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Issue date: 01.08.2021 / V1.8

Before the initial start-up, read and keep at the machine for future use.

Operating instructions

Potting machine TM 1010
frequency controlled

Summary of Contents for TM 1010

Page 1: ...Issue date 01 08 2021 V1 8 Before the initial start up read and keep at the machine for future use Operating instructions Potting machine TM 1010 frequency controlled ...

Page 2: ...es 2 Installing the machine 3 Measures for the machine s stability against overturning 4 Disassembly and disposal of the machine 5 Initial start up 1 Check prior to first start 2 Starting the machine for the first time 3 Stopping the machine 6 Operation 1 Normal operation 2 Shutting down the machine 3 Measures prior to and after a longer shutdown 7 Malfunctions 1 Behaviour in case of malfunctions ...

Page 3: ... potting machine is not used in accordance with the regulations the safe operation of the machine is not guaranteed The usage for intended purpose involves the reading of the operating instructions and the compliance of the regulations specially safety regulations stated in it Furthermore every inspection and maintenance should be performed in specified time For damages that are originated from th...

Page 4: ...4 2 Structure Plan view of potting machine 1010 frequency controlled back right left front ...

Page 5: ...eing there A controlled conveyor belt is installed into the soil hopper which forwards the soil always towards the elevator The turntable is inched and a drilling motor being synchronous with the inching mechanism drills a hole into the soil that s inside the pot by means of a replaceable drill One or several person s standing around the machine may plant plants into the pots Plant holding trays m...

Page 6: ...ne Series 1010 frequency controlled Length width height 357 143 170 cm Weight 880 kg Working height approx 85 cm Current consumption 16 A Control voltage 24 V DC Power connection 400V 50Hz 5 pole Power input 3 2 kW Pot size T 16 5 to 22 cm diameter T 8 15 to 30 cm diameter extra accessory for round and square pots Capacity of soil hopper 1 5 m 4 m on request Production speed 800 4000 pots Usable d...

Page 7: ...ure plate Special pressure plate Chrysanthemum plate Plates for pouring edge Roller conveyor and roller curves Counting device Various belt storage magazines Automatic pot transport in combination with conveyor belts Broadening devices and attachments for soil hoppers Trailer coupling heavy duty drive Stainless steel elevator buckets Important note When placing repeat orders for accessories and sp...

Page 8: ... 13849 1 2015 EN ISO 13850 2008 Safety of machinery Emergency stop Principles for design ISO 13850 2006 EN ISO 13857 2008 Safety of machinery Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs ISO 13857 2008 EN ISO 14119 2014 Safety of machinery Interlocking devices associated with guards Principles for design and selection ISO 14119 2013 EN 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of ...

Page 9: ...ffect the technical specifications given in the Operating Instructions or the intended use i e change the machine substantially will invalidate this EU Declaration of Conformity Heidenheim 01 08 2021 Geschäftsführer Managing Director ...

Page 10: ...ct description section the machine is only operated when in flawless working order and especially that the working order of the safety equipment is regularly checked the Operating Instructions are always available in legible condition and complete at the location where the machine is used only sufficiently qualified and authorised personnel operate service and repair the machine these personnel ar...

Page 11: ...ols along with the text of the safety instructions are meant to point out unavoidable residual dangers that exist when dealing with this machine These residual hazards relate to People The machine Other things and objects The environment The following safety symbols are used in these Operating Instructions This symbol indicates that there are dangers to the machine things and the environment but t...

Page 12: ...hains rings bracelets or wristbands for operationally relevant reasons it is not possible to completely cover the compost hopper it is not allowed to reach into the compost hopper to push in more soil for example because when doing so there would be a danger of getting caught by the scraping chain it is not allowed to get into the compost hopper while the machine is running it is not allowed to re...

Page 13: ... due to carelessness or wearing further additional clothing or jewellery In case of malfunctions during the work flow it is forbidden to touch the running machine in order to resolve the malfunction It must always be possible to access the emergency cut off switch The emergency cut off switch should always be located on the relevant workplace during normal operation preferably on the panel next to...

Page 14: ...hat is involved and are authorised to do so These individuals have to know and act in accordance with the Operating Instructions The respective authorisations for the operation personnel must be clearly prescribed In addition to this special qualifications are required for the following activities Operation personnel being trained may at first only work with the machine under the supervision of an...

Page 15: ...he machine the following special dangers must be expected Suspended loads can drop which would be a lethal danger never go under suspended loads If load lifting equipment other than that specified here severe damage to the machine may result 1 Transport When the machine is transported special care shall be taken to avoid damage of the machine during loading or unloading During transport fixings ac...

Page 16: ...ver an inclined plane it is necessary to completely empty the soil hopper to make sufficient safety precautions in order to prevent the machine from accidentally rolling away Such precautions may include enough personnel to secure the wheels using a wedge and so on 3 Storage When the machine or its parts are not reassembled right after transport then they shall be carefully stored on a protected a...

Page 17: ... c Be sure that enough space is assured for feeding and filling pots Same care shall be taken in case of machines connected in front of or behind it d In order to capacity of the machine to be used efficiently it is suggested the soil mixture seedling plants pots trays to be prepared on the best place and in sufficient quantity It is not suggested to under estimate job to remove and transport the ...

Page 18: ...a handbrake 3 Measures for the machine s stability against overturning There is no need to carry out other activity for erecting the machine than it is described in section 4 2 4 Disassembly and disposal of the machine After completion of its full time of operation the machine must be duly separated from energy supply systems and disposed of according to valid legal regulations ...

Page 19: ...n it have been removed from the machine Before the first start up check the electrical connections Activate all the safety equipment and EMERGENCY SHUT OFF switches before the initial start up Also read the section General Safety Instructions 1 Check prior to first start Prior to starting up the machine the following must be checked are all safety devices available was the machine damaged during t...

Page 20: ...nge phases at the connecting cable Plates of the elevator shall be forwarded from bottom towards top seeing from side of soil hopper Care shall be taken on the following With the potentiometer Soil means turn to the right larger amount of soil and more speed turn to the left smaller amount of soil and less speed Warning Switch position to right elevator and conveyor belt are moved in normal operat...

Page 21: ...21 Flexible start stop Main Switch Emergency stop ...

Page 22: ...he swinging cable b In emergency case by Emergency Stop switch Note See also section 6 3 Shutting down the machine WARNING When the doors of the drill or the pot dispenser are opened the machine stops immediately and remains stopped In this case the machine may be restarted by shutting the door and pressing the switch Start ...

Page 23: ...e following Soil transport Plant feeding and unloading Pot preparation Use the shortest transport routes b Adjusting or shifting the pot turntable Attach hand wheel to shifting spindle and open adjustable pot holder by turning it in left direction Feed the pots in required quantity Adjust the pot holders in height that their upper edges are just under shoulder of the pot ...

Page 24: ...pots Adjust pot scraper in such a way that excessive soil is scraped from the pot Shifting of the scraper takes place via the hand wheel Adjust lower scraper brush in such a way that it cleans the pot support Adjust upper scraper brush in such a way that it cleans the clamps of the pot holding discs ...

Page 25: ... by opening the soil flap If the soil heap gets to high in front of the soil flap opening the potting machine must be pulled back a bit Cleaning of the elevator deflection also takes place by means of the soil flap opening d Adjusting drill depth and pressure intensity of down holders After the size of the soil drill and the down holder matching it are fixed the drilling depth must be set accordin...

Page 26: ...ing depth by using an empty pot Drilling depth may be adjusted by shifting the rod in the sleeve and fixing them to each other by means of the threaded pin Then make a test drilling with pot filled up with soil and check the drilling depth readjust if it is required When soft plastic grided or Jiffy type pots are used pressing force of the press plate shall be set by using clamping pieces ...

Page 27: ...individual work steps Adjusting the soil amount Supply of soil from the soil hopper to the elevator takes place by means of a continuous rubber conveyor belt running on carrier rollers in the soil hopper There a 3 options to control the soil amount to be fed I By setting different potentiometer positions on the elevator and rubber conveyor belt to the right clockwise large amount of soil to the le...

Page 28: ...us the continuously moved elevator plates carry larger or smaller quantity of soil When quantity of soil is set always make setting by only one or two rotations and then wait until 40 50 pots are filled Then correction may be made if it is necessary III Number of elevator plates may be doubled on charge of extra costs Note Care shall be taken to set right the required soil quantity Thus you save t...

Page 29: ...ep grooves are especially favourable in case of thick soil mixtures pine needles and for loose filling Comment to 2 Filled in quantity may be set by drawer with adjustable height Larger quantity of soil results in more compact filling while soil filling drawn down at edge of the pot results in loose filling Comment to 3 Function of the pressing plate is to hold the pot and to keep rest of the soil...

Page 30: ...30 Various designs of plates With soil addition With watering edge optional Tree nursery clamping plate Closed clamping plate ...

Page 31: ...inated the machine may be started by pressing push button Start 3 Measures prior to and after a longer shutdown a Before a long shutdown Clean carefully the machine Grease and oil certain parts of the machine according to maintenance plan Protect against dirt and moisture to be covered Disconnect the machine from power lines electricity compressed air b After a long shutdown Grease and oil certain...

Page 32: ... can result in injuries to people as well as damage to the machine In case of unprotected manual operation there is an increased risk of injuries through bruising 1 Behaviour in case of malfunctions If any malfunctions should occur while the machine is in operation proceed as follows 1 Stop the machine either using the STOP button or EMERGENCY SHUT OFF depending on the situation 2 When necessary f...

Page 33: ...ction Cause Trouble shooting Noise in the elevator Jammed stone or wooden piece Remove cause for malfunction Possibly by running elevator backwards turn switch left to position 1 or 2 Rotating assembly has too much clearance Worn shifting roll or carrier bolt Replace shifting roll or carrier bolt Chains are too loose Retighten chains Erratic filling of pots Matter in elevator Remove source of inte...

Page 34: ...y unit that is under pressure Only Mayer GmbH Co KG may ever manipulate the machine s control programme All un recycled operational materials lubricants and supplies must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner Also read the section General Safety Instructions When carrying out maintenance on the machine the following special dangers have to be expected Installing incorrect spare part...

Page 35: ...may be retensioned by means of tensioning bearings located on two sides of the elevator Check regularly if the chains are tensioned properly When the chain is too loose the plates may jam with edge of the housing Overtensioned chain requires an excess of driving power and causes too quick wear When the chains are retensioned both of them shall have the same tightness With the soil hopper being com...

Page 36: ...belt may be adjusted by means of tensioning nuts located at end of soil hopper It is important that both sides of the belt are tensioned by the same force Beyond the above care shall be taken on grooves of driving and guiding drum not to be filled up with soil Regularly clean the grooves when it occurs Generally the rubber belt requires no retensioning Follow the maintenance schedule ...

Page 37: ...fting roll s groove and drive chains quarterly Grease holding down bar at drill monthly Grease elevator chain prior to a longer shutdown Grease the brake grease nipples on back side of turntable quarterly Grease all bearings fitted with grease nipples yearly ...

Page 38: ...38 9 Part list ...

Page 39: ...r parts which we do not manufacture ourselves e g motors we can only accept liability for the same scope and length of time which the subcontractor has accorded to us Any replaced parts shall become our own property No warranty claims can be accepted if the fault occurs as a result of the customer having mistreated or neglected the products delivered by us made modifications or undertaken repairs ...

Page 40: ...c during the delivery period provided that the purchased object is not thereby significantly altered rendered less effective or reduced in value and the customer can reasonably be expected to accept the modifications You have chosen to purchase a product of true quality We wish you every success with your product We would be most grateful if you would recommend our products to others Thank you You...

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