Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EVERSURE SPRING BRAKE - Manual (Page 2)

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2.0 SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
Always wear safety glasses. Where specifi cally
directed, the parking brakes may have to be
released, and/or spring brakes caged, and this
will require that the vehicle be prevented from
moving by other means for the duration of these
tests/procedures.
2. Stop the engine and remove 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 or a dryer
reservoir module, be sure to drain the purge
reservoir.
5. F o l l o w i n g t h e v e h i c l e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s
recommended 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 ® 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.
9. 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.
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 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.
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 (BSFB)
does not offer asbestos brake linings, the long-term
affects of some non-asbestos fi bers have not been
determined. Current Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (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 filtered 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 us at [email protected]