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14" RELAY VALVE PORTION , Part No.
OPERATION

(Figure 2)

Control. air under pressure entering passage EX is

directed to chamber " S" under the larger
and diaphragm
chamber " S" overcomes the force of the piston return
spring, the
causing the stem of the
supply check valve. This blanks off passage 30 (brake

LEGEND

Port No. Description

Supply

Control

Delivery

Exhaust or Control

Exhaust
FIGURE 1 - EXTERIOR VIEW

NOTE: The following description and operation is

based on this device and its components being new
or this device and
repaired , tested installed and Exhaust Valve
accordance with instructions of this and any other i 30
applicable publications issued by the Westinghouse I EX
Air Brake Company, , the
Westinghouse Air Brake Division. 100%
Diaphragm
DESCRIPTION

Designed for use in equipment arrangements where the

air pressure does not exceed 150 psig, the " 14" Relay K 140%
Diaphragm
Valve Portion , Part No. 558617 , is a high capacity, two
diaphragm , self- lapping valve which is mounted to or on
a pipe bracket , laminate , equipment panel or a manifold.
This
operation to direct air into or exhaust air from the brake THIS DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATION IS FOR
cylinder pipe (line) at approximately 100% or 140% of the FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE
USED AS AN ACTUAL PHYSICAL REPRESENTATION
control pressure. The upper diaphragm in the Portion OF PORTION OR PIPE BRACKET CONFIGURATIONS.
valve assembly is designated as the
and is the larger of the two diaphragms. FIGURE 2 - DIAGRAMMATIC VIEW

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cylinder pipe) from passage , lifted for maintenance.
off its seat , permits disassembled and the parts cleaned and inspected. The
pressure from passage 6 Portion is then to
passage 30. Passage 30 Westinghouse Air Srake
the valve portion to chamber " C" above the 1 specified NEW Westinghouse Air Srake Company parts.
and diaphragm assembly. The build-up of brake cylinder The re-assembled Portion is then to be tested for correct
air pressure in chamber " C" along with the force of the operation.
piston return spring opposes the movement of the
diaphragm and piston assembly PARTS CATALOG AND REPLACEMENT
air pressure admitted into passage EX. An PART INFORMATION
of forces in chamber " C" and chamber " S" positions the
diaphragm and PARTS CATALOG
check valve to seat and remain in lap position.
IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts for the
The maintaining feature of the relay valve portion 14" Relay Valve Portion , Part No. 558617 , refer to the
functions if pressure fluctuates in the brake cylinder pipe. current issue of the Westinghouse Air Srak e Company
If the pressure in passage 30 as well as the pressure in Parts Catalog 3231- , S.
chamber " C" drops , the piston stem moves to open the
supply check valve. Supply air NOTE: The reference numbers used in
well as chamber " C" until an equalization of forces across and those used in the Parts
the diaphragm the descriptive part name and the part
assembly is sure that the desired part is ordered.
reassume a lap position.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
3 A
cylinder control) results in a corresponding decrease in IMPORTANT: To obtain
pressure in the relay valve diaphragm chamber " S" which reliability of this device , ONLY Westinghouse Air Brake
causes a movement Company replacement parts are to be
piston stem from lap position , the piston stem unseats maintenance of this device.
from the check valve , permitting air at brake
pipe (passage 30) to flow to atmosphere at the exhaust SAFETY PROCEDURES AND WARNINGS
port. A graduated
passage 30 can be Regular owner-operating
passage EX is procedures are to be
equalization of forces exists across the diaphragm , the work on the " 14" Relay Valve Portion.
valve assumes a
pressure The work area is to be clean.
pressure in chamber "

