OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Giga-Trailer
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12. Compressed Air Brake System
The most important components of the twin-circuit – compressed air brake system(see fig. 14)
1.
Service line hose coupler (supply) red
2.
Service line hose coupler (brake) yellow
3.
Air filter
4.
Trailer brake valve with brake pressure regula-
tor
5.
Trailer brake valve with release valve (ALB)
6.
Piston brake cylinder (for 25 km/h)
7.
Diaphragm brake cylinder
8.
Compressed air vessel
9.
Drain valve
10.
Test connection compressed air vessel
11.
Test connection front axle
12.
Test connection rear axle
13.
Test connection ALB
14.
ALB regulator
15.
Pressure differential valve
16.
Parking brake
17.
Release valve (ALB)
Fig. 13
12.1 Coupling to Tractor
- The compressed air brake system of the tractor must be compatible with that of the trailer.
- Couple the two service line hose couplers to the tractor as follows
Red coupler
=
Supply
Yellow coupler =
Brake
- Take care that the hoses are correctly positioned and the couplers correctly fitted
- Stopcock for compressed air system on the tractor must be open
- Carry out brake test