BENDIX CYCLONE DURADRAIN TRAILER WATER User manual

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SD-08-2402
Bendix®Cyclone DuraDrain™Trailer Water Separator
DESCRIPTION
The Cyclone DuraDrain™ trailer water separator can be
installed in the trailer control or in the supply line near the
gladhand. It removes water and contaminants that can
cause brakes to drag and improves the life of the trailer
system components.
OPERATION (See Figure 1)
Compressed air enters the supply port of the Cyclone
DuraDrain™trailerwaterseparator. Theairpressurepushes
down on the check valve contained in the purge nut and
closesthe purge nutdrain port. When airenters the supply
port of the Cyclone DuraDrain™ trailer water separator a
cyclonic action is created.
Thecyclonicmotionseparatestheoil,waterandparticulates.
Theoil,water and particulatesgravitateto the bottomofthe
Cyclone DuraDrain™trailer water separator where they
collect. When the air pressure above the purge nut check
valvereturnstoatmosphericpressure,thecheckvalvemoves
up and off its seat. The contaminants then drain through
the purge nut drain port.
SUPPLY PORT
“IN”
DELIVERY PORT
“OUT” .28 DIA.
MOUNTING
HOLES
PURGE NUT WITH
DRAIN PURGE NUT WITH
CHECK VALVE
SCREENS
FIGURE1 - CYCLONE DURADRAIN™TRAILER WATER SEPARATOR
If water from a gladhand enters the supply port and no air
pressure is applied, gravity will allow the water and
contaminants to drain through the purge nut drain port.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURYOR 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 bein operation, EXTREMECAUTIONshould
be used to prevent personal injury resulting from
contact with moving, rotating, leaking, heated or
electrically charged components.
DRAIN
O-RING
SUPPLY PORT
“IN”
DELIVERY PORT
“OUT”

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3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read and
thoroughly understand the recommended
procedures. Useonly the proper tools and observe
all precautions pertaining to use of those tools.
4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air
brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure
from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work on
the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an
AD-IS®air dryer system or a dryer reservoir
module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended procedures, deactivate the
electrical system in a manner that safely removes
all electrical power from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove a
component or plug unless you are certain all
system pressure has been depleted.
8. Use only genuine Bendix®replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
size, type and strength as original equipment and
be designed specifically for such applications and
systems.
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
parts should be replaced rather than repaired. Do
not attempt repairs requiring machining or welding
unless specifically stated and approved by the
vehicle and component manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are restored
to their proper operating condition.
11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control (ATC),
the ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator
lamp should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
maintenance where one or more wheels on a
drive axle are lifted off the ground and moving.
REMOVING
Disconnectbothupstream gladhands from thetrailerordolly
beforebeginningworkontheCycloneDuraDrain™trailerwater
separator.
1. Disconnect the supply and delivery line fittings.
2. Removethemountinghardware,andspacerifapplicable,
that secures the Cyclone DuraDrain™ trailer water
separator to the trailer frame rail.
INSTALLATION
ACycloneDuraDrain™ trailerwaterseparatorcanbeinstalled
in the control and/or the supply line of the trailer between
the gladhand and the first valve in the trailer system. See
Figure 3 Trailer Schematic.
1. Identifythecontroland/orthesupplyline that the Cyclone
DuraDrain™trailer water separator is to be installed in.
The trailer water separator should be installed at the
lowest point on the air line, but should not be too low
causing a dip in the air line. The Cyclone DuraDrain™
trailer water separator must be installed vertically with
the purge nut pointing down to the ground to allow for
adequatedraining.
2. Locate a mounting position on the trailer frame rail or
crossmember. Using the Cyclone DuraDrain™ trailer
water separator as a template, mark the location of the
mountingholes. Drill twomounting holes. Consult with
the trailer manufacturer prior to drilling any holes in the
framerailorcrossmember. If a mountingspaceris used,
install as shown in Figure 2. Secure using grade 2 or 5
mountinghardware.
3. Cut the air line and install a 3/8" NPT male fitting at
eachend. Connect theairlinestothesupplyand delivery
portsof theCyclone DuraDrain™ trailerwaterseparator.
FIGURE2 -INSTALLATION
CYCLONE DURADRAIN™
TRAILER WATER
SEPARATOR
MOUNTING SPACER
(KIT5014792) MOUNTING BOLTS
WASHER
NUT

