MAINTENANCE
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6.2
Rail maintenance
In case of damage to the conductor rails, the associated components such as current collectors must be in-
spected for damage.
Interval
Service/monitoring tasks
Personnel
Daily
• Check safety equipment and operating
behavior of the system.
Operator
Monthly
• Visual inspection of general condition.
Also take note of expansion of the con-
ductor rails and of burn marks. Replace
damaged burnt parts.
• Check mechanical and electrical con-
nections, particularly on the feeds and
tighten if necessary (in doing so observ-
ing the prescribed torques)
Technician/elec-
trically qualified
person
If necessary
• Remove dust deposits (e.g. carbon
brush dust, coupler wear debris) and
other particle deposits if necessary.
• Remove any small burns or discolor-
ation caused by corrosion on the con-
tact surface by scouring with a non-
woven abrasive. Do not use a powered
brush. Replace the conductor rail if it is
not possible to remove the burn marks.
Technician/elec-
trically qualified
person
