While the BP-R1 can incorporate various crack pressures to accommodate specific
applications, the standard is 4 psi.
Air connections on the BP-R1 are identified with cast, embossed letters for ease of
installation. The letter identification and air line connections are shown below for refer-
ence.
BP-R1 Air Connection
Supply (to reservoir)
Delivery (to brake actuator)
Service (to brake valve rear axle service delivery)
Control (to delivery of trailer supply valve)
Embossed Identification
SUP
DEL
SER
CONN
OPERATION
Initial Charging
During the initial build-up of tractor system air pressure, supply air flows through
internal body and cover passage in the BP-R1 to the blend back piston.
Activating the trailer supply valve (dash control with red octagonal button), simultane-
ously charges the trailer and the BP-R1 control port. Air entering the BP-R1 control
port causes the proportioning piston to move toward its stop in the cover. The integral
inlet and exhaust valve is carried along with the piston until it seats and seals the
exhaust passage. Continued movement of the proportioning piston opens the inlet
valve. With the tractor and trailer air system fully charged, the vehicle may be operat-
ed.
SERVICE BRAKES APPLYING
Tractor/Trailer Combination
Brake application air enters the BP-R1 service port and is conducted through the
service piston to the exhaust diaphragm, which flexes in response to the incoming
air and seals the exhaust passage in the exhaust piston. Air flows around the exhaust
diaphragm, then through the center of both the blend back and proportioning pistons
to the inlet and exhaust valve. Flowing around the inlet valve, application air moves
through a passage in the cover of the top of the service relay piston. In response to air
pressure, the relay piston moves into contact with the exhaust portion of the inlet and
exhaust valve. With the exhaust passage sealed, continued movement of the piston
unseats the inlet portion of the inlet and exhaust valve, allowing supply air from the
reservoir to flow out the BP-R1 delivery ports to the brake actuators.
Air Brake System
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Revised 11/15/99
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