Flasher light
1. Automatic flasher light system is provided
2. One additional flasher light unit is provided in cab at Asstt side, ensure that switch provided on it is at ON
3. To switch on the flasher rotate the switch provided on panel –C
4. Note that flasher glows only when CE is ON or in cooling mode.
5. If on line CE gets off and at the same time if flasher is required then, switch ON it in cooling mode.
6. Note that in panto’s down condition, CE remains ON only for 10 minutes after that CE will get off automatically. So, in such cases (like accident), flasher should switch ON in cooling mode. Testing of automatic flasher light
1. In energize loco, ensure that BP is 5 kg/cm2 and Set the reverser as per requirement.
2. Drop the 0.6 to 1.0 kg/cm2 BP for 1 minute by opening ALP’s emergency brake valve or by opening BP angle coc.
3. Ensure the following indications ACP message of P-2 will appear on screen.
LSAF will glow.
Buzzer will sound. BPFL light will flicker.
Flasher light will flicker.
4. Recharge the BP by closing BP angle coc or ALP’s emergency brake valve, all above indication will disappear, acknowledge the fault by BPFA.
5. Apply A-9 to minimum reduction and full service and release, auto flasher light should not glow. If during normal operation of A-9 auto flasher light glows or if it does not glow during above testing, Inform the TLC/TRS staff.
