Epoke SKE Series, Instruction Manual

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epoke
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SKE8-12-15-20
GB-0305.1 epoke
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3 Demands to the place of mounting
3.1 Demands to the bed plate
Important! The spreader is to be loaded off onto
a solid, horizontal bed capable of bearing.
3.2 References to dangers which can be preven-
ted by methods of mounting
Demands to the off-loading: The spreader is to be placed
with adequate space around itself in order to carry out
maintenance, lubrication, cleaning etc. comfortably and
safely. The distance from the spreader to a stationary
building must be at least 0.7 m, and between several
spreaders the distance must be at least 1.1 m.
4 Instructions for preparations
4.1.1 Connection with the towing vehicle
1. Make sure that the spreader cannot roll backwards.
Break blocks must be used on an even or very uneven
surface or on a slope.
2. Adjust the stabiliser or supporting leg so that the
towing vehicle hits the middle or just above the lowest
part of the coupling on the vehicle.
3. There must be no persons between the spreader and
the vehicle.
4. Coupling of spreader and vehicle. Replace the vehicle.
5. Once the coupling has been completed, check to
make sure that it is correct.
6. Connect the supply cables (electricity).
7. Turn op the stabiliser/supporting leg.
8. Remove brake blocks.
9 Check spreader light.
4.1.2 Disconnection
1. Secure the spreader by using
break blocks on an even or very uneven surface or on
a slope.
2. Lower the stabiliser/supporting leg.
3. Disconnect supply cables (electricity).
4. Disconnect the spreader.
5. There must be no persons between the spreader and
the vehicle.
6. Remove the vehicle from the spreader.
5 Operation instructions
5.0.1 Remote control
1. Spreading stop
2. Spreading - start
3. Material level indicator
4. Voltage control
5.1.5 Operating levers
As standard the spreader is supplied with manual remote
control of clutch for delivery roller and impellor.
The handle is placed onto the left transmission box of the
spreader.
Quantity control: The quantity control is done in differring
the pressure of the spring base against the delivery roller.
The pressure is varied through the handle at the rear of
the spreader.
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