2.4 A &WARNING
similar operation except that the control pressure is built
up in chamber "A" under the small diaphragm and piston The following statements of warning apply all or in
assembly. S" part wherever the symbol appears in the
atmosphere brake maintenance procedures. Failure to
precautions may result in
approximately 140% of the pressure in control port 16. performing the work and/or bystanders.
. The use
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE s.i. g., to blow parts clean or to
after being cleaned
IMPORTANT: AT least particles of dirt and/or
solvent to be airborne. Wire brushing
months , or more cause particles of dirt , rust , and scale to become
indicate , the " 14" Relay Valve Portion is to be removed airborne. These conditions may cause skin and/or
from the equipment arrangement and taken to the shop eye irritation.
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. When Number 2 , Westinghouse Air
person. Improper use of air Brake Company
injury. 7680- (Industry
Designation MIL- 4343), such as
. Personal eye Corporation Dow
performing any work , is required
component parts to avoid any possible injury to the lubrication of specified o-rings , o-ring grooves , and the
eyes. bearing surfaces of the bushings into which the o-ring
. The use assemblies are installed.
of lubricants can
hazards. The manufacturers of the A compound consisting of one part of graphite
lubricants should be Westinghouse Air Brake
(such as OSHA Form OSHA- 20 or its equivalent).
The recommended precautions and procedures of 7695- 2 (Industry Designation AAR M-913), such as
the manufacturers should be followed. Superior Flake Graphite Company
. When 597 , Joseph
equipment while they are on the vehicle (on car test Graphite , or National Carbon Company Number 38 or 39
etc. ) special precautions must be taken to insure Graphite , and two 20 oil by weight , is
that vehicle movement will not occur which could required for the lubrication of the threads of the choke
result in injury to personnel plug after the choke plug has been cleaned.
equipment.
. Assembly may be
caution during disassembly so that no parts " Fly 0 MAINTENANCE ON-VEHICLE"
Out" and cause bodily injury.
All air supply and/or electric current to this device IMPORTANT: " On- Vehicle " maintenance is limited to the
and/or to any component removal and replacement of the Relay Valve
before this device and/or any component part is on vehicle repairs to the Relay Valve
removed from the equipment arrangement. attempted.
Bottled" up air under pressure (even though air
supply is
particles of dirt to
&7. PORTION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
increase in sound
any IMPORTANT: The parking brake of the
equipment arrangement. is to be applied
protection must be worn and care taken to avoid unintentional movement of the vehicle. All air flow to the
possible injury when performing any work on this
device and/or component part. 14" Relay Valve Portion is to be
depleted from the Relay Valve Portion. Warning placards
. To indicating that work is being performed are to be placed
performing electrical tests, hands must be clear of
electrical components, contacts and housing and on and about the vehicle.
the required " in- lab" grounding procedures must
be strictly Remove the
should be used. adjacent mounting surface (Le. filling piece portion , pipe
could result in severe injury or death.
bracket , or
. An adequate hardware which secures the
available to support the Device
Portiones) during removal , installation mounting hardware is NOT a part
maintenance procedures. Portion. If self- locking hardware is used , it MUST BE
SCRAPPED and NEW hardware used when the Portion
CLEANING SOLVENT AND LUBRICANTS is installed.

