Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03060:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03060
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Character Range: 10497–13711

'Brake System' to be cut out, the device must be such that the 'Brake System' is restored to normal no later than on the resumption of the supply of 'Stored Energy' to the trailer from the towing vehicle.

38.2.1.8.1.              Notwithstanding clause 38.2.1.8 above, at the option of the 'Manufacturer', the 'Administrator' may permit other safety related devices in the 'Parking Brake System, when such fitment would lead to increased safety in operation or to meet other specified mandatory requirements.

38.2.1.9.                    All components and devices in the 'Brake System' shall meet or exceed at least one appropriate and recognised international, national or association standard, where such standards exist, or the relevant parts thereof. "Recognised" can be taken as meaning SAA, SAE, BS, JIS and DIN standards in addition to other standards recognised by the 'Administrator'.

38.2.1.10.                Brake line couplings shall not be interchangeable.

38.2.1.10.1.          Couplings shall be polarised in accordance with AS D8 - 1971, "Hose Couplings for use with Vacuum and Air-pressure Braking Systems on Prime-movers, Trailers and Semi-trailers" where applicable.  i.e. Vacuum systems, 'Supply Line', female connector; Compressed air systems, 'Supply Line', male connector; or palm type with inboard interference lug.

38.2.1.11.                Each air reservoir in a compressed air 'Brake System' shall be fitted with an automatic or manual condensate drain valve at the lowest point.  Where an automatic condensate valve is fitted, it shall have provision for manual operation.

38.2.1.12.                Each 'Brake System' shall incorporate devices which compensate for any increased movement of its components arising from wear. Such devices shall themselves contain provision for securing them throughout their working range in any position in which they may be adjusted to or to which they may themselves automatically adjust.

38.2.1.13.                Each 'Brake System' shall, when applied, produce a resultant braking force acting along the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle.

38.2.1.14.                The first call on the 'Stored Energy' shall be that of the 'Brake System'. Any other demand for 'Stored Energy' shall be disconnected automatically if the 'Stored Energy' level available becomes depleted to two-thirds of 'Normal Minimum Energy Level'.

38.2.1.15.                Where separate methods of actuation are provided for any of the functions of the 'Brake System', the actuation of one function shall not cause the operation of another function.

38.2.1.16.                'Stored Energy' devices shall be safeguarded to prevent depletion of the 'Stored Fluid Energy' through failure of any part of the supplying system.

38.2.2.                          'Service Brake System'

38.2.2.1.                    The 'Service Brake System' shall be designed so that the braking force can be progressively increased and decreased by means of the 'Control Signal' from the towing vehicle.

38.2.2.2.                    The combined total energy capacity of energy storage devices incorporated into the 'Service Brake System' shall be not less than