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Fitting the TH70 VL in Traction phase
– Clear away ballast to enable the stirrup to be
positioned under the rail.
– If necessary wedge the stirrup to facilitate the
placing of the eccentrics.
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– Engage the eccentrics under the journals on the
stirrups (
1- 2
).
– Pivot the eccentrics until the serrated jaws come
into contact with the rail web.
– Pay attention to the orientation according to the
working method chosen : (traction,bits striated
towards the interior.
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– Align the jaws properly to avoid faulty gripping of
the rail.
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– Using the 2 fitting appliances, position the ser-
rated jaws of the clamping assemblies vertically
as close as possible to the neutral axis of the
rail.
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Without the fitting appliance, it is not possible to position the tensioner correctly
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