VENTED-BALL- ANGLE- COCK

DESCRIPTION

The Vented Ball. Angle Cock is made available due to specific
request of the customer for application to the ends of the brake
pipe on specific identifiable rail vehicles. The cock provides a
means for the manual closing of the brake pipe and for the
continuation of the brake pipe between coupled cars by the
connection of an attached brake hose assembly. When
properly applied, this special cock vents air out of the
connecting hose between cars when the cock handle is placed
in the closed position.

WARNING:

This Vented Ball Angle Cock is NOT a standard offering. t is
designed for SPECAL applications only. mproper assembly
and/or use can result in an air brake equipment malfunction
which could result in equipment damage and lead to possible
bodily harm. This Angle Cock is NOT to be used as a
replacement for non-vented standard Ball. Angle Cocks.
Consult your Wabtec Corporation Representative for specific
installation information.

OPERATION

The Cock is open when the handle is parallel to the brake pipe
line and closed when the handle is crosswise or at right angles
to the brake pipe line. When closed, the cock, if properly
assembled, is designed to vent any trapped air in the attached
brake hose assembly to atmosphere through the vent in the ball
and body. At the same time, air in the brake pipe line is bottled
up in the piping through the car. To move the handle from one
position to the other it is necessary to raise the handle slightly.
The handle is to be moved its full travel to the open or closed
position. The handle is designed to lock in both the open and
closed positions. This self-locking feature aids in restricting the
accidental opening or closing of the cock.

WARNING:

Eye protection is to be worn when operating the Cut-Out Cock
handle to prevent injury from flying dirt and/or debris caused by
the rapid flow of air from the vent.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The " Vented Ball Angle cock should be removed from the
vehicle, taken to the shop, thoroughly disassembled, cleaned,
inspected, lubricated, properly assembled and tested according
to the following vehicle application schedule or more frequently
if service conditions so indicate:
CUSTOMER SPECFED FREQUENCY -
TYPE OF APPLCATON AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
SPECAL Locomotive 24 Months
SPECAL Transit 24 Months

SAFETY PROCEDURES AND WARNINGS

1. Regular owner-operating property and shop safety
procedures are to be followed.
2. The work area is to be clean.

WARNING

The following statements of warning apply all or in part
wherever the symbol appears in the maintenance procedures.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in serious
injury to those performing the work and/or bystanders.

The use of an air jet, which must be Iess than 30 p.s.i.g., to
bIow parts cIean or to bIow them dry after being cIeaned
with a soIvent wiII cause particIes of dirt and/or dropIets of
the cIeaning soIvent to be airborne. Wire brushing may
aIso cause particIes of dirt, rust, and scaIe to become
airborne. These conditions may cause skin and/or eye
irritation. . When using an air jet, do not direct it toward
another person. Improper use of air jet couId resuIt in
bodiIy injury.
PersonaI eye protection must be worn when performing
any work on this device or its components. The use of
soIvents as cIeaning agents and the use of Iubricants can
invoIve heaIth and/or safety hazards. The manufacturers of
the soIvents and Iubricants shouId be contacted for safety
data (such as OSHA Form OSHA-20 or its equivaIent). The
recommended precautions and procedures of the
manufacturers shouId be foIIowed.. When performing any
test or work on devices or equipment whiIe they are on the
vehicIe (on car test, etc.) speciaI precautions must be
taken to insure that vehicIe movement wiII not occur which
couId resuIt in injury to personneI and/or damage to
equipment. . AssembIy may be under a spring Ioad.
Exercise caution during disassembIy so that no parts fIy
out and cause bodiIy injury.
. AII air suppIy and/or eIectric current to this device and/or
to any components part must be cut-off before this device
and/or any component part is removed from the equipment
arrangement. BottIed up air under pressure (even though
air suppIy is cut-off) may cause gaskets and/or particIes of
dirt to become airborne and an increase in sound IeveI
when this device and/or any component part is removed
from the equipment arrangement. PersonaI eye and ear
protection must be worn and care taken to avoid possibIe
injury when performing any work on this device and/or
component part.

CLEANING SOLVENT & LUBRICANT

The solvent used for cleaning the metal parts of the angle cock
MUST BE an aliphatic organic solution, such as mineral spirits
or naphtha that will dissolve oil or grease and that will permit all
parts to be thoroughly cleaned without abrasion. Silicone
Grease, Specification M-7680-2 is used to lubricate the o-rings
and the grooves in which the o-rings are installed and all
internal replacement parts.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

RUBBER PARTS KIT

Rubber Repair Parts Kit, is required for the repair and overhaul
of the Angle Cock.

DISASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT:
1. DO NOT use sharp or hard metal tools to remove any
parts. Exercise care not to damage metal surfaces. (Refer
to Figure 2)
2. Operate the handle to the open and closed positions a
number of times to relieve any air pressure from air
possibly trapped inside the cock.
3. Place the handle in the closed position.
. CAREFULLY remove the stop nut (1) which secures the
handle (2) to the stem (7). Exercise care so that the stem
is not damaged.
5. Lift the handle (2) from the stem.
6. Remove and SCRAP the four elastic stop nuts (3) and
hex head cap screws (4) which secure the body cap (9)
and body (10) together.
7. Separate the body cap (9) from the body (10).
8. Remove and SCRAP the ball seat (8A), and seat seal o-
ring (8C) from the body cap (9).
9. Remove the disc (6).
10. Remove and SCRAP the spring (8E) and joint seal o
ring (8D).
11. CAREFULLY remove the ball (5) from the stem (7),
ball seat (8A), and body (10).
12. Remove and SCRAP the ball seat (8A).
13. IMPORTANT: Note the position of the stem. Remove
the stem with o-rings (7, 8B) from the body (10).
1. Remove and SCRAP the two o-rings (8B) on the
stem (7).
15. Remove and SCRAP the seat seal o-ring (8C) from
the body (10).

CLEANING AND INSPECTING

O-RINGS, SEATS, SPRING, AND ELASTIC STOP NUTS.

METAL PARTS
1. Wash all of the metal parts using the prescribed cleaning
solvent.
2. After cleaning, the parts MUST BE thoroughly dried using
a low pressure jet of clean, dry air.
3. nspect the metal parts. Shallow scratches may be
removed from the surface of the ball using a fine grade
(No. 200 grit) emery cloth. Should a ball have deep
scratches, that cannot be easily removed using a fine
grade of emery cloth (No. 200 grit), it MUST BE replaced.
The vent of the ball MUST BE clean and unrestricted. The
vent in the body MUST BE clean and unrestricted. f the
body and/or body cap is damaged in any way a NEW
Angle Cock will be required. There are NO replacement
parts for the body or body cap. Replace any part that is
cracked, cut, broken, nicked, worn excessively, damaged
in any way, or that is in such a condition that may result in
unsatisfactory operation of the cock.
ASSEMBLY
1. Just prior to assembling, lubricate all o-rings with #2
Silicone Grease, Wabtec Corporation Specification M-
7680-2 according to the following procedure:
a. Coat the o-ring with the lubricant.
b. Fill the o-ring groove or shoulder in which the o ring
will be installed with the lubricant.
c. Lightly coat the bearing surfaces of the bushingnto
which the o-ring assembly will be installed with the
lubricant.
2. Lightly lubricate all replacement parts with #2 Silicone
Grease, Wabtec Corporation Specification M-7680-2.
3. nstall a NEW lubricated seat seal o-ring (8C) into the
body (10). Place a NEW lubricated ball seat (8A) into the
cavity of the body with the radius face up.
4. nstall two NEW lubricated o-rings (8B) into their grooves
on the stem (7). Remove any excess lubricant by wiping
with a clean, lint-free cloth.
5. CAREFULLY install the stem with o-rings (7, 8B) into the
body (10) in the same position as it was prior to
disassembly.
6. Assemble the handle (2) on the stem (7) using the stop
nut (1) to secure it in place. Turn the handle to the closed
position.
7. IMPORTANT: At this time the ball (5) is to be installed in
the body (10). EXTREME CARE is to be taken to make
sure that the flat vented side of the ball and the body cap
flange are in the same direction. The tang of the stem (7)
must fit into the slot of the ball and the ball must be seated
in the ball seat (8A). After this portion of the assembly is
completed, look inside the end of the body from the flange
face side to determine that the flat face of the ball is
visible.
8. nstall a NEW lubricated joint seal o-ring (8D) in its groove
of the body cap (9). Remove any excess lubricant by
wiping with a clean, lint-free cloth or rag.
9. nstall a NEW spring (8E), the disc (6), a NEW lubricated
seat seal o-ring (8C) and a NEW lubricated ball seat (8A)
into the body cap (9).
10. CAREFULLY position the body cap assembly (8A,
8C, 6, 8E, 8D, 9) on the body (10). Be sure that the ball
(5) is seated in the ball seats (8A) and that the tang of the
stem (7) is in the slot of the ball (5).
11. Secure the body cap (9) and the body (10) together
using the four 3/8" x 11/2" hex head cap screws (4) and
four NEW elastic stop nuts (3). Equally tighten the nuts.
12. Operate the handle a number of times, turning it to its
full open and closed positions to be sure that it is
operating properly.
13. IMPORTANT: Turn the handle to the closed
position. Visually inspect to see that the vented side (flat
side of the ball) is visible when viewed through the body
cap (9), (angle side of the cock). f the flat, vented side of
the ball is not visible, the cock has been assembled wrong
and will not perform properly. Disassemble and
reassemble in proper order.