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Adis Air Dryer PDF
Adis Air Dryer PDF
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PRI
DELIVERY TO MOUNTING
PRIMARY DESICCANT HOLES - 4
RESERVOIR CARTRIDGE
PURGE VALVE
PRESSURE
22 PROTECTION
SEC VALVES (4)
DELIVERY TO
SECONDARY SAFETY VALVE
RESERVOIR
PURGE
RESERVOIR MOUNTING 23
BOLTS (3) AUX2
UNL
GOVERNOR AUXILIARY
UNLOADER (2) DELIVERY PORTS
GOVERNOR HEATER / (2)
THERMOSTAT 24
1 AUX1
EXH AUXILIARY
GOVERNOR ®
IN
AD-IS AIR DRYER SUPPLY FROM PRESSURE PROTECTION DELIVERY PORTS
EXHAUST PART NUMBER VALVES (4) (4)
COMPRESSOR
STAMPED HERE
FIGURE 1 - AD-IS® AIR DRYER AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM
Air
DESCRIPTION Connection Function/Connection QTY
Port ID
The function of the Integrated Solution Air Dryer (AD-IS®) 1
and Reservoir System is to provide heavy vehicles with an IN Inlet Port (air in). 1
integrated vehicle air dryer, purge reservoir, governor and a
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number of the charging valve components in a module.
PRI Delivery Port out (to Primary reservoir) 1
These have been designed as an integrated air supply
system. 22
SEC Delivery Port out (to Secondary reservoir) 1
The AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir system collects and
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removes air system contaminants in solid, liquid and vapor AUX 1 Auxiliary Delivery Port (air out). 4
form before they enter the brake system. It provides clean,
dry air to the components of the brake system which 23
AUX 2 Auxiliary Delivery Port (air out). 1
increases the life of the system and reduces maintenance
costs. The necessity for daily manual draining of the UNL Unloader Control Air (D-2A™ Governor) 2
reservoirs is eliminated. RES Common Reservoir Pressure
(D-2A™ Governor) 2
EXH Governor Exhaust 1
TABLE 1 - PORT DESIGNATIONS
1
UNLOADER
PORT
PRESSURE PROTECTION
VALVES
PURGE
CONTROL
CHANNEL
A
INLET B C D
PORT
(IN)
TURBO CUT-
OFF VALVE
(OPEN) SAFETY
PURGE SEE
VALVE VALVE
NOTE 1 PRIMARY
(CLOSED)
PORT
(PRI) AUXILIARY PORTS
(TO ACCESSORIES)
PURGE
SECONDARY RESERVOIR
PORT DRAIN VALVE
(SEC)
ENGINE SECONDARY
TURBO RESERVOIR
COMPRESSOR
PRIMARY DIAGRAM SHOWS PRESSURE
RESERVOIR PROTECTION VALVES A & B OPEN,
C & D CLOSED.
The function of the pressure protection valves is to protect The removable purge valve assembly incorporates the purge
each reservoir from a pressure loss in the other reservoir or valve mechanism and a turbocharger cut-off feature that is
a pressure loss in an air accessory. Each of the pressure designed to prevent loss of engine “turbo” boost pressure
protection valves in the AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir system during the purge cycle of the AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir
may have different pressure settings, but these are factory system. For ease of maintenance, all replaceable
set and must not be changed or adjusted. assemblies can be serviced without removal of the air dryer
The air dryer and reservoir system consists of a “spin on” and reservoir system from its mounting on the vehicle. Refer
desiccant cartridge secured to a base assembly. The base to Preventive Maintenance section.
assembly contains a delivery check valve assembly, safety
valve, heater and thermostat assembly, pressure protection
valves, threaded air connections and the purge valve
assembly.
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OIL
SEPARATOR
DELIVERY
CHECK
VALVE PURGE
GOVERNOR (CLOSED) ORIFICE
PURGE
RESERVOIR
UNLOADER
PORT
PRESSURE PROTECTION
VALVES
PURGE
INLET CONTROL
PORT CHANNEL
(IN) A
B C D
TURBO CUT-
OFF VALVE EXHAUST
(CLOSED) PURGE
VALVE
(OPEN) SAFETY
VALVE PRIMARY AUXILIARY PORTS
PORT (TO ACCESSORIES)
(PRI)
PURGE
RESERVOIR
DRAIN VALVE
SECONDARY
PORT
(SEC)
SECONDARY
ENGINE RESERVOIR
TURBO
PRIMARY
RESERVOIR
COMPRESSOR
AD-IS® AIR DRYER AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM Charge Cycle and the Purge Cycle. The following
OPERATION: GENERAL (Refer to Figure 2) descriptions are separated into these “cycles” of operation.
The AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir system is designed to CHARGE CYCLE (Refer to Figure 2)
receive compressed air from the vehicle air compressor,
clean and dry the air, deliver air to the vehicle’s primary When the compressor is loaded (compressing air)
reservoir, secondary reservoir and accessories, and control compressed air flows through the compressor discharge
the compressor/dryer charge cycle. line to the inlet (1/IN) port of the air dryer body. The
compressed air often includes contaminates such as oil,
AIR DRYER AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM oil vapor, water and water vapor.
