Hellwig Air 6118 - Manual (Page 6)

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6118 ( R-6118) 02/07/2008
9. Complete passenger and driver’s side installation of air spring assembly.
10. Cut air brake lines to length and connect air lines to fittings by pushing the air line into the air
fittings as far as possible.
WHEN CUTTING AIR BRAKE TUBING, A SQUARE CUT IS RE-
QUIRED AND THE HOSE END MUST NOT BE DEFORMED OR LEAKAGE MAY RE-
SULT. IF DEFORMATION OF THE HOSE END OCCURS, THE HOSE END MUST BE
REWORKED SO THAT IT IS ROUND. Engagement of the sealing O-ring will be felt when the
air line has been inserted properly into the fitting. Fittings may be disconnected if required by push-
ing down on the outer ring while pulling firmly on the air line.
Route air lines away from exhaust
pipes or any other sources of heat and ensure that the air lines are protected from sharp edges.
11. Route air lines as shown along the emergency brake cables. Lines MUST be routed as shown
with shielding and tie straps installed on air lines as shown. Failure to install air lines as shown will
result in excessive flexing of air lines and potential leaks. Air lines can be routed as required after be-
ing tie strapped to the emergency brake cable frame hanger on driver side frame rail near fuel tank.
Driver Side Frame Rail —Tie off both pass and
driver side air lines with shielding installed to emer-
gency brake cable at frame hanger next to fuel tank.
From this point air lines can be routed as desired.
Driver Side—route air
line in gentle arc to
emergency brake cable.
Tie to cable with pass
side air line.
Place shielding on pass side air
line and tie to emergency brake
cable at top of axle.
Pass side—route air line
to top of axle with
shielding at top of axle
Driver Side – Place shield-
ing on air hose as it exits
fitting to protect hose from
chafing on brackets and
fittings.
Emergency Brake Cable
Air lines with shielding
Pass Air Line
Emergency Brake Cable
Emergency Brake hanger