BENDIX SD-03-4520 Manuel D’Utilisation

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 SD-03-4520
Bendix
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 SDS-9600
 Trailer Suspension Dump Valve
DESCRIPTION
The SDS-9600
 trailer suspension dump valve is utilized 
on spread axle trailers, to negotiate tight turns at low 
speeds by limiting torsion forces on the rear trailer axle.  
These forces can damage tires, frames, and suspension 
components.
When activated, the SDS-9600
 trailer suspension dump 
valve exhausts (dumps) a portion of the air out of the rear 
trailer axle suspension taking the weight off of that axle, 
and transferring it to the forward trailer axle.  The trailer 
can then pivot on the forward trailer axle in a turn.
Maintaining a portion of the air in the rear axle reduces 
damage to the air suspension, saves on suspension and 
system air, reduces time needed to re-infl ate the system 
when required, and reduces tire chattering, all of which may 
occur if all of the air is exhausted from the suspension. The 
SDS-9600
 trailer suspension dump valve then returns air 
to the rear axle suspension upon driver input (deactivated) 
or when vehicle speed is in excess of 10 mph. 
The Bendix
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 SDS-9600
 trailer suspension dump valve 
is a pilot operated normally open three-way valve with 
a high-capacity exhaust, inversion control, and delivery 
pressure hold feature.  The function of the valve is to apply 
delivery pressure to the rear axle of a spread axle trailer 
suspension, and then to exhaust the delivery pressure 
through a high-capacity exhaust upon the input of a control 
signal.  Upon exhaust, an internal mechanism of the trailer 
suspension dump valve stops the exhausting of air and 
holds the delivery pressure at a minimal pressure.
Porting is as follows:
•  (2) 3/8 inch NPT delivery ports
•  (1) 1/4 inch NPT control port
•  (1) 1/4 inch NPT supply port
•  (1) 1/4 inch NPT reservoir 
•  (1) Exhaust port with Diaphragm 
  or optional 3/8 inch NPT port
FIGURE 1 - BENDIX
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 SDS-9600
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TRAILER SUSPENSION DUMP VALVE PORT IDENTIFICATION
1/4" NPT 
SUPPLY PORT
1/4" NPT 
CONTROL 
PORT
1/4" NPT 
RESERVOIR 
PORT
EXHAUST PORT 
SHOWN WITH 
DIAPHRAGM
3/8" NPT 
DELIVERY PORT
3/8" NPT 
DELIVERY PORT
EXHAUST PORT 
SHOWN WITH 
OPTIONAL SILENCER