Operation In The Winter - ABB HVC 150P User Manual

4.8. Operation in the winter

Charger side
To support the operation in the winter the contact strips of the Pantograph are equipped with
a heating unit designed for de-icing the contact strips. Power rating is 60 W.
Bus side
To support operation in the winter, the rails are equipped with a heating unit that is designed
for de-icing the rail.
Additional measures:
➢ Park the buses inside or under a roof during the night;
➢ If parked outside, remove the snow from the top of the bus before start of operation;
➢ Additional heating unit surrounding the rails on top of the bus (not part of the ABB
offering).
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