Rail-Ability Atlas RA350LCSR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...perator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 1 of 71 Conversion Part no RAA350COPS 001 Issue 1 April 2018 Original Instructions English RA350LCSR Atlas Tracked Excavator Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...the Rail 15 8 Boom Safety 17 8 1 Requirements 17 8 2 General 17 8 3 Residual Risks 18 8 4 Before Operating 19 8 5 During Operation 19 8 5 1 Safe Working Distances 19 8 5 2 Load Handling 20 9 On Off Tr...

Page 3: ...40 15 3 Uncoupling and Off Tracking 41 16 Emergency Recovery 42 17 Pre Operation Actions 43 17 1 Requirements 43 17 2 General 43 17 3 Inspection 43 17 4 Completion 44 18 Routine Maintenance 45 18 1 Re...

Page 4: ...e Drawings Principle Dimensions 66 27 2 Principle Dimensions 68 27 3 OTP and W6A Gauge Points 70 FIGURES Page Figure 1 Safe Distance metres from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on Steel Towers 10 Figure...

Page 5: ...AUTHORISED PERSONNEL SHALL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE THIS MACHINE IS VERY COMPLEX AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IT IS IMPORTANT THAT BEFORE ANY USE OF THE MACHINE OCCURS EXCEPT TRANSPORTATION...

Page 6: ...or rail wheels to enable operators and personnel to undertake maintenance work underneath overhead lines and structures forming part of the rail infrastructure The RA350 complies with the provisions...

Page 7: ...ated April 2018 S60 Quick Hitch User Manual Steel Wrist User and Installation Manual Symmetrical Quick Couplers with Front pin lock S40 S70 Doc No 700277ENA The Test instructions of the BMAIR Cab Filt...

Page 8: ...lert symbol used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Yellow with safety alert symbol used to indicate the presenc...

Page 9: ...traffic regulations while driving the machine on roads Be aware of the machine s overall length width and height Avoid hazardous situations The lack of maintenance may cause damage or hurt people Know...

Page 10: ...the danger of electrocution before moving If closer than 10 metres from the boom the machine the load or the electric line move at least 10 metres away by shuffling away with small steps in order to...

Page 11: ...erminals Remove all rings watches and other jewellery Ensure a C Form has been obtained before on tracking the machine in OLE areas 6 4 Travel Hazards Observe and use colour coded direction arrows on...

Page 12: ...the cab onto the ground Machine deck Take care when on the deck when performing inspection or maintenance particularly in wet or icy conditions Remove or secure any loose equipment or tools that could...

Page 13: ...re of Crushing Hazards when grasping any part of the boom or chassis frame Personnel are not permitted between moving machines Maintain safe distances between ground personnel and the machine Do not o...

Page 14: ...er 6 12Lifting Hazard Use the appropriate number of people and proper lifting techniques when lifting batteries drawbars tools other removable items 6 13Damaged or Malfunctioning Machine Hazards Do no...

Page 15: ...observe minimum clearance from overhead wires Ensure a relevant C Form is obtained Never use in 3rd and 4th rail areas Never use on track without a possession Never use on track under live OLE Never...

Page 16: ...SO THAT THE UPPER STRUCTURE IS PARALLEL TO THE LOWER STRUCTURE AND THAT THE CAB DOOR IS SHUT TO ENSURE THIS IS MAINTAINED IT IS ALSO ESSENTIAL THAT THE ARM IS POSITIONED LOWER OR EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT...

Page 17: ...ned on the track Use the boom in accordance with the use and maintenance manual making sure that the load and radius are within the maximum limits shown on the load chart the boom is used progressivel...

Page 18: ...s if it is used for improper tasks side oblique or reversal pull if it is used in poor sites corrosive environment too high or too low temperature foundry see Workplace Assessment if the load exceeds...

Page 19: ...that safety and protection devices shown above and detailed below are fitted and active Check valve for boom rams Check valve for dipper ram Check valve for cab ram Rotation limiting device Check valv...

Page 20: ...the minimum safe distances Part of body Minimum safe working distance mm Figure Part of body Minimum safe working distance mm Figure Whole body 500 Foot 120 Head 300 Hand wrist fist 100 Leg 180 Toe 50...

Page 21: ...Do not operate with sudden movements Activate the controls with slow and progressive movements and rotate slowly and with care paying attention to the stability of the machine With vertical lift rota...

Page 22: ...ut in accordance with railway regulations Work must be carried out in accordance to rulebook GE RT 8000 and all safety precautions must be followed at all times When working on electrically operated r...

Page 23: ...urned to its stowed position using the Battery Driven Pump There are 2 methods of emergency recovery of the machine both of which use the cab controls In order of preference these are Machine Engine B...

