RELEASE VALVES 



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RELEASE VALVES 



Auxiliary-reservoir release valves, or bleed cocks, as they are 

 often called, are made 

 in two types. The 

 vertical type. Piece 

 No. 2,416 and shown 

 in Fig. 1, is regularly 

 furnished as standard 

 with full sets of freight- 

 brake equipment; the 

 horizontal type, Piece , 

 No. 30,059 and shown r ~ l 

 in Fig. 2, is furnished FiG. 1 



only when specified and at an additional charge. The hori- 

 zontal valve can be cleaned and repaired, or the internal parts 

 may be replaced without remov- 

 ing the valve from the auxiliary 

 reservoir simply by removing 

 the valve cap 24. The vertical 

 valve weighs lj lb., whereas 

 the horizontal valve weighs 

 2 1 lb. The piece and reference 

 numbers of the various parts of 

 the vertical release valve are 

 given in the accompanying list. 

 PC. No. Ref.No. Name of Part 



2417 



2,420 

 2,421 



2,424 

 2.425 

 2,423 



Cylinder, 



bushed. 

 Stud. 

 Vent valve, 



complete. 



Rubber seat. 



The piece and reference 

 numbers of the various parts 

 of the horizontal release valve are given in the accompany- 

 ing list. 

 24 



