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2.28
REPLACE/REPAIR BRAKE VALVE - Continued.
C.
INSTALL.
NOTE
Secure
brake
valve
and
return
manifold, as required, in a bench vise
to assist in installing adapters and
brake valve.
1.
INSTALL ELBOW AND STRAIGHT ADAPTERS.
Pipe sealant can cause eye damage
or skin irritation. Wash after skin
contact. Wear safety goggles/glasses
when using. Avoid contact with eyes
or skin. If sealant contacts eyes,
flush
eyes
with
water
and
get
immediate medical attention.
a.
Apply pipe sealant to pipe fitting threads of
elbows (4 and 5).
b.
Install elbows (4 and 5) onto brake valve
(1). Mount elbows so that when tightened,
they will face to your left when looking at
the fitting. Refer to illustration.
c.
Apply pipe sealant to smaller pipe fitting
threads of straight adapter (2).
d.
Install and tighten straight adapter (2) into
brake valve (1).
2.
INSTALL BRAKE VALVE.
a.
Apply pipe sealant to exposed pipe fitting
threads of straight adapter (2).
b.
Install brake valve (1) by threading straight
adapter (2) into return manifold elbow (3).
Mount brake valve so that when tightened,
linear valve will be on top. Refer to
illustration.
NOTE
FOLLOW-ON-TASK: Install return manifold per paragraph 2.55.
END OF TASK
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