
Operator’s Manual
© Copyright 2018 - Rail-Ability Limited
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1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5
2
Description and Intended Use ......................................................................................... 6
3
Limitations ...................................................................................................................... 6
4
Manuals .......................................................................................................................... 7
5
Decal Legend ................................................................................................................. 8
6
Safety Rules ................................................................................................................... 9
6.1
General ................................................................................................................... 9
6.2
PPE ........................................................................................................................ 9
6.3
Electrocution Hazards ............................................................................................. 9
6.4
Travel Hazards ..................................................................................................... 11
6.5
Tip-over Hazards .................................................................................................. 11
6.6
Fall Hazards .......................................................................................................... 12
6.7
Collision Hazards .................................................................................................. 12
6.8
Crushing Hazards ................................................................................................. 12
6.9
Explosion and Fire Hazards .................................................................................. 12
6.10
Burn Hazards ........................................................................................................ 13
6.11
Bodily Injury Hazards ............................................................................................ 13
6.12
Lifting Hazard ........................................................................................................ 13
6.13
Damaged or Malfunctioning Machine Hazards ...................................................... 14
6.14
Component Damage Hazards ............................................................................... 14
7
Rail Safety .................................................................................................................... 15
7.1
General ................................................................................................................. 15
7.2
On/Off Track ......................................................................................................... 15
7.3
Travelling on the 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
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On/Off-Tracking the Machine ........................................................................................ 22
9.1
General ................................................................................................................. 22
9.2
Access Points ....................................................................................................... 22
10
Emergency Operations ................................................................................................. 23
10.1
Recovery Options ................................................................................................. 23
10.1.1
Machine Engine ............................................................................................ 23
10.1.2
Battery Driven Pump ..................................................................................... 23
10.1.3
Full Electrical or Manual Over-ride Latches ................................................... 24
10.2
Battery Driven Pump ............................................................................................. 24
10.3
On Rail Recovery .................................................................................................. 24
10.3.1
Towing .......................................................................................................... 24
10.3.2
Electrical Power ............................................................................................ 25
10.4
Emergency Off Tracking ....................................................................................... 25
10.4.1
Preparation ................................................................................................... 25
10.4.2
Procedure ..................................................................................................... 25
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Machine Overview ........................................................................................................ 27
12
Control Layout .............................................................................................................. 28
12.1
Cab Controls ......................................................................................................... 28
12.2
RCI Supervisor Key Switch ................................................................................... 29
12.3
Emergency Stop ................................................................................................... 29
12.4
Auxiliary Interface Controls ................................................................................... 31
12.5
Machine Controls Interface (Optional Lever Grips for Steel Wrist Tilt Rotators) .... 32