Preparing the Installation
Preparing the Installation
Installation shall be carried out in line with the Railway Authorities' approved process. All installation staff must follow the approved process.
Inspect all components for damage before installation. Only elevated trough profiles and components without any defects may be installed. Any modifications (e.g., extension of the cable duct profile) and repairs of GRP profiles or components will immediately render the warranty void.
Unloading of the components at the site or storage facility will be done only via the pallets supplied, using suitable lifting devices or individually by hand. No liability whatsoever is assumed for consequential damages that result from improper handling of individual components.
Tools Required
The following minimum tools are required for the installation:
- 1 x Suitable piling rig with guide bush for IPE 100
- 2 x 19 mm open-end spanners (or box-end spanners)
- 1 x TX40 headed key
- 1 x Drill
- 1 x 6 mm drill bit
- 1 x 9 mm drill bit
- 1 x Torque spanner
- 1 x Spirit level
- 1 x File
- 1 x Square
- 1 x Angle grinder, cutting disc, or saw
- 1 x Zinc repair spray
- 1 x 6m spacing gauge RP00709/1
- 1 x 3mm gauge
Pillars
The pillars can be mounted using various methods, including:
- Rammed
- Buried
- Concrete
- Pile Mounted
The method selected shall depend on the Railway Authority specifications and local ground conditions encountered on site.
The minimum distance between steel props (cable duct) and track centerline will have to be determined depending on the respective track speed based on the currently valid guidelines of DB AG.
Protruded Length
We recommend adherence to the following protruding length for the pillar top-mounted application:
| Overall Length (m) | Clamping Depth (m) | Protrusion (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.30 | 0.20 |
| 2.0 | 1.74 | 0.26 |
| 2.5 | 2.17 | 0.33 |
| 3.0 | 2.60 | 0.40 |
| 3.5 | 3.04 | 0.46 |
These recommended clamping depths are based on standard ground of category 3. The clamping depth should be adjusted in line with the local conditions encountered on site and/or in line with the Railway Authority specifications.
Spacing Gauge
The spacing gauge (fig. 2) is used to assist with the spacing of pillars at a uniform 6m gap.
