GEISMAR BRV, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Chapter 5 – Operating instructions
5 – 1 Handling instructions
Before any use of the equipment, we recommend that you read section:
1-3 General safety regulations
1-4 Particular safety regulations
5 – 2 Checks to be carried out before start-up on a railway work site
Certain operations to be carried out before start-up on a railway work site require the
application of safety rules which must be scrupulously adhered to. Any user who does not
adhere to these rules is liable for any damage and accidents that they might cause.
Each component must be examined by a competent person before commissioning, in order to
reveal any possible faults. The inspection will mainly be of a visual and functional nature.
This will ensure that the various components are safe and that they have not been damaged
during transport and storage.
5 – 2 – 1 Checking machine-welded assemblies
Visually check that there are no external faults, deformations, superficial cracks, areas of
wear or corrosion marks.
Inspect the condition of welds, check there are no cracks. If in doubt, carry out a check of a
suspect weld by liquid penetrant inspection.
Check the attachments (bolts, screws), retighten if necessary.
If necessary, grease the various moving parts of the machine by swabbing using a brush.
Wipe away the excess grease using clean cloths.
5 – 2 – 2 Checking the hydraulic circuit
The introduction of foreign bodies into the hydraulic circuit can lead to the rapid deterioration
of the vital units of each component.
Start up the shovel, then visually inspect the tightness of the hydraulic circuit and ensure that
there are no anomalies over an operating time of 5 to 10 minutes.
Check there are no cut hoses (poor handling) or loose connectors.
Visually inspect the tightness of the hydraulic circuit, particularly around the connectors, and
the condition of the hoses, which must not show any traces of wear or cuts.