Page 24: ...ed Once the over ride system is activated the data logger will monitor the system Note that it is possible to overstress and overturn the machine while the safety systems are overridden The operator s...

Page 25: ...Off Tracking area must be inspected for its suitability as normal An area where there are no obstructions should be selected For example there should be no conductor rail present no high ballast shou...

Page 26: ...ad Make certain that the rail bogies are raised up to the maximum height for travel If the machine tips or tilts forward severely onto the track while climbing off the rail head and the weight of the...

Page 27: ...ils 3 Top Deck Access Steps 4 Counterweight 5 Auxiliary Counterweight 6 Fuel Filler 7 Hydraulic Oil Filler 8 Rear Tow Coupling 9 Rear Draw Bar 10 Rear Rail Gear 11 Engine 12 Batteries 13 Cab 14 Cab Ac...

Page 28: ...the RCI rail axle selector screen NOTE The Machine must be slewed over one chassis end or the other to deploy retract the rail axles Please refer to the RCI Operators Manual for further information St...

Page 29: ...IONS WITH THE RCI OVERRIDDEN OR IN DIG MODE AND OPERATORS CAN BE PROSECUTED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT Dig mode must only be used for digging When on rail the force that can be exerted by the machine...

Page 30: ...machine will stop very abruptly which is uncomfortable for the operator and may cause a free hanging load on hook or attachment to swing The functions inhibited by operation of the emergency stopping...

Page 31: ...iary Controls The extra tilt rotator extend functions are operated using optional levers with 4 auxiliary rollers on top of the left and right hand levers see Figures 8 and 9 For other auxiliary funct...

Page 32: ...e 5 Tilt Roller TILT ROTATOR 6 Axle Lock Toggle Front Green Button 7 AUX 1 TILT ROTATOR Front Roller 8 Rail Axle Lock Toggle 9 Bucket Grab Diverter Toggle Figure 8 Left hand lever 1 Rotate Roller TILT...

Page 33: ...the access to Axles for rail axle control functions and Menu can only be obtained when this page is displayed using the RCI Screen It is only on this page that it is possible to control the Axle lock...

Page 34: ...1900Nm 12 6 5 Service Brake The latching foot brake provides a dig brake in rail mode The rail service brakes should be tested on a regular basis in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instruction...

Page 35: ...e not fully deployed confirmed green The machine is still operated by forward reverse lever as on a construction site However when travelling on rail only the right hand drive lever pedal is required...

Page 36: ...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 irrespe...

Page 37: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 37 of 71 Conversion GROUNDING OUT FORCING OR STRIKING THE TRAILER WHILST THE MACHINE IS CARRYING IT OFF RAIL MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE...

Page 38: ...ailer tow bar to the towing machine but not the brake hoses Undertake a pull test and check the trailer the trailer resists the movement Note If the trailer is already on line undertake a pull test an...

Page 39: ...itted and additional trailers that do have air reservoirs WARNING BRAKE LINES ON TOWING MACHINES WITHOUT AIR RESERVOIRS WILL PHYSICALLY INTERCONNECT TO TRAILERS WITHOUT AIR RESERVOIRS THIS MUST NEVER...

Page 40: ...WARNING Newer attempt to connect a towing jaw end of a vehicle to another towing jaw end of a vehicle unless following emergency recovery procedures Carry out a test pull The trailer brakes should res...

Page 41: ...NT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINERY AND OR THE RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL 15 3Uncoupling and Off Tracking Bring the towing machine to a stop apply t...

Page 42: ...ly 2 mph as the recovery vehicle has to brake for both vehicles and at a higher speed braking distance would be greatly increased Switch on machine ignition switch Switch RCI on and place in override...

Page 43: ...shift The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator performs the function tests The pre operation inspection also serves to determine if ro...

Page 44: ...pins and other fasteners Lubrication points Tow bar Fire extinguisher Rail wheel hubs treads flanges and rail sweepers Ladders steps and hand rails Guards and covers Check the entire machine for Crack...

Page 45: ...engine components Check the oil level with the engine off Refer to the OEM manuals detailed in section 4 18 4Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to mach...

Page 46: ...condition of rail wheel treads and flanges for pitting scoring bruising flat spots or other damage 3 Check that no cracks flats or scoring are visible Refer to Service Manual listed in section 4 for...

Page 47: ...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 19 3From the Machine Cab 1 Turn the ignition key...

Page 48: ...the rear axle then operate the dozer up down lever backwards to raise the rail axle o Result The rail gear should not lower 16 Disable lift mode on the RCI 17 Following the instructions in the Rail A...

