Compressed

Air Systems
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

COM SS AIR
COMPRESSED A SYSTEM
S S M
• Theory of Operation
• Component Descriptions
• Circuit
Ci i D Descriptions
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• Settings and Adjustments
• Troubleshooting
• Removal and Installation

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 THEORY OF OPERATION

Theory of Operation LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 THEORY OF OPERATION

Theory of Operation LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 COM ON N DESCRIPTIONS
COMPONENT SC ONS
• Compressors
p
• Valves
• Tanks
• Solenoids
• Transducers
d

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 Displacement Displacement Displacement (CFM) Boosted CFM
Allowable inlet Allowable
Model (CFM) at (CFM) at at 1900 RPM at 1900RPM Lubrication Cooling
Temp
p °f outlet Temp.
p °f
1250 RPM 1900 RPM (120
(120psi)
i) (140 i)
(140psi) (120 i)
(120psi)

Engine
750 16.5 11.7 10 250 400 34 oil Coolant
596 27 23 19.7 250 400 NA PTO Hyd Oil
922 31.7 27.8 23.8 170 350 NA PTO Coolant

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 BENDIX TU-FLO 750 COMPRESSOR
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 BENDIX DURAFLO 596 COMPRESSOR
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 BENDIX BA-922 COMPRESSOR
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 Cummins Engine Mounted TU-FLO 750 on L950’s

D t it
Detroit

L1350, L1850, & L2350

COMPRESSOR INLET
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 COMPRESSOR CYCLE - INTAKE
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 COMPRESSOR CYCLE - COMPRESSION
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 COMPRESSOR COOLING AND LUBE
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 596 COMPRESSOR COOLING LUBE CIRCUIT
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 922 COMPRESSOR COOLING LUBE CIRCUIT
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 DuraFlo 596

BA-922
TU-Flo 750

COMPRESSOR PORTING DESCRIPTION

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 COMPRESSOR 250 PSI SAFETY RELIEF
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 •This hose reduces air temperature

•Better heat dissipation than standard

Teflon™ hoses

•Outlet Temperature is about 375

degrees

•This hose brings it down to about

175 degrees

COMPRESSOR OUTLET
STAINLESS STEEL 120 INCH HOSE
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 AD-IP Bendix Air Dryer Description
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 AIR DRYER DLU [DISCHARGE LINE UNLOADER]
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 Dryer Operation Cycle - System Charging
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 Dryer Operation Cycle – System Unloading and Purge
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 New Style 426-7944

Old Style 400-2181

Governor Description
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • 950 [Except KLENZ] = 1791 cu.in.
• 1350-1850-2350 [Except KLENZ] = 2146 cu.in.
• KLENZ = 557 cu.in.
i

Distribution Tanks - General Location

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • Check Valve

• 175 psi Safety Valve

DISTRIBUTION TANKS VALVES

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • Distribution Tank Drain Valve
• G
Gauge
• Transducer

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 C b Cl
Cab Cleanoutt

Air Horn Solenoid 30

AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS - AIR HORN AND CAB CLEANOUT

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS - DUMP VALVE SOLENOID 37
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • Brake Pedal
• Park Brake Solenoid (Front Solenoid # 34 Rear
Solenoid # 35))
• Brake Relay Valve
• Brake Actuator
• Pressure Transducer

Air System Brake Components

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 BRAKE PEDAL

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 TREADLE VALVE
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 TREADLE VALVE
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 TREADLE VALVE
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 BRAKE RELAY VALVES
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Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Inlet

From Brake
Canister

Brake Relay Valve - Not Actuated

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Inlet

To Brake
Canister

Brake Relay Valve - Actuated

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 L-950 QUICK REACTION VALVE

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 Brake Actuator
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 Brake Actuator
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 Brake Pressure Transducer
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 KLENZ Tank
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 New KLENZ Components
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • Check inlet
• Set at 90 psi

KLENZ REGULATOR
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 • Solenoid 15
• 6 psii Regulator
R l t
• 12 psi Check Valve

KLENZ TANK TO HYDRAULIC TANK

Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 AIR SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC TANK AIR
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 AIR SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC TANK DUMP VALVES
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 AIR SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SURGE TANK
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 AIR SYSTEM HYDRAULIC TANK TRANSDUCER
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 AIR SYSTEM KLENZ
Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 New Style

Old Style

AIR SYSTEM KLENZ PULSE VALVE

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 Air System Pulse Valve Operation
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Component Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Parts

Large Style Small Style

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 Air System Complete
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 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS

Circuit Descriptions LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 50 Series Air System
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Charging
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Purge
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Park Brake Set
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Park Brake Released
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Service Brake Applied
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 Air System Hydraulic Air Supply
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 KLENZ Circuit Operation
Circuit Description LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 L-950, L-1350, L-1850 L-2350

Compressor Governor 130~135 psi 140~145 psi

SETTINGS AND6 to ADJUSTMENTS

Hydraulic Tank 8psi 6 to 8psi

Klenz System 90 psi 90 psi

Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 • Old style governor settings
• L1350, L1850, and L2350 = 140 to 145 psi

• L950 = 130 to 135 psi

• New style governor settings

• L2350 = 140 to 145 psi

• L1850, L1350, L1150, and L950 = 125 to 130psi

• KLENZ Tank Regulator

g = 90 psi
p
• Hydraulic Tank Regulator = 6 to 8 psi

Air System Adjustments

Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Main Governor Setting
Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Regulator Settings
Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Regulator Settings
Settings and Adjustments LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

Installation and Removal LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

 Air System Bendix 596 Break Down
Installation and Removal LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
 Air System Bendix 922 Break Down
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 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting LeTourneau Technologies, Inc

Troubleshooting LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
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