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SUSPENSIONS
PULL MECHANISM
AIR
RELEASE
XL-AR452 Rev. C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................................2 Plumbing Diagram .....................................................................5
Warranty ....................................................................................2 Parts List.....................................................................................5
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................2 Operating Instructions...............................................................6
Installation Preparations ............................................................3 Contact Information ..................................................................8
Installation .................................................................................3
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INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS
1. For ease of installation of the Air Release Kit, it is advisable 2. If the trailer was equipped from the factory with an Air
to remove the slider/suspension from under the trailer. Release, refer to FIGURE 1 and FIGURE 2 for the
Follow the trailer manufacturers slider/ suspension removal appropriate configuration and location.
procedures or the suspension maintenance manual for the
safe removal of the slider/suspension.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Air Ride Slider/Suspension (CB4000) Mechanical Slider/Suspension (UltraLite 2)
TORSION
CAM ACTUATOR PIN PULL
TORSION
CHAMBER CAM ROD
PIN PULL
ROD
PIN PULL
ROD ACTUATOR
CHAMBER
LOCK PIN
SLIDER - TOP VIEW LOCK PIN SLIDER - TOP VIEW LOCK PIN
INSTALLATION
The following instructions will provide you with the necessary FIGURE 3
information to accurately install the Air Release System on Welding Actuator Chamber Bracket
your slider/suspension. (Air Ride CB Suspension)
1. After the slider/suspension is out from under the trailer, FRONT CROSSMEMBER
refer to Steps 2 6 for proper bracket locations.
9.40 0.06
NOTE: The pull handle must be removed from the slider
frame prior to the Air Release installation. 3.45
CAM
BRACKET
0.19,
2 PL
68
CAM
BRACKET
3.25
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INSTALLATION continued
FIGURE 4
Welding Actuator Chamber Cam Bracket (Mechanical Suspension)
MIDDLE CROSSMEMBER
4.49
BOTH
SIDES 0.77 0.19
0.19
10
33
FIGURE 4A
Welding Actuator Chamber Cam Bracket (Mechanical Suspension)
SEE
FIGURE 4
0.16
COMPRESSION SPRING
FIGURE 5
Locating Valve Bracket
1.63 +0.00 -0.06
0.50 0.06
0.25
HOLE MUST BE
FREE OF WELD
SPATTER
0.25 3.25 NOTE: For air release without stinger mounting bracket.
0.25 3.25
6. Install the Actuator Chamber and male connector.Torque all
air chamber 1/2, mounting bracket nuts to 50 - 60 ft. lbs.
NOTE: For air release with stinger mounting bracket.
7. Install the Air Release Control Valve. Refer to the Air Release
Plumbing Diagram for proper plumbing (FIGURE 7).
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PLUMBING DIAGRAM
FIGURE 7
Air Release Plumbing Diagram
Plumbing Connections
AIR TANK VALVE PORTS PLUMB TO
RESERVOIR CYL Pin release actuator
RESET Supply line (emergency)
N.C. Air tank reservoir
PRESSURE
PROTECTION
VALVE
CYL
AIR RELEASE TO CAM ON
CONTROL VALVE TORSION CAM TUBE
RESET
LOCK PIN
RELEASE ACTUATOR
N.C. MALE
CONNECTOR
PULL to Disengage
PUSH to Engage to supply
(emergency)
gladhand
PARTS LIST
Air Release Retrofit Kit Parts - SPK-0055
SPK-0055
HOLLAND
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY.
1 Bracket, Valve 900 26 223 1
2 Cam, Spring Brake 900 45 547 1
3 Bracket, Spring Brake 900 26 227 1
4 Push, Pull, 3/2 with Air Pilot Reset 905 60 012 1
5 Spring Brake Service Chamber 9 905 48 040 1
6 Connector, Male, Push Connect 938 00 329 1
7 Literature Decal XL-AR429 1
8 Retrofit Air Release Installation Drawing SL0A1457 1
9 Air Release Plumbing Diagram XL-AR438 1
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating instructions to reposition sliding tandems:
1. Do the following:
Park on level ground.
Set all brakes.
Exit cab and locate slider Air Release control valve.
Remove slider manual stop bar.
PULL knob on the Air Release control valve.
NOTE: This will disengage the lock pins in the body rails.
MANUAL
STOP BAR
REMOVED
LOCK PIN
AIR RELEASE KNOB
PINS IN
ENGAGED POSITION
PINS OUT
DISENGAGED POSITION
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued
5. Do the following:
Be certain the vehicle is clear of people
and obstructions.
Release tractor brakes only.
Gently rock tractor and trailer.
Listen for pins to release.
PINS OUT
DISENGAGED POSITION
8. Do the following:
Check to ensure lock pins extend through upper rail.
As an added measure of safety, the stop bar must be
relocated 1 hole aft of slider before operating
the vehicle.
After finishing the walk around safety check, you are
ready to drive. Remember, always check that the lock
pins are through the holes in the upper rail.
REPOSITIONED
MANUAL STOP BAR
FRONT OF
TRAILER
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Copyright May 2008-SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. All information contained in this document was correct at time of copyright, and is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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