Nordco TRIPP HD, Operation Manual

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MAR 2016 49457610 TRIPP HD RevB 5-1
Section 5
OPERATOR SYSTEM FAMILIARIZATION
GENERAL
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DANGER
DO NOT allow anyone to operate this
machine without proper on-board training.
Failure to understand the contents of this
manual could result in serious personal
injury or death.
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WARNING
DO NOT use this machine for operations
other than for which it was intended.
Federal Road Administration (FRA) regulations require
that a copy of this Operation Manual be kept on the
machine at all times. Additional copies of the Operation
Manual only can be ordered from Nordco Parts Sales
at 1-800-647-1724.
Carefully read ALL safety messages in this manual and
on the decals located throughout the machine. Learn
how to operate the machine and how to use the
controls properly.
ABOUT THIS MACHINE
It is recommended that all operators become familiar
with the components of this machine before operating.
The TRIPP machine is comprised of a drive unit for
propulsion, rail lift workhead to raise rails, and a tie
exchanger workhead to insert or remove ties on either
side of the machine.
Workheads and propulsion operation is done through a
series of hydraulic valves located either remotely or at
a manifold.
NOTICE
During operation of the tie exchanger, either the left
hand (LH) or the right hand (RH) tie grippers may be
used. These grippers cannot be used at the same time.
There are two or three control panels (depending on
how your cab is equipped) and a joystick control
located inside the cab.
These consoles contain:
• Center Console. Contains all selectable travel
controls including engine, pump, lights, and travel
direction. The central part of the panel contains all
the controls associated with the working functions
of the machine. The bottom of the panel contains
all the lockup controls for the workheads.
• Overhead Console . This console is located above
the front windows. Contains all cab condition
controls such as wipers, defoggers, fans, etc. This
console also includes status indicators for the
filters, and all control gauges.
• Air Conditioning Console (Optional). This
console can be located either to the left of the
operator or behind and above the operator’s head,
depending on the type of A/C Unit provided.
An overview of the operator controls in this machine
follows on the next several pages.