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HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
(Air Levelling or Ride Height Valve)
All Montracon trailer air suspensions have a height
control valve and all come with a recommended ride
height setting in millimetres (mm). For the suspension
to operate correctly, the height control valve must be
maintained as shown below (Fig.1).
1. The trailer should be positioned on level ground and
either connected to the tractor unit or set at the correct
kingpin height.
2. All trailer brakes should be OFF.
3. There should be an air supply to the suspension unit
of at least 6.5 bar.
4. The height control valve should be positioned in the
middle of the sensed axle.
5. If the trailer is fitted with a lift axle, it should be in the
down position.
6. Length of the horizontal and vertical rods (see Fig 1).
7. Check that the height control valve is piped correctly
ie. one port supplies the nearside suspension bags, the
other the offside bags. Air to the height control valve is
supplied via a second reservoir.
8. The horizontal rod is fitted in relation to the arrow on
the height control valve boss.
9. Ride height is measured from the centre of the axle
beam to the underside of the chassis main member.
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