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Safety Information
2 Safety Information
Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages in this publication. They provide
information that can help prevent serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Support the
vehicle with safety stands. Do not work under a vehicle supported only by jacks. Jacks can slip and
fall over. Serious personal injury and damage to components can result.
WARNING
Release all air from the air systems before you remove any components. Pressurized air can cause
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
The hydraulic ABS E version modulator is a complex device that provides optimum ef
fi
ciency and
operation. If the system sustains damage, or a component malfunctions and requires replacement,
the replacement procedures provided by WABCO must be followed exactly with the associated steps
performed in the order presented. Not following these steps could lead to the HABS not operating
correctly.
CAUTION
Hydraulic brake
fl
uid is a caustic substance. Contact with the hydraulic brake
fl
uid can cause skin
irritation. Do not let hydraulic brake
fl
uid touch any painted surfaces, as it will remove the paint.
Hydraulic brake
fl
uid may also damage certain non-metal surfaces. Do not let
fl
uid contact brake
pads, shoes, rotors or discs.