Taking The Machine Off The Rails - GEISMAR STUMEC MC3 Manual

4.1.4 Taking the machine off the rails

Depending on the situation (more or less time available for taking the machine off the rails), taking the machine off the rails must be done as per "a) Normal
procedure" or "b) Emergency procedure".
a) Normal procedure
• Raise the "grinding wheel and head" assembly Ref. ① as high as possible in a
vertical position.
• Reduce engine speed then stop the engine by putting the remote engine stop
switch Ref. ② in position 0. Then wait until the grinding wheel has completely
stopped turning.
• Take the machine off the rails by following the procedure described in §3.3
"Putting the machine on the rails" in reverse order.
As indicated in this same paragraph the "MC3" type frog and switch point
grinder can be put on or off the rails by two persons. Nevertheless, if access
conditions to the work area are difficult, a sufficient number of persons must be
provided for so that transport operations can be carried out under good
conditions.
b) Emergency procedure
• Stop the engine, by putting the remote engine stop switch Ref. ② in position
0.
• Take hold of the machine using the two carrying bars ③ located on either side
of the machine and remove it rapidly from the rails.
IMPORTANT: After carrying out the emergency procedure for taking the
machine off the rails, it is essential to check that no machine element has been
damaged and that the grinding wheel is in good condition. The machine may
only be re-started after an inspection has been made and any necessary repair
work carried out.
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