Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems SMARTIRE TPMS OPERATORS MANUAL - Manual (Page 4)

4
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.
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 an AD-IS
®
air dryer system or a dryer reservoir module,
be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’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 ® replacement parts, components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent size, type and strength as original equipment and
be designed specifically 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 specifically 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.