Air pressure checks, Compressor adjustment – Proheat X45–School Bus User Manual

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SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

5-11

Air Pressure Checks

If Air Pressure is outside the range for the measured voltage please perform

the following checks before adjusting the compressor:

Low Pressure Reading – Check:

i) Inspect air line from compressor outlet to fan end inlet for leaks, kinks or

other restrictions.

ii) Check condition of air compressor filter. Retest with the filter removed.

High Pressure Reading – Check:

i) Nozzle and cavity for blockage. Refer to Step 5 on page 5-12.

ii) Compressor is out of adjustment.

Compressor Adjustment

After performing the above checks and the Air Pressure is still outside the

range for the measured voltage Adjust the air pressure by turning the screw

as shown in Figure 5-10. Altitude Correction is needed above 3000 Feet (see

inset on charts).

DO NOT adjust air pressure when above 6000 Feet.

COMPRESSOR

END VIEW OF
ADJUSTMENT SCREW:

DECREASE
PRESSURE

INCREASE

PRESSURE

ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

ELECTRICAL
MOTOR

FUEL PUMP

Figure 5-10

Compressor / Fuel Pump Assembly

If the air compressor pressure cannot be adjusted back into normal range,

replace air compressor.

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