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Section 12 - Compressed Air System - Group 12

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Compressed Air System - General

Information
General Information
The compressed air system normally consists of a gear-
driven air compressor, an air governor, air tanks and all
necessary plumbing.
The Holset and Cummins single and two cylinder air com-
pressors are engine-driven, piston-type compressors which
supply compressed air to operate air activated devices.
The compressor runs continuously, but has a loaded and
unloaded operating mode.

E-Type Air Compressor

Holset SS and ST model air compressors built with the
E-Type unloader can be identified by the letter “E” (SS296E,
SS338E, ST676E, and ST773E), and by the caution on the
data plate.

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All QE (QE296 and QE338) model air compressors are
equipped with the E-Type unloader.

E-Type System With Air Dryer

Vehicles equipped with air dryers vented to the atmosphere
during unloaded compressor operation, using the Holset
E-Type air compressor, require the installation of an econ
valve to prevent excessive oil consumption.
NOTE: Some air dryers can have a built-in econ valve.
Check with the manufacturer as to which type is installed.

E-Type System Without Air Dryer

Air systems without air dryers, or with air dryers not vented
to the atmosphere during unloaded compressor operation,
can use the Holset E-Type unloader valve without modify-
ing the air system.
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Typical Schematic for Twin Cylinder Air Compressor

1. Engine air filter 10. 2500 cubic inch receiver tank

2. Engine 11. Heated spitter valve
3. Turbocharger 12. 1206.6 kPa [175 psig] safety valve
4. Holset ST compressor 13. 2 CR Turbo 2000 air filters
5. Optional turbo inlet 14. Air dryer governor
6. Center unloader valve (std) 15. Supply tank
7. Compressor governor 16. Spitter valve
8. Exhaust line from compressor to receiver tank is 17. 18 scfm maximum system use
a minimum 457.2 cm [15 ft] of 1 in. nominal 18. Governor RES port
9. Line from governor RES port to receiver tank - 19. Governor unload port
minimum 1/4 in. nominal ID 20. 3/4 in. nominal line