PFT LOTUS XS, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...tem number of operating manual 00414358 LOTUS XS 230 V 1 3kW 280 rpm 1 ph RAL2004 item number 00246057 LOTUS XS 230 V 1 3kW 280 rpm 1 ph RAL2004 with booster pump item number 00266950 LOTUS XS 230 V 1...

Page 2: ...19 11 07 Knauf PFT GmbH Co KG Postfach 60 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Stra e 53 97346 Iphofen Germany Tel 49 9323 31 760 Fax Item no 93 23 31 770 Technical hotline 49 9323 31 1818 info pft net www pft...

Page 3: ...11 2 Water connection 15 12 Accessories 16 12 1 Necessary accessories 16 12 2 Recommended accessories 16 13 Brief description 17 14 Material 17 14 1 Areas of application 17 15 Safety regulations 18 1...

Page 4: ...3 Safety 30 28 4 Table of malfunctions 31 29 Dealing with a power failure 33 30 Dealing with a water supply failure 33 31 Maintenance 33 31 1 Safety 33 31 2 Cleaning 34 31 3 Maintenance plan 35 32 Ma...

Page 5: ...se Directive 2000 14 EC Internal manufacturing inspection as per Article 14 Section 2 in conjunction with Appendix V This declaration applies only to the machine in the condition it was in when sold C...

Page 6: ...efects or if any other defects are detected that compromise a safe operation the supervisor has to be informed immediately In case of defects that cause harm to persons the operation of the constructi...

Page 7: ...lways include the operating manual when transferring the machine to third parties The diagrams and illustrations shown in the manual are intended for better understanding of tasks and descriptions The...

Page 8: ...FT Horizontal Screw Mixer LOTUS XS Overview Operation General information 8 2019 11 07 3 5 Accessories 1 2 3 For recommended accessories equipment see PFT Machine and Equipment Catalogue or www pft ne...

Page 9: ...880 mm Hopper dimensions Specification Value Unit Filling height 1020 880 mm Hopper capacity 50 l Granulation max 4 mm 4 2 Connection values for water Fig 1 Water connection Specification Value Unit O...

Page 10: ...nit Temperature range 2 45 C Relative humidity maximum 80 Operating period Specification Value Unit Maximum continuous operating period 8 hours 4 4 Sound power level Guaranteed sound power level LWA 7...

Page 11: ...s 6 1 Type plate Fig 4 Type plate The type plate contains the following information Manufacturer Type Year built Machine number 7 Quality control sticker Fig 5 Quality control sticker The quality cont...

Page 12: ...LOTUS XS 1 Protective grille with bag opener 2 Motor cover 3 Mixer motor 4 Material hopper 5 Water manifold 6 Water inlet water connection from water supply 7 Support leg with wheel 8 Wheel 9 Support...

Page 13: ...with frame Fig 7 Material hopper subassembly The horizontal screw mixer PFT LOTUS XS is comprised of the following components Material hopper with frame and gear motor 9 2 Mixing tube Fig 8 Mixing tub...

Page 14: ...valve 2 Pressure reducer 3 Connection to water supply network 4 Water to middle body 5 Needle valve for water quantity Fig 12 Water manifold LOTUS XS 00 26 69 50 6 Booster pump 7 Water connection from...

Page 15: ...connection Fig 14 Electrical connection 1 AC current connection 1 230 volts 11 2 Water connection Fig 15 Water connection without a booster pump 1 Water connection 1 from water supply or water barrel...

Page 16: ...and coupling item number 20423400 Fig 18 Water air hose 3 4 x 40 m item no 20212100 12 2 Recommended accessories Fig 19 Booster pump AV3000 with handle 230V 50Hz cpl item no 00493686 Fig 20 Inlet str...

Page 17: ...nuously and fully automatically The innovative special mixer shaft ensures homogeneous mixing at low motor speeds The optimally placed water inlet prevents most deposits from forming making the mixer...

Page 18: ...observe the symbols and instructions on the packaging Only use the suspension points provided Only remove packaging shortly before assembly Suspended loads WARNING Danger of death due to suspended loa...

Page 19: ...carrier NOTE Always submit a claim for the defects as soon as they are detected Damage claims can only be accepted within the applicable deadlines for submission 16 3 Transport in individual parts Fig...

Page 20: ...made separate the materials according to type and size and reuse or recycle them accordingly CAUTION Environmental damage can result from improper disposal of materials Packaging materials are valuab...

Page 21: ...An increased noise level can cause permanent hearing loss Operation can result in noise that exceeds 78 dB A in close proximity to the machine Close proximity is defined as the area within 5 metres o...

Page 22: ...with an approved FI circuit breaker 30 mA RCD residual current device of type A 20 2 Water supply connection Fig 28 Water inlet screen 1 Check whether the dirt trap sieve in the water inlet 1 is clea...

Page 23: ...alve 1 1 Close the needle valve 2 Then open the needle valve by two rotations 3 The water flow rate totals approx 200 l h in this position 4 The consistency of the material can be adjusted using the n...

Page 24: ...ne operator or the person working in the dusty area must always wear a dust mask when filling the machine The decisions of the Committee for Hazardous Materials AGS can be read in the Technical Rules...

Page 25: ...opriate for the setting time of the material and the length of the interruption take outdoor temperature into account Observe the guidelines of the material manufacturer regarding interruptions 25Clea...

Page 26: ...Removing the mixing tube Fig 38 Unplug the power cable 1 Unplug the power cable 1 NOTE The safety catch 2 on the mixing tube only allows the mixing tube to be removed once the power cable 1 has been u...

Page 27: ...le 2 25 6 Cleaning the dosing shaft Fig 42 Cleaning the dosing shaft 1 Undo the nut 1 and the screw 2 Remove the dosing shaft 2 and clean it 3 Lightly grease the drive shaft 3 and replace the cleaned...

Page 28: ...ith an air compressor to the water inlet 2 and use low pressure to blow out the water manifold 27Switching off in an emergency Machine movements and the energy supply must be disabled as quickly as po...

Page 29: ...perly 28Troubleshooting 28 1 Handling malfunctions Handling malfunctions Generally the following applies 1 For all malfunctions which present a risk of material damage or personal injury perform an em...

Page 30: ...sing this manual 28 3 Safety Personnel Unless otherwise stated the troubleshooting methods detailed here can be carried out by the machine operator Some tasks may only be carried out by specialist per...

Page 31: ...olenoid coil defective Replace the solenoid valve Service technician Water inlet on middle body blocked Clean the water inlet on middle body Operator Needle valve closed Open the needle valve Operator...

Page 32: ...mortar flow Not enough water Increase water supply by 10 for approx minute and then reduce it slowly Operator Mixing shaft defective not an original PFT mixing shaft Replace mixing shaft with an orig...

Page 33: ...aintenance 31 1 Safety Personnel Unless otherwise stated the maintenance work detailed here can be carried out by the machine operator Some tasks may only be carried out by specially trained personnel...

Page 34: ...vironmental protection guidelines when carrying out maintenance work Remove used leaking or excess grease from all manual lubrication points and dispose of it correctly according to the applicable loc...

Page 35: ...e in the water inlet Check the dirt trap sieve in the water inlet on a daily basis 1 Remove the dirt trap sieve from the Geka coupling 2 Clean the dirt trap sieve 3 Replace the sieve if dirt is severe...

Page 36: ...ies Therefore Ensure there is adequate space before starting any work Exercise caution when working with open sharp edged components Keep the work area clean and tidy Components and tools that are sta...

Page 37: ...as residual processing materials and dispose of them in an environmentally sound manner 33 3 Disposal Provided no return or disposal agreements have been made recycle the disassembled parts Metallic p...

Page 38: ...PFT Horizontal Screw Mixer LOTUS XS Overview Operation Assembly 38 2019 11 07 34Assembly...

Page 39: ...PFT Horizontal Screw Mixer LOTUS XS Overview Operation Circuit diagram ON OFF switch 2019 11 07 39 35 Circuit diagram ON OFF switch...

Page 40: ...d on demand Date of inspection Inspector Signed Machine number Component Inspection criterion OK Rework replace Material hopper Check all welded seams Material hopper Damage due to corrosion or deform...

Page 41: ...Design 12 Dimensional drawing machine standing 11 Dimensions 10 Dirt trap sieve 35 Disassembly 36 37 Disposal 37 E EC Declaration of Conformity 5 Electrical connection 15 Examination 6 Examination by...

Page 42: ...36 Safety 20 30 Safety instructions for transport 18 Safety regulations 18 Securing against restarting 25 Setting the water factor 23 Sound power level 10 Spare parts lists 7 Specialist inspection 40...

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Page 44: ...w Operation 44 2019 11 07 PFT THE FLOW OF PRODUCTIVITY Knauf PFT GmbH Co KG Postfach 60 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Stra e 53 97346 Iphofen Germany Tel 49 9323 31 760 Fax 49 9323 31 770 Technical hotli...