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Article: Winter-driving tip: thawing frozen air lines.(DISTRIBUTION)(methods to maintain airlines and airplanes)(Brief article)
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- Beverage Industry
- Article date:
- December 1, 2007
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Some simple do's and don'ts for preventing air lines from freezing, and for thawing them should they become frozen, from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a supplier of air brake charging and control systems and components for commercial vehicles.
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* Check the air dryer for proper operation, changing the desiccant cartridge and purge valve as necessary.
* Thaw out frozen air lines and valves by placing the vehicle in a warmed building. This is the only method for thawing that will not cause damage to the air system or its components.
* Use dummy hose couplings on the tractor and trailer.
* Check for drooping air lines, ...