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General| Manufacturer | WABCO |
|---|---|
| Model | ABDX |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Type | Control Unit |
| Voltage Range | 18-32V DC |
Ensure vehicle is chocked and blue flagged to prevent movement during work.
Use air jet below 30 psi for cleaning; avoid direct contact with air stream or debris.
Never direct air jet towards another person to prevent injury.
Wear personal eye protection when working on equipment to prevent eye injury.
Ensure personnel are clear of vehicle ends when blowing out brake pipe or operating valves.
Handle valve portions carefully to prevent dropping and contamination.
Use extreme care and adequate support when lifting heavy cast iron air brake portions.
To describe repair track procedures for control valve portions and avoid expense from careless handling.
Testing of Air Brake Equipment must follow AAR Interchange Rules.
Specify containers for lubricants, brushes, shipping covers, stem guards, and tools.
Lists approved lubricants (Dry Graphite, Brake Cylinder Lubricant) and their AAR specs.
Portions must not be dismantled at the car; cleaning/lubricating requires AAR certified shop.
Transport removed valve portions to shop for cleaning, lubricating, and testing per instructions.
Entire air brake equipment must be tested per AAR Standard S-486.
Inspect angle/end cocks for damage, wear, or play; replace if needed.
Replace all rubber parts, including gaskets and strainers, with new WABCO parts.
Special cleaning operations are required for equipment submerged in water, per Section 4.
ABDX Type Control Valve Portions require complete overhaul every 144 months or as needed.
Steps for cleaning and replacing the ABDX/ABDX-R service portion.
Steps for cleaning and replacing the ABDX/ABDXL/ABDX-R/ABDXL-R emergency portion.
Detailed steps for cleaning ABDX type brakes that have been submerged in water.
New rubber parts must not be applied if over five years old from date of manufacture.
Shelf life is determined by date coding on kits or molded dates on individual parts.
Store rubber parts in a cool, dark, dry area, away from ozone-generating equipment.
