Title: Inspect the air tank and relief valves.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Brakes: Servicing Air Brakes

Inspection should include visually examining the

- air tank relief (safety) valves
- one-way (single) check valves
- two-way (double) check valves
- manual and automatic drain valves.

ASE 5: III. Brakes: B. Air Brakes: Air Supply and Service Systems (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of contaminants might be found when draining an air tank?
- How does one determine the needed action based on the type of fluid found while draining a valve?
- How should the inside of air tanks be cleaned?