SD-03-2010

Bendix® PR-2™, PR-3™ & PR-4™ Pressure Protection Valves

DESCRIPTION to delay filling of auxiliary reservoirs to insure a quick build-up
of brake system pressure.
The pressure protection valve is a normally closed, pressure
control valve which can be referred to as a non-exhausting The PR-2™ and PR-4™ pressure protection valves have one
sequence valve. These valves are used in many different 1/4" N.P.T.F. supply port and one 1/4" N.P.T.F. delivery port
applications. An example would be in an air brake system which are identified. Both valves are provided with two 9/32"
to protect one reservoir, or reservoir system from another, mounting holes through the body. The closing pressure of
by closing automatically at a preset pressure should a the PR-2™ valve is externally adjustable while the PR-4™
reservoir system failure occur. The valves can also be used valve has a fixed setting.

SPRING
CAP

INLET PISTON
VALVE

CHECK
SUPPLY VALVE
PORT
DELIVERY
PORT

PR-3™ OR PR-4™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVES PR-3™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE

PRESSURE
SPRING CAP REGULATING
SPRING
PISTON PLUG
EXHAUST
VENT
PISTON PISTON PLUG
O-RING
PISTON
O-RING VALVE STEM

INLET SUPPLY PISTON

PORT INLET
VALVE VALVE SPRING
SUPPLY SPRING
PORT RETAINER
INLET
DELIVERY VALVE
PORT

DELIVERY
PORT
PR-4™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE PR-2™ PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE

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 OPERATION 3. Observing the gauges on the supply and delivery sides
of the valve, slowly exhaust pressure from the delivery
Air entering the supply port is blocked from flowing out the
side. Note that both gauges will show pressure loss until
delivery port by the inlet valve, which is normally held closed
the closing pressure of the pressure protection valve is
by the pressure regulating spring above the piston. When
reached.
sufficient air pressure builds beneath the piston, the piston
will move, opening the inlet valve and allowing air to flow out The pressure protection valve should close at
the delivery port. As long as air pressure at the supply port approximately (± 5 psi) the pressure indicated on the
remains above the specified closing pressure, the inlet valve valve’s label or in the vehicle handbook. The gauge on
will remain open. the delivery side of the valve should continue to show
loss of pressure while the gauge on the supply side
NOTE: The PR-2™ and PR-4™ valves closing pressure is should stop at the same pressure as the setting of the
noted on the label affixed to the valve. Opening valve.
pressures of the valves are higher than closing
4. (PR-3™ valve only) Build pressure up again and shut off
pressures. The pressure ranges are noted below:
engine. Slowly exhaust air from the supply side of the
PR-2™ valve Opening pressure 15-20 psi higher than PR-3™ valve. The gauge on the delivery side of the valve
closing pressure. should remain at the highest pressure previously attained.

PR-3™ & PR-4™ valves Opening pressure approx. LEAKAGE CHECKS

10 psi higher than closing pressure. 1. Charge the air system to full pressure and shut off the
engine.
PR-3™ valve Check valve will retain maximum
pressure in downstream reservoir. 2. Apply a soap solution around the cap of the pressure
protection valve. A 1” bubble in 3 seconds or longer is
If system air pressure decreases below the specified closing acceptable. PR-3™ valve - No leakage is permissible at
pressure, the regulating spring will close the inlet valve. The the bottom of the valve.
remaining air pressure at either the supply or delivery side,
3. Drain the air pressure from the delivery side of the
(depending on where the pressure drop occurs) will be
pressure protection valve and disconnect the air line to
retained.
it.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 4. Apply a soap solution to the delivery port. A 1” bubble in
5 seconds or more is acceptable.
Important: Review the Bendix Warranty Policy before
performing any intrusive maintenance procedures. A warranty GENERAL
may be voided if intrusive maintenance is performed during If the pressure protection valve does not function as
the warranty period. described, or leakage is excessive, it is recommended that
No two vehicles operate under identical conditions, as a it be replaced with a new or remanufactured unit or repaired
result, maintenance intervals may vary. Experience is a with genuine Bendix parts available at Bendix outlets.
valuable guide in determining the best maintenance interval
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
for air brake system components. At a minimum, the PR valves
should be inspected every 6 months or 1500 operating hours, REMOVING
whichever comes first, for proper operation. Should the PR 1. Block or hold the vehicle by means other than air brakes.
valves not meet the elements of the operational tests noted 2. Drain all system reservoirs to 0 psi.
in this document, further investigation and service of the
3. Disconnect and identify (supply and delivery) the air
valve may be required.
lines leading to and from the pressure protection valve.
OPERATING AND LEAKAGE CHECKS 4. Remove the mounting bolts, if any, that secure the valve.
OPERATING CHECKS INSTALLING
1. Provide a pressure gauge and drain valve at the supply 1. Re-install the mounting bolts and secure the replacement
side and delivery side of the pressure protection valve valve to the vehicle.
being checked. 2. Reconnect the supply delivery air lines to the proper
2. Charge the air system to full pressure and shut off the ports of the replacement valve.
engine.

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 GENERAL 4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s air
brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air
After installing a replacement valve, it is recommended that
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure from
the operating and leakage checks be performed as outlined
all reservoirs before beginning ANY work on the
in this manual. If the closing pressure does not conform to
vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an AD-IS®
that shown on the valve label or in the vehicle or a different
air dryer system or a dryer reservoir module, be
setting is desired, the PR-2™ valve may be adjusted by
sure to drain the purge reservoir.
loosening the locknut and tightening or loosening the
adjusting cap as required; however, if the proper setting 5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s
cannot be attained by moderate adjustment of the cap, the recommended procedures, deactivate the electrical
valve may have the wrong spring and will have to be system in a manner that safely removes all
exchanged for the correct valve. The PR-3™ and PR-4™ valves electrical power from the vehicle.
are not adjustable.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove a
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID component or plug unless you are certain all
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: system pressure has been depleted.

When working on or around a vehicle, the following 8. Use only genuine Bendix® replacement parts,
general precautions should be observed at all times. components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
size, type and strength as original equipment and
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
be designed specifically for such applications and
Always wear safety glasses.
systems.
2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
working under or around the vehicle. When
parts should be replaced rather than repaired. Do
working in the engine compartment, the engine
not attempt repairs requiring machining or welding
should be shut off and the ignition key should be
unless specifically stated and approved by the
removed. Where circumstances require that the
vehicle and component manufacturer.
engine be in operation, EXTREME CAUTION should
be used to prevent personal injury resulting from 10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
contact with moving, rotating, leaking, heated or certain all components and systems are restored
electrically charged components. to their proper operating condition.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble or 11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control (ATC),
assemble a component until you have read and the ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator
thoroughly understand the recommended lamp should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
procedures. Use only the proper tools and observe maintenance where one or more wheels on a drive
all precautions pertaining to use of those tools. axle are lifted off the ground and moving.

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