BENDIX BW2197 User Manual

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BVA-85™BRAKE VALVE ACTUATOR

• A durable work brake for unique situations

• Pre-trip inspections done safely and easily
with only one person

A FRESH IDEA FOR YOU

Go It Alone

Performing pre-trip inspections is one of the best ways to
ensure that your vehicle won’t have any unexpected problems
while on the road. However, since two people are required to
conduct a pre-trip brake inspection, many drivers aren’t able
to do them safely and accurately. Due to the difficulty of
completing the inspections alone, some drivers choose to not
do them at all and hope they don’t have any problems on the
road. Others use a brick to keep the vehicle from rolling.
Neither of which is very safe. And if you are lucky enough to
have two people to perform the inspection, it’s double the
effort and double the time.

But with the Bendix®BVA-85™brake valve actuator, a driver
can perform the pre-trip inspection alone. Because the
unit provides an 85 psi brake application, a single driver is
able to perform pre-trip inspections safer, easier and more
accurately than ever.

Correct Pressure For Correct Assessment

Because the BVA-85™ brake valve actuator provides a
standard 85 psi brake application, a single person is able to
check the service brake system for leaks, make sure the
tractor and trailer are properly connected, check the stoplight
switch, and accurately access chamber strokes.

The 85 psi brake application provided by the BVA-85 brake
valve actuator, makes it easier for drivers to accurately access
chamber stroke lengths as well. And not just drivers, for
inspectors too. Because the unit applies the correct brake
pressure during inspections, the slack adjusters function to
their typical operating length, which can help eliminate tick­eting for long chamber strokes often caused by too high of
pressure being applied during an inspection.

Simple Operation

The BVA-85™brake valve actuator uses air from the parking
brakes to keep the foot pedal applied during inspections.
By keeping the foot pedal applied, drivers and inspectors are
able to accurately inspect the vehicle, while maintaining the
highest level of safety.

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valves

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BVA-85™ BRAKE VALVE ACTUATOR

Operating the Bendix®BVA-85™brake valve actuator
requires just a few simple steps:

• Pull the YELLOW parking control valve out to the

applied position.

• Push the RED trailer supply valve in the charge position.

• Actuate the control valve, causing the 85 psi service

application. With a fully charged air system, the operator
can safely and easily check the service brake system.

When finished with the pre-trip inspection, push the
YELLOW parking control valve in, or pull the RED trailer
supply valve out to release the pre-trip application.

A Work Brake for Unique Situations

The BVA-85 brake valve actuator also doubles as a work
brake. Merely applying air to the BVA-85 unit is all it takes to
apply the service brakes, offering a very simple and cost effec­tive work brake method for various systems. Uses for the work
brake include:

• Door interlock systems for transit and
school bus applications

• Refuse vehicles

• Other severe service vehicle interlock systems
including construction and paving

The BVA-85 model offers a simple solution without all the
complexity and costs typically associated with unique work
brake systems.

Warranty Information

Bendix backs the BVA-85 brake valve actuator with its excep­tional 12-month, 100,000-mile or 3,600 hours warranty pro­gram. And if you ever have a question about the operation of
the BVA-85 unit, we’re just a toll-free phone call away. For our
premium technical support, simply call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE and
you’ll have instant access to an expert that can help you with
your technical problems.

A Simple Solution. A Fresh Idea For You.

Find out more about the Bendix®BVA-85™, the brake valve actuator that’s easy to operate and easy to install.
For all the details talk to your Bendix Account Manager, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE, or visit www.bendix.com today.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC • 901 Cleveland Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) • www.bendix.com
BW2197 • ©2005 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group • 03/05 • All Rights Reserved • Printed in U.S.A.

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BRAKE VALVE ACTUATOR

PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description

USE THESE PART NUMBERS TO SELECT YOUR BVA-85

BVA-85 Assembly w/NPT port
BVA-85 Assembly w/push-to-

connect fitting