OPERATION: GENERAL Traveling through the discharge line and into the air dryer,
The AD-IS® air dryerand reservoir system alternates between the temperature of the compressed air falls, causing some
two operational modes or “cycles” during operation: the
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SPLASH
SHIELD
COVER
SPLASH
SHIELD
BRACKET
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or be designed specifically for such applications and
assemble a component until you have read and systems.
thoroughly understand the recommended 9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
procedures. Use only the proper tools and observe parts should be replaced rather than repaired. Do
all precautions pertaining to use of those tools. not attempt repairs requiring machining or welding
4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air unless specifically stated and approved by the
brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air vehicle and component manufacturer.
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure 10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work on certain all components and systems are restored
the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an to their proper operating condition.
AD-IS ® air dryer system or a dryer reservoir
module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir. 11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control (ATC),
the ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s lamp should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
recommended procedures, deactivate the maintenance where one or more wheels on a
electrical system in a manner that safely removes drive axle are lifted off the ground and moving.
all electrical power from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended GENERAL
pressures. When rebuilding or replacing components of the air dryer
and reservoir system use only genuine Bendix parts. For
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
ease in servicing, the AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir system
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove a
has been designed so that any of the following maintenance
component or plug unless you are certain all
kits can be installed without removing the air dryer and
system pressure has been depleted.
reservoir system from the vehicle. CAUTION: Always
8. Use only genuine Bendix® replacement parts, depressurize the air dryer and reservoir system purge
components and kits. Replacement hardware, reservoir, and all other reservoirs on the vehicle to 0 p.s.i.
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent before servicing the air dryer and reservoir system.
size, type and strength as original equipment and
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SMALL
O-RING BOLTS
CHECK VALVE
BODY
SPRING
LARGE
O-RING ADAPTER
FIGURE 7 - AD-IS® AIR DRYER AND RESERVOIR SYSTEM DELIVERY CHECK VALVE
cut-out pressure (a 1” bubble in 10 seconds is acceptable), See Figure 7 throughout this procedure. Depressurize the
the vehicle may be returned to temporary service. air brake system following the general safety precautions
Note: This is a temporary bypass of the air dryer, and outlined elsewhere in this document. Also, always
full repair of the unit must be carried out at the earliest depressurize the air dryer purge reservoir before servicing
opportunity. With the air dryer and reservoir system the air dryer.
removed from the system, contaminants will be entering This procedure does not require removal of the AD-IS® air
the air system: reservoirs will need to be manually drained dryer and reservoir system from the vehicle.
daily until the repairs are completed. At end of each working 1. Remove the line from the governor and mark for easy
day, park vehicle and slowly drain pressure through the reinstallation.
drain valves – leave open to the atmosphere, for several
2. Remove the bolts attaching the governor to the AD-IS®
hours if possible. When repairs are carried out, be sure to
air dryer and reservoir system and retain for reassembly.
check that all reservoirs (including the air dryer purge
reservoir) are emptied of all contaminants. 3. Remove the governor from the air dryer. Be aware that a
short puff of trapped air may vent when the governor is
If after bypassing the air dryer and reservoir system the removed. Retain the governor gasket for reassembly if
system pressure still does not build, use the following a new governor gasket is not available. Remove and
procedure to remove, clean and reinstall the delivery check retain the o-ring from the adapter.
valve.
4. The spring/delivery check valve can now be removed.
DELIVERY CHECK VALVE CLEANING PROCEDURE 5. Remove and retain the o-ring from check valve body.
(Note: This is only required if system pressure does not
build after temporary bypass is completed.)
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2. Water in vehicle A. Maximum air dryer inlet A. Check for excessive carbon build up in
reservoirs. temperature is compressor discharge line. Replace if
exceeded due to required. Make certain that discharge line
improper discharge line length is at least 6 ft. Increase discharge line
length. length and/or diameter to reduce air dryer inlet
temperature.
B. Air system charged from B. If system must have outside air fill provision,
outside air source outside air should pass through air dryer.
(outside air not passing
through air dryer).
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4. Constant exhaust of air A. Air dryer purge valve A. With compressor loaded, apply soap solution
at air dryer purge valve leaking excessively. on purge valve exhaust, to test for excessive
exhaust or unable to leakage. Repair or replace purge valve as
build system pressure. necessary. Refer to Technical Bulletin
(Charge mode.) TCH-008-040.
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6. Air dryer does not purge A. Faulty air dryer purge A. After determining air reaches purge valve control
or exhaust air. valve. port by installing a T-fitting with a pressure gauge
into the governor unloader port, repair purge valve
if necessary.
7. Desiccant material A. Faulty dryer cartridge. A. Replace AD-IS® air dryer cartridge and/or AD-IS®
being expelled from air air dryer.
dryer purge valve
exhaust (may look like B. Excessive dryer vibration. B. Check the AD-IS® air dryer mounting for looseness
whitish liquid or paste or damage. Repair mounting and replace cartridge.
or small beads.)
9. “Pinging” noise A. Single cylinder A. A slight “pinging” sound may be heard during
excessive during compressor with high system build up when a single cylinder compressor
compressor loaded pulse cycles. is used. If this sound is deemed objectionable, it
cycle. can be reduced substantially by increasing the
discharge line volume.
This can be accomplished by adding a 90 cubic
inch (or larger) reservoir between the compressor
and the AD-IS® air dryer and reservoir system.
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10. The air dryer purge A. Compressor fails to A. Check air hose from governor to compressor for a
piston cycles rapidly in “unload”. missing, kinked or restricted line. Install or repair
the compressor air hose.
unloaded (non- Repair or replace compressor unloader.
compressing) mode.
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