively.
REMEDY
A. Test for excessive system leakage. Allowable leakage
observed at the dash gauge:
- Single vehicle - 1 psi/minute.
- Tractor/trailer - 3 psi/minute.
Using a soap solution, test the vehicle for leakage at the
fittings, drain valves and system valves and any accessories
(i.e. air suspension) connected to the Bendix
auxiliary ports. If an accessory is suspected to be the cause
of leakage, disconnect that accessory from the air dryer, plug
the auxiliary port that it was in, and retest the AD-IS air dryer
for proper purge cycling. Repair or replace as necessary.
B. Build system pressure to governor cut-out. Wait one (1)
minute for the completion of the purge cycle. Using a soap
solution at the exhaust of the purge valve, leakage should
not exceed a one inch bubble in less than five (5) seconds.
If a rapid loss of pressure is found, the following procedure
will determine if the delivery check valve is malfunctioning:
Build system pressure to governor cut-out and allow a full
minute for the normal dryer purge cycle to empty the purge
reservoir. Switch off the engine and apply and release the
brakes so that the system pressure reaches governor cut-in.
The purge valve will return to its closed position. The purge
reservoir has a drain valve which is opened by moving the
center lever away from its closed position. Open the drain
valve and wait 10 seconds to allow any residual purge
pressure to be released. Release the lever, closing the drain
valve. Carefully remove the air dryer cartridge using a strap
wrench and then test for air leaking through the center of
the threaded boss by applying a soap solution to the area.
Replace the delivery check valve if there is excessive leakage
(exceeding a one inch bubble in five (5) seconds).
Grease the seal on the air dryer cartridge before reinstalling.
Be sure the drain valve on the purge reservoir is not leaking
before restoring the vehicle to service.
C. Check the governor at both the "cut-in" and "cut-out" position
for (i) proper pressures and (ii) excessive leakage at fittings
and exhaust.
D. Remove the air strainer, or fitting, from compressor inlet cavity.
With the compressor unloaded, check for unloader piston
leakage. Slight leakage is permissible.
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