PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

SECTION 12: BRAKE AND AIR SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
1. AIR SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................5
2. BRAKES ............................................................................................................................................5
3. AIR RESERVOIRS.............................................................................................................................5
3.1 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 Wet (Main) Air Tank ................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Primary Air Tank......................................................................................................................6
3.1.3 Accessory Air Tank .................................................................................................................6
3.1.4 ZF transmission Air Tank ........................................................................................................6
3.1.5 Secondary Air Tank.................................................................................................................6
3.1.6 Kneeling Air Tank....................................................................................................................7
3.2 PING TANK .......................................................................................................................................7
4. AIR SYSTEM EMERGENCY FILL VALVES.....................................................................................7
5. ACCESSORY AIR FILTER................................................................................................................7
5.1 FILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................7
5.2 CLEANING.........................................................................................................................................7
6. AIR GAUGES (PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND ACCESSORY) ......................................................8
7. AIR FILTER/DRYER..........................................................................................................................8
7.1 AIR FILTER/DRYER PURGE TANK..........................................................................................................8
8. AIR LINES..........................................................................................................................................8
8.1 COPPER PIPING ................................................................................................................................8
8.2 FLEXIBLE HOSES ..............................................................................................................................9
8.3 NYLON TUBING .................................................................................................................................9
8.4 AIR LINE OPERATING TEST................................................................................................................9
8.5 AIR LINE LEAKAGE TEST....................................................................................................................9
8.6 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................9
9. PRESSURE REGULATING VALVES...............................................................................................9
9.1 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................9
9.2 PRESSURE SETTING PROCEDURE....................................................................................................10
10. AIR COMPRESSOR........................................................................................................................10
10.1 WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE ...................................................................................10
10.1.1 Compressor Removal and Installation ..................................................................................11
10.2 WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE ...........................................................................................................11
10.2.1 Compressor Removal and Installation ..................................................................................11
11. EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE (PP-1).......................................................12
12. EMERGENCY / PARKING BRAKE OVERRULE CONTROL VALVE (RD-3) ...............................12
13. FLIP-FLOP CONTROL VALVE (TW-1) ..........................................................................................12
14. DUAL BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE (E-10P) .............................................................................12
14.1 BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................12
14.1.1 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................13

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan