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“F-1” SELECTOR VALVE, Pc.No. 575995

("F-1" Selector Valve Portion, Pc. No. 599325)

AUGUST, 1989
Supersedes Issue dated September, 1988

NOTE: The following description and

operation is based on this device and
its components being new or this
device and its components having
been repaired, tested, installed and
maintained in accordance with
instructions issued by this and any
other applicable Wabtec Corporation
publications.

WARNING: At the time any part is

replaced in this device, the operation of
the complete device must pass a series
of tests prescribed in the latest issue of
the applicable Wabtec Test Specification.
At the time this device is applied to the
brake equipment arrangement, a
stationary vehicle test must be made to
insure that this device functions properly
in the total brake equipment arrangement.
(Consult your local Wabtec
Representative for identity of the test
specification, with latest revision date, that
covers this device.)

IMPORTANT: Only Wabtec supplied

parts are to be used in the repair of this
device in order to obtain satisfactory
operation. Commercially available non-
O.E.M. parts are unacceptable.

NOTE: The part numbers and their

associated descriptions are the property
of Wabtec Corporation and may not be
replicated in any manner or form without
the prior sole written consent of an Officer
of Wabtec Corporation.

© 2000 WABCO Locomotive Products. A Wabtec Company. All rights reserved

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1. DESCRIPTION
Designed for use in specific locomotive equipment arrange-
ments where the air pressure does not exceed 150 psig,
the “F-1” Selector Valve, Pc.No. 557995, consists of a Pipe
Bracket Portion, Pc.No. 559322, and an “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion, Pc.No. 559325. The Pipe Bracket Portion is de-
signed to be semi-permanently attached to the vehicle. All
pipe connections are made directly to the pipe bracket.
The “F-1” Selector Valve Portion is mounted on the Pipe
Bracket in such a manner that it can be removed for servic-
ing and/or maintenance without disturbing the piping ar-
rangement of the vehicle.
Refer to Figures 1 and 2. The “F-1” Selector Valve per-
forms the function of conditioning certain elements of the
brake equipment on the locomotive to lead or trail status so
as to work with other locomotives equipped with approved
“6”, “26”, or “24” Type Locomotive Air Brake Equipment
currently in service. It performs the function of protecting a
trailing locomotive’s air brake integrity by automatically re-
setting the brake control to lead position in the event of a
separation between locomotive units. The selector valve
consists of three sections. The protection valve section
which is controlled by pipe No. 15 and two transfer sections
which are controlled by pressure in Pipe Nos. 53 and 63.
Connections are made as shown in the chart in Figure 2
for the positions “LEAD or DEAD”, “TRAIL 6-26 ONE LINE”,
and “TRAIL 6-24-26 TWO LINE”. Operation of the “F-1”
selector valve is under control of the “MU-2-A” valve located
in the locomotive cab.
2.0 OPERATION (Figure 2)
2.1 LEAD POSITION
When a “26-L” equipped locomotive is a lead unit, pressure
to Port Nos. 53 and 63 of the selector valve is vented and
connections are made as shown under lead position in the
diagrammatic view chart (Figure 2). Control valve pressure
flows from Port No. 4 to No. 16 and from there to the pipe
leading to the relay valve of the locomotive. Pressure from
the brake cylinder line flows from Port No. 30 to Port No. 14
and then to the brake cylinder equalizing pipe of the lead
locomotive. The brake cylinder equalizing pipe is used to
direct air to the brake cylinders on trailing units.
2.2 “TRAIL 6-26 ONE LINE”
EQUIPPED LOCOMOTIVES
When the “26-L” equipped locomotive is trailing a “No. 6”
or “26” type locomotive without an actuating pipe, operation
of the “F-1” selector valve is performed by applying pres-
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sure to Port No. 53 and to Port No. 63 of the selector valve,
causing the selector valve to assume position as shown in
the Figure 2 diagrammatic view chart under “TRAIL 6-26
ONE LINE” position. Under this condition, air pressure
from the brake cylinder equalizing pipe enters Port No. 14
and flows to Port No. 16 and to Port No. 20, and then to the
pipe leading to the relay valve of the trailing locomotive.
Brake cylinder air is thus built up on the trailing locomotive
in the same manner as the brake cylinder air is built up on
the lead locomotive.
2.3 “TRAIL 6-24-26 TWO LINE”
EQUIPPED LOCOMOTIVES
When a “26-L” equipped locomotive is trailing a locomotive
equipped with “No. 6”, “24” or “26” Type Air Brake Equip-
ment with an actuating pipe, the “F-1” selector valve is posi-
tioned by directing air pressure to Port No. 63 of the selec-
tor valve, and the selector valve makes the connections as
shown in the Figure 2 diagrammatic view chart under “TRAIL
6-24-26 TWO LINE” position. Under this condition, pres-
sure from the control valve enters Port No. 4 and flows di-
rectly to Port No. 16, directing air for actuation of the relay
valve of the locomotive equipment. Air pressure also enters
Port No. 14 from the brake cylinder equalizing line and
flows to Port No. 20 of the selector valve. This air pressure
also serves to actuate the relay valve of the locomotive brake
equipment. The brake cylinders on the trailing locomotive
are actuated by air from either an automatic brake applica-
tion or an independent brake application initiated by the
“No. 6”, “24” or “26” Air Brake Equipment of the leading
locomotive.
3.0 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT: At least ONCE EVERY TWENTY FOUR
MONTHS, or more frequently, if service conditions so
warrant, the “F-1” Selector Valve Portion is to be re-
moved from the equipment arrangement, taken to the
shop, be completely disassembled, the parts cleaned,
inspected, lubricated, and re-assembled using NEW
Wabtec Corporation rubber parts and other specified
NEW parts. The assembled Portion is then to be tested
for correct operation before it is returned to service.
4.0 PARTS CATALOG AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS INFORMATION
4.1 PARTS CATALOG
IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts for the
“F-1” Selector Valve, Pc.No. 557995, and/or the “F-1”
Selector Valve Portion, Pc.No. 559325, refer to the cur-
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30 12 53

20 16 14

63 4 15

Figure 1 - "F-1" Selector Valve - Exterior Side and Rear Views

6 9 12
Lead or dead

Trail 6-24-26

63
Trail 6-26
One line

Two line

53
20
15
4
12
16
14
30
30
14
16

4 12

15
4
20 7 10
LEGEND
53 Port Designation
4 Automatic Brake Control Valve
63 12 Emergency Pipe
14 Brake Cylinder Equalizing Pipe
15 Main Reservoir Equalizing Pipe
This diagrammatic representation is for func- 16 Application Pipe
20 Independent Application and Release Pipe
tional analysis only. It is not to be used as an
30 Brake Cylinder Pipe
actual physical representation of portion or pipe 53 Multiple Unit Control Pipe
bracket configurations. 63 Multiple Unit Interlock Pipe

Figure 2 - Diagrammatic View

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rent issue of the Wabtec Corporation Parts Catalog
3241-3.
NOTE: The reference numbers used in this publication
and those used in the parts catalog may differ. Check the
descriptive parts name to be sure that the desired part is
ordered.
4.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS
IMPORTANT: To obtain satisfactory operation and reli-
ability of the “F-1” Selector Valve and its Component
Portions, ONLY Wabtec Corporation parts are to be
used in the maintenance of this Valve and its Compo-
nent Portions.
5.0 SAFETY PROCEDURES & WARNINGS
Regular owner-operating property and shop safety proce-
dures are to be followed when performing any work on the
“F-1” Selector Valve and/or its Component Portions.
The work area is to be clean.
WARNING
The following statements of warning apply all or in part wher-
ever the symbol appears in the maintenance procedures.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in serious
injury to those performing the work and/or bystanders.
Ÿ The use of an air jet, which must be less than 30
p.s.i.g., to blow parts clean or to blow them dry af-
ter being cleaned with a solvent will cause particles
of dirt and/or droplets of the cleaning solvent to be
airborne. Wire brushing may also cause particles
of dirt, rust, and scale to become airborne. These
conditions may cause skin and/or eye irritation.
Ÿ When using an air jet, do not direct it toward an-
other person. Improper use of air jet could result in
bodily injury.
Ÿ Personal eye protection must be worn when per-
forming any work on this device or its components
parts to avoid any possible injury to the eyes.
Ÿ The use of solvents as cleaning agents and the use
of lubricants can involve health and/or safety haz-
ards. The manufacturers of the solvents and lubri-
cants should be contacted for safety data (such as
OSHA Form OSHA-20 or its equivalent). The rec-
ommended precautions and procedures of the manu-
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facturers should be followed.
Ÿ When performing any test or work on devices or
equipment while they are on the vehicle (on car test,
etc.) special precautions must be taken to insure
that vehicle movement will not occur which could
result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equip-
ment.
Ÿ Assembly may be under a spring load. Exercise cau-
tion during disassembly so that no parts “Fly Out”
and cause bodily injury.
Ÿ All air supply and/or electric current to this device
and/or to any components part must be cut-off be-
fore this device and/or any component part is re-
moved from the equipment arrangement.
Ÿ “Bottled” up air under pressure (even though air
supply is cut-off) may cause gaskets and/or parti-
cles of dirt to become airborne and an increase in
sound level when this device and/or any component
part is removed from the equipment arrangement.
Ÿ Personal eye and ear protection must be worn and
care taken to avoid possible injury when performing
any work on this device and/or component part.
Ÿ An adequate support or lifting device must be avail-
able to support the Device and/or Valve Portion(s)
during removal, installation and maintenance pro-
cedures.
6.0 CLEANING SOLVENT AND LUBRICANT
6.1 The solvent used to clean the reusable parts of the “F-
1” Selector Valve Portion MUST BE an aliphatic organic
solution, such as mineral spirits or naphtha that will dissolve
oil or grease and that will permit the parts to be cleaned
without abrasion.
6.2 Number 2 Silicone Grease, Wabtec Corporation Speci-
fication M-7680-2, such as Dow Corning Corporation
Molykote 55M, MUST BE used to lubricate o-rings, o-ring
grooves, and the bearing surfaces of bushings into which
o-ring assemblies are installed.
7.0 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - “ON-CAR”
IMPORTANT: “On-Car” maintenance is limited to the
removal and replacement of the “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion. NO “On-Car” repairs to the “F-1” Selector
Valve or its Component Portions are to be attempted.
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7.1 REQUIRED PARTS
IMPORTANT: The repair person will require the following
parts:
7.1.1 A NEW “F-1” Selector Valve Portion, Pc.No. 559325,
or an “F-1” Selector Valve Portion, Pc.No. 559325, that has
been overhauled and that has been tested following the pro-
cedures of the current issue of the Wabtec Corporation
Test Specification T-2428-O.
7.1.2 A NEW pipe bracket (mounting) gasket, Pc.No.
559322.
7.2 PORTION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
7.2.1 IMPORTANT: ALL owner-operating property safety
procedures and the safety procedures and warnings
as listed in Section 5.0 of this publication are to be
adhered to.
The wheels of the vehicle are to be chocked and the
handbrake(s) applied to prevent unintentional vehicle
movement.
ALL air supply to the “F-1” Selector Valve is to be cut-
off.
Warning placards indicating that work is being per-
formed are to be placed on and about the vehicle.
7.2.2 Remove ALL free dirt from the exterior surfaces of
the “F-1” Selector Valve by wiping with a clean, dry, lint-
free cloth or by blowing the surfaces clean with a low pres-
sure jet of clean, dry air.
(Figure 3)
7.2.3 Provide adequate support for the “F-1” Selector
Valve Portion (21) which weighs approximately 30 pounds
and remove it from the pipe bracket (19) by first removing
the four 3/8" hex nuts (1).
7.2.4 Remove and SCRAP the pipe bracket gasket (18).
7.2.5 Visually inspect the pipe bracket (19) for damage. It
is not necessary to remove the pipe bracket from the equip-
ment arrangement unless it is damaged. Should it be nec-
essary to remove the pipe bracket car builder, and/or owner-
operating property instructions are to be followed.
7.2.5.1 Inspect the Valve Portion mounting face of the
pipe bracket. Be sure that there is no damage and that the
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ports and passages are clear and unrestricted. If neces-
sary, the ports may be “blown-out” using a low pressure jet
of clean, dry air. Exercise care so that no dirt is blown into
the ports.
7.2.6 Remove ALL protective materials from a NEW pipe
bracket gasket (18), Pc.No. 559322, and from a NEW or
overhauled and tested “F-1” Selector Valve Portion (21),
Pc.No. 559325. Be sure that protective tape is removed
from the mounting face of the Valve Portion (21).
7.2.7 Install the NEW pipe bracket gasket (18) and the “F-
1” Selector Valve Portion (21) on the pipe bracket (19).
Secure the parts in place by installing the four 3/8" hex nuts
(1). Equally tighten the nuts.
7.2.8 Provide adequate protection to prevent dirt and/or
moisture from entering the ports of the removed valve por-
tion and transport it to the shop area for servicing.
7.2.9 IMPORTANT: Whenever the “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion is removed from an equipment arrangement
for any reason, and it is re-installed or replaced with a
NEW or overhauled and tested “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion, a stationary vehicle test MUST BE performed
to be sure that the “F-1” Selector Valve Portion and
the “F-1” Selector Valve function properly in the total
equipment arrangement.
7.2.10 IMPORTANT: Whenever the “F-1” Selector
Valve Portion is removed from an equipment arrange-
ment for any reason, and it is re-installed or replaced
with a NEW or overhauled and tested “F-1” Selector
Valve Portion, a NEW pipe bracket (mounting) gasket,
Pc.No. 559322, MUST BE used. This gasket MUST BE
ordered as an individual item.
7.2.11 IMPORTANT: Remove ALL warning placards and
