BENDIX SD-03-4010 User Manual

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mode. When using the SS-1
 shut-off valve in this 
manner, the control signal ramp rate should be limited 
by orifi cing or other methods. Please contact Bendix
®
 
Engineering with specifi c application requirements.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Important: Review the Bendix
®
 Warranty Policy before 
performing any intrusive maintenance procedures. 
The warranty may be voided if intrusive maintenance 
is performed during the warranty period.
No two vehicles operate under identical conditions, as 
a result, maintenance intervals may vary. Experience is 
a valuable guide in determining the best maintenance 
interval for air brake system components. At a minimum, 
the SS-1
™ 
valve should be inspected every 6 months or 
1500 operating hours, whichever comes fi rst, for proper 
operation. 
Should the SS-1
 valve not meet the elements of 
the operational tests noted in this document, further 
investigation and service of the system or valve may be 
required.
If the SS-1
 valve fails to function as described or leakage 
is excessive, it should be replaced with a genuine Bendix
®
 
service unit of the same part number, available at  Bendix
®
 
authorized parts outlets. 
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. Always wear 
safety glasses.
1.  Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking 
brakes, and always block the wheels. 
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-lS
®
 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, 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 Antilock 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. 
OPERATING AND LEAKAGE TESTS
OPERATING TESTS
General
Two accurate air gauges are necessary to perform these 
tests. Depending upon installation, it may be necessary to 
remove the valve to properly test it. When testing valves 
installed in an automatic application the correct opening 
pressures of the valve should be known before beginning 
tests; consult vehicle manual. Refer to fi gure 3 and use the 
appropriate Operational test.
Pilot
1.  Install an accurate gauge in the supply line and the 
other gauge in the delivery line.
2.  With full system pressure present at the supply port of 
the SS-1
 valve, apply and release full system pressure 
to the control port and note that delivery pressure 
increases to supply port pressure with no perceptible 
lag.