Cleaning, maintenance and repair
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XTender BAG0158.2 03.18
12.4.2
Inspection instructions for pneumatic brake
1.
Leak tightness check
1. Check all connections, pipe lines, hose lines and screw
connections are tight.
2. Remedy any leaks.
3. Repair any areas of chafing on pipes and hoses.
4. Replace porous and defective hoses.
5. The brake system may be considered tight if the pressure does
not drop by more than 0.15 bar within 10 minutes.
6. Seal any leaking areas or replace leaking valves.
2.
Checking the pressure in the air reservoir
1. Connect a pressure gauge to the test connection on the air
reservoir.
Target value
6.0 to 8.1
+ 0.2
bar
3.
Checking the brake cylinder pressure
1. Connect a pressure gauge to the test connection on the brake
cylinder.
Target value:
with brake not applied
0.0 bar
4.
Visual inspection of brake cylinder
1. Check the dust collars or bellows for damage.
2. Replace damaged parts.
5.
Joints on brake valves, brake cylinders and brake linkages
Joints on brake valve, brake cylinders and brake linkages must slide
smoothly, lubricate or grease lightly if necessary.