wheel chocks before attempting to move the vehicle.
8.0 “F-1” SELECTOR VALVE PORTION -
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES - “IN-SHOP”
IMPORTANT: When performing the procedures which fol-
low, DO NOT use hard or sharp metal tools to remove o-
rings or gaskets. Care MUST BE exercised so that no
damage is done to metal parts.
(Figure 3)
8.1 DISASSEMBLY
8.1.1 Remove the four 3/8" x 13/4" cap screws (2) which
secure the valve spring cover (3) to the body (17), then
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remove the cover (3) from the body (17).
8.1.2 Remove the three valve springs (4, 7, 10), one from
each of the three valves (6, 9, 12).
8.1.3 Remove and SCRAP the 23/8" O.D. ring gasket (13)
from its groove in the spring cover mounting face of the
body (17).
8.1.4 Turn the valve portion assembly over on the bench
so that the bottom cover (15) is on top, facing upward.
8.1.5 Remove the bottom cover (15) from the body (17) by
first removing the four 3/8" x 11/4" cap screws (14).
8.1.6 Remove and SCRAP the bottom cover gasket (16).
8.1.7 Remove valve “A” with o-ring sub-assembly (12, 11)
from its bushing in the body (17).
8.1.8 Remove and SCRAP the three 11/2" O.D. o-rings
(11) from their grooves in valve “A” (12).
8.1.9 Remove valve “B” with o-ring sub-assembly (6, 5)
from its bushing in the body (17).
8.1.10 Remove and SCRAP the four 19/16" O.D. o-rings
(5) from their grooves in valve “B” (6).
8.1.11 Remove valve “C” with o-ring sub-assembly (9, 8)
from its bushing in the body (17).
8.1.12 Remove and SCRAP the four 15/8" O.D. o-rings (8)
from their grooves in valve “C” (9).
8.2 CLEANING & INSPECTING
8.2.1 NON-REUSABLE PARTS
8.2.1.1 ALL gaskets and o-rings are to be SCRAPPED
and replaced with New Wabtec Corporation parts.
8.2.2 BODY
8.2.2.1 Wash the body in a bath of the cleaning solvent as
described in Section 6.1. A clean, lint-free cloth which has
been saturated with the cleaning solvent may be used to
assist in the cleaning of the body surfaces.
8.2.2.2 After the body has been cleaned, it MUST BE
dried completely. Use a low pressure jet to blow the body
dry. Pay particular attention to the bushings and internal
body passages making sure they are dry.
8.2.2.3 Inspect the body. The valve bushings MUST BE
free of damage. Replace the body if it is damaged in any
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way or if there are signs of excessive wear.
8.2.3 SPRINGS
8.2.3.1 Wash the springs in a bath of the cleaning solvent
as described in Section 6.1.
8.2.3.2 The springs may be wire brushed to assist in the
removal of any dirt, rust, or scale.
8.2.3.3 After the springs have been cleaned, they MUST
BE completely dried. Use a low pressure jet of clean, dry
air to blow the springs dry.
8.2.3.4 Inspect the springs. Replace any spring that is
rusted, pitted, distorted, or if it has taken a permanent set.
Refer to the current issue of the Wabtec Corporation Parts
Catalog 3241-3 for spring information and identification.
8.2.4 REMAINING PARTS
8.2.4.1 Wash ALL of the remaining parts in a bath of the
cleaning solvent as described in Section 6.0.
8.2.4.2 After the parts have been cleaned, they MUST BE
completely dried. Use a low pressure jet of clean, dry air to
blow the parts dry.
8.2.4.3 Inspect the parts.
Replace any part that is cracked, cut, broken, bent, exces-
sively worn, damaged in any way, or if the part is in such a
condition that may result in the unsatisfactory operation of
the “F-1” Selector Valve Portion.
8.3 ASSEMBLY (Figure 3)
8.3.1 Using Number 2 Silicone Grease, Wabtec Corpora-
tion Specification M-7680-2, perform the following lubrica-
tion procedures:
8.3.1.1 Coat the surfaces of each of the following NEW o-
rings with the lubricant.
8.3.1.1.1 Four 19/16" O.D. o-rings (5).
8.3.1.1.2 Four 15/8" O.D. o-rings (8).
8.3.1.1.3 Three 11/2" O.D. o-rings (11).
8.3.1.2 Fill the o-ring grooves of valve “A” (12), valve “B”
(6), and valve “C” (9) with the lubricant.
8.3.1.3 Lightly coat the bearing surfaces of each of the
three valve bushings of the body (17) with the lubricant.
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2
3

