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Please refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts or inquiring about warranty items. * This manual applies to both DMF’s RW-1630 Railgear, and DMF’s higher capacity RW-1630/50 Railgear, including all configurations (standard, behind cab, and under cab) DMF 665 Pylant Street Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Parts (404) 607-1684...
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For purposes of this manual, we will refer to RW-1630 when discussing either RW-1630 or RW1630/50, and we will explicitly call out any differences when appropriate.
Installation: Both DMF front and rear guide wheel units bolt to the truck frame using only hand tools found in any shop. They are designed to minimize the amount of space required and in many cases fit within the existing boundaries of the vehicle.
FRONT RAILGEAR DMF’s Heavy Duty Front Railgear is available in 3 different variations. The standard front Railgear uses a 1630 axle (see section 1.2.1), the Behind Cab variation uses an extra heavy duty 1650 axle and wheels (see section 1.2.2), and the Under Cab variation uses the 1630 axle (see section 1.2.3).
For parts drawings, see Section 8.0, and for installation instructions, see Section 4.0. 1.2.3 Under Cab Front Railgear Components DMF Under Cab Front Railgear uses the RW-1630 axle and wheels. Front Railgear mounted to truck frame underneath the vehicle cab, with 16” guide wheels GVWR Range: 33,000 lbs.
RW-1630 REAR RAILGEAR 1.3.1 Rear Railgear Components (Including RW-1630 and RW-1650) DMF offers two different variations of Rear Railgear, RW-1630 and RW-1650. The components are the same, other than the axles and wheels, which have different weight capacities. RW-1630 GVWR Range: 33,000 lbs. and above Approx.
Cable Remote Pin-Offs Air Remote Pin-Offs NOTE: DMF’s Rear Cylinders are equipped with integral locking valves, however, pin-offs are still required in both the rail and highway positions. Operation Controls Locate and familiarize yourself with the front and rear Railgear operating controls ...
For adjustment information, see Section 7.0 & 8.0 for appropriate axle assembly drawings. If your vehicle is equipped with DMF “two piece” wheels, check the bolt torque indicators (the tabs around each bolt) to ensure that they have not moved. If torque indicators are missing or damaged, please contact DMF for replacements.
(2) The brakes properly release when the brake pedal is released. If brakes do not function properly, contact a Service Representative at DMF. 3.1.3 Bi-annually Perform standard daily and weekly inspection points as listed above, and then check the...
RW-1630 Wheel Wear Gauge A metal wheel wear gauge (DMF part number 800115) is available to aid in inspecting worn wheels. The drawing on the next page illustrates how to use the gauge and also lists specifications for minimum wall thickness on the wheel tread as well as tolerance on wheel back-to-back spacing.
PRE-INSTALL NOTE: The proper installation of this equipment is solely the responsibility of you, the installer. When in doubt, contact DMF for assistance. NOTE: During Railgear installation, there are 3 different alignments - front Railgear to truck frame, rear Railgear to truck frame, and a final procedure that aligns both sets of Railgear to each other.
Also the condition of the rear tires needs to be determined. If the rear tires are worn, they should be replaced. Alignment - Rear truck axle must be square with truck frame. DMF recommends that a ...
See Section 7.0 for different link measurements and contact DMF for final consultation before ordering a different set of links. DMF will not be responsible if the links are changed from the initial order without consulting with DMF.
Railgear bracket centered. Note that DMF provides shims of different thicknesses, and it is important that the same amount of shim measurement is achieved on both sides.
RW-1630 VARYING FRONT RAILGEAR CONFIGURATIONS Due to the numerous variations between chassis, DMF has designed several different mounting configurations to supply our customers with the perfect fit for their application. These configurations fall into three main categories as listed below. Each of these categories, though similar, requires varying installation procedures.
However, before starting the front Railgear installation, check the vehicle’s front tire spacing. The front Railgear operates between the front steering tires; therefore, you must have a minimum of 65" between the tires. If this is not the case, contact DMF. ...
Figure 4.5.3 Bolted Joint Cross Section NOTE: DMF front frame extensions are designed to support the Railgear only. It is the installer’s responsibility to properly engineer brackets for rail racks, boom rests and etc. In normal applications, mount the Front Valve Plate Assembly between the Frame Extensions (with the Front Valve on the underside and the handle facing forward) and weld in place.
If this is the case, DMF supplies a front Railgear unit that includes much shorter long arms (Referred to as Cargo Arms). With some modifications that will be detailed further, the rear of...
11” Rail wheel G.C. in Highway mode. This can be reduced for fitting under lower tanks; but you must contact DMF. Another option would be to reinstall the tanks higher during re-assembly. Is there room to move the tanks higher? 4.