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FIGURE3-TRAILER SCHEMATIC
SERVICE INTERVALS
Serviceintervals aredependent onspecific environmental
and operational factors that control the amount of
contamination removed by the Cyclone DuraDrain™unit.
Experience should be used to determine how frequently
the unit must be serviced. As a recommended minimum,
every 12 months, 100,000 miles or 3,600 operating hours,
perform the Operational and Leakage Tests. Inspect the
Cyclone DuraDrain™unit for unrestricted airflow and
blockage from debris collection. Remove the purge nut
and service according to the “Disassembly and Cleaning”
instructions. If the purge nut is damaged or improperly
functioning, replace with the purge nut service kit.
OPERATIONAL AND LEAKAGE TESTS
Connectthetractorair lines to thetrailerbeingtested. Block
allwheels orholdthevehiclebymeans otherthanairbrakes.
SupplyLine (Emergency)
1. Buildtractorandtrailertofullsystem pressure by placing
the park control valve and the trailer air supply valve in
the charge position.
2. When full system pressure is reached, and the spring
brakes are fully released, apply a soap solution to the
supply and delivery ports of the Cyclone DuraDrain™
trailer water separator. A 1" bubble in 5 seconds is
permissible.
ControlLine(Service)
1. Buildtractorandtrailertofullsystem pressure by placing
the park control valve and the trailer air supply valve in
the charge position.
CYCLONE DURADRAIN™
TRAILER WATER
SEPARATOR
CONTROL
SUPPLY
SR-5™ SPRING
BRAKE VALVE
SPRING BRAKE
ABS UNIT OR
RELAY VALVE
PLACEMENTOFOPTIONAL
SUPPLY LINE CYCLONE
DURADRAIN™TRAILER WATER
SEPARATOR
2. When full system pressure is reached, and the spring
brakes are fully released, apply a soap solution to the
supply and delivery ports of the Cyclone DuraDrain™
trailer water separator. Apply the brakes and check for
leaks. A 1" bubble in 5 seconds is permissible.
DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
Periodically inspect and clean the Cyclone DuraDrain™
trailer water separator. Do not disconnect or remove the
CycloneDuraDrain™body.
1. Disconnectboth upstream gladhandsfromthe traileror
dollybeforebeginning work ontheCycloneDuraDrain™
trailerwaterseparator. Allservicingcanbedonewithout
disconnecting the air lines from the body.
2. Remove the 1-3/8" hex purge nut assembly with o-ring
fromthebottomoftheleakingCycloneDuraDrain™trailer
waterseparator. Remove the o-ring fromthepurge nut.
AIRCLEANING
Arubberpressure-activatedvalveislocatedunderthescreen
in the purge nut. The screen is permanently installed and
cannot be removed. Attempts to remove the screen and
accessthe pressure-activated valvewill damage thepurge
nut necessitating its replacement.
WARNING NOTE: anair gun blowing backward through the
drainholein the bottom of thenutcandislodgethepressure-
activatedvalvenecessitating replacement ofthe purge nut.
The most common cause of air leakage is sandy debris on
thevalveseat inside thepurgenut. Dislodgingand ejecting
thedebris can restoreleak-freeoperation.

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Maintenance Kits .......Piece No.
Purge Nut Service Kit ............. 5013824
Mounting Spacer Kit ............... 5014792
3. Gently tap the purge nut upside down and sideways to
dislodgepossible debristaking care not to damagethe
screen.
4. Blow air in the normal downward direction through the
screentoremove debris outthedrain hole. Review the
warningnote.
5. Inspecttheo-ring for damageandreplaceif necessary.
Apply a small amount of barium grease to o-ring and
placeitintotheo-ringgrooveofthepurgenutassembly.
ReinstallthepurgenutintotheCycloneDuraDrain™body
using hand tools with low to moderate torque (150 in-
lbs).
6. Reapplyairpressureanddetermineiftheleakhasbeen
eliminated.
SOLVENTCLEANING
If air leakage was not eliminated by air cleaning, the purge
nutmay be cleanedinamineralspiritspartswasher. Repeat
theremovalprocedure steps 1and 2 beforeproceeding.
7. Wash thehex purgenutin mineralspiritspartswasher.
Flowsolventdownward through thescreen and outthe
drainhole.
8. For stubborn debris, the purge nut may be soaked in
the parts washer overnight to dissolve persistent
deposits.
9. Apply a small amount of barium grease to o-ring and
placeitintotheo-ringgrooveofthepurgenutassembly.
ReinstallthepurgenutintotheCycloneDuraDrain™body
using hand tools with low to moderate torque (150 in-
lbs).
10. Reapplyairpressureanddetermineiftheleakhasbeen
eliminated.
11. Ifthe air leakpersists, replacethe entirepurge nutwith
Bendix service kit piece number 5013824.
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