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VALVE INSTALLATION
1. Install the assembled brake valve on the vehicle.
2. Reconnect all air lines to the valve using the identifi ca-
tion made during VALVE REMOVAL step 1.
3. After installing the brake valve assembly, perform
the “OPERATION AND LEAKAGE CHECKS” before
placing the vehicle in service.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the following general
precautions should be observed at all times.
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the park-
ing brakes, and always block the wheels. Always
wear safety glasses.
2.
Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When work-
ing in the engine compartment, the engine should
be shut off and the ignition key should be removed.
Where circumstances require that the engine be in
operation, EXTREME CAUTION should be used to
prevent personal injury resulting from contact with
moving, rotating, leaking, heated or electrically
charged components.
3.
Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read and
thoroughly understand the recommended proce-
dures. Use only the proper tools and observe all
precautions pertaining to use of those tools.
4.
If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air
brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air sys-
tems, make certain to drain the air pressure from
all reservoirs before beginning ANY work on the
vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an AD-IS
®
air dryer system or a dryer reservoir module, be
sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5.
Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommend-
ed procedures, deactivate the electrical system in
a manner that safely removes all electrical power
from the vehicle.
6.
Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
7.
Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove
a component or plug unless you are certain all
system pressure has been depleted.
8.
Use only genuine Bendix
®
replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fi ttings, etc. must be of equivalent
size, type and strength as original equipment and
be designed specifi cally for such applications and
systems.
9.
Components with stripped threads or damaged
parts should be replaced rather than repaired. Do
not attempt repairs requiring machining or weld-
ing unless specifi cally stated and approved by the
vehicle and component manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are restored
to their proper operating condition.
11.
For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control (ATC),
the ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator
lamp should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
maintenance where one or more wheels on a drive
axle are lifted off the ground and moving.
