Ø Individual
control unit for manual operation of flasher light for each direction
Ø Flasher light is provided with main / standby
toggle switch, LP can use any one
Ø LP
/ ALP shall test Flasher light working while TOC & condition shall be
recorded in the repair book
Ø Crew
shall not take out loco from shed if Flasher / SPM not working
Ø If
Flasher not working while on run – switch ON / OFF HLs.
Ø While
TOC, if Flasher / SPM is not working – Contact PRC
Ø Irrespective
of AFL working / not working – manually switch On flasher lights whenever BP
drops / AFI deviates on run without A9
application, to attract attention of Crew of an approaching train
·
To warn about obstruction
·
To warn about unsafe condition on the track
Ø LP
of approaching train shall reduce the speed and be prepared to stop short of
obstruction / FL in ON condition
Ø In
double line, if a train is detained for any reason, FL shall be switched ON
immediately before investigating the cause.
Ø If
AFL works along with BP drop, AFL shall not be reseted until ensuring safety of
other line.
Trouble
shooting for Auto Flasher Malfunctioning:
Engine
speed comes to IDLE.
Isolate AFL
through Isolation Switch (if provided) or Disconnect Wire No. 171 available in
AFL unit
Pack PR3 in
de-energized condition / Disconnect P2 wire connection
Work with
normal Flasher Light & Contact shed
