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Issue date: 01.01.2020 / V1.1

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

Operating instructions

Potting machine TM 2020F

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Page 1: ...Issue date 01 01 2020 V1 1 Before the initial start up read and keep at the machine for future use Operating instructions Potting machine TM 2020F ...

Page 2: ...nstalling 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 2 Poss...

Page 3: ...chine 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 the usage for...

Page 4: ...table 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 may be located either beside the machine or in a separate storing place The soil holder tray in the middle of the turntable enables t...

Page 5: ...er 3 Technical data Make Mayer Machine type Potting machine Series 2020 Length width height 480 236 234 cm Weight 2600 kg Working height approx 70 cