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Grate-Lock® Chock System

Product Components

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

CHOCKS

GLC-7040AM Right Hand Grip-LockTM Chock New GLC-7040R Right Hand Grip-LockTM Chock Reconditioned GLC-7041AM Left Hand Grip-LockTM Chock New GLC-7041R Left Hand Grip-LockTM Chock Reconditioned

GLC-7020 Right Hand Grate-Lock® Chock New

GLC-7020R Right Hand Grate-Lock® Chock Reconditioned GLC-7021 Left Hand Grate-Lock® Chock New

GLC-7021R Left Hand Grate-Lock® Chock Reconditioned

SUPPLEMENTARY CHOCK GLC-3200 Block Chock STORAGE HOOK GLC-3210 Black Standard GLC-3209 Green AVC Cars

HANDLE LOCK LATCH

GLC-3084 Handle Lock Right Hand

GLC-3085 Handle Lock Left Hand

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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

STORAGE PANS

GLC-7022 Storage Pan Right Hand GLC-7023 Storage Pan Left Hand

PARTS GLC-5013 Storage Pan Fasteners (Standard) Kit Includes: 1 GLC-2006 5/8” Well Nut; 1 GLC-2007 5/16” Bolt; 1 GLC-2008 5/16” Washer

GLC-5027 Storage Pan Fasteners (Art. Bi-Level) Kit Includes: 1 GLC-2009 3/4” Well Nut; 1 GLC-2010 3/8” Bolt; 1 GLC-2011 3/8” Washer Note: Kit parts may be purchased separately. Please contact us for more information.

GLC-5100 Monobolt Rivets Box Quantity 1400 Pieces

GLC-5040 Hinge Sets Kit Includes: 4 GLC-6001 Hinge Base; 4 GLC-6002 Hinge Keeper; 1 GLC-6003 Hinge End Keeper

GLC-7102 Grating and Hinge Assembly Kits Kit Assembled. Kit Includes: 1 GLC-6000 Grating Panel; 4 GLC-6001 Hinge Base; 4 GLC-6002 Hinge Keeper; GLC-6003 Hinge End Keeper; Note: Approx. 8 rivets are required to fasten 1 kit to railcar deck. 2 rivets are required per Keeper “End Piece”.

GLC-5006 48 Configuration Grate-Lock® Chock Instructional Placard GLC-5058 96 Configuration Grip-LockTM Chock Instructional Placard GLC-5082 48 Configuration Grip-LockTM Chock Instructional Placard

GRIP-LOCK CHOCK INSTALLATION

Two GLCs are required per wheel; one Left Hand and one Right Handas shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

Before installing the GLC on the grating, make sure the chock’s Faceis in its fully retracted position; you first rotate the Operating Levercompletely rearward (until it is parallel to the GLC) as shown in Figure 4and then, bring it back to a perpendicular (vertical) orientation as shown inFigure 5.

MUST

Figure 4 Figure 5

Figure 10

Tilt the chock slightly downward in order to insert the steel teeth under one of the grating crossbars as shown in Figures 6 and 7.The green Tell-Tale Indicator in Figure 8 becomes visible; confirming that the front steel teeth are properly inserted under the crossbar.

lock the GLC if the front steel teeth are not properly inserted (see Figure 9). The green Tell-Tale Indicator be visible asshown in Figure 8 otherwise the chock be removed and reapplied.

Bring the Face and Wedge of the GLC as close as possible to the tire tread and tire tread’s edge as shown in Figure 10. Make sure therear end of the GLC is properly engaged into the grating (Figure 11); grab the Operating Lever and rotate it forward and down to lockthe chock in place. If not already in contact with the tire tread, the Face will move forward and slightly compress the tire tread. There willbe a noticeable “Snap” as you bring the lever down; this is normal. Once the Operating Lever is completely down, the GLC is locked.

NEVER MUSTMUST

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 12

The recommended final position is shown in Figure 12.The Face must be in contact with the tire tread and theWedge should hug or be as close as possible to the tiretread’s edge. A small gap of no more than 5/8” betweenthe tire tread’s edge and the Wedge is preferable.The green Tell-Tale Indicator be visible.MUST

Figure 11

GRIP-LOCK CHOCK REMOVAL

Rotate the Operating Lever completely rearward asshown in Figures 15 and 16. This will retract the Faceand unlock the chock releasing it from the grating.If required, use your foot to step on the Operating Leverto disengage a chock pinned down by the tire.

To remove the GLC from the grating,grab the Operating Lever and pull on it asshown in Figures 13 and 14.

Figure 13 Figure 15

Figure 16Figure 14

Figure 9

Figure 17

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2

FRONT

REAR

Figure 18

Removal from Storage Pan

To remove the GLC from the Storage Pan, simply rotate theOperating Lever towards you and pull as shown in Figure 18

Placement into Storage Pan

To place the GLC into the Storage Pan, makesure that the Flip-Face is in the low position andthat the Operating Lever is perpendicular to theGLC chock body.

Insert the Nose (1) at the front of the Base behind the bottomlip of the Storage Pan and push the rear of the chock towardsthe Locking Bar (2) of the Storage Pan.

Rotate the Operating Lever downwards until it is parallel withthe GLC in order to lock it to the Storage Pan asshown in Figure 17.

STORAGE

GRIP-LOCK CHOCK(GLC)

NOMENCLATURE

WEDGE

GLC 5058

To place the Flip-Face in the high position, grab the lower part of the Flip-Faceand pull to rotate. It is in position when it comes to rest with the top of the chockbody as shown in Figure 2. To place the Flip-Face in the low position, reversethe previous action.

Unless specified by the shipper, always install the GLCwith the Flip-Face in the high position.

Figure 2

FLIP-FACE HEIGHT POSITIONS

Figure 1

An eight (8) Chock System comprised of four (4) Left Hand andfour (4 ) Right Hand Chocks. The Main Body of the chock is black.

The eft Hand Chock comes equipped with a ime (or green) Handleand the ight Hand Chock with a ed Handle.

Each vehicle loaded on the Multi-Level Car requires eight (8) GLC’slocated as shown in Figure 1.

L LR R

OUTSIDEPlease note that contrary to the current Grate/Lock Chocks; theWedge on the Grip-Lock Chock is installed on the ofthe tire (use inboard tire on dual tire axles per Figure 1).

ALWAYS USE 8 GRIP-LOCK CHOCKSWITH WEDGE OUTBOARD AS SHOWN BELOW

GENERAL CONCEPT

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