BENDIX RE-6 RELAY EMERGENCY VALVE User Manual

1
SD-03-1151
RE-6
™
VALVE DESCRIPTION
The RE-6
™
valve is used in dolly and trailer brake systems.
It is a dual function valve, combining the functions of a relay
valve and an emergency valve.
The relay function is identical to that of a relay valve, a
remotely controlled brake valve. Control pressure from the
towing vehicle is routed through the trailer service line and
FIGURE 2 RE-6NC
™
RELAY VALVE SPECIAL
IDENTIFICATION TAG
RE-6NC SPECIAL
XXXXXX
SVC. REPL. XXXXXX
Bendix
®
RE-6
™
and RE-6NC
™
Relay Valves
FIGURE 1 RE-6
™
& RE-6NC
™
RELAY VALVES
CAP
SCREW
SEALING
RING
O-RING
RELAY PISTON
SERVICE
PORT
CHECK VALVE
DELIVERY
PASSAGE
WASHER
SCREW
DIAPHRAGM
SPRING
MOUNTING
FLANGE
EMERGENCY
PISTON
INLET AND
EXHAUST
VALVE
SPRING
CHECK VALVE
EMERGENCY
SUPPLY PORT
CHECK
VALVE
NOT
PRESENT
CHECK VALVE
DELIVERY
PASSAGE NOT
PRESENT
RE-6NC
™
Valve
RE-6
™
Valve
EMERGENCY
PORT
SERVICE
PORT
DELIVERY PORTS
(4)
RESERVOIR
PORT (2)
RE-6NC
™
VALVE
ID TAG ATTACHED
SEE (FIGURE 2)
RE-6
™
& RE-6NC
™
Valves

BENDIX RE-6 RELAY EMERGENCY VALVE Specifications

General

Brand	BENDIX
Model	RE-6 RELAY EMERGENCY VALVE
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Bendix® RE-6™ and RE-6NC™ Relay Valves Overview

RE-6™ Valve Description

Details the RE-6™ valve's dual function as a relay and emergency valve for dolly systems.

Valve Descriptions and System Configuration

RE-6NCT™ Valve Description

Details the RE-6NCT™ valve as a special non-charging relay emergency valve for dollies.

RE-6™ & RE-6NC™ Valve System Configuration

Valve Charging States

Charging Hold Position

Describes the valve's state when pressure is held during charging below 60 PSI.

Charging Above 60 PSI

Details the valve's operation when air pressure exceeds 60 PSI.

Charging Above 70 PSI (RE-6NCT™)

Service Application and Exhaust

Service Application

Explains how the valve acts as a relay valve during normal service braking.

Service Hold

Service Exhaust

Emergency Application and Release

Emergency Application

Covers how venting the emergency supply line applies trailer brakes.

Releasing Emergency Application

Outlines the procedure to release an emergency brake application.

Safety Warnings

Crucial safety precautions to avoid injury or death during maintenance.

Maintenance and Service Procedures

Preventive Maintenance

Operational and Leakage Tests