Manual RCFF Track Gauge
Manual RCFF Track Gauge
Manual RCFF Track Gauge
RCFF / RCFF-T
COMBINATION
RULE
Type
RCFF
RCFF-T
DEAR CLIENT,
You have just acquired work equipment from the GEISMAR Group.
We thank you for your confidence in us and trust this acquisition will be to your entire satisfaction.
The GEISMAR Group would like to draw your special attention to the recommendations contained in this document.
Permanent availability of the equipment, and its use under the best safety conditions require regular inspections and maintenance. The life span of a machine
is directly related to the care taken with its management and maintenance.
To ensure maintenance of the equipment characteristics, GEISMAR would like to draw your attention to some essential points:
- respect maintenance frequencies.
- use recommended lubricants.
- replace defective parts with approved parts.
- do not make any modifications.
In many cases, this constitutes one of the conditions required to demonstrate validity of the warranty and maintenance that is compliant with applicable
regulations.
The GEISMAR Group reminds you that rapid shipment of your spare parts depends on the precision of your order, and this directly affects the productivity of
your work equipment.
We trust our equipment, which has been designed and developed using cutting-edge technology, meets your expectations.
Dear Client, we remain at your disposal.
As part of our policy of respect for the environment, this manual was printed on recycled paper.
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY
1.1 Introduction
The following is a collection of rules designed for protection of personnel and assets while the machine you have just acquired is in use. Non-respect of these rules
can have serious consequences. Everyone concerned by the use, upkeep, storage or keeping of the machine discussed in this manual must be familiar with these
rules. The manufacturer cannot foresee all situations involving risk. The recommendations in the manual are not exhaustive.
Any person who does not respect the rules in this manual and who causes an accident while using the machine described within will be held responsible for any and
all results of the accident.
The notes and illustrations in this manual may show details and accessories that are different from your equipment. The basic characteristics may remain identical,
but GEISMAR reserves the right to make improvements.
For additional information concerning your equipment, ordering spare parts or maintenance and repair work, please contact GEISMAR and provide the type, code
and serial number on the name plate as a reference. The name plate must be kept in good condition.
1.2 Warnings
The manufacturer is not liable in the following situations:
• Use that does not comply with the recommendations in the use and maintenance manual.
• Non-respect of periodic inspection requirements as stated by the applicable regulations in the country where the equipment is being operated.
• Use by non-authorised personnel and/or personnel who do not have the required professional skills.
• Consequences resulting from a lack of understanding of the use and maintenance manual on the part of the user.
• Use that does not respect the requirements of the cited normative documents.
• Power supply faults.
• Non-respect of the specified servicing rules.
• Modification or work that has not been authorised by the manufacturer.
• Use of lubricants and supplies that are different from those recommended in the present maintenance manual.
• Extraordinary or unpredictable events.
Using and looking after the use and maintenance manual:
• The use and maintenance manual is for operating supervisors and personnel responsible for the maintenance of the equipment, as well as for all personnel who
work on it. They should pay particular attention to the sections dealing with work safety.
• The use and maintenance manual provides the information required for proper use of the work equipment as planned by the manufacturer.
• The manual provides use and maintenance instructions for the work equipment. It does not in any way replace training of the personnel using the equipment.
• If the equipment is ceded, the user should provide the manufacturer with the contact information of the new owner.
• The user must provide the new owner the present use and maintenance manual with the equipment.
IMPORTANT! Everyone using this machine must comply with applicable work regulations
THE MACHINE MUST NEVER BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED
1.5.2 Work
The rule must only be used by a single authorised operator.
If the work takes place on a double track, pay particular attention to activity on the track that is free to traffic. In all cases, use of the equipment must respect
the railway recommendations applicable where the rule is being used.
During use, the necessary precautions should be taken to ensure the equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
This rule was designed for metrological measurements only. Any use other than that described in this manual will be considered "non-compliant" and will
free the manufacturer of all responsibility; the user will be entirely and solely responsible.
"Compliant use" presumes observation of the recommendations for use and maintenance of the equipment as stated in this manual. All recommendations for
work accident prevention described herein must also be respected, while fully respecting the general applicable legislation governing safety and worksite
health.
The RCFF model combination rule for track equipment inspection and track gauge and superelevation measurement is an instrument specifically
designed for on-track and on-site measurement of the following parameters:
- track gauge,
- superelevation in algebraic values,
The rule is comprised of a light, yellow, anodised aluminium structure. Track gauge is measured using a manually moved mobile support and
superelevation with a spirit level associated with a turning knob. A blocking knob locks the mobile support in place to make superelevation
measurement easier.
The measurements are read through windows.
The legs of the RCFF rules are electrically insulated and therefore they do not interfere with the track signals. Electrical resistance is greater than
1000MΩ.
The rule can be optionally equipped with a dismantling system for separating the rule into 2 parts using a pin and an isolating bar. If this option is
selected, the rule is called an RCFF-T rule.
F
E
Ref. Description
A Fixed support
B Frame D
C Transport handle C
G
Superelevation reading
D
window
H
Track gauge reading
E
window J
B
F Blocking knob
G Telescopic holder
A K
H Mobile support
J Mobile lug
L
K Turning knob
L Spirit level
M Fixed lug
N Pin
Option : model -T
* List of possible standard track gauges: 1000, 1067, 1435, 1520, 1524, 1600, 1668, 1676. For other track gauges, consult us.
