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Operation & Maintenance Instruction
VX™ VENT VALVE PORTION, PART NO. 699505
NOTE: The following description and
operation is based on this device and its
components being new or this device and
its components having been repaired,
tested, installed and maintained in
accordance with instructions issued by
this and any other applicable Wabtec
Corporation publications.
WARNING: At the time any part is
replaced in this device, the operation of the
complete device must pass a series of
tests prescribed in the latest issue of the
applicable Wabtec Test Specification. At the
time this device is applied to the brake
equipment arrangement, a stationary
vehicle test must be made to insure that this
device functions properly in the total brake
equipment arrangement. (Consult your
local
Wabtec
Corporation
Representative for identity of the test
specification, with latest revision date, that
covers this device.)
IMPORTANT: Only Wabtec Corporation
supplied parts are to be used in the repair
of this device in order to obtain satisfactory
operation. Commercially available non-
O.E.M. parts are unacceptable.
NOTE: The part numbers and their
associated descriptions are the property of
Wabtec Corporation and may not be
replicated in any manner or form without
the prior sole written consent of an Officer of
Wabtec Corporation.
SEPTEMBER, 2017
Supersedes issue dated December, 2003
™ Trademark of Wabtec Corporation
© 2017 Wabtec Corporation. All rights reserved
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September, 2017

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  • Page 1 4211-7, S.7 Operation & Maintenance Instruction VX™ VENT VALVE PORTION, PART NO. 699505 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Supersedes issue dated December, 2003 NOTE: The following description and operation is based on this device and its components being new or this device and...
  • Page 2: Operation

    The VX Vent Valve Portion is designed so that it can be readily removed from the pipe bracket, laminate, mounting plate, or branch pipe tee on which it is mounted, for maintenance or repair.
  • Page 3 4211-7, S.7 Operation & Maintenance Instruction 2.2 EMERGENCY - FIRST STAGE 2.3 EMERGENCY - SECOND STAGE When an emergency rate of brake pipe reduction occurs, The rapid exhaust of air pressure from cavity b2 creates a the brake pipe air pressure in cavities b, b1 and b2 is reduced differential on the non-spring side of the vent valve diaphragm rapidly creating a differential between the brake pipe pressure assembly causing this assembly to move away from its seat...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts for manufacturers should be followed. the VX Vent Valve Portion, Part No. 699505, refer to the current • issue of the Wabtec Corporation Parts Catalog 3211-7, S.7. When performing any test or work on devices or...
  • Page 5: Maintenance Procedures

    7.1 DISASSEMBLY SPECIAL TOOLS NOTE: The VX Vent Valve Portion weighs approximately 7 6.1.1 The solvent used to clean the reusable parts of the VX pounds. Vent Valve Portion MUST BE an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, such as mineral spirits or naptha, that will dissolve oil or 7.1.1 If the mounting gasket is still in its groove in the...
  • Page 6 4211-7, S.7 Operation & Maintenance Instruction Figure 4 - VX Vent Valve Portion September, 2017 Page 6 of 10...
  • Page 7: Exhaust Valve

    Use a low pressure jet of clean, dry air blow to the parts dry. NOTE: A Kit of Rubber Parts for the VX Vent Valve Portion is available and may be obtained by ordering Part Number 7.2.4.4 Inspect the piston (13). Replace the piston if it is 654716.
  • Page 8 (13). Drill) or if the stem is in such a condition that may result in the unsatisfactory operation of the VX Vent Valve Portion. Be sure that all of the old locking sealant is cleaned from the stem threads.
  • Page 9 MUST BE used. This 1" flange fitting so that the metal spring cup of the diaphragm faces the filling gasket, Part No. 93986, is not a part of the VX Vent Valve piece (9) and the bead of the diaphragm (7) enters the bead Portion, but it is included in the Rubber Parts Kit, Part No.
  • Page 10 4211-7, S.7 Operation & Maintenance Instruction Wabtec Corporation 1001 Air Brake Avenue • Wilmerding, PA 15148 (412) 825-1000 • Fax (412) 825-1019 www.wabtec.com September, 2017 Page 10 of 10...