Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3
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Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: 1-570-752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-639
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AFETY
I
NFORMATION
WARNING:
 Read this manual completely before attempting operation of the railgear
equipped vehicle.
 Before any maintenance or adjustments are performed under the vehicle or
railgear, ensure the vehicle engine is turned off and the parking brake is set.
 Ensure that positions and functions of all railgear controls are known before
attempting operation.
 Ensure all body parts and loose clothing are clear of any moving parts of the
equipment.
 If misalignment of the railgear equipment is indicated, promptly perform the
alignment procedure.
 Rail travel speed should always be in conformance with railway company
regulations and should be reduce during inclement weather, passing through
road crossings, switches, frogs, bridges and curves. Curves of greater than 20
degrees should be negotiated with extreme caution. Operation of this vehicle
at unsafe speeds could result in derailment.
 The railgear is equipped with a safety lock pin on each railgear to prevent
the railgear from moving. Ensure that both the front and rear railgear lock
pins are engaged positively before initiating highway or rail travel.
 The following safety precautions should be taken before vehicle is operated:
 Visually inspect the railgear prior to use for damaged or worn parts

Check for loose wheels and fasteners
 Check for leaking hydraulic lines and cylinders
 Check for proper lubrication
Failure to heed to any of the above mentioned warnings could result in severe
bodily injury and/or equipment damage.