BENDIX BW1440 User's Manual

Bendix

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PR-2

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, PR-3

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& PR-4

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Pressure Protection Valves

SPRING

SPRING

CAP

CAP

PISTON

PR-3 ™ OR PR-4 ™

PRESSURE PROTECTION

VALVES

INLET

VALVE

SUPPLY

PORT

PISTON

CHECK

VALVE

DELIVERY

PORT

SUPPLY

PORT

INLET

VALVE

DELIVERY

PORT

BENDIX ® PR-3 ™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE

PRESSURE

REGULATING

SPRING

EXHAUST

VENT

PISTON

O-RING

SUPPLY

PORT

PISTON

SPRING

RETAINER

INLET

VALVE

PR-2 ™ PRESSURE

PROTECTION VALVE

BENDIX ® PR-4 ™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE

PISTON PLUG

PISTON PLUG

O-RING

VALVE STEM

INLET

VALVE SPRING

DELIVERY

PORT

BENDIX ® PR-2 ™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE

DESCRIPTION

The pressure protection valve is a normally closed, pressure control valve which can be referred to as a non-exhausting sequence valve. These valves are used in many different applications. An example would be in an air brake system to protect one reservoir, or reservoir system from another, by closing automatically at a preset pressure should a reservoir system failure occur. The valves can also be used to delay fi lling of auxiliary reservoirs to ensure a quick build-up of brake system pressure.

The Bendix ® PR-2 ™ and PR-4 ™ pressure protection valves have one 1/4” N.P.T.F. supply port and one 1/4” N.P.T.F. delivery port which are identifi ed. Both valves are provided with two 9/32” mounting holes through the body. The closing pressure of the PR-2 ™ valve is externally adjustable while the PR-4 ™ valve has a fi xed setting.

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OPERATION

Air entering the supply port is blocked from fl owing out the delivery port by the inlet valve, which is normally held closed by the pressure regulating spring above the piston.

When suffi cient air pressure builds beneath the piston, the piston will move, opening the inlet valve and allowing air to fl ow out the delivery port. As long as air pressure at the supply port remains above the specifi ed closing pressure, the inlet valve will remain open.

NOTE: The Bendix ® PR-2 ™ and PR-4 ™ valves closing pressure is noted on the label affi xed to the valve.

Opening pressures of the valves are higher than closing pressures. The pressure ranges are noted below:

Bendix ® PR-2 ™ valve - Opening pressure 15-20 psi higher than closing pressure.

Bendix ® PR-3 ™ & PR-4 ™ valves - Opening pressure approximately 10 psi higher than closing pressure.

Bendix ® PR-3 ™ valve - Check valve will retain maximum pressure in downstream reservoir.

If system air pressure decreases below the specifi ed closing pressure, the regulating spring will close the inlet valve. The remaining air pressure, at either the supply or delivery side, (depending on where the pressure drop occurs) will be retained.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Important: Review the Bendix Warranty Policy before performing any intrusive maintenance procedures. A 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 PR valves should be inspected every 6 months or

1500 operating hours, whichever comes fi rst, for proper operation. Should the PR valves not meet the elements of the operational tests noted in this document, further investigation and service of the valve may be required.

OPERATING AND LEAKAGE CHECKS

OPERATING CHECKS

1. Provide a pressure gauge and drain valve at the supply side and delivery side of the pressure protection valve being checked.

2. Charge the air system to full pressure and shut off the engine.

3. Observing the gauges on the supply and delivery sides of the valve, slowly exhaust pressure from the delivery side. Note that both gauges will show pressure loss until the closing pressure of the pressure protection valve is reached.

The pressure protection valve should close at approximately (± 5 psi) the pressure indicated on the valve’s label or in the vehicle handbook. The gauge on the delivery side of the valve should continue to show loss of pressure while the gauge on the supply side should stop at the same pressure as the setting of the valve.

4. (PR-3 ™ valve only) Build pressure up again and shut off engine. Slowly exhaust air from the supply side of the PR-3 ™ valve. The gauge on the delivery side of the valve should remain at the highest pressure previously attained.

LEAKAGE CHECKS

1. Charge the air system to full pressure and shut off the engine.

2. Apply a soap solution around the cap of the pressure protection valve. A 1” bubble in 3 seconds or longer is acceptable. PR-3 ™ valve - No leakage is permissible at the bottom of the valve.

3. Drain the air pressure from the delivery side of the pressure protection valve and disconnect the air line to it.

4. Apply a soap solution to the delivery port. A 1” bubble in 5 seconds or more is acceptable.

GENERAL

If the pressure protection valve does not function as described, or leakage is excessive, it is recommended that it be replaced with a new or remanufactured unit or repaired with genuine Bendix parts available at Bendix outlets.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

REMOVING

1. Block or hold the vehicle by means other than air brakes.

2. Drain all system reservoirs to 0 psi.

3. Disconnect and identify (supply and delivery) the air lines leading to and from the pressure protection valve.

4. Remove the mounting bolts, if any, that secure the valve.

INSTALLING

1. Re-install the mounting bolts and secure the replacement valve to the vehicle.

2. Reconnect the supply delivery air lines to the proper ports of the replacement valve.

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GENERAL

After installing a replacement valve, it is recommended that the operating and leakage checks be performed as outlined in this manual. If the closing pressure does not conform to that shown on the valve label or in the vehicle or a different setting is desired, the PR-2 ™ valve may be adjusted by loosening the locknut and tightening or loosening the adjusting cap as required; however, if the proper setting cannot be attained by moderate adjustment of the cap, the valve may have the wrong spring and will have to be exchanged for the correct valve. The PR-3 ™ and PR-4 ™ valves are not adjustable.

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