Operator’s Manual
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NOTE: The machine MUST NOT be worked ALO nor under Live OLE as the system is not
approved to do this.
NOTE: Attachments may be out of gauge even when the machine RCI indicates that the
machine is green within gauge dependent on the attachment dimensions. This must always be
accounted for by the machine operator and the safe system of work. If adjacent lines are open
to traffic, this machine shall be used only if a safe system of work has been adopted to take
account of the extra gauge exceedance caused by attachments.
To unlock the Gauge locks, press the padlocks again, whilst simultaneously activating the supervisor
key switch.
NOTE: The cab door is out of gauge when open and this is not monitored or interlocked by the
system. If this side of the machine is adjacent to an open running line, the cab can only be exited via
the front windscreen in an emergency and climb down the opposite side of the machine undercarriage.
Maintain 3 points of contact with the machine at all times. Never infringe a line open to passing traffic.
Although egress from the machine is possible through the opening front windscreen in an emergency.
Where access is limited to the machine cab door only, the Use of Plant Safety Plan shall state ‘The
machine may only operate with the access adjacent to a cess or a line closed to all train movements
or the documented safe system of work must take account of adequate safe clearances to adjacent
lines’.
12.6.10 Data Logger
The RCI system is equipped with a data logger and GPS+GSM communications.
See RCI Manual for further details.
Where a data logging system is found not to be operational then the machine shall not be used until
the machine is repaired and fully confirmed as operational. This requirement applies irrespective of
whether starting or part-way through an operation.
12.6.11 Trailer Brake Control
See RCI Manual for further details.
Having selected the Trailer Brakes option from the main screen page, the screen will display the “Rail
Rail Trailer Icon” in green.
This will charge the trailer air systems on the machine with air from the reservoirs on the machine and
initiate the trailer brake control. The park brakes on the trailers are now be released and applied with
this button and the trailer brake away monitoring is activated. The machines dynamic foot brake pedal
will now also charge the trailer brake service air connectors to operate the trailer service brakes
simultaneously with the machine dynamic rail brakes.
Safe system of work for coupling and uncoupling:
1.
Lift the trailer onto the track at a suitable access point.
2.
For on and off tracking a site specific plan, shall be used taking account of the requirements of
the applicable module of Network Rail specification NR/PLANT/0200 in the UK.
3.
Ensure brakes are working effectively by pulling the trailer with the chains. The trailer brakes
should resist movement: the wheels should not rotate.
4.
Connect drawbar to trailer before attaching to the towing vehicle.
5.
Only connect the brake hose to the trailer after fitting drawbar.
NOTE: The machine does not have a trailer light control system so it can only be used with trailers
that have automatic self-contained directional marker lighting systems.
6.
Switch lights on at master switch on the trailer once trailer is positioned on the track.
7.
Check the brakes release allowing the wheels to roll when starting to travel.
