Rail-Ability Atlas RA350LCSR User manual

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Part no. RAA350COPS-001
Issue 1 April 2018
Original Instructions (English)
RA350LCSR Atlas
Tracked Excavator
Operator’s Manual

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CONTENTS Page
1Introduction.....................................................................................................................5
2Description and Intended Use.........................................................................................6
3Limitations......................................................................................................................6
4Manuals..........................................................................................................................7
5Decal Legend.................................................................................................................8
6Safety Rules...................................................................................................................9
6.1 General...................................................................................................................9
6.2 PPE ........................................................................................................................9
6.3 Electrocution Hazards...........................................................................................10
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..................................................................................13
6.10 Burn Hazards........................................................................................................13
6.11 Bodily Injury Hazards............................................................................................13
6.12 Lifting Hazard........................................................................................................14
6.13 Damaged or Malfunctioning Machine Hazards......................................................14
6.14 Component Damage Hazards...............................................................................14
7Rail Safety....................................................................................................................15
7.1 General.................................................................................................................15
7.2 On/Off Track.........................................................................................................15
7.3 Travelling on the Rail ............................................................................................15
8Boom 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
9On/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
11 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

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12.6 RCI Display...........................................................................................................33
12.6.1 Screen Surround...........................................................................................33
12.6.2 Travel Control................................................................................................33
12.6.3 Axle-Lock......................................................................................................33
12.6.4 Park Brake ....................................................................................................34
12.6.5 Service Brake................................................................................................34
12.6.6 Rail Axle Control ...........................................................................................34
12.6.7 Axle Selection ...............................................................................................35
12.6.8 Axle Control...................................................................................................35
12.6.9 Travel Mode Gauge Locks ............................................................................35
12.6.10 Data Logger ..................................................................................................36
12.6.11 Trailer Brake Control.....................................................................................36
13 On Tracking and Coupling............................................................................................38
13.1 Air Connections.....................................................................................................38
13.2 Multiple Trailers.....................................................................................................38
14 Towing Procedures.......................................................................................................39
14.1 Brake Status.........................................................................................................39
14.2 Trailer Break Away Detection................................................................................39
15 Coupling and Uncoupling..............................................................................................40
15.1 Coupling/Re-Coupling...........................................................................................40
15.2 Uncoupling............................................................................................................40
15.3 Uncoupling and Off Tracking.................................................................................41
16 Emergency Recovery ...................................................................................................42
17 Pre-Operation Actions ..................................................................................................43
17.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................43
17.2 General.................................................................................................................43
17.3 Inspection .............................................................................................................43
17.4 Completion............................................................................................................44
18 Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................45
18.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................45
18.2 General.................................................................................................................45
18.3 Engine Oil Level....................................................................................................45
18.4 Hydraulic Oil Level................................................................................................45
18.5 Batteries ...............................................................................................................45
18.6 Rail Wheels and Profiles.......................................................................................46
18.7 Fuel Leaks............................................................................................................46
18.8 Completion............................................................................................................46
19 Function Tests..............................................................................................................47
19.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................47
19.2 General.................................................................................................................47
19.3 From the Machine Cab..........................................................................................47
19.3.1 Emergency Stop............................................................................................47
19.3.2 Horn..............................................................................................................47
19.3.3 RCI Sounder .................................................................................................47
19.3.4 RCI Blue Light...............................................................................................48
19.3.5 Crawler Drive Braking ...................................................................................48
19.3.6 Rail Gear Deployment...................................................................................48
19.3.7 Rail Drive and Rail Braking............................................................................48
19.4 Completion............................................................................................................49
20 Workplace Assessment................................................................................................50
20.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................50
20.2 General.................................................................................................................50
20.3 Assessment..........................................................................................................50
20.4 Completion............................................................................................................51
21 Operating Instructions...................................................................................................52
21.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................52

