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Please carefully read this Installation, Operation, a n d M aintenance Manual as it is an integral pa rt o f yo ur p ur ch ase d Carbis equipment. It is the Owner’s responsibility ensuring all personnel who operate and or maintain the Carbis equipment first receive comprehensive training.
With a railcar centerline considered as a fixed constant relationship with Carbis equipment, correct gangway positioning r e q u i r e s c o r r e c t operator input. Carbis’ standard gangways r e q u i r e the rail car spotted with the r a i l c a r access area centered on the gangway.
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Do not operate Carbis Equipment for any other purpose other than its intended design. Do not modify Carbis equipment to perform beyond its factory settings. Failure to do so could cause a malfunction possibly damaging equipment and causing injury. Contact Carbis for service.
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Note: Always reference this serial number when contacting Sam Carbis Solutions Group with any questions or concerns. TCG-2500 gangways can be equipped with an optional pivoting outboard upright and cage leveling mechanism (see FIGURE 2-2). Mounted on the upper half of each left and right pivoting outboard upright, the cage leveling mechanism consists of back-to-back channels: one on the gangway fixed upright and one on the pivoting upright.
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FIGURE 2-1 TCG -2500 GANGWAY SIDE ARRANGEMENT GANGWAY FOOT LOCK (IF INSTALLED) Most Carbis manual sprung gangways employ a single manually functioning foot lock. A single base tread mounted foot lever when depressed activates the foot lock unlocking function. When lowering the gangway, depressing the foot lever while pushing forward on the handrails extends the foot lock spring and releasing the mechanical foot lock for the gangway to extend.
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Incorrect vehicle positioning or improper use of this equipment increases the risk of serious injury or death. Carbis equipment is designed to function only as described in this manual and depicted on applicable drawings. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF CARBIS EQUIPMENT.
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Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, helmet etc. For chain supported Carbis gangways, both locking chains must be correctly engaged in the chain lock slots supporting the gangway before accessing. Slack or unequal chain adjustment may result in unanticipated movement and loss of balance when walking or standing on the equipment.
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SAFETY LABEL DESCRIPTIONS Please ensure the following safety labels below are eligible and properly affixed on the equipment as described in this manual before use. Contact Carbis when requiring replacement labels AL-157.1 AL-159.1 AL-156.1 AL-027-99 top Handrail (Inside right handrail)
For systems that include loading arms, see separate instruction manual for operation. DO NOT USE Carbis Equipment if wind speed gusts exceed 35 mph/56 kph. Gangway weight limit design is for single person occupancy with PPE, tools and must not exceed 500 lbs./227 kg.
Carbis does not advocate pressure washer use for cleaning as it could damage bearing and cylinder seals, damage surfaces, and inadvertently remove safety labels. However, if used wear proper PPE using lower pressures focusing on the walkway area to remove grease, product build up etc.
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The following procedure applies to all Carbis manually operated TCG-2500 gangways with a foot lock: For safety reasons, ensure the system is properly locked and tagged out preventing inadvertent gangway operation during the foot lock adjustment procedure.
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Only qualified maintenance personnel trained in safe and proper maintenance procedures should perform adjustments on Carbis equipment in accordance with the most recent industry practices. Failure to do so could cause personnel injury or damage to equipment. iii) Prior to the adjustment of any component, it is imperative that system Lockout/Tagout Procedures be performed per company safety regulations and requirements.
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If the brake engagement is insufficient or if the lever is still too tight, repeat steps 1) thru 4) to achieve the desired results. For any assistance, replacement parts, comments, or questions, contact Carbis. Please have your model number, serial number, or drawing number available to expedite your request.
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Carbis Solutions Group, LLC equipment. The structure shall also be sufficient for supporting all imposed equipment loads. Improper load support can negatively affect equipment operation. ii) It is the owner’s responsibility to prepare the site prior to installing Carbis equipment. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to, the following: Removal and/or relocation of existing obstructions.
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Lubricate stainless steel bolts and nuts prior to tightening. Any bolts less than 1/2” diameter, torque to 60 in.-lbs./6.75NM. A qualified contractor with an understanding of Carbis equipment should perform the final assembly and installation of the Carbis equipment in conformity with industry standards, local building code requirements, and in accordance with the most recent industry practices for safe rigging.
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TCG-2500 GANGWAY MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 7-3 f) GANGWAY MOUNT INSTALLATION Carbis will supply the mounting hardware for Carbis supplied gangway mounted platforms. Otherwise use customer-supplied hardware when installing the gangway mount to a platform per the following sequence: Bolt the gangway base tread to the platform structure.
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TRACK AND CARRIAGE OPTION WITH TCG-S910.1 TRACK LOCK MECHANISM For existing platforms, always use Carbis special bolts (199) to mount the tracks to the platform. For Carbis-supplied platforms, Carbis will drill the bolt holes and supply the tracks mounting bolts 199).
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From the stored position, raise and lower the gangway several times verifying the TCG S910.1 Track Lock Mechanism operation. Install the manual track lock lever and Carbis-supplied mounting hardware as shown in FIGURE 7-5 below. Ensure the manual track lock brake correctly engages the track firmly holding the gangway in place.
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TCG-S910.1 RACK LOCK MECHANISM FIGURE 7-5 CAGE ASSEMBLY OPTION For gangways with included safety cage options, use Carbis-supplied hardware to install the cage per FIGURE 7-6 below. Gangway and cage type may vary from that shown; however, the bolting arrangement and configuration are the same.
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