Maintenance
Follow the these precautions:
•
Always wear a respirator approved by the National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
during all brake service procedures. Wear the respirator
during removal of the wheels until assembly is complete.
•
Never use compressed air or dry brushing to clean brake
parts or assemblies.
•
Clean brake parts and assemblies in the open air. During
disassembly, carefully place all the parts on the floor to avoid
getting dust in the air. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with
a HEPA filter system to clean dust from the brake rotors /
drums, backing plates and other brake parts. After using
the vacuum, remove any remaining dust with a rag soaked
with water and wrung until nearly dry.
•
NEVER use compressed air or dry sweeping to clean the
work area. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner with a HEPA
filter system and rags soaked in water and wrung until nearly
dry. Carefully dispose of used rags to avoid getting dust into
the air. Use an approved respirator when emptying vacuum
cleaners and handling used rags.
•
Wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
Vacuum work clothes exposed to brake dust after every
use and launder them separately, without shaking them, to
prevent dust from getting in the air.
Air Brakes
Brake Inspection and Adjustment
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury,
and / or death, always install wheel chocks when
manually releasing the spring brakes, or the
vehicle could roll.
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury,
and / or death, under no circumstances should
a
spring
brake
chamber
be
disassembled.
Disassembly will release a powerful spring.
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