Wabtec R-290, Installation Manual

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MIO-H29RRXS004270 Rev D
G&B Specialties Inc. 535 West 3 rd Street, Berwick, PA, USA Tel: (570) 752-5901 Fax: (570) 752-6397
US Field Service: 570-441-6988; CAN Field Service 570-854-0482; www.rafna.com
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O
PERATION
, S
ERVICE
,
AND
P
ARTS OF
R-290 H
YDRAULIC
K
IT W
/ M
ANUAL
O
PERATING
V
ALVES
STD C
ONTROLS W
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RONT OR
R
EAR
P
UMP
L
OCATION W
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D
ETENT
F
ORD
F-250/350, GM 2500HD/3500 HD, & R
AM
2500/3500
O
PERATION AND
S
ERVICE
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
If any operating, service or parts problems are encountered, please call G&B
Specialties, Inc. for technical assistance.

Failure to heed to any of the following warnings could result in severe bodily
injury and/or equipment damage.

Read and understand this manual completely before attempting operation of
the railgear equipped vehicle.

Operating instructions provided below only address the Rafna railgear
equipment. Applicable railway company procedures and policies must be
adhered to.

Railway Company rules governing rail travel must be observed at all times.

Before performing any work under the vehicle or railgear, ensure the engine is
turned off and the parking brake is set.

Ensure all body parts and loose clothing are clear of any moving parts of the
railgear. Be aware of all pinch points.

Note that if the railgear is part way retracted or extended, opening the
manifold directional valve manual over-rides may cause the railgear to drop
suddenly causing personal injury. Ensure all body parts are clear of the railgear
if it should suddenly drop.

When operating the railgear using the emergency hand pump, ensure that the
correct manual valve over-ride is open for the desired railgear (front or rear)
and desired direction of operation (raise or lower).

Do not use the emergency hand pump to raise and lower the railgear on a
routine basis. If the hydraulic pump or manifold should fail, have it repaired as
soon as possible.

If the emergency hand pump has been used to raise or lower the railgear,
ensure the manifold directional valve manual over-rides are in the closed and
locked position before starting road or rail travel.

Ensure the hydraulic pump has been de-energized before starting road or rail
travel.
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