Dunlop L.D84.C.M, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...L D84 C M CITROËN C25 1984 1993 X280 X290 FIAT DUCATO 1984 1993 X280 X290 PEUGEOT J5 1984 1993 X280 X290 INSTALLATION MANUAL DSCSYSTEMS NL ...

Page 2: ...2 INSTALLATION MANUAL AUXILIARY AIR SUSPENSION X280 X290 CITROËN C25 FIAT DUCATO PEUGEOT J5 1984 1993 JULY 2021 ...

Page 3: ...racket 9 5 5 Fitting of Air Bellow 9 5 6 Fitting of Inflator Console 10 5 7 Tube Connection and Disconnection Cutting and Routing 12 5 8 Bellow Inflation 13 5 9 Spring Alignment 14 5 10 IMPORTANT Load Sensing Valve LSV Adjustment 14 5 11 Maintenance 14 5 12 Check List 15 6 Installation pictures 16 7 Epilogue 21 Contents 3 INSTALLATION MANUAL AUXILIARY AIR SUSPENSION X280 X290 CITROËN C25 FIAT DUCA...

Page 4: ...ly qualified mechanic or specialist installation facility DSC Nederland will not accept any responsibility for faults or defects arising from incorrect installation which automatically renders the guarantee invalid IMPORTANT Manufacturer s Declaration Form A manufacturer s declaration form is provided with your kit Following installation of the kit please ensure that this form is completed signed ...

Page 5: ...ution of weight STRAIGHT LINE STABILITY Straight line stability is greatly increased at higher speeds and when subjected to buffeting from cross winds or large overtaking vehicles REDUCED BODY ROLL Body roll when cornering or negotiating roundabouts is significantly reduced FATIGUE REDUCTION AND WEAR COMPENSATION Suspension fatigue is reduced so helping to prevent leaf springs from sagging under r...

Page 6: ...es designed to increase the gross vehicle weight GVW rating of a vehicle They do not legally allow for carriage of a load greater than the carrying capacity stated on the data plate of the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum load specified by the vehicle manufacturer to avoid compromising passenger safety to prevent possible damage to the vehicle for legal reasons IMPORTANT Load Sensing Valve LSV Ad...

Page 7: ...r M8 16 12 DIN 933 M8x20 Hexagon bolt M8 x 20 8 13 DIN 985 M8 Self locking nut M8 8 14 DIN 127B M10 Spring washer M10 2 15 DIN 125A M10 Washer M10 2 16 DIN 933 M10x25 Hexagon bolt M10 x 25 2 17 DIN 125A M6 Washer M6 18 18 DIN 933 M6x20 Hexagon bolt M6 x 20 9 19 DIN 985 M6 Self locking nut M6 1 20 M8 Disc spring washer 8 21 DIN 933 M8x16 Hexagon bolt M8 x 16 8 22 DIN 9623 M6 Self locking flange nut...

Page 8: ... FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DIAGRAMS ON PAGES 16 TO 20 INCLUSIVE 5 2 PREPARATION 1 Secure the front wheels use wheel chocks on both sides of both front wheels 2 Take the ground terminal from the battery when work to electricity is involved 3 Lift the rear of the vehicle till there is working space of approximately 15 cm between bump stop and rear axle TIGHTENING TORQUE IN Nm SIZE...

Page 9: ...n contact when the vehicle suspension was in its compressed bump position Figure 8 1 Place the lower bracket in position against the axle Figures 9 and 10 2 Secure the lower bracket to the axle flanges using the two small U shaped brackets by using four M6 x 20 bolts eight washers and four self locking nuts Figures 11 and 12 5 5 FITTING OF AIR BELLOW 1 See Section 5 7 Tube Connection and Disconnec...

Page 10: ...nsole with two independent 10 bar pressure gauges and a rocker on off switch to operate the electric motor driven air compressor OPTION 3 Four valves two for raising the vehicle UP and two for lowering the vehicle DOWN in a console with two independent 10 bar pressure gauges A pressure switch operates the electric motor driven air compressor to keep the air reservoir of 1 9 litre or 0 5 gallon at ...

Page 11: ...n within reach and sight of the driver Beside under the driver seat in the wall of a cupboard motorhomes in a service shutter motorhomes COMFORT PACKAGES The OPTION 2 and OPTION 3 panels as shown above are each part of a Comfort Package that is supplied with a compressor and also an air reservoir in the case of the OPTION 3 panel for ease of spring inflation and ride height setting For further inf...

Page 12: ...itional turn using spanners CUTTING To achieve good sealing and air tight fitting of tube ends to their connecting parts it is very important to cut tubing cleanly and squarely A dedicated guillotine action tubing cutter is recommended or a craft knife if such a tool is not available Do not use electrician s side cutters A dedicated tubing cutter RECOMMENDED Electrician s Side Cutters NOT RECOMMEN...

Page 13: ...t used pressure is up to the discretion of the installer but is mostly between the 1 5 bar and the 4 5 bar The pressure for driving your vehicle is depending on the weight of the vehicle and the condition of the original springs Always keep in mind that you are using air assist suspension that means helper springs they are designed to help Do not let them take over the original springs Because our...

Page 14: ... reattach the hinge Figures 24 and 25 4 Attach the slotted bracket supplied to the existing LSV axle bracket with the exposed end of the LSV rod through the slot in the bracket Figures 26 and 27 5 Secure the exposed end of the LSV rod to the slotted bracket by push fitting the clamping ring provided Figures 28 and 29 5 11 MAINTENANCE Following installation it is recommended that all metal parts ar...

Page 15: ...ction 5 9 Enough free space around the air springs to avoid wearing All metal parts wax coated Section 5 11 Manufacturer s declaration form completed and a copy returned A wait of 24 hours is recommended in order to ensure that the vehicle has maintained its stance and that there are no air leaks present 15 INSTALLATION MANUAL AUXILIARY AIR SUSPENSION X280 X290 CITROËN C25 FIAT DUCATO PEUGEOT J5 1...

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Page 19: ...e vehicle at ride height spring height approximately 13 14 cm and ensure that the springs are correctly aligned Spring out of alignment mounting plate axes offset Spring in alignment mounting plates parallel and coaxial 19 INSTALLATION MANUAL AUXILIARY AIR SUSPENSION X280 X290 CITROËN C25 FIAT DUCATO PEUGEOT J5 1984 1993 JULY 2021 ...

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Page 21: ...nufacturer s declaration form is provided with your kit Following installation of the kit please ensure that this form is completed signed by a qualified fitter and a copy is returned to DSC Nederland by post fax or e mail Our e mail address is info dscsystems nl As a condition of your warranty modifications to the system may only be carried out by personnel of DSC Nederland ENQUIRIES For general ...

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