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No. E. 220/TRD/TW/VoI.XXIII Dtt 22.LO.2O2I
ST. DME/DLS/KZJ, ST. DM E/DLS/BZA, ST. DM E/DLS/GTL

Sub: AOH Maintenance schedule of Tower Wagons at Diesel Loco Sheds.

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AOH of Tower Wagons was being done at ELS/BZA, KZJ, LGD and DLS/GTL.
Henceforth, AOH schedules of all Tower Wagons will be carried out at Diesel Loco sheds as
detailed below:
Sl.No. Loco shed Catering Population of 4-Wheeler and 8- Liaison TrD Officer
Divisions Wheeler Tower Wagons
1 DLS/BZA BZA & GNT 27 ST.DEE/rrD/BZA
2 DLS/KZl SC & HYB 23 ST.DEE/TrD/SC
DLS/GTL GTL 18 ST. DEE/TR/GTL
Maintenance schedules of 8-wheeler Tower Wagon should be carried out as per RDSO
SMI No. TIlMI/0043/Rev.2 and additional activities issued by PCEE/SCR from time to time.
Maintenance schedules of 4-wheeler Tower Wagon should be carried out as per RDSO
SMI No' fI/Ml/0O52/Rev.0 and additional activities issued by PCEE/SCR from time to time.
Accordingly, diesel sheds have to acquire requisite know how about the activities involved
in AOH of Tower wagons. Staff from Diesel Loco sheds should be imparted training at Loco sheds
where similar activities are carried out at present. EIS/BZA is nominated for training in the areas
of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and pantographs etc. DLS/BZA is nominated for training in
mechanical and electrical items etc.
Diesel sheds should procure the required material and M&P in consultation with respective
Liaison TrD officers. Liaison ST.DEE/TRD for the nominated diesel shed will give assistance by
furnishing the technical details required for procurement. However, till the procurement is
materialised Liaison ST.DEE/TRD will arrange the material to diesel sheds required for carrying
out the AOH.
This issues with the approval of PCEE.

Encl: As above

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CEDE
for Principal Chief Electrical Engineer
Copy to: CMPE/DSL/SCR for kind information please.
ST,DEE/TRD/SC, ST.DEE/TRD IBZA, ST.DEE/TR/GTL for information and wiil
co-ordinate with sr.DME's of nominated Diesel Loco sheds to ensure that AoH is
carried out as per the standards and quality is maintained.
sr.DEE/TR/GNT, sr.DEE/TR/HyB, ST.DEE/M/NED for information and necessary
action
 Additional Maintenance schedules of DETC 8 Wheeler Tower Cars, to be carried out during AOH/POH
1. Electrical Equipment
Component Activity Remarks
Traction Motors overhauling/testing 1) For 1st AOH and 3rd AOH, TM’s should be 1) Test benches to be
tested in forward and reverse directions in developed in case of non
position by floating the wheels. In case of availability
any abnormality, TM’s should be taken up for 2) Procedure for overhauling
repair/overhauling. should be followed as per
2) For 2nd AOH & POH (every alternate major RDSO SMI no. TI/MI/0043/Rev.2
schedule), TM’s should be taken up for
overhauling irrespective of the condition
Reversers (For Bogie-1 TMs and Bogie-2 TMs) To be checked on test bench and to be Test bench to be developed in
attended if required. case of non-availability
EP contactors (pneumatic operated) Overhauling and testing Test bench required for testing /
loco test benches can be used
with suitable modification
Main contactors and Auxiliary contactors for Overhauling and testing Test bench required for testing /
forward/reverse and excitation circuits (EM loco test benches can be used
contactors) with suitable modification
Working of Head Lights, Flasher Lights and Checking and attention in case of any defects.
Marker Lights and compartment lights Check operation of 24V-24V DC to DC converter
for Head Lights. Head light Focus to be adjusted
for 120m
Overhauling of All Relays (110V Safety Relays, Overhauling and testing on Test benches Test bench to be developed in
Engine excitation relay, over-speed relay, Earth case of non-availability
fault relay, Ground relay, Over Load relay etc.)
Tacho Generator/Speedometer Check the working of Tacho Test bench used for Loco
Generator/speedometer and do the calibration/ speedometers can be utilised
attention required
Auxiliary machines and fans To be overhauled and tested
Fuel circulating and electronic Governor To be overhauled to avoid engine hunting and Test bench to be developed in
tested on test bench. On giving Commands from case of non availability
LCC, notch wise corresponding fuel supply to
governor to be ensured
LCC (power module & Speed module) Connectors to be cleaned / replaced if required Test bench to be developed in
and tested. Check LCC operation for speed and case of non availability
load control at each notch (Notches N1 to N8 to
be checked)
ELECTRICAL Master controllers (Cab1 & Cab2) To be overhauled. Ensure proper operation of Test bench to be developed in
contactors and interlocks. For each notch case of non availability
interlock, contacts to be cleaned. Signal flow to
LCC and field actuator to be ensured
Load meter(ammeter), voltmeter of Main To be tested and calibrated Test bench to be developed in
Alternator case of non availability
24V alternator for Battery charging To be overhauled and tested
 Line contactors( L1, L2,L3,L4) To be overhauled and tested Test bench to be developed in
case of non-availability
Self-starting motor for Diesel Engine 24V supply, pinion to come out and to get Test bench required for testing
engaged with gear wheel
All safety sensors (Low water level, low lube oil To be tested Test bench to be developed
pressure, high water temp. etc.,)
Battery set (24V, 110V) Load testing and attention to be paid. Batteries Charge/discharge panel of locos
to be replaced in case of completion of codal life can be utilised
Condition of Exciter output leads of alternators Contacts should be free from Carbon and to be
replaced, if required
Rectifier Unit Clean with compressed air, check and attend, if
required
Deadman application device Ensure proper working of Dead man application
device-MASTER CONTROL

2. Pneumatic side items to be dismantled, overhauled and checked on test benches

Component Activity Remarks
Air compressor To be overhauled duly replacing the Existing loco test benches can be utilised or can be
Auto drain Valve, J1 safety rubber kits and tested modified to suit the equipment
valve
Air compressor
Pressure switch (RGCP)
Pneumatic pressure gauge
C3W, C2W distribution valves
Brake cylinder
Air dryer
NRV
A9 brake valve
SA9 brake valve
Pantograph Overhaul and do the testing of Testing arrangement to be developed, in case of
pantograph similar to electric loco non-availability

3. Mechanical side Checks to be carried out additionally, other than those mentioned in SMI
a) Tower Car should be lifted necessarily and the bogie frame and centre pivot should be checked
as per RDSO SMI No. TI/MI/0043/Rev.2
b) Check traction motor axle cap bolts for tightness and seal with 16 gauge GI wire.
c) Discard the wick pad if fabricating surface is damaged or wornout.
d) In case of roller bearings for the traction motors, grease sample testing to be done. In case of any abnormality,
Bearings have to be replaced.
e) In case of sleeve bearings for the traction motors, the condition of the sleeve bearings to be checked
and be replaced in case of any abnormality.
f) Greasing to be done for lifting platform beam and swiveling gears.