COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

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THEORY OF OPERATION (Contd)

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

The compressed air system takes filtered air, compresses it, and supplies it to various components

within the vehicle. The components of the air system and air actuated accessories are as follows:

D AIR COMPRESSOR Draws in air, filters it, pressurizes it, and forces it into air reservoirs for

storage.

AIR HORN Receives air from the compressed air system in order to operate.

GOVERNOR Automatically opens or closes a valve inside air compressor to ensure a sufficient

quantity of compressed air is available for air system.

PRESSURE GAUGE Indicates amount of pressurized air available in air system. Normal

pressure is 85120 psi (586827 kPa).

SAFETY VALVE Prevents excessive pressure to build up in air system by releasing air when

necessary.

AIR RESERVOIRS Store pressurized air for use in air system and traps water to protect

air-operated accessories from corrosion and freezing.

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