Models 5E, 5F, 5G & 5H Electric Switch Machines: Single ... - Alstom

Scheduled MaintenanceTable 4–12. Throw Rod Check and Adjustment Procedure (Cont.)StepAction5 If the points do not fully close, then readjust the nuts at the switch basket bybacking off the lock-nut (38) of the nuts on the side of the basket applyingpressure to the point.Then loosen or tighten the adjustment nut (37) to obtain the proper closedpressure of the points. Retighten the lock-nut (38).6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the opposite direction.7 Remove the hand crank from the clutch shaft and reset the cutout contact bymoving the blocking plate to the normal position.Re-install all covers and padlocks.Restore the switch machine power by installing the power fuses and heaterfuse.Restore the machine to service.P1293, Rev. Jun/07 4–24 Alstom Signaling Inc.