Page 49: ...y Limited Page 49 of 71 Conversion THE BRAKES MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD THE MACHINE ON ANY SLOPE IT IS ABLE TO CLIMB 23 Always close the cab door 19 4Completion If the machine is to be used carry out the W...

Page 50: ...machine to overturn Hazardous locations OHLE power cables Overhead and high voltage conductors Obstructions including Building walls Balconies Eaves Scaffoldings Tree branches Any items that may lift...

Page 51: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 51 of 71 Conversion 20 4Completion If the machine is to be used carry out the Operating Instructions detailed in this manual...

Page 52: ...this operator s manual 2 Perform Pre operation Actions 3 Perform Function Tests 4 Carry out a Workplace Assessment These Operating Instructions detail each aspect of machine operation 21 3Emergency St...

Page 53: ...n using the cab controls Follow the Off Tracking procedure described in this manual and the relevant Rail Ability manual 21 7Work Lights The work lights on the booms can be switched on and off by usin...

Page 54: ...plate indicate the maximum load that the boom can lift at a certain radius and at a certain height During load handling do not exceed the reach limits given or the load indicated on the above mention...

Page 55: ...rails 4 Straddle the track and align the rear rail axle with the track 5 Deploy the rear rail axle to only just lift the rear tracks slightly clear of the sleeper ends 6 Manoeuvre the machine to alig...

Page 56: ...THE FRONT TRACK IDLERS ARE CORRECTLY SET TO GIVE ADEQUATE TRACK GAUGE CLEARANCE 150MM OF CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRACK PADS TO THE RAIL HEAD IS REQUIRED TO CLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE DO NOT OVE...

Page 57: ...not be loaded and a suitable transport machine must be obtained After the machine is loaded 1 Ensure that the rail gear remains raised after loading Only the tracks must be contacting the deck of the...

Page 58: ...ect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items Use chains of ample load capacity Use a minimum of 2 chains per side Adjust the position to prevent damage to the chains and machine Never chain ove...

Page 59: ...lowered to ground position Always fully stow the attachment before disengaging the quick hitch Always recheck the quick hitch Always recheck the attachment is fastened securely The RCI should be in L...

Page 60: ...CSR ISO 06 2012 Transparent instruction sheet in cab 1 28161C Crush Hazard 4 28164 116C Hazardous materials in cab 1 28171 E No smoking in cab 1 4931628 03 2000 Oil volume and pressure in cab 1 52475C...

Page 61: ...f 71 Conversion Figure 11 Base Machine Front Nearside Isometric View A2896 6114314 28161C 28161C 52475C A3973 52475C A4281 6114315 6155511_en DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES DANG...

Page 62: ...se Machine Rear Offside Isometric View 52475C 6062086 A3973 28161C 6133691 6114315 A2896 52475C 28161C 6037330 A3779 A3778 DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WI...

Page 63: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 63 of 71 Conversion Figure 13 Base Machine Front View A3778 A2236 A4281 A3379 DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES...

Page 64: ...d Maximum hydraulic pressure 400 bar Hydraulic tank litres Fuel tank litres Weights Overall weight 33 000 kg Gross Weight with Aux Counterweight Fitted 37 000 kg Max Rail Wheel loading in working mode...

Page 65: ...ough Raised Checkrails 5 mph May Be Used On LIVE 3 Or 4 Rail Lines NO Maximum Working Cant N A May Be Used On ISOLATED 3 Or 4 Rail Lines YES Maximum Travelling Cant 200mm May Be Used Adjacent To Runni...

Page 66: ...ad Mode Position of the centre s of gravity are dependent on load on hook slew position and boom positions so these are omitted for risk of being misleading Both road axles are powered Exhaust Outlet...

Page 67: ...it points must be visually checked when approaching and passing lineside structures No lateral exceedances are allowed on track curves Both rail axles are powered with an independent hydraulic motor g...

Page 68: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 68 of 71 Conversion 27 2Principle Dimensions Figure 16 Swing Radius...

Page 69: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 69 of 71 Conversion Figure 17 Swing Radius with Aux Counterweight...

Page 70: ...0 of 71 Conversion 27 3OTP and W6A Gauge Points Figure 18 OTP Gauge Critical Gauge Limit Points Slew Left Critical Gauge Limit Points Stub boom lift Critical Gauge Limit Points Superstructure Slew rig...

Page 71: ...f 71 Conversion Figure 19 W6A Gauge without RRV road crawler allowance Critical Gauge Limit Points Slew Left Critical Gauge Limit Points Stub boom lift Critical Gauge Limit Points Superstructure Slew...