Rail-Ability JCB 714 User manual

JCB 714 Super-Boss Road/Rail Conversion SB002 Operator’s Manual
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RAIL OPERATIONS
AND
EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURES
RAIL-ABILITY
JCB 714 SUPER BOSS ROAD/RAIL
VEHICLE

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Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................5
Description and Intended Use.......................................................5
Limitations ......................................................................................5
Manuals...........................................................................................6
Specification - Principal Dimensions ...........................................7
Specifications.................................................................................9
General Safety Rules ...................................................................11
Electrocution Hazards ..............................................................................11
Collision Hazards .....................................................................................12
Crushing Hazards..................................................................................... 13
Component Damage Hazards.................................................................. 13
Explosion and Fire Hazards......................................................................13
Damaged Machine Hazards..................................................................... 13
Bodily Injury Hazards................................................................................ 14
Burn Hazards ........................................................................................... 14
Electrocution Hazards ..............................................................................14
Lifting Hazard...........................................................................................15
Decal Legend................................................................................15
Rail Safety Rules ..........................................................................16
On / Off-Tracking the Machine - general points........................................16
Travelling on the Rail................................................................................16
Emergency Off-Tracking...........................................................................17
Pre-operation Inspection.............................................................18
Fundamentals...........................................................................................18
Checks..................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance..................................................................................21
Check the Engine Oil Level ......................................................................21
Check the Hydraulic Oil Level...................................................................21
Check the Batteries.................................................................................. 21
Check the Tyre Pressures........................................................................22
Check for Fuel Leaks................................................................................ 22
Scheduled Maintenance...........................................................................23
Operational....................................................................................24
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................24
Control Layout.......................................................................................... 25
JCB 714 Operating Control Principles...................................................... 26
Rail Systems GUI Screen.......................................................................................... 26
Auxiliary Control Lever .............................................................................................. 26
Axle Select Change-Over.......................................................................................... 26
Steering Lock ............................................................................................................ 26

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Foot Switch................................................................................................................ 26
Gear Selector............................................................................................................ 26
Screen......................................................................................................27
Icons.......................................................................................................................... 27
System Boot.............................................................................................................. 29
Immobiliser................................................................................................................ 29
Main Screen.............................................................................................................. 30
Rail Axles .................................................................................................................. 31
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 32
I/O Status................................................................................................. 33
Machine Detail.......................................................................................... 34
Function Tests..............................................................................35
Fundamentals...........................................................................................35
Tests ........................................................................................................35
From ground level : ................................................................................................... 35
Pre-Test Rail Drive Braking....................................................................................... 35
From the vehicle cab :............................................................................................... 36
Test Emergency Stop................................................................................................ 36
Test the Horn............................................................................................................. 36
Test Road Drive Braking........................................................................................... 36
Test the Rail Gear Deployment................................................................................. 36
Test Rail Drive and Rail Braking................................................................................ 37
Suggested On / Off Tracking Area Requirements..................................... 38
Emergency Recovery Off Tracking........................................................... 39
Emergency Recovery...............................................................................39
Recovery Pump........................................................................................ 39
Earth Bonding Straps ..................................................................41
Transport and Lifting Instructions..............................................42
Loading Operation....................................................................................42
Securing to transport vehicle for transit ....................................................43

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Tables
Table 1 - Icon Descriptions............................................................................................... 27
Figures
Figure 1 –W6A Gauge Drawing......................................................................................... 7
Figure 2 –Module Fitment Dimensions.............................................................................. 7
Figure 3 - General Assembly.............................................................................................. 8
Figure 4 - Data Panel ....................................................................................................... 10
Figure 5 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines in excess of 33kV on Steel Towers 12
Figure 6 - Safe Distance (metres) from Power Lines up to 33kV on Wooden Poles......... 12
Figure 7 –Ignition, Park, Gear and Controls .................................................................... 25
Figure 8 - GUI Screen Diagram........................................................................................ 28
Figure 9 - Initial Boot Screen Page................................................................................... 29
Figure 10 - Immobiliser Code Entry.................................................................................. 29
Figure 11 - Main Screen Page.......................................................................................... 30
Figure 12 - Rail Axle Control Page................................................................................... 31
Figure 13 - Axles Down Display........................................................................................ 31
Figure 14 - Selecting Front/Rear Axles............................................................................. 32
Figure 15 - Main Menu Page............................................................................................ 32
Figure 16 - Inputs/Outputs Menus.................................................................................... 33
Figure 17 - Input/Output Status ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 18 - Machine Detail Options.................................................................................. 34
Figure 19 - Screen Brightness Page................................................................................. 34
Figure 20 - Front Rail Axle Bonding Strap........................................................................ 41
Figure 21 - Rear Rail Axle Bonding Strap......................................................................... 41

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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. JCB vehicle, road rail operations, rail gear, etc.) please refer to the publications
listed in the Manuals section.
IMPORTANT
READ, UNDERSTAND AND OBEY THESE SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS MACHINE.
ONLY TRAINED AND AUTHORISED PERSONNEL SHALL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS
MACHINE.
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
ST16 3HS
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
www.railability.co.uk
DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Rail-Ability machine consists of a road-going JCB 714/718 4x4 articulated truck chassis, modified for use
on rail. The chassis is fitted with rail gear front and rear to enable rail travel. Mounted to the rear of the chassis
is a demountable module dependent on application and approvals.
The machine complies with the provisions of the following EC Council Directives:
See OEM Handbook
For further compliance information, please refer to the EC Declaration of Conformity supplied with this
machine.
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, please contact Rail-Ability Ltd for further
instructions and advice.
Operational and environmental limitations of the equipment are described in the Specifications section of this
manual.