** Specific stops on request.
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3.1 Introduction
So that use of the equipment complies with the safety rules stated in §1.3 “Safety and general usage recommendations” and §1.4 “General safety instructions” it is
indispensable for the equipment to be installed and started up in accordance with the steps described in §3.4 to §3.7.
The spirit level Fig.① is embedded in the frame of the rule. It is tilted using the 7 6
button Fig.⑦.
IN THE EVENT AN ANOMALY SHOULD BE FOUND DURING THIS INSPECTION OR DURING USE, THE MACHINE MUST BE RESTORED TO FULL
COMPLIANCE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR BY THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO RE-USE.
To do this, make sure the frame of the rule Fig.③ and the isolating bar Fig.② are 3
clean. Insert the isolating bar Fig.② in the frame of the detached part of the rule Fig.
③. Insert the pin Fig.① to lock the assembly in place.
During periods when the equipment is not in use, it is indispensable to store it properly in order to keep it in good working order. Poorly-stocked equipment may
deteriorate when recommissioned. Il is also important for the personnel responsible for storage operations to take great care during storage, and to carefully
follow the recommendations.
Storage protection system
The choice of storage protection systems depends on 2 main factors:
- the duration of storage.
- the storage conditions: "unprotected" storage (exposure to bad weather) and "protected" storage (building, closed hangar, open hangar, canopy, etc.)
Storage sites
In general, premises for storing equipment should provide as good protection as possible against:
- dust, humidity.
- direct sunlight.
- rapid temperature changes.
Storage procedures
The state of the equipment when recommissioned after storage depends on the way it was prepared and protected before storage:
- cleaning the equipment.
- technical inspections to check for anomalies.
5.1 Servicing
Proper training, skills and tools are required to correctly use, maintain and repair this material.
This equipment may only be serviced and repaired by skilled personnel with a thorough knowledge of general metrology.
Any malfunction or fault must give rise to a metrological inspection.
Waste resulting from servicing and maintenance operations (fluids, filters, used cloths, etc.) must be processed in accordance with applicable regulations
governing the protection of the environment.
Any part that is worn, damaged or missing must be changed or repaired immediately, whenever there is a risk in terms of safety.
All replaced parts must be metrologically inspected.
This list of tooling does not exclude the need for normal necessary equipment such as: cloths, brushes, etc.
5.1.2 Cleaning
The rule is a measuring instrument. Make sure that the equipment is kept as clean as possible. Care in cleaning the rule will lead to longer service life and improved
performance.
Clean the equipment carefully with a clean cloth or an airgun, taking special care to remove all dirt that has accumulated on it, especially close to any moving parts.
Do not use fuel for cleaning operations. Only use non-inflammable, non-toxic products that are inoffensive for both the operator and the machine.
To verify the adjustment of the clearance of the telescopic holder, do the following:
➊ Partially unscrew the turning knob Fig.③ to free the telescopic holder Fig.②. 2
➋ Pull the telescopic holder Fig.② to the inside of the track, simultaneously
rotating it, to visualise the functional clearance, then release it.
1
- If the telescopic holder does not return to initial position, there is not enough 3
functional clearance, and the clearance must be adjusted.
- If the rotation causes the graduated scale to move, there is too much clearance:
adjust it.
To adjust the clearance, proceed as follows:
➊ Partially unscrew the 2 bolts Fig.④. 4
➋ Progressively tighten the 2 bolts by the same number of turns.
Repeat steps ➊ and ➋ until it is correctly adjusted.
The 2 bolts Fig.④④ must be tight enough to limit the clearance and allow the mobile support to move, without locking the assembly and while maintaining
the precision of the rule measurement.
FREQUENCY
Inspection of the
X Chap.3 § 7
measuring apparatus
Complete rule Perform general cleaning
with a clean cloth or blow
X Chap.5 § 1.2
nozzle to remove dirt from
the measuring apparatus
Checking the
adjustment of the X Chap.3 § 4
Superelevation device superelevation
Adjusting the
X Chap.3 § 5
superelevation
Telescopic holder Adjustment X X Chap.5 § 1.3
Flangeway cursor
Adjustment X X Chap.5 § 1.3
(for equipped models)
Verification of
Isolating bar X X Chap. 4 § 2.1
adjustment
NOTE: These recommendations are not exhaustive. Constant monitoring of equipment and properly organising regular preventative maintenance can only extend
the lifespan of the rules.
Indications given on the preventive maintenance schedule are given for machines used under normal conditions. In more difficult working conditions and longer
working days the frequency of maintenance operations must be shortened accordingly.
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N° RCFF
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N° Description Quantity Reference
1 Rule frame 1 -
2 Wide support 1 See A
3 Spirit level 1 See B
4 Lifter 1 See C
5 Half-handle 2 H11831
6 Turning knob 1 See D
7 Window 2 H64868
8 CS M2x5 bolt 4 LMY
9 Track measurement system 1 See E1
10 Axis 2 N02481
11 Ø6 ring 4 HSF
12 Stop valve 2 H82922
13 Slider block 1 See F
14 Blocking knob 1 See G
15 Separation system 1 See J
N° A1
Wide support
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