If this check is being performed off the rail (such as a concrete shop floor), note that the rail wheel flange is roughly 1.25” tall. RW-1630 Under Cab Railgear can be installed closer to the ground to increase front tire clearance above the rail.
The guide wheels are reversible at installation. If the wheels are insulated, it is noted that DMF installs the insulation on the driver’s side wheel, which in this case, locates the brakes to the rear of the axle.
4.9.4 Front Tire Clearance Check DMF recommends a minimum of 2” of front tire clearance above rail in applications where the front truck tires are lifted in the air for use on rail. If this check is being performed off the rail (such as a concrete shop floor), note that the rail wheel flange is roughly 1.25”...
Rail wheel brakes alone are insufficient to stop the vehicle in a reasonable distance. DMF’s RW-1630 Railgear uses an optional air braking system. The same Cobra air braking system is used for both the front and rear Railgear. For a detailed drawing of the Cobra Air Brake Assembly, section 5.3.8.
(2) the brakes properly release when the brake pedal is released. If brakes do not function properly, contact a Service Representative at DMF. NOTE: The rail wheel brake system is intended to assist the existing vehicle brakes when in the rail mode.
TWO-PIECE WHEELS DMF offers a two-piece, insulated wheel option for extreme applications, such as material handlers. If your material handler will be insulated, then DMF requires the use of our two-piece wheel. DMF’s two-piece wheels require additional maintenance (over and above our standard wheels), so we only recommend them for use in heavy-duty applications.
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800301 KIT, 2-PC. WHEEL INDICATORS (8 GREEN/1 RED) P/N #800020 - ALL HARDWARE KIT FOR RW-1630 WHEEL (see drawing M1630103 in Section 7) P/N #800021 - ALL HARDWARE KIT FOR RW-1650 WHEEL (see drawing M1650103 in Section 7) 5/8"-11 x 4" Grade 8 Bolts See Section 5.4 for detail...
6.1.1 New Hydraulic System for Vehicle without Hydraulic System If only DMF Railgear is to be installed and there is not an existing hydraulic system, outfit the truck with a 5 to 7 GPM, 2500 psi pump, suction filter (such as a Vickers OFSS-10), with an appropriate sized reservoir.
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Other Considerations for Ordering Parts: This is a list of considerations to make before placing a parts order with DMF. There are many variations and customer requirements that we strive to accommodate, and as a result, the more information you can provide to us when placing an order, the more likely that we will be able to help you quickly and efficiently.
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Shims are available to adapt wider brackets to different frame widths. If your exact measurements are not available on the parts list, please discuss this with the DMF Parts department and we will work with you to get the appropriate rear bracket and necessary shims.
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NUMBER 5/8-11 HEX BOLTS, 5/8-11 NYLOCK NUTS, & 5/8" FLAT WASHERS NOT PROVIDED. FASTEN TO 154 LB-FT. WHEEL & AXLE ASSY., REAR (RW-1630) REAR LINK ASSY., SHORT, SLOTTED MUST BE GRADE 5 FOR REAR ONLY. LENGTH TO BE DETERMINED REAR MOUNTING BRACKET ONCE BRACKET MOUNTED AND SHIMMED.
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BEFORE ORDERING REAR CYLINDERS, LINKS, AND/OR BRAKES ONLY: WHEN ORDERING REAR PARTS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE TRUCK FRONT WHICH WAY THE PIN-OFFS ARE FACING - IF THEY ARE FACING PASSENGER TOWARD THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, THEN THIS IS CONSIDERED SIDE OF TRUCK OUR STANDARD MOUNTING CONFIGURATION.
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X-SHORT LINKS X-SHORT (SLOTTED) LINKS Note: Links are sold individually unless you want a full set of all 8. Please refer to 818660 818661 full set p/n's shown below. The "Rear Set of Rear Links" differ in p/n's 818666 according to pin-off option. Your "Front Set 818670 818660 818661...
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SHORT LINKS SHORT (SLOTTED) LINKS Note: Links are sold individually unless 818265 818264 you want a full set of all 8. Please refer to 818285 818266 full set p/n's shown below. The "Rear Set of Rear Links" differ in p/n's 818264 818267 818243...
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LONG LINKS LONG (SLOTTED) LINKS 818279 Note: Links are sold individually unless you want a full set of all 8. Please refer to 818284 818650 full set p/n's shown below. 818230 The "Rear Set of Rear Links" differ in p/n's 818651 818284 818279...
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1. INSTALL ALL INSULATORS ON STUB DATE DESCRIPTION AXLE BEFORE PRESSING INTO AXLE TOLERANCES: TITLE: (UNLESS SPECIFIED) TUBE AXLE ASSEMBLY, 1630 REAR, STUB AXLE, RW-1630 FRAC, MACH: ± 1/32" DBL INSULATED 2. CHECK FOR ZERO CONTINUITY AFTER FRAC, OTHER: ± 1/16" ± .063 ASSEMBLY ±...
