How do you drain the air tanks on a truck?
Each air tank is equipped with a drain valve in the bottom. There are two types: Manually operated by turning a quarter turn or by pulling a cable. You must drain the tanks yourself at the end of each day of driving. you should drain your air tanks daily even in the summer.
How often should an air compressor be drained?
It is recommended that you drain your tank daily, whether it is manually or automatically. Water build up in your tank can cause the bottom of your tank to rust forcing you to invest in a new tank.
Can a drain valve be replaced on an air tank?
Replacing the tank drain valve with a new valve and pull cable will help keep the tank drained and it will give you easy access to drain it, extending the life of the tank and benefiting the air system. When replacing an air tank, valves, or drains, we have you covered at TruckSpring.com.
Where to get air line fittings for Volvo Trucks?
The release tools are available to order from your Volvo dealer and are available in plastic (kit part number 85152447) or metal (kit part number 88800414). To assist you with the new air line fittings, attached is a Design and Function document of the new air tubing and fittings.
Is there a drain in the bottom of an air tank?
There should always be a port at the bottom of the tank for a drain. Port Sizes – Port sizes will range from 1⁄4” NPT to 3⁄4” NPT and matching the port sizes will help avoid the need for adapters. It is always preferable to go up in port size and use a bushing to decrease it to avoid restricting air flow.
How are air tanks mounted on a truck?
Mounting brackets on the tank ends are in a “C” shape, and it is important to pay attention to the location of the air ports in the ends relative to the C shaped bracket. Although air tanks are durable, the locations that they are mounted in make them vulnerable to damage and corrosion from road debris and salt.