Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems PURAGUARD SYSTEM FILTER 7/04 - Manual (Page 3)

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FIGURE 6 - MAINTENANCE KITS AVAILABLE
Every 3,600 operating hours, or 100,000 miles or one
(1) year:
1. With the air system pressure at 0 p.s.i., drain collected
contaminants for disposal.
2. Visually check for physical damage to the PuraGuard ®
system filter such as chaffed or broken air hoses and
broken or missing parts.
3. Replace the filter element (see Maintenance Kits
available, Figure 6).
4. Check mounting bolts for tightness. Re-torque to vehicle
manufacturers guidelines.
5. Perform the Operation & Leakage Tests listed in this
publication.
OPERATION & LEAKAGE TESTS
Build the air system to governor cutout. Shut off the engine.
Using a soap solution, check all lines and fittings leading
to and from the PuraGuard
® system filter for leakage and
integrity. Repair any excessive leaks — exceeding a 1”
bubble in 5 seconds — before restoring vehicle to service.
REBUILDING THE PURAGUARD ® SYSTEM
FILTER
GENERAL
If, after completing the routine operation and leakage tests,
it has been determined that one or more components of the
PuraGuard ® system filter requires replacement or
maintenance, refer to Figure 7 to find the appropriate kit.
When rebuilding or replacing components of the PuraGuard ®
system filter use only genuine Bendix parts. For ease in
servicing, the PuraGuard
® system filter has been designed
so that the maintenance kits can be installed without
removing the PuraGuard
® system filter from the vehicle.
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the following
general precautions should be observed at all times.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
Always wear safety glasses.
2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When
working in the engine compartment, the engine
should be shut off and the ignition key should be
removed. Where circumstances require that the
engine be in operation, EXTREME CAUTION should
be used to prevent personal injury resulting from
contact with moving, rotating, leaking, heated or
electrically charged components.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read and
thoroughly understand the recommended
800691
RETROFIT KIT
This kit contains the PuraGuard
®
system filter assembly, brackets, and
drain valve. Some other fittings, etc.
are typically required for installation.
ALL PARTS
SHOWN ARE
INCLUDED
IN KIT
5006788
MAINTENANCE KIT
INCLUDED
IN KIT
5006789
REBUILD KIT
INCLUDED
IN KIT