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21.2 General.................................................................................................................52
21.3 Emergency Stop ...................................................................................................52
21.4 Deploying the Rail Gear........................................................................................52
21.5 Drive on Rail .........................................................................................................53
21.6 Road Mode...........................................................................................................53
21.7 Work Lights...........................................................................................................53
21.8 Restricting the Operating Envelopes [OPTIONAL FEATURE]...............................53
21.8.1 General.........................................................................................................53
21.8.2 Boom.............................................................................................................54
21.9 Load Handling.......................................................................................................54
21.9.1 General.........................................................................................................54
21.9.2 Lifting Moment Limiting Device......................................................................54
21.9.3 Manoeuvres of the boom...............................................................................54
21.9.4 Stow..............................................................................................................54
21.10 After Each Use......................................................................................................54
21.11 On and Off Tracking..............................................................................................55
22 Transportation ..............................................................................................................57
22.1 General.................................................................................................................57
22.2 Loading.................................................................................................................57
22.3 Machine................................................................................................................57
22.4 Transit...................................................................................................................57
23 Attachment Handling ....................................................................................................59
23.1 General.................................................................................................................59
23.2 Detaching..............................................................................................................59
23.3 Lifting....................................................................................................................59
24 Decals ..........................................................................................................................60
25 Specifications ...............................................................................................................64
26 Serial Plate...................................................................................................................65
27 Diagrams......................................................................................................................66
27.1 Outline Drawings –Principle Dimensions..............................................................66
27.2 Principle Dimensions ............................................................................................68
27.3 OTP and W6A Gauge Points ................................................................................70
FIGURES Page
Figure 1 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on Steel Towers .....10
Figure 2 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines up to 33kV on Wooden Poles..............10
Figure 3 –Engine and Hydraulic Bays - Over-ride Key Locations.........................................23
Figure 4 - Location of Machine Components........................................................................27
Figure 5 - In-Cab Controls....................................................................................................28
Figure 6 - In-Cab Emergency Stop Button............................................................................30
Figure 7 - In-Cab Auxiliary Controls......................................................................................31
Figure 8 - Left hand lever .....................................................................................................32
Figure 9 - Right hand lever...................................................................................................32
Figure 10 - Screen Surround................................................................................................33
Figure 11 - Base Machine - Front Nearside Isometric View..................................................61
Figure 12 - Base Machine - Rear Offside Isometric View......................................................62
Figure 13 - Base Machine - Front View ................................................................................63
Figure 14 –Road Mode........................................................................................................66
Figure 15 –Rail Travel Mode ...............................................................................................67
Figure 16 –Swing Radius ....................................................................................................68
Figure 17 –Swing Radius with Aux Counterweight ..............................................................69
Figure 18 –OTP Gauge.......................................................................................................70
Figure 19 –W6A Gauge (without RRV road crawler allowance)...........................................71

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1 Introduction
This Operator’s Manual has been compiled for the purposes of safe operation, maintenance and
servicing of Rail-Ability components and systems.
For other operating details (e.g. machine, Boom, Road Rail Operations, Rail Gear, etc.) refer to the
publications listed in section 4.
Left or right are to be with the reader sitting in the driver’s seat in the cab facing forwards, looking over
the front floating axle unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT
READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THE CONTENTS OF THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE
THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE.
ONLY TRAINED AND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL SHALL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS
MACHINE.
THIS MACHINE IS VERY COMPLEX AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
BEFORE ANY USE OF THE MACHINE OCCURS, EXCEPT TRANSPORTATION AND
ATTACHMENT HANDLING, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES HAVE ALL BEEN PERFORMED AND
CARRIED OUT IN THE ORDER STATED:
1. Pre-Operation Actions
2. Routine Maintenance as determined by the Pre-Operation Actions
3. Function Tests
4. Workplace Assessment
5. Operating Instructions.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART OF THIS MACHINE AND
SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
Should you have any questions, contact Rail-Ability Ltd:
Rail-Ability Ltd
Tollgate Drive
Tollgate Industrial Estate
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST163HS
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
The Rail-Ability web site is www.railability.co.uk.

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2 Description and Intended Use
The Rail-Ability RA350 machine consists of a road-going tracked excavator ridged chassis, modified for
use on rail by Rail-Ability Ltd as detailed in section 4. The chassis is fitted with rail gear front and rear
to enable rail work. Various attachments can be mounted onto the boom and these are dealt with
collectively. For further information concerning attachments, see the manuals detailed in section 4.
The RA350 is intended for use on and off-track and/or rail wheels to enable operators and personnel to
undertake maintenance work underneath overhead lines and structures forming part of the rail
infrastructure.
The RA350 complies with the provisions of the following EC Council Directives:
•Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EC
•Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors 2000/14/EC.
3 Limitations
The use of this machine is limited to its intended use, as described above. If additional or special
applications or uses are required which are not covered by this Operator’s Manual, carefully analyse the
situation and refer to Rail-Ability Ltd for advice before proceeding.
Operational and environmental limitations of the equipment are described in the Specifications section
of this manual.

