TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
(11) Move automatic brake valve handle to EMERGENCY position and wait 2 minutes. Move throttle to IDLE position
and move automatic brake valve handle to RELEASE position to charge the brake system. Ensure pressure is
restored to normal. Set isolation switch to IDLE. Ensure PCS switch has reset, and PCS light is extinguished.
(12)
Open and close fireman's emergency brake valve. Ensure proper operation.
(13)
Move independent brake valve handle to FULL APPLICATION position. Ensure brakes apply. Brake cylinder
pressure shall be 45 psi.
(14) Move independent brake valve handle to RELEASE position. Ensure brakes release.
(15) With independent brake valve in RELEASE position, make a 15-psi (85 kPa) brake pipe reduction with automatic
brake valve. Ensure brakes apply. Brake cylinder pressure shall be 10 to 25 psi.
(16) Move automatic brake valve handle to RELEASE position. Visually ensure brakes release. Brake cylinder pressure
shall be 0 psi.
Section IV. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
2-10. LONG-TERM STORAGE
Refer to TM 55-2210-223-12 for preparation for storage and return to service instructions.
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