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Safety Instructions
Applications
Applications/materials fall into three categories:
1. Cohesive materials (less than 20% granular) e.g clay, silt & heavy soils.
2. Granular materials (more than 20% granular) e.g hard core, sand & light soils.
3. Bituminous materials e.g asphalt (tarmac), cold lay (bitumin emulsion products).
The chart shows the HAUC speciâ cations for layer depth and number of passes for Dual Force’ plates. If standard machines are used,
optimum compaction can not be guaranteed, however, if layer depths are reduced and number of passes increased, results can be
improved.
Moisture content of cohesive & granular materials is critical to effective compaction. If granular material is too dry it will ô ow around the
plate instead of compacting. If the moisture content is too high the material may dry out after compaction and shrinkage will occur.
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* Usually placed in 100mm minimum layer so not speciâ ed by HAUC.
** The nature of cohesive materials makes plate compaction difâ cult. Optimum compaction is not guaranteed and not
recommended by HAUC.
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For your own personal protection and for the safety of those around you, please read and ensure you fully understand the following
safety information. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that he/she fully understands how to operate this equipment safely.
If you are unsure about the safe and correct use of the ‘PCLX’ Plate compactor, consult your supervisor or Belle Group.
Fuel Safety.
• Before refuelling, switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
• When refuelling, DO NOT smoke or allow naked ô ames in the area.
• Spilt fuel must be made safe immediately, using sand. If fuel is spilt on your clothes, change them.
• Store fuel in an approved, purpose made container away from heat and ignition sources.
• This equipment is heavy and must not be lifted single-handedly, either GET HELP or use suitable lifting equipment.
• Cordon off the work area and keep members of the public and unauthorized personnel at a safe distance.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by the operator whenever this equipment is being used (see Health & Safety).
• Make sure you know how to safely switch this machine OFF before you switch it ON in case you get into difâ culty.
• Always switch OFF the engine before transporting, moving it around the site or servicing it.
• During use the engine becomes very hot, allow the engine to cool before touching it. Never leave the engine running and
unattended.
• Never remove or tamper with any guards â tted, they are there for your protection. Always check guards for condition and
security, if any are damaged or missing, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE until the guard has been replaced or repaired.
• Do not operate the MACHINE when you are ill, feeling tired, or when under the inô uence of alcohol or drugs.
Fuel is ô ammable. It may cause injury and property damage. Shut down the engine, extinguish all open
ô ames and do not smoke while â lling the fuel tank. Always wipe up any spilled fuel.
CAUTION
Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and Understand this section before you perform any main-
tenance, service or repairs.
CAUTION
1400 -1800 kg/m2
COMPACTION PASSESS REQUIRED PER LAYER OF COMPACTED THICKNESS UP TO.
40MM 60MM 80MM 100MM 150MM 200MM
Cohesive Materials
**
-* -* -* NP NP NP
Granular Materials
-*
-*
-*
5
NP
NP
Bituminous
6 NP NP NP NP -