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4 Manuals
Title
Part No
Rail-Ability RA350 Tracked Excavator
Operator’s Manual (this manual)
Issue 1 - June 2017 - Original Instructions (English)
RAA350COPS-001
Rail-Ability RA350
Approved Maintenance Instruction
Issue 1 - April 2017
RAA350TAMI001
Rail-Ability RA350 Tracked Excavator
Parts Manual
1st Edition
TBA
The Operator instructions for the Rated Capacity
Indicator fitted to the excavator
Rail-Ability RCI+L Display Operation
Manual, RACD-10000141 RAI-18-TDPD,
Issue 1, dated April 2018
S60 Quick Hitch User Manual
Steel Wrist User and Installation Manual
Symmetrical Quick Couplers with Front
pin lock S40-S70 Doc No: 700277ENA
The Test instructions of the BMAIR Cab Filtered
Pressurisation System
BMAIR Filter Pressurisation System
TAC(S) Instruction Card ITACEN3
HOST MACHINE: MAINTENANCE INFORMATION:
Excavator
ATLAS 180WSR OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
EN version 2014-01 6175611
Engine Manuals
Deutz Tier 4 TCD4.1 L4 & TCD /TTCD6.1
L6
Side and Rear-View camera system
Axion CRV5606M 5.6 TFT LCD Monitor
Hand book
Auto Lube Greasing System
Lincoln Quicklub pump and distributers
Operating Instructions 203DC 810-55168-
1J & 810-55174-1J
Be sure the Operator’s and Safety manuals are complete, legible and located with the machine.

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5 Decal Legend
The decals on this machine use symbols, colour coding and signal words to identify the following:
Red with safety alert symbol –used to indicate the presence of an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Safety alert symbol –used to alert personnel to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Orange with safety alert symbol –used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Yellow with safety alert symbol –used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause minor or
moderate injury.
Yellow without safety alert symbol –used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Green –used to indicate operation or maintenance information.
These symbols are also used in this manual as an appropriate visual indication and their meaning is
as detailed above.
Be sure all decals, including those shown in the Decals Section of this manual, are in place and legible.

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6 Safety Rules
DANGER. FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY RULES
IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
6.1 General
•Read, understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations.
•Read, understand and obey the employer’s safety rules and worksite regulations.
•Comply with the employer’s, job site and governmental rules regarding use of personal protective
equipment.
•Read, understand and obey the manufacturer’s instructions and safety rules, safety and
operator’s manuals and machine decals.
•Learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator’s manual.
•Be properly trained to safely operate the machine.
•The machine must only be operated from the seated position in the cab with the seat belt
fastened
•Always obey national traffic regulations while driving the machine on roads. Be aware of the
machine’s overall length, width and height.
•Avoid hazardous situations.
•The lack of maintenance may cause damage or hurt people.
•Know and understand the safety rules before going on to the next items:
•Prior to use:
•Always perform Pre-Operation Actions
•Always perform Function Tests
•Always perform a Workplace Inspection.
•Only use the machine as it was intended
•Do not engage in stunt driving or misbehave while operating the machine.
6.2 PPE
Under normal use, the following Personal protective equipment is required:
•Toe Protector Safety Boots
•Full Hi Viz Orange overalls
•Gloves (Not required in the cab)
•Hard Hat (Not required in the cab).
Risk assessments of specific site conditions may mandate additional PPE.
Note: This machine is normally equipped with a filtered air pressurised cab system to eliminate dust
ingress. When the machine is in dusty environments, this system can be used instead of a dust mask
whilst operating from the cab, providing that the machine doors and windows remain shut.

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6.3 Electrocution Hazards
•This machine is NOT electrically insulated and will NOT provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
•When in operation maintain the minimum safe distances from electrical power lines and
apparatus in accordance with the applicable governmental regulations and Figures 1 and 2
below.
Figure 1 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on Steel Towers
Figure 2 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines up to 33kV on Wooden Poles
•Personnel must carefully evaluate the danger of electrocution before moving. If closer than 10
metres from the boom, the machine, the load or the electric line, move at least 10 metres away,
by shuffling away with small steps, in order to minimize the chance of getting a high voltage
difference between the feet.
•OLE lines on rail are 25kV and require a minimum safe approach distance of 2.75 metres.
•Allow for boom movement, electrical line sway or sag.
•Keep away from the machine if it contacts energised power lines. Personnel on the ground
or in the cab must NOT touch or operate the machine until energised power lines are shut
off.
•Do not attempt to assist someone in direct or indirect contact with the power line before the
power has been disabled as you run the risk of being electrocuted yourself.
•Warn others to stay away.
•Call for help.