WDG4/WDP4 Locos Air Brake Self Test
WDG4/WDP4 Locos Air Brake Self Test Occasions to conduct: This test is to be conducted when Air Brake Failure Message displayed in the LCC or EM2000 display. When it is not possible to recover the penalty brake by placing the Auto brake handle to Full Service for 10 seconds or 60 seconds in Emergency. BC Pressure is not dropping to zero when direct brake handle is released. Before conducting Air Brake Self Test: Stop the train/loco and secure as per the instructions. Recycle the MAB and recover the penalty as per LCC Display. If unable to recover the penalty then only Air brake self-test to be done. Ensure the following to before conducting Air Brake Self Test: MR Pressure should be above 8.0 kg/cm2 and no external leakage. Front truck Brake cylinder COC is in open position. Loco is fully secured to prevent rolling of the loco during the test. (Apply hand brake and place wooden wedges). Loco is isolated from the formation.(Close all BCEQ, MREQ COCs, BP, FP COC)...
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