XL-AR452 Rev. C 3
INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS
1. For ease of installation of the Air Release Kit, it is advisable
to remove the slider/suspension from under the trailer.
Follow the trailer manufacturer’s slider/ suspension removal
p
rocedures or the suspension maintenance manual for the
safe removal of the slider/suspension.
2. If the trailer was equipped from the factory with an Air
Release,refer to
F
IGURE 1
and F
IGURE 2
for the
appropriate configuration and location.
INSTALLATION
The following instructions will provide you with the necessary
information to accurately install the Air Release System on
your slider/suspension.
1. After the slider/suspension is out from under the trailer,
refer to Steps 2 – 6 for proper bracket locations.
NOTE: The pull handle must be removed from the slider
frame prior to the Air Release installation.
2. For a CB400/4000 suspension locate the actuator chamber
bracket and weld in place as shown in
FIGURE 3.For a
mechanical suspension locate the actuator chamber bracket
as shown in
FIGURE 4.
3. Locate the Spring Brake Cam as shown in
FIGURE 3 and
FIGURE 3A f
or the CB400/4000 and tack weld in place.If
you have a Mechanical Suspension,refer to
FIGURE 4 and
FIGURE 4A.
NOTE: The spring brake actuator rod and clevis should be
horizontal when attac
hed f
or the CB400/4000
Suspension.Pay close attention to the spring brake
cam angle prior to finish welding.The cam pin must
be lower than the tube for ease of rotation proper
cam stroke for CB400/4000 suspension.
FIGURE 1
A
ir Ride Slider/Suspension (CB4000)
SLIDER - TOP VIEW
FIGURE 2
M
echanical Slider/Suspension (UltraLite 2)
SLIDER - TOP VIEW
FIGURE 3
Welding Actuator Chamber Bracket
(Air Ride CB Suspension)
ACTUATOR
CHAMBER
3.45˝
0.19˝
9.40˝ ±0.06˝
ACTUATOR CHAMBER
MOUNTING BRACKET
FRONT CROSSMEMBER
FIGURE 3A
Welding Actuator Chamber Cam Bracket
(Air Ride CB Suspension)
CAM
BRACKET
3.25˝
TORSION
CAM
PIN PULL
ROD
LOCK PIN
TORSION
CAM
PIN PULL
ROD
PIN PULL
ROD
ACTUATOR
CHAMBER
LOCK PIN
LOCK PIN
ACTUATOR
CHAMBER
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
CAM
BRACKET
CAM
BRACKET
0.19˝,
2 PL
68º
CLEVIS