Workplace Assessment Operating Instructions. THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART OF THIS MACHINE AND SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. Should you have any questions, contact Rail-Ability Ltd: Rail-Ability Ltd Tollgate Drive Tollgate Industrial Estate Stafford...
The Rail-Ability RA350 machine consists of a road-going tracked excavator ridged chassis, modified for use on rail by Rail-Ability Ltd as detailed in section 4. The chassis is fitted with rail gear front and rear to enable rail work. Various attachments can be mounted onto the boom and these are dealt with collectively.
Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or specification. If in doubt, contact Rail-Ability Ltd. • Do not modify or alter this machine without prior written permission from Rail-Ability Ltd. • Ensure that all tracks are in good condition, track nuts (including rail wheels) are properly tightened (see specifications section of this manual).
It is prohibited for unauthorized persons to be within the working area. • Warning, instruction and operation plates must be replaced when no longer readable or missing. Contact Rail-Ability to replace any missing plates. • When transporting the machine, to avoid hitting bridges or tunnels know the overall height of the boom in the folded position or in laid position in the body.
Once the booms have been lowered to a stowed position, after the over-ride key has been activated, the blue LED strip will be off indicating that the machine is overridden. The machine must be inspected and reset by Rail-Ability Ltd prior to being put back into service. 10.2 Battery Driven Pump The battery driven hydraulic pump is activated via the isolator switch located in the Pump bay highlighted in blue on Figure 3.
For other auxiliary functions, refer to the steel wrist operator hand book. The Rail-Ability RCI instructions are given in the Rail-Ability RCI operator hand book. Rail Travel, Rail Braking and Rail Trailer Braking are all operated utilising the drive and brake pedal to exactly match the road mode travel controls as described in the Atlas Operator Hand Book.
This is undertaken with an appropriate torque wrench and torque multiplier, as well as the Rail-Ability torque adaptor for the wheel hub. The torque with the service foot brake released for each rail wheel with the park brakes applied must exceed 1900Nm.
NOTE: TO ENABLE THE RAIL AXLES TO BE DEPLOYED OR RETRACTED THE MACHINE MUST BE SLEWED OVER ONE CHASSIS END OR THE OTHER. THE RCI IS AN INHERENT AND INTEGRAL SYSTEM WITHIN THE RAIL-ABILITY SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE MACHINE. COMPLETE FAMILIARITY WITH THE RCI OPERATION MANUAL IS VITAL IN COMBINATION WITH THIS MANUAL TO HAVE A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MACHINES SAFETY FEATURES AND OPERATIONAL INTERLOCKS.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a qualified service technician, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a pre-operation inspection again before going on to the function tests. If in doubt, contact Rail-Ability Ltd. 17.2 General •...
Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual shall be performed by the operator. • Use only manufacturer’s original replacement parts. Contact Rail-Ability Ltd if in doubt. • Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive at least the Quarterly Inspection before they are put back into service (see Service Manual in section 4).
• After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a Pre-operation Inspection and carry out the Function Tests again before putting the machine into service. If in doubt, contact Rail-Ability Ltd. Refer to the sections below and carry out each of the items in turn.
The machine is now in road mode and can be driven using the cab controls. Follow the Off-Tracking procedure described in this manual and the relevant Rail-Ability manual. 21.7 Work Lights The work lights on the booms can be switched on and off by using the pushbutton in the cab.