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10.A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR ALLIED SIGNALBENDIX
AIR COMPRESSOR TF550 AND TF750 10-44
SERVICE TOOLS 10-44c
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10.A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR ALLIED SIGNAL-BENDIX AIR
COMPRESSOR TF-550 AND TF-750
Installation guidelines for Allied Signal-Bendix air compressor are as follows:
Compressor Discharge Line
Avoid installing valves (pressure regulator valves, etc.) in the compressor discharge line
between the compressor, and reservoir or air dryer. The valves can trap water and lead
to discharge line freeze-up during cold temperature conditions. The longer the
discharge line length, the greater the potential for a frozen discharge line to occur.
Compressor discharge line lengths are listed in Table 10-1.
LENGTH I.D. MIN.
6.0-9.5 ft. 1/2 in. **
9.5-12 ft. * 1/2 in.**
12-16 ft. * 5/8 in.
* Last three feet including reservoir or air dryer supply port fitting must be insulated with 1/2 in. thick closed cell
polyethylene pipe insulation.
** Use of larger I.D. discharge line will further reduce the chances of freeze-up in extreme cold weather conditions
and should be considered for "cold weather package" applications.
Table 10-1 Discharge Line Length and Diameter (Low Duty Cycle Applications)
NOTE:
High duty cycle application with lengths of 10 to 16 feet should use a 1/2 in. I.D.
discharge line.
NOTE:
If the actual application requires the discharge line length to fall outside the specified
ranges given, it is recommended that Allied Signal TBS Engineering department be
contacted.
Discharge Line Material
If a copper discharge line is used, a flexible connection to the first reservoir or air dryer
should be added to prevent fatigue of the copper line. Wire-braided Teflon hose must
have a minimum operating temperature of 232C (450F) and a working pressure of 150
psig (10.0 bar) if connected directly to the compressor discharge fitting.
Discharge Line Slope
The discharge line should slope continuously downward from the air compressor
discharge port, with no sharp bends, water traps, risers or elbow fittings, to the first
reservoir or air drying device. If there are any upward or downward deviations, the line
can trap water, which can freeze during cold weather, causing a blockage. Compressor
damage can occur as a result of a blocked discharge line.
Carbon Restricted Discharge Line
If the discharge line becomes restricted with carbon, the compressor must work harder
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to deliver compressed air, thus reducing compressor durability. Make sure the
discharge line does not have a carbon restriction.
Discharge Line Accessories
The application of a downstream device such as an air dryer, discharge line unloader,
or turbocharger cut off valve, needs to be installed properly to avoid premature
compressor durability problems. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for these
products.
NOTE:
Alcohol injectors which restrict the flow of air in the discharge line should be avoided.
Restrictions in the discharge line increase the time required to build up system
pressure.
Compressor Inlet
The following summarizes the three compressor inlet connections and the associated
pitfalls:
o Turbocharger: Must be consistent with pressure and speed limits determined by
the manufacturer.
o Inlet side of the turbocharger: Engine air cleaner must be serviced at regular
intervals. (See manufacturer's instructions)
o Local air filter: Local air filter must be serviced at regular intervals. (See
manufacturer's instructions)
Inlet Connection Recommendations
Inlet connection recommendations are as follows:
o Line size: The preferred inlet size is 19 mm (3/ 4 in.) I.D. The minimum line size
for the inlet connection is 15.9 mm (5/ 8 in.) I.D., for either naturally aspirated or
turbocharger applications.
o Depression of inlet pressure: A compressor inlet connected to the engine
induction system must not depress the intake pressure to more than 635 mm (25
in.) of water.
o Separate inlet filters: Separate inlet filters must not depress the intake pressure to
more than 635 mm (25 in.) of water. The polyurethane sponge strainer should be
serviced every 8050 km (5000 miles) or 150 operating hours. The paper element
type should be replaced every 32,190 km (20,000 miles) or 800 operating hours.
Alcohol Evaporator
The alcohol evaporator can be used to reduce the potential for an air system freeze-up;
however, it does not remove any moisture from the air system, but only lowers its
freezing point. The preferred method of protecting the air system against cold weather
freeze-ups is with an air dryer. The moisture generated by the compression of air is
removed, thus minimizing the possibility of contaminating the air system.
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Unloader Pressure
In a turbocharged application a minimum pressure of 85 psi (5.9 bar) is required to
insure proper unloader operation. The cut in pressure of the governor used must be at
least 95 psi (6.6 bar).
Governor
Governor guidelines are as follows:
o Governor/ Reservoir line routing: The governor/ reservoir line should slope
downward toward the first reservoir to eliminate a potential water trap or ice
restriction. The governor may operate erratically if the governor/ reservoir line
becomes restricted. Compressor unloader or inlet valve damage may result. The
governor/ reservoir line should be plumbed into the top of the reservoir. The
governor/ reservoir line should never be plumbed into the bottom of the
reservoir, because water and contamination may cause the governor to
malfunction.
o Governor/ reservoir line size: The governor/ reservoir line size is 6.4 mm (1/ 4 in.)
I.D. tubing; however, 4.8 mm (3/ 16 in.) I.D. is acceptable.
o Governor mounting: The governor mounting is on the compressor unloader pad.
The governor may be remote mounted; however, the line from the governor to
the unloader pad should be as short as possible (not to exceed 1.2 mm [4 ft.]). The
governor should be mounted with the exhaust port toward the road surface, to
reduce the possibility of moisture contamination.
o Waterproof governor: In situations where the exhaust port of the governor must
be pointed upward, a special waterproof governor should be used.
o High temperature governor: A high temperature governor should be used when
the under-hood ambient temperature exceeds 93 C (200 F).
Compressor Orientation
The maximum side-to-side roll is 5 beyond the nominally designated orientation. Some
models are designed with an orientation other than 0.
Power Angle
The maximum fore-aft tilt (power angle) the compressor may be subjected to is 8 for
the TF550 and 6 for the TF750. These values may be increased by 5 if the compressor is
turbocharged or if the flange-mounted compressor is bottom drained.
Allied Signal-Bendix is a registered trademark of Allied Signal.
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SERVICE TOOLS
Listed in 10-2 are the service tools used in this section.
TOOL NO. TOOL NAME
J 35948 Air Compressor Wrench
J 36310-A Air Compressor Drive/Fan Hub Service Set
J 36310-6 Double Row Ball Bearing Remover/Installer
J 26941 Roller Bearing Remover
J 36310-4 Bearing Race Installer
J 36310-2 Roller Bearing Installer
J 36310-1 Ball Bearing Remover/Installer
Table 10-2 Table Service Tools
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