Racine Railroad Products
1955 Norwood CT.
Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
(262) 637-9681
SERVICE BULLETIN NO. RRP SB 277
www.racinerailroad.com
SERVICE BULLETIN
MAINTENANCE OF WAY EQUIPMENT
DATE: 4/22/14 RRP Service Bulletin No: RRP SB 277
TITLE: Kit, SAR Prox Switch – RRP #792852.
RATING: ALERT INFORMATION
(Potential Problem) (Action Is Optional)
DIRECTIVE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
(Action Is Required) (Enhance Product)
PRODUCT SERIES / MODEL: Safelok Applicator Remover (SAR).
SERIAL NO: SAR-205-11, SAR-206-11, SAR-207-11, SAR-208-11, SAR-209-11, SAR-210-11, SAR-212-12, SAR-213-12, SAR-214-12, SAR-215-12, SAR-216-12, SAR-217-12, SAR-218-12, SAR-219-12, SAR-220-12, SAR-221-12, SAR-222-12, SAR-223-12, SAR-224-12. All future builds will have the prox switch.
SUMMARY: Replace retract tool limit switch with proximity switch to improve reliability.
ACTION: Remove limit switch assembly from retract tool (4) places (Right and Left Workheads, Field and Gauge sides). Install prox switch assembly in its place (4) places.
COMPLETION: Once complete, operate machine normally.
TOOLS REQUIRED: 1/2” wrench.
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES: Follow the prescribed lockout-tagout procedure before beginning work.
PROCEDURE:
Limit Switch and Bracket Removal:
(see Figure 1)
1. Disconnect wiring from limit switches, (4) places.
2. With the 1/2” wrench, remove the two 5/16” bolts, remove the limit switch assembly, (4) places.
Note: If limit switch is damaged, discard limit switch and bolts.
Installing Prox Switch:
(see Figure 2)
1. While holding the proximity switch assembly in place, mount the supplied 5/16” bolts with the 1/2” wrench to install assembly (4) places.
2. Connect wiring onto the proximity switch (4) places.
COMPLETION:
Adjust prox switch so the clearance between the extend tool arm and the prox switch face is 1/8”.
Figure 1 Remove Limit Switch
Figure 2 Install Prox Switch
CONTACT: If you have any questions or we can be of any service, please contact the Racine Railroad Products service department at (262)-637-9681 or .
Racine Railroad Products
1955 Norwood CT.
Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
SAFETY INFORMATION:
Warning: An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.
Caution: An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
Note: An essential operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc.
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