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ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 820458 BOLT INSULATOR, 1650 STUB AXLE 820461 INSULATOR DISC, 1650 STUB AXLE 820462 LOCK WASHER, 3/4", GRADE 8 820463 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 3/4-10 UNC x 5" LONG, GRADE 8 820541 AXLE TUBE WELDMENT - 1650 STUB AXLE, GEN 2 820547 INSULATOR TUBE, 1650 STUB AXLE, GEN 2 820543...
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ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION PARTS: (MUST HAVE SERIAL # WHEN ORDERING) 1650 REAR AXLE WELDMENT TUBE WIDE W/ BRAKES COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY OPTIONS (AXLE, AXLE TUBE, WHEELS): 1650 & BEHIND CAB WHEELS: 1650 REAR AXLE TUBES: 800108 HUBCAP BOLTS (HHCS 5/16"-18 X 3/4") NON-INSULATED, WITH BRAKES (1650) - 800213 NON-INSULATED, 1650 WHEEL W/ RACES - 800015 AXLE TUBE, WITH BRAKES - 818209...
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3/8" FILLET WELD OTHER PLACES (TYP.) DATE DESCRIPTION TOLERANCES: TITLE: (UNLESS SPECIFIED) REAR MOUNTING 12" FORMED BRACKET ASSY FRAC, MACH: ± 1/32" RW-1630 3/4" HEAVY DUTY PLATE FRAC, OTHER: ± 1/16" ± .063 ± .030 DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. (404) 875-1512 .XXX ± .005 DRILL SIZES: + .015...
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34-7/8" 819511 35-5/8" 12.0 REF. 819313 36-11/16" Note: These are the most commonly used. Special widths are available, please contact DMF. .50 TYP. *MUST ORDER COMPLETE BRACKET DIMENSION "A" - SEE TABLE (FRAME WIDTH + 1/8") HALF "A" 10-3/4" REF.
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FRONT PARTS DETAIL DRAWING ............... 8-3 LONG ARM VARIATIONS ..................8-4 RW-1630 WHEEL & FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY ............8-5 RW-1630 STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY, FRONT, DOUBLE INSULATED ......8-6 RW-1630 UNDER CAB FRONT RAILGEAR ASSEMBLY ........... 8-7 RW-1650 BEHIND CAB FRONT RAILGEAR ASSEMBLY ......... 8-8 RW-1630 MOUNTING TUBE VARIATIONS ............
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Other Considerations for Ordering Parts: This is a list of considerations to make before placing a parts order with DMF. There are many variations and customer requirements that we strive to accommodate, and as a result, the more information you can provide to us when placing an order, the more likely that we will be able to help you quickly and efficiently.
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ITEM PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PIVOT ARMS FOR USE WITH CARGO ARMS 810453 2 RW-1630 CARGO PIVOT ARM ASSY., RIGHT HAND 818124 PIN ASSEMBLY, FRONT MOUNTING ( 1-1/4") 810452 RW-1630 CARGO PIVOT ARM ASSY., LEFT HAND 818149 TIE PIN ASSEMBLY, PIVOT ARM WHEEL &...
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808117 - PASSENGER SIDE OUTER DATE DESCRIPTION 808118 - DRIVER SIDE OUTER TOLERANCES: TITLE: (UNLESS SPECIFIED) 808152 - PASSENGER SIDE INNER VARIOUS RW-1630 LONG ARMS ± 1/32" 808153 - DRIVER SIDE INNER FRAC, MACH: FRAC, OTHER: ± 1/16" 15.000 808154 - INNER/OUTER SET ±...
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DESCRIPTION TOLERANCES: TITLE: INSTALL ALL INSULATORS ON STUB AXLE BEFORE (UNLESS SPECIFIED) 1630 STUB AXLE ASSEMBLY, FRONT, DOUBLE PRESSING INTO AXLE TUBE RW-1630 FRAC, MACH: ± 1/32" INSULATED FRAC, OTHER: ± 1/16" ± .063 CHECK FOR ZERO CONTINUITY AFTER ASSEMBLY ±...
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2.875 4.000 5.500 6.625 8.000 4" SPRING HANGER - P/N #818155 10.000 6-5/8" OFFSET SPRING HANGER - P/N #818172 5.500 6.625 8.000 6-5/8" SPRING HANGER - P/N #818170 8.375 9.500 10.000 9-1/2" OFFSET SPRING HANGER - P/N #810136 7.875 9.000 DATE DESCRIPTION TOLERANCES:...
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United States and Canada. DMF shall not be liable for other loss, damage, or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products.
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