Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems BRAKE CHAMBERS - Manual (Page 2)

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WARNING: Not all wheels and valve stems are
compatible with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. Use only
wheels and valve stems approved by the vehicle
manufacturer to avoid the risk of valve stem shear
and other compatibility issues.
WARNING: AVOID CREATING
DUST. POSSIBLE CANCER AND LUNG
DISEASE HAZARD.
While Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC does not
offer asbestos brake linings, the long-term affects of
some non-asbestos fi bers have not been determined.
Current OSHA Regulations cover exposure levels to
some components of non-asbestos linings, but not
all. The following precautions must be used when
handling these materials.
▲ Avoid creating dust. Compressed air or dry
brushing must never be used for cleaning brake
assemblies or the work area.
▲ Bendix recommends that workers doing brake
work must take steps to minimize exposure
to airborne brake lining particles. Proper
procedures to reduce exposure include working
in a well-ventilated area, segregation of areas
where brake work is done, use of local fi ltered
ventilation systems or use of enclosed cells with
fi ltered vacuums. Respirators approved by the
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
or National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) should be worn at all times
during brake servicing.
▲ Workers must wash before eating, drinking or
smoking; shower after working, and should not
wear work clothes home. Work clothes should
be vacuumed and laundered separately without
shaking.
▲ OSHA Regulations regarding testing, disposal
of waste and methods of reducing exposure
for asbestos are set forth in 29 Code of Federal
Regulations §1910.001. These Regulations
provide valuable information which can be
utilized to reduce exposure to airborne particles.
▲ Material Safety Data Sheets on this product, as
required by OSHA, are available from Bendix.
Call 1-800-247-2725 and speak to the Tech Team
or e-mail [email protected].
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
guidelines should be observed AT ALL TIMES:
▲ Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking
brakes and always block the wheels. Always wear
personal protection equipment.
▲ Stop the engine and remove the ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When working
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.
▲ Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or
assemble a component until you have read, and
thoroughly understand, the recommended procedures.
Use only the proper tools and observe all precautions
pertaining to use of those tools.
▲ If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air brake
system, or any auxiliary pressurized air systems, make
certain to drain the air pressure from all reservoirs
before beginning ANY work on the vehicle. If the vehicle
is equipped with a Bendix ® AD-IS ® air dryer system, a
Bendix ® DRM ™ dryer reservoir module, or a Bendix ®
AD-9si ™ air dryer, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
▲ Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended
procedures, deactivate the electrical system in a manner
that safely removes all electrical power from the vehicle.
▲ Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended pressures.
▲ 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.
▲ Use only genuine Bendix ® brand 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.
▲ Components with stripped threads or damaged parts
should be replaced rather than repaired. Do not
attempt repairs requiring machining or welding unless
specifi cally stated and approved by the vehicle and
component manufacturer.
▲ Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make certain all
components and systems are restored to their proper
operating condition.
▲ For vehicles with Automatic 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.
▲ The power MUST be temporarily disconnected
from the radar sensor whenever any tests USING A
DYNAMOMETER are conducted on a Bendix ® Wingman ®
Advanced ™ -equipped vehicle.
▲ You should consult the vehicle manufacturer's
operating and service manuals, and any related
literature, in conjunction with the Guidelines above.