7
4

10

20
9
6 12

"B" "C"
"A"
19

5 8
13 11
18

1 17

19
Pipe Bracket

16

15

21
Valve Portion
18

14 1

Figure 3 - Exploded View and Exterior View

8.3.2 Place the body (17) on the work bench so that the
bottom cover mounting face is facing upward. The spring
cover mounting face of the body, the face with the gasket
groove should be on the bottom.
8.3.3 Install a NEW lubricated 15/8" O.D. o-ring (8) into
each of the four o-ring grooves in valve “C” (9). Any ex-
cess lubricant may be removed by wiping with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth.
8.3.4 Install the valve “C” with o-ring sub-assembly (8, 9),
open end first, into its bushing in the body (17).

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IMPORTANT: The valve “C” sub-assembly MUST BE
installed, open end first, into the bottom cover mount-
ing face opening of the body.
8.3.5 Install a NEW lubricated 19/16" O.D. o-ring (5) into
each of the four o-ring grooves in valve “B” (6). Any ex-
cess lubricant may be removed by wiping with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth.
8.3.12 Install valve spring (4) into the opening of valve “B”
(6).
8.3.13 Install valve spring (7) into the opening of valve “C”
(9).
8.3.14 Install valve spring (10) into the opening of valve “A”
(12).

8.3.6 Install the valve “B” with o-ring sub-assembly (5, 6),
open end first, into its bushing in the body (17).
IMPORTANT: The valve “B” sub-assembly MUST BE
installed, open end first, into the bottom cover mount-
ing face opening of the body.
8.3.7 Install a NEW lubricated 11/2" O.D. o-ring (11) into
each of the three o-ring grooves of valve “A” (12). Any
excess lubricant may be removed by wiping with a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth.
8.3.15 Install the valve spring cover (3) on the body (17)
and secure it in place by installing four 3/8" x 13/4" cap screws
(2). Equally tighten the screws.
8.4 TESTING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
8.4.1 IMPORTANT: After the “F-1” Selector Valve Por-
tion, Pc.No. 559325, has been assembled, BUT BEFORE
it is returned to service, IT MUST pass a series of tests
following the procedures of the current issue of the
Wabtec Corporation Test Specification T-2428-O.

8.3.8 Install the valve “A” with o-ring sub-assembly (11,
12), open end first, into its bushing in the body (17).
IMPORTANT: The valve “A” sub-assembly MUST BE
installed, open end first, into the bottom cover mount-
ing face opening of the body.
8.3.9 Install a NEW bottom cover gasket (16) on the bot-
tom cover mounting face of the body (17), then place the
bottom cover (15) in position and secure it in place by in-
stalling four 3/8" x 13/4" cap screws (14). Equally tighten the
screws.
8.3.10 Turn the assembled parts over so that the bottom
cover (15) is on the bench and the valve spring cover mount-
ing face is facing upward.
8.3.11 Install a NEW 23/8" O.D. ring gasket (13) into its
groove on the valve spring cover mounting face of the body
(17).
8.4.2 IMPORTANT: Whenever the “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion is removed from an equipment arrangement
for any reason, and it is reinstalled or replaced with a
NEW or overhauled and tested “F-1” Selector Valve
Portion, a NEW mounting gasket, (pipe bracket gas-
ket) Pc.No. 558534, MUST BE used. This gasket, which
is shown in Figure 3 as reference 18, IS NOT a part of
the “F-1” Selector Valve Portion and MUST BE ordered
as an individual item.
8.4.3 IMPORTANT: Whenever any Component Por-
tion of the “F-1” Selector Valve is removed from an
equipment arrangement for any reason, and it is re-
installed or replaced with a NEW or overhauled and
tested Portion, a stationary vehicle test MUST BE made
to be sure that the Component Portion and the “F-1”
Selector Valve function properly in the total equipment
arrangement.
8.4.4 Consult your Wabtec Corporation Representative if
additional information is required.

WABCO Locomotive Products

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(412) 825-1000 • Fax (412) 825-1019
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