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MANUALS
Title
Part No.
Rail-Ability
Operator’s Manual
Edition - see cover
……………………………See cover
Rail-Ability Service Manual Road Rail JCB Hybrid
714 Host machine
………………….…… RASBAMI001
JCB 714 Operator and Service Manual
.……….……….……..… 9801/7160
JCB 714 Parts Book
………………………… M830178
Module Operator and Service Manuals ……. Consult Module Manufacturer

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SPECIFICATION - PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Figure 1 –W6A Gauge Drawing
Figure 2 –Module Fitment Dimensions

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Figure 3 - General Assembly
Refer to specifications table on the next page:

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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
MAXIMUM RATED
CAPACITY
14000 KG
OVERALL HEIGHT,
STOWED (ROAD)
3.500 M
OVERALL WIDTH,
STOWED
2.500 M
OVERALL LENGTH,
STOWED
8.493 M
ROAD WHEELBASE
4.055 M
RAIL WHEELBASE
4.956 M
FRONT OVERHANG
(ROAD)
2.174 M
REAR OVERHANG (ROAD)
APPROACH ANGLE
(ROAD)
12°
DEPARTURE ANGLE
(ROAD)
16°
TURNING RADIUS (ROAD)
4.175 M
ARTICULATION ANGLE
36°
MINIMUM TRACK CURVE
RADIUS
80 M
GROUND CLEARANCE
430 MM
VEHICLE DECK HEIGHT
(ROAD)
1.530 M
VEHICLE DECK HEIGHT
(RAIL)
1.810 M
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA & LIMITS
SOUND POWER
LEVEL
(ENGINE)
LWA 107DB
VIBRATION
< 2.5 M/S2
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
-5 °C TO + 30 °C
MAXIMUM
GRADIENT (RAIL)
1 IN 25
MAXIMUM CANT
(RAIL)
150 MM
MAXIMUM SLOPE
RATING, STOWED
POSITION, ON
TYRES
3.0°
MAXIMUM SIDE
SLOPE RATING,
STOWED POSITION,
ON TYRES
3.0°
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SOURCE
24 VOLT D.C.
BATTERIES
2 X 115 AH
CONTROLS
PROPORTIONAL
110 VOLT AC
OUTLET
OPTIONAL
24 VOLT DC
OUTLET
STANDARD
MAXIMUM
HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE
(FUNCTIONS)
200 BAR
HYDRAULIC
SUPPLY AT REAR
CHASSIS
STANDARD
HYDRAULIC TANK
88 LITRES
FUEL TANK
210 LITRES
AIR SUPPLY
OPTIONAL
TYRE SIZE
16.00 R25 XGC
TYRE PRESSURE
(FRONT)
100 PSI
RAIL DRIVE
SPEEDS (APPROX)
1ST GEAR 6MPH
2ND GEAR 12MPH
3RD GEAR 18MPH
WEIGHTS
OVERALL WEIGHT
COMPRISING -
24,000 KG
FRONT AXLE MAX
(ROAD WHEELS)
14,750 KG
REAR AXLE MAX
(ROAD WHEELS)
15,250 KG

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99709
949***
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*
Manufacturer/Converter
SN:
Owner
FN:
RSB0**
Rail-Ability Ltd
01785 214747
A P WEBB PLANT HIRE
01785 241335
Maximum Travelling Speed
20 mph
Maximum On/Off Track Gradient
01:25
Maximum Working Speed
6 mph
Maximum On/Off Track Cant
150mm
Maximum Travelling Speed Through Switches and
Crossings
5 mph
May Be Used Under LIVE Overhead
Lines in accordance with the E.C.C.
YES
Maximum Travelling Speed Through Raised
Checkrails
2 mph
May Be Used On LIVE 3 Or 4 Rail Lines
NO
Maximum Working Cant (See E.C.C. For Module
limitations)
200mm
May Be Used On ISOLATED 3 Or 4 Rail
Lines
YES
Maximum Travelling Cant
200mm
May Be Used Adjacent To Running
Line in accordance with the E.C.C.
YES
Maximum Working Gradient
01:25
Minimum 1300mm Height Clearance
On Out Of Gauge Tail Swing
N/A
Minimum Track Curve Radius
80m
Max Machine Gross Weight with
loaded module fitted
24t
Maximum Non Service Braked Towed Load
N/A
REAR SOLID FILLED TYRES FITTED @ >750kg
Each Refer to Engineering Conformity Certificate
for module/attachment specific limitations.
Maximum Service Braked Towed Load
N/A
Figure 4 - Data Panel