. Electric railway journal . approximate 26 the pole is at a height of about 18 ft. 7—Contactors to have the tips filed and adjusted orrenewed. They should be fully blown out with com-pressed air and all parts wiped off. 8—Lightning arresters are to be gaged and testedto assure their being in working condition. This is tobegin in January and continue through September. 9—Check and verify all light circuits, switches, doorsignal devices and stove motor circuits. Stove motorsshould be brushed, and brush connections inspected. 10—Push button circuits are to be checked. 11—Examine circuit
. Electric railway journal . approximate 26 the pole is at a height of about 18 ft. 7—Contactors to have the tips filed and adjusted orrenewed. They should be fully blown out with com-pressed air and all parts wiped off. 8—Lightning arresters are to be gaged and testedto assure their being in working condition. This is tobegin in January and continue through September. 9—Check and verify all light circuits, switches, doorsignal devices and stove motor circuits. Stove motorsshould be brushed, and brush connections inspected. 10—Push button circuits are to be checked. 11—Examine circuit breakers and blow out withcompressed air. Clean and lubricate carefully. Inspection and Repair of Air Brakes 1—With pressure in the system, the gages in thetwo ends of the car should not vary, one with the other,5 lb. Check the pop-valve and adjust so that it will op-erate at approximately 100 lb. The governor should beadjusted to cut in at 55 lb. and out at 70 lb. 788 ELECTRIC RAILWAY JOURNAL [ Vol. XLV, No. 17. MILWAUKEE SHOP PROCEDURE—CAR BODY BEING LIFTEDBY TRAVELING ELECTRIC CRANE IN REPAIR SHOP 2—The governors, whistles, air cocks, engineeringvalves and triple valves should be in first-class condi-tion and given an operating test. Emergency airequipment is to be tested. 3—Inspect the dust collectors, removing all dustdeposits. 4—Examine air switch and fuse. 5—With pressure on the system, check for leaks. 6—Inspect dash-hose connections and hose couplings. 7—Inspect compressor brush-holders and see thatthey work freely and are clean. Brushes that do notshow a remaining life of 900 car-miles should be re-moved. 8—Remove all dirt accumulations from compressorswith compressed air. 9—Take armature clearance with gage provided. 10—Operate pump with inspection doors open andcheck for unusual sounds which would indicate wornbearings or valves sticking. 11—The compressor pinions and gears should beexamined to insure their being in condition to ope
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