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10.1.3 Full Electrical or Manual Over-ride Latches
In the event of an emergency, loss of power or RCI system failure an over-ride is fitted to this machine
to enable the booms to be slewed, retracted and lowered to their stowed positions. This is used in
conjunction with various power sources and control mechanisms as detailed above.
The over-ride key is located in the Hydraulics Bay.
Ensure that all personnel, either operating or working alongside this machine, are aware of the location
and operation of each of these systems.
THESE OVER-RIDE FEATURES MUST ONLY BE EMPLOYED IN THE
EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, LOSS OF POWER OR RCI FAILURE. THEY
ARE NOT CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR NORMAL USE.
The over-ride key, when activated, allows the operator to bypass the following safety interlock systems
on the boom:
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Over-tilt (cant) in both directions
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Motion cuts
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Load sensing system
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Moment sensing system
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Gauge lock restriction.
During an over-ride situation all audible or visual warnings associated with any of the above interlocks
will continue to actuate. An additional buzzer will sound whenever an over-ride is active to indicate that
the over-ride feature is being activated. 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 should prioritise the use of the Radius in function wherever possible
to assist in correcting the situation.
Once the booms have been lowered to a stowed position, after the over-ride key has been activated,
the blue LED strip will be off indicating that the machine is overridden. The machine must be inspected
and reset by Rail-Ability Ltd prior to being put back into service.
10.2 Battery Driven Pump
The battery driven hydraulic pump is activated via the isolator switch located in the Pump bay highlighted
in Blue on Figure 3.
The electric pump should not be run if the main pumps are operating or if the batteries are discharged
below 21 volts.
10.3 On Rail Recovery
10.3.1 Towing
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Refer to the manuals detailed in section 4 and adhere to all instructions before commencing
towing.
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For performing recovery towing of another failed machine, this machine is limited to towing one
other machine of equal or less mass only.
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Ensure that the towing machine is connected with the tow bar before the rail brakes are released
via hub disengagement, to enable towing to commence:
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A Network Rail pattern tow bar is located at the rear of the machine
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Only use the rigid tow bar provided
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Tow eyes and pins are fitted to the front and rear of the machine.