| "Condensation" valve
dbyar:
Regardless of the location of the compressor, you should have a volume tank located either just ahead of, or just behind, the tag axel. This volume tank should be about 10" in diameter by 2' long.
In the middle of this tank, on the very bottom, looking down, should be a valve that looks just like a valve stem. This is the "condensate drain". If you push the valve stem open, and nothing comes out, the valve may be plugged internally. To remove the pressure you could VERY CAREFULLY and verrrrry sloooowllly back off one of the hose connections to fully relieve the tank of air pressure, and then change out the "Schrader Valve" (the valve stem looking valve) on the bottom of the tank.
"Condensate" or air leaking from any hose or hose assembly indicates an abnormality. All leaks should be repaired. You can check for leaks with a water/soap solution. Mist the solution on all fittings, any leak should create bubbles.
If you do not feel comfortable working with the air system, please hire a qualified technician to trouble shoot the unit. Compressed air, even in the relatively low pressures of the coach air system, could create a dangerous situation.
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