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TractionAir

8

Shown assembled (note integral low profile right angle adaptor for feed hose)

Note*: Bridge, Spacers & Bolt will 

change to suit different vehicles.

Wheel End Mounting

Standard Conventional Rotor

TAAG0607

TABV4

PEA7-0404

TAB........

(Check Vehicle Model)

TADCCC

TAD04

TAAB0404

Bolt diameter length and thread may 

vary between various vehicle make’s and 

model’s.

Summary of Contents for TractionAir

Page 1: ...oom Connection at Pressure Cell 15 Test System 16 TractionAir ECU Operation Functionality 17 Air Leaks 17 Operating Instructions for versions with GPS Speed Up 18 General Operation 19 20 Functions 20...

Page 2: ...e and functionality for the fleet technician while retaining all of the functionality of the earlier versions Our 5th generation EC9 is a giant leap forward in pneumatic pressure control The EC9 incor...

Page 3: ...pneumatics system Mounted appropriately on the vehicle chassis the TractionAir G5 Pressure Cell requires only two air line and one electrical loom connection 3 Exhaust 1 To and from Tyres 1 Main Fill...

Page 4: ...a The short loom is the power supply comprising of two wires refer to ECU wiring diagram on pages 5 The ECU must be protected with either a 2 amp blade fuse located in the fuse board in the vehicle or...

Page 5: ...st signal Wiring for the Short Lead on the Loom Power and Earth to ECU Note Power to be ignition fed 3 5 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 PIN FEMALE PLUG To Rear of TractionAir Controller 2 Core Power 3m to...

Page 6: ...nt the pressure cell in a position within the chassis to avoid damage a Do not mount the enclosure close to any heat source e g exhaust b Provided in each kitset are four rubber washers approx 15mm lo...

Page 7: ...outer wheels so that the valve stems are opposite each other 180 degrees apart This may require rotating both inner and outer wheels The easiest way of achieving this is to position the Wheel Bridge s...

Page 8: ...r feed hose Note Bridge Spacers Bolt will change to suit different vehicles Wheel End Mounting Standard Conventional Rotor TAAG0607 TABV4 PEA7 0404 TAB Check Vehicle Model TADCCC TAD04 TAAB0404 Bolt d...

Page 9: ...TAABS8 PEA7 0404 TAABHRS TADCACI TABV4 TAABS8I TADCHRHD TAAG0207 TA40335 Note Bridge Spacers Bolt will change to suit different vehicles Heavy Duty High Temperature Hub Reduction Model Wheel End TAHD...

Page 10: ...TractionAir 10 Wheel End Plumbing Layout Outer Wheel Hose Axle Bridge TRT Rotator External Wheel Hose Inner Wheel Hose Tee Block 3 8 Nylon Tube...

Page 11: ...TractionAir 11 Plumbing System Auxillary Air Tank Truck Supply Pressure Protection Valve To From Tyres Filter RTN Chassis Rail Chassis Rail Tee Block To Tyres To Tyres Drain Cock Exhaust Vent Inlet...

Page 12: ...cell and then from the pressure cell to the tee between the tyres TA37006 This tee needs to be tted inside the chassis between the centre of the Drive Axles The tube then runs from the Tee piece TA37...

Page 13: ...o allow for independent axle movement The hose length is not to exceed the distance measured between the xed point where the hose is attached to the truck usually a tee and the centre of the rotating...

Page 14: ...ed to seal on the sharp face of the valve stem To t the wheel feed hose attach the 45 degree hose tail to the nipple TAAG0207 tted to the side of the Rotator Run the hose up to the elbow adaptor 45 de...

Page 15: ...iring diagram included at the bottom of these instructions A copy of the wiring diagram is xed to the inside face of the alloy enclosure lid Only hook up the coloured wires required for your kit i e t...

Page 16: ...with the lowest setting Push the lowest setting maximum traction button NB Pressure can vary 2 PSI Below is a common example of the pressure settings yours may vary depending on your requirement and...

Page 17: ...a small air leak The system will keep up with the majority of small air leaks however the driver will need to monitor the situation and have the leak attended to when practical Note Pressure changes i...

Page 18: ...stment is made though the USB connection on the ECU This can be done through your TRT sales consultant or with the software package issued with the EC8 model onwards Operating instructions for version...

Page 19: ...ed to check the GPS receiver connection to the ECU ensure that there is a clear view of the sky as much as practical and that the vehicle is not parked in a building If this does not rectify the issue...

Page 20: ...he LOADED ON ROAD led will start to flash at a fast rate and a message SPEEDUP ACTIVATED displayed If in five seconds time the speed is still greater than the set kph then the LOADED ON ROAD pressure...

Page 21: ...Selection Instructions EC9 only Press MAX TRACTION and then POWER press and release to turn the controller ON and enter the PRESSURE Sensor Selection mode The MAX TRACTION button must be pressed for 4...

Page 22: ...4 and that all the pins are correctly inserted in the 10 way ECU connector Then check the wiring loom for damage 4 If the voltage is OK go to the next step 5 Remove the yellow wire from terminal 5 and...

Page 23: ...will then loosen in the terminals over time Filter Assembly TAAF8 Filter Element TAAFE The pneumatic system component of TractionAir G4 is designed to cope better with the ingress of oil and other con...

Page 24: ...at the other end Inner Wheel Hose From inner wheel valve stem to rotator TractionAir hose with straight valve stem hose tail Overall length A A B C Outer Wheel Hose From outer wheel valve stem to rota...

Page 25: ...x head wheel feed hose tail and remove from the rotary coupling NB All fittings at the CTI axle bridge are SAE ball seat type hex head 4 Undo the tyre valve end of the black wheel hose to allow remova...

Page 26: ...er 2012 Size 120 x 64 x 36mm Large Face Rear USB Port Note EC4 EC8 all compatible with G4 Pressure Cell ECU5 March 2010 to June 2011 External GPS 2 x round plugs on back ECU6 Integral GPS only one bui...

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Page 28: ...tact TRT Tidd Ross Todd Ltd Head Office Hamilton New Zealand Phone 647849 4839 Website www trt co nz Email tractionair trt co nz Sales Manager Gavin Halley Mobile 64274 522 766 Sales Engineer Craig Bu...

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