The solvent used for cleaning the reusable part of
the " 14" Relay Valve Portion MUST BE an
organic solution , such as mineral spirits or naphtha , that
will dissolve oil or grease and that will permit the parts to
be thoroughly cleaned without abrasion.
IMPORTANT: Cleaning solvents are only to be
a well ventilated area.
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Remove and SCRAP the mounting gasket.
1.4 IMPORTANT:
between the Relay Valve Portion and the Pipe Bracket or
Manifold, it should be removed and serviced at this time.
Follow the instructions of the Operation and Maintenance
Information covering the specific device of which the
Relay Valve Portion and Filling Piece are components.
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Any mounting gasket used Remove and SCRAP the cover gasket (6).
Portion and
SCRAPPED and replaced with a NEW gasket. Remove the five 1/2" x 3- 1/4" cap screws (7),
then remove the bottom cover and filling piece assembly
Install a NEW mounting gasket and a NEW or (9 to 15) from the body (26) as a
Serviced and Tested Relay Valve Portion and secure it to
the mounting surface with the required hardware. If self- Remove and SCRAP the three ring gaskets
locking hardware is used it MUST BE new. (24) from their grooves in the body
IMPORTANT: After the Relay Valve Portion is Remove the upper diaphragm - piston - stem
installed , a stationary vehicle test MUST BE made to be assembly (16 to 19 , 21 to 23) from the body
sure that the Portion functions properly in the total brake unit.
equipment arrangement. ALL
BE followed when making the test.
10
wrench and remove the 3/4" self- locking hex. nut (16),
1. Remove wheel chocks before
diaphragm follower (17), diaphragm (18) and piston head
move vehicle.
(19). SCRAP the diaphragm
Transport the removed Relay Valve Portion to the
shop for maintenance and 11 Remove 0. o-ring (21)
and the two 1- 1/8" a. D. o-rings (22) from the piston
stem (23).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURS - " IN- SHOP"
12
IMPORTANT: When performing the body (26).
follow , DO NOT use sharp or hard metal tools to remove
gaskets , diaphragms , or o-rings.
no damage occurs to metal
13
the filling piece (14).
&7. DISASSEMBLY 14
(15) from the filling piece (14).
Remove and SCRAP the mounting gasket (27)
if it is still in place on the body (26). The gasket is NOT 15
a part of the Relay Valve Portion. to 13) from the filling piece

&. 7. WARNING: Exercise care during the 16

procedures to avoid spanner wrench and remove the 5/8" self- locking hex
being inadvertently expelled from the assemblies due to nut
compression of springs. SCRAP the diaphragm (12) and hex. nut (10).

Carefully remove the cover (2) from the body (26) by first &7. CLEANING AND INSPECTING
removing the three 3/8" x 1" cap screws (1).
NON- REUSABLE PARTS
Lift the carrier spring
carrier , o-ring assembly (4A , 4B , 4C , 5) as a unit , from All gaskets , o-rings , diaphragms , check
the body valves and self- locking nuts are to be
replaced with NEW Westinghouse Air Brake Company
1.4 parts.
carrier assembly (4C).
BODY
Carefully remove the 1/8" x
spring pin (4A) to separate the check valve (4B) from the IMPORTANT: Cleaning solvents are to be used
carrier (4C). in a well ventilated area.
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Wash the body using the
described in 1.
completely cleaned internally and externally. A clean lint-
free rag that has been
cleaning solvent may be used to assist in the cleaning of
the body.
After cleaning, blow the body completely dry
with a low pressure jet of clean , dry air.
Replace the body if damaged in any way or
if there are signs of excessive wear.
2.4
port on the bracket mounting face of the body.
the plug in a bath of the cleaning solvent to soak.
2.4. While the plug is soaking, visually inspect
the passage from which it was removed. The
MUST BE clean and unrestricted. If necessary, blowout
the port with a low pressure jet of clean , dry air.
Remove the choke plug from the solvent bath
and blow it dry with a low pressure jet of clean , dry air.
Inspect the choke plug to see that it is clean
and that the orifice is clear and
use metal tools to clean the choke.
orifice (7/64"
changed. Replace
been changed, or if the plug is damaged in any way.
Coatthe threads of the
with a compound of one part graphite, Westinghouse Air
Brake Division Specification M- 7695- , and two parts of
SAE- 20 oil , by weight. Install the plug into the port
which it was removed. The plug MUST BE
that it is flush or below the mounting surface face of the
body.
SPRINGS
Wash the springs in the prescribed cleaning
solvent , section 6. 1. A wire brush may be used to assist
in the removal of any dirt , rust or scale.
After cleaning, blow the springs dry with a
low pressure jet of clean , dry air.
Replace any spring that is rusted , pitted
distorted, broken , or that has taken a
Refer to , Sup. 2
information and identification.
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REMAINING PARTS
2.4. Wash all of the remaining metal parts in the
prescribed cleaning solvent , section 6.
2.4. After cleaning, blow the parts dry with a low
pressure jet of clean , dry air.
2.4. Inspect the parts. Replace
cracked, cut , broken , excessively worn , damaged in any
way, or that is in such a condition that may result in the
unsatisfactory operation of the Relay Valve Portion.
& 7 . 3 ASSEMBLY
Lightly coat the bearing surface of the bushing
in the body into which the piston stem
with Number 2 Silicone Grease , Westinghouse Air Brake
Company Specification M- 7680- 2. Also,
surfaces of two 1/8" O. D. o-rings (22) and a
NEW 7/8" O. D. o-ring (21) and fill the o-ring grooves of
the piston stem (23)
Install the NEW lubricated o-rings (21 , 22) into
their grooves on the stem
lubricant by wiping with a clean , lint-free cloth.
Place the piston head (19) on the piston stem
(23) with the diaphragm bead groove of the head in the
direction of the threaded end of the stem.
3.4
head (19) with the
threaded end of the piston stem
Place the diaphragm follower (17) on the piston
stem (23) and secure the
NEW 3/4" self- locking hex nut (16). Torque the nut to
60 to 65 foot pounds.
Install the piston return spring (20) into the body
(26).
Install the upper diaphragm - piston -
assembly (16 to
bead of the diaphragm
mounting face of the body.
Observe the correct position of the diaphragm
(12) in relation to the piston (13) in Figure 3.
suitable spanner wrench to hold the piston , install a
NEW diaphragm (12) and the diaphragm follower (11) on
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the piston
NEW 3/4" self- locking hex nut (10). Tighten the nut by
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the body (26) so that the check valve
torquing to 60 to 65 foot pounds. seat in the body.
(4A , 4B , 4C) and
9 Inst ~1I D. ring gaskets (15) in positioned.
their groove In the cover
piece (14). 21
3/8" x 1" cap screws
10 I ~stall t~~ low ~r diaphragm - piston assembly
(10 to 13) In the filling piece (14) with the bead of the
diaphragm , correctly positioned in the bead groove. ' TESTING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMAT:ON

11 IMPORTANT: After the I 14" Relay Valve

filling piece (14). Portion , Part No. 558617 has been assembled, BUT
BEFORE it is , it
12 D. o-ring gaskets series of tests following the procedure of the current
issue of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company Test
(24) into their grooves in the filling piece mounting face
of the body (26). Specification T-2514-

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diaphragm- piston
, and cover assembly on to the body
(26). Be sure that the upper diaphragm
~orrect position. Secure the assemblies together using
five 1/2" x 3- 1/4" screws (7). Equally
IMPORTANT: Whenever the I 14" Relay Valve
Portion is
arrangement for any reason , and it is re- installed or
replaced with a new or repaired and tested Portion
a NEW mounting gasket MUST BE used.

14 Mounting gasket , Part No. 554061 , is required.

body (26). This gasket , which is not a part of the Portion , MUST BE
ordered as an individual item. The gasket is shown as
15 reference (27) in Figure 3.
the check valve carrier (4C). Secure the parts together
by carefully drifting the 1/8" x 15/16" IMPORTANT: Whenever the I 14" Relay Valve
pin (4A) in place. Portion is
arrangement for any reason , and it is re- installed or
16 replaced with a
Portion , a stationary vehicle test MUST
bushing in the cover (2) with Number 2 Silicone Grease
Westinghouse Air be sure that the
7680- 2. , lightly coat the total brake equipment arrangement.
surfaces of a NEW 1- 1/8" a. D. o-ring (5), also
o-ring groove on the carr:er (4C). 8.4
Representative if additional information is required.
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groove on the
lubricant with a clean , dry, lint-free cloth.

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so that the spring is seated on its seat in the cover.

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assembly (4A , 4B , 4C) over the spring and into the cover
(2). The check
exposed.
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