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Operator’s Manual 

 

 

© Copyright 2018 - Rail-Ability Limited 

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37

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70

 

Conversion 

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. 
 

GROUNDING OUT, FORCING OR STRIKING THE TRAILER WHILST THE MACHINE IS 
CARRYING IT OFF RAIL MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for RA300W Atlas

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 1 of 70 Conversion Part no RAA300WOPS 001 Issue 1 April 2018 Original Instructions English RA300W Atlas Wheeled Excavator Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...he 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 Tra...

Page 3: ...0 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 Req...

Page 4: ...e 65 27 Diagrams 66 27 1 Road and Rail Travel Modes 66 27 2 Principle Dimensions 68 27 3 OTP and W6A Gauge Points 69 FIGURES Page Figure 1 Safe Distance metres from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on St...

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: ...and or rail wheels to enable operators and personnel to undertake maintenance work underneath overhead lines and structures forming part of the rail infrastructure The RA300 complies with the provisio...

Page 7: ...y RCI L Display Operation Manual RACD 10000141 RAI 18 TDPD Issue 1 dated April 2018 S60 Quick Hitch User Manual Steel Wrist User and Installation Manual Symmetrical Quick Couplers with Front pin lock...

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: ...tion in the cab with the seat belt fastened Always obey national traffic regulations while driving the machine on roads Be aware of the machine s overall length width and height Avoid hazardous situat...

Page 10: ...high voltage difference between the feet OLE lines on rail are 25kV and require a minimum safe approach distance of 2 75 metres Allow for boom movement electrical line sway or sag Keep away from the m...

Page 11: ...nd blind spots when driving Use a banksman or machine controller when required Limit travel speed according to conditions slope location of personnel and any other factors which may cause collision If...

Page 12: ...any oil or other fluid spillages on the deck which could create a slippery surface Keep the deck clean and tidy 6 7 Collision Hazards Check the work area for overhead obstructions or other possible h...

Page 13: ...or burn skin and air which enters the body can cause death or serious injury Improper contact with components under any cover will cause serious injury Only trained maintenance personnel should acces...

Page 14: ...e items 6 13Damaged or Malfunctioning Machine Hazards Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine Tag and remove from service a damaged or malfunctioning machine 6 14Component Damage Hazards Do not...

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 work 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: ...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 t...

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: ...arried out 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 op...

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: ...nts 1 Boom 2 Top Deck Access Steps 3 Top Deck Handrails 4 Counterweight 5 Rear Tow Coupling 6 Fuel Filler 7 Hydraulic Oil Filler 8 Engine 9 Batteries 10 Rear Rail Gear 11 Cab 12 Draw Bar 13 Cab Access...

Page 28: ...Please refer to the RCI Operators Manual for further information Quick Hitch Release Button This button must be used in conjunction with the supervisor key switch NOTE The attachment must be landed t...

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: ...f the left and right hand levers see Figures 8 and 9 For other auxiliary functions refer to the steel wrist operator hand book The Rail Ability RCI instructions are given in the Rail Ability RCI opera...

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: ...e machine in road mode If the park brakes are applied in road mode the machine functions will motion cut to avoid damage to the road transmission The latching foot brake provides a dig brake for opera...

Page 35: ...MANUAL TO HAVE A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MACHINES SAFETY FEATURES AND OPERATIONAL INTERLOCKS See RCI Manual for further details The machine will not travel on rail if both axles are not fully d...

Page 36: ...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 sys...

Page 37: ...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 a...

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 re...

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: ...MACHINE MIGHT RUN AWAY Ensure that towing is carried out at approximately 2 mph as the recovery vehicle has to brake for both vehicles and at a higher speed braking distance would be greatly increase...

Page 43: ...k 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 r...

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: ...e 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 mac...

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: ...hine 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 Ensure the gear shift lever is in the neutral posi...

Page 48: ...ing point and align the machine over the track 10 Enable lifting mode on the RCI 11 Following the instructions in the Rail Axle Control paragraph press the rail axle control button to select the rear...

Page 49: ...el lever forward to travel forwards slowly o Result The machine should move forwards 17 Release the lever o Result The machine should stop promptly and firmly 18 Press the park brake button THE BRAKES...

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 70 Conversion 20 4Completion If the machine is to be used carry out the Operating Instructions detailed in this manual...

Page 52: ...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 Stop En...

Page 53: ...WILL BE REVERSED WHEN THE MACHINE IS SLEWED AROUND 180O The brake pedal can also be used to slow down and stop as normal 21 6Road Mode Once the boom has been fully stowed and both front and rear rail...

Page 54: ...ectors As such the boom operations on the related side of the machine will be disabled from the centre line of the machine due to unknown load size parameters This limitation is implemented in relatio...

Page 55: ...remove the keys and lock both cab doors to secure from unauthorised use 21 11On and Off Tracking Carry out the following in the order shown 1 Drive forwards and align the machine parallel to the track...

Page 56: ...WHEN THE RAIL GEAR IS SEMI FULLY DEPLOYED WARNINGS WHEN ON TRACKING CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN LOWERING THE BOGIE ONTO THE RAIL HEAD TO ENSURE ALL FOUR WHEELS CONTACT THE RAIL BEFORE THE WEIGHT OF THE MA...

Page 57: ...If the slope of the transport machine bed exceeds the maximum slope rating the machine must not be loaded and a suitable transport machine must be obtained After the machine is loaded 1 Ensure that th...

Page 58: ...n remove the key and lock the cab doors before transporting Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items Use chains of ample load capacity Use a minimum of 2 chains per side Adjust the posi...

Page 59: ...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 Lifting Mode when any attachm...

Page 60: ...2 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 Lifting Eye 4...

Page 61: ...1 of 70 Conversion Figure 11 Base Machine Front Nearside Isometric View 6155511_en A3973 52475C 28161C A4281 52475C 28161C 6114315 6114314 DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES 6062086 DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES...

Page 62: ...se Machine Rear Offside Isometric View 6114315 A3779 A1719 A3973 6062086 52475C A2896 6037330 DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES A3778 28161C 52475C 6133691 28161C DANGER OVERHEAD L...

Page 63: ...Operator s Manual Copyright 2018 Rail Ability Limited Page 63 of 70 Conversion Figure 13 Base Machine Front View DANGER OVERHEAD LIVE WIRES A3778 A2236 A3379 A4281...

Page 64: ...tank litres Fuel tank litres Weights Overall weight 30 000 kg Front Road Axle Weight with solid tyres 13 000 kg Rear Road Axle Weight with solid tyres 17 000 kg Max Rail Wheel loading in working mode...

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

Page 66: ...ion 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 Rail Marker L...

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 70 Conversion 27 2Principle Dimensions Figure 16 Swing Radius...

Page 69: ...9 of 70 Conversion 27 3OTP and W6A Gauge Points Figure 17 OTP Gauge Critical Gauge Limit Points Slew Left Critical Gauge Limit Points Stub boom lift Critical Gauge Limit Points Superstructure Slew rig...

Page 70: ...of 70 Conversion Figure 18 W6A Gauge without RRV road wheel allowance Critical Gauge Limit Points Slew Left Critical Gauge Limit Points Stub boom lift Critical Gauge Limit Points Superstructure Slew r...

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