PFT Horizontal Screw Mixer LOTUS XS Overview – Operation
Measures to be taken if there is a risk of frost
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26 Measures to be taken if there is a risk of frost
CAUTION!
Damage due to frost!
Water that expands on freezing inside the machine
can cause serious damage.
- Carry out the following steps when the pump is
not operating and there is a danger of frost.
Fig. 44: Disconnecting the water supply
1. Remove the water hose (1) from the water inlet (2).
2. Remove the hose (3) from the water inlet on the middle body.
3. Connect an air hose with an air compressor to the water inlet
(2) and use low pressure to blow out the water manifold.
27 Switching off in an emergency
Machine movements and the energy supply must be disabled as
quickly as possible in dangerous situations.
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Fig. 45: Switching off
Proceed as follows in the event of an emergency:
1. Press the pressure switch “Off” (1) immediately.
2. Disconnect the power supply (2).
3. Inform supervisors at the site.
4. If necessary, call emergency services.
5. Remove persons from the danger zone and carry out first-aid
measures.
6. Keep access roads free for emergency service vehicles.
7. If the seriousness of the emergency warrants this, inform the
responsible authorities.
8. Assign specialist personnel to begin rectifying the fault.
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