GEISMAR BRV Instruction Manual

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model
TRACK BRUSHING TOOL
Type
BRV
GB Code :
H110200_0118

TRACK BRUSHING TOOL
H110200_0118 TYPE BRV
SUMMARY
WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER - 1 SAFETY
1 – 1 FOREWORD........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1 – 2 WARNING............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1 – 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 10
1 – 4 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 11
1 – 4 – 1 EQUIPMENT WITH ACOMBUSTION ENGINE ..................................................................................................................... 11
1 – 4 – 2 EQUIPMENT WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES ....................................................................................................................... 11
1 – 4 – 3 EQUIPMENT WITH HYDRAULIC DEVICES ......................................................................................................................... 12
1 – 4 – 4 LIFTING EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER - 2 PRESENTATION
2 – 1 GENERAL PRESENTATION................................................................................................................................................ 13
2 – 2 GENERAL............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
CHAPTER - 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3 – 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 15
3 – 2 DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3 – 3 FITMENT WITHIN LOADING GAUGES ............................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER - 4 EQUIPMENT
4 – 1 MAIN COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4 – 1 – 1 FITTED ROTATING BRUSH ............................................................................................................................................. 19
4 – 1 – 2 CONVEYOR ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4 – 1 – 3 MANUAL PARKING BRAKES (STANDARD) ........................................................................................................................ 20
4 – 1 – 4 RAIL BRUSH ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
4 – 1 – 5 COUPLING BAR ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
CHAPTER - 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 – 1 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................ 23
5 – 2 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE START-UP ON A RAILWAY WORK SITE ...................................................... 23
5 – 2 – 1 CHECKING MACHINE-WELDED ASSEMBLIES.................................................................................................................... 23
5 – 2 – 2 CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT.............................................................................................................................. 23
5 – 3 HANDLING AND TRANSPORT............................................................................................................................................ 24
5 – 3 – 1 TRANSPORTING BY ROAD ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5 – 3 – 2 TRANSPORTING BY RAIL ............................................................................................................................................... 25
5 – 3 – 3 PLACING ON TRACK UNDER LIVE OVERHEAD WIRE ......................................................................................................... 26
5 – 4 HYDRAULIC ADAPTATION BETWEEN THE BRV AND THE RAIL-ROAD DIGGER ......................................................... 27
5 – 5 STARTING WORK AT THE JOBSITE.................................................................................................................................. 28
CHAPTER - 6 MAINTENANCE

6 – 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................... 31
6 – 2 MAINTENANCE TIMETABLE............................................................................................................................................... 31
6 – 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 31
6 – 4 GREASE EQUIVALENCE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................ 32
6 – 5 WHEEL REMOVAL PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................................... 33
6 – 6 PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING A BRAKE SHOE ............................................................................................................. 34
6 – 7 PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE CONVEYOR ............................................................................................................ 35
6 – 8 WEAR ON THE INNER RUBBER PROTECTION ................................................................................................................ 35
CHAPTER - 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
7 – 1 INSTALLING THE NEGATIVE BRAKE................................................................................................................................. 37
7 – 2 VERIFICATION PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................................. 38
7 – 3 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................................................... 38
7 – 4 MAXIMUM WEAR................................................................................................................................................................. 40
7 – 5 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
7 – 6 GREASE EQUIVALENCE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................ 40
CHAPTER - 8 STORAGE AND RECYCLING
8 – 1 GENERAL STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 41
8 – 1 – 1 CHOICE OF STORAGE CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................41
8 – 1 – 2 STORAGE PREMISES .................................................................................................................................................... 41
8 – 1 – 3 PUTTING INTO STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 41
8 – 2 DECOMMISSIONING - DISASSEMBLY - DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 41
CHAPTER - 9 SPARE PARTS
9 – 1 FOREWORD......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
9 – 2 AFTER-SALES SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................................................. 43

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Marking
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STRIP OF PICTOGRAMS CODE H100572
STICKER H36803
STICKER H111862
LIFTING POINT HOOK H83014

Warnings
THE MANUFACTURER WILL ACCEPT NO LIABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING CASES
• Improper machine use, contrary to the instructions given in the operation and
maintenance manual.
• Failure to comply with the periodical checking requirements stipulated by the man-
ufacturer.
• Use by unauthorised persons and/or persons lacking the requisite professional
skills.
• Consequences resulting from a misunderstanding of the operation and mainte-
nance manual by the user.
• Failure to comply with the maintenance rules specified herein.
• Modifications or repairs not authorised by the manufacturer
• Use of spare parts whose quality and reliability do not match those of parts sup-
plied by the manufacturer
• Use of lubricants, fuels and consumables different from those recommended in
this maintenance manual.
• Exceptional or unforeseeable events.
USE OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
• The operation and maintenance manual is intended for heads of operations and
staff in charge of servicing the machine as well as all workers having to carry out
repairs. Their attention is drawn in particular to the chapters dealing with safety at
work.
• The operation and maintenance manual provides the necessary information for
correct use of the work equipment as intended by the manufacturer.
• The manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the work equip-
ment. It does not exempt the staff using the equipment from a proper training.
• The operation and maintenance manual is an integral part of the work equipment.
It must be kept until the decommissioning of the machine.
• The operating and maintenance manual must be kept in a safe place inside the
control station in order to always be at hand when needed.
• In case of loss or destruction of this manual, the user is bound to order a copy from
the manufacturer.
• Users may ask the manufacturer to provide additional information and supplement
the operation and maintenance manual in their possession with updates. Once
provided, these items will become integral part of the operation and maintenance
manual.
• If the work equipment is transferred, the user is requested to inform the manufac-
turer of the new owner’s details.
• The user is required to deliver this operation and maintenance manual with the
work equipment to the new owner.
In order to ensure permanent compliance with the legislation in force, the
manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the work
equipment and to the operating and maintenance manual without having to
update previous editions.
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Non contractual photographs illustrations

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this equipment which has been manufactured by the GEISMAR
group of companies.
We trust your confidence in us is rewarded and that you are completely satisfied with the
equipment.
In order to guarantee the quality of its products and in accordance with its commitment to
respect the Quality Assurance Procedures ISO 9001, the GEISMAR group tests all its
products.
If the machine that you have just received is fitted with an hour meter which already displays a
number of operating hours, this is due to all the tests and trials which have been carried out
prior to its delivery.
Please pay detailed attention to the recommendations contained in this document.
To ensure this equipment continues to provide satisfaction care should be taken to use and
maintain it in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
GEISMAR draws your attention to these essential points
• Respect the maintenance periods and use the lubricants recommended
• Use only original parts and do not make any modifications
Failure to do so may affect your warranty rights.
Furthermore, modification of the machine without our written authorization could result in
the loss of conformity with the relevant standards.
The Group "GEISMAR" reminds you that accuracy in ordering of spare parts will enable prompt
supply, and consequently ensure the productivity of your equipment.
Our equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with the latest advanced
techniques, and should provide you with the services that you expect.
We remain fully at your disposal.
Société des Anciens Établissements L. GEISMAR

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Chapter 1 – Safety
1 – 1 Foreword
Regulations in force in the country of use take precedence over the guidelines for operation
and safety listed herein. It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the equipment to check
the accordance between the guidelines and the regulations.
The person in charge of safety on customer’s side will supplement these instructions with any
guideline he will consider applicable.
Compliance with the Safety Instructions below is necessary to ensure persons and goods’
safety during equipment operations. Three pictogcylinders are used to call users’ attention.
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This symbol signals potentially hazardous conditions that might result in serious or
fatal accidents if safety instructions are ignored.
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This symbol points out to situations or events that might result in injury if safety
instructions are ignored.
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This symbol reminds users of safety rules or of hazardous situations that might
occur when such rules are broken.
All persons involved in the operation, maintenance, storage or ownership of this equipment
are required to read and comply with these Operation & Maintenance Instructions.
A user involved in an accident while infringing on these instructions risks being held liable with
regard to the consequences of the accident
This Operation and Safety Instructions Manual is intended for users and persons in charge of
the equipment and its maintenance. It might refer to various options of the machine and
illustrations included in this handbook may differ from actual details and accessories of your
equipment. Basic equipment features may be similar, but the GEISMAR Group reserves the right
to make improvements to the equipment.
For additional information on your equipment or this handbook, please contact the GEISMAR
Group.
When ordering spare parts, or requesting information or service, please provide equipment
reference details, including equipment type, code and serial number.
This information can be found on the nameplate. The nameplate shall be kept in good
condition.
1 – 2 Warning
Proper training, skills and tools are mandatory to use, maintain and repair correctly this work
equipment. Before any use of the work equipment including its maintenance, it is obligatory to be
familiar with its manual of instructions of use and maintenance, with its appendices and with
safety regulations in force on the work site.
Strict compliance with the general instructions given by the person in charge of safety on the
work site, especially if works are carried out without interruption of the traffic, is mandatory.
Technical documentation and the instructions will usefully come to supplement the knowledge
acquired during training courses. Yet they can in no case replace a formal theory and practice
training, given in a workmanlike manner.

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If the owner does not feel able to ensure correctly the aforementioned training of his
personnel, the GEISMAR Group is at its disposal for any assistance about the content of this
training.
The training must cover the explanation with the various functions of the material, the
instructions of use, maintenance and the safety regulations to be observed, as well as some
practical exercises.
1 – 3 General safety instructions
The equipment shall be used under normal operating conditions and it shall be adequately
maintained.
We recommend a familiarisation phase with equipment prior to its operational use.
Before starting using this equipment, make sure this can be done in optimal safety conditions.
If you have questions about equipment operation or work tasks, get additional information
from qualified personnel.
Never use the equipment for ends other than those it is intended for.
To prevent accidents or injuries, It is compulsory to wear individual protection clothing and
equipment in accordance with safety regulations of the work site (refer to chapter “Markings”)
Keep away from moving parts until the equipment has stopped or reached a safe state.
All moving parts of this equipment entail risks of crushing or shearing
Equipment shall be cleaned on a regular basis, liquid or grease in excess shall be removed.
All safety signs shall be kept clean and readable at all times; missing or illegible sign plates shall
immediately be replaced.
STARTUP AND OPERATION/MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS.
Maintenance work must be performed by qualified personnel in control of the safety
requirements applying to the operations to carry out.
Establish a progcylinder of inspection and record all maintenance operations.
Replace any damaged or worn element.
Never alter the equipment without study and authorization by the manufacturer.
DURING PHASES OF OPERATION
Get to know the work area and its features, restrict admission to personnel directly involved in
operation only
Observe the general and particular conditions of safety applicable to the work area and keep
a constant safety awareness during all phases of operation.
Get to know rescue plans in the event of incident or accident and safety instructions to follow
during all operation phases.
Never disable safety or limiting devices
Check that nobody stands within operating range of the machine.
Do not park the machine on a track section with slope.
The track clearance profile must be large enough for the equipment
The lanes must be in a condition allowing progression of the equipment without risks.
The use of this machine is permitted only when visibility conditions allow for easy sight of the
work and operation area
In the absence of contrary notice, this machine is not protected against lightning; it should not
be operated under adverse weather conditions.