Operation
8018−1/A1
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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Starting Air Diagram
1. General
The starting air system is shown in the schematic diagram below.
The control air supply unit and air bottle 6 supply the necessary control air for the
engine.
For more data, see the Pipe Diagram − Air System 4003-9.
You must make sure that the compressed air is clean and dry.
You must open the drain valves regularly to remove condensation from the starting air
system.
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ENGINEPLANT
Control Air
Supply Unit
A1
A2
A3
A6
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VENT / DRAIN
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Fig. 1: Schematic diagram − starting and control air
1 Starting valve 10 Non-return valve
2 Flame arrestor 11 Control valve and valve unit for start
3 Pressure safety valve 12 Starting air shut-off valve
4 Air filter 13 Oil leakage return (from air spring)
5 Water bottle 14 Air spring air supply
6 Air bottle (control air supply) 15 Starting air
7 3/2-way valve (turning gear) 16 Control air (board supply)
8 Turning gear 17 Starting air pipe
9 Vent / drain 18 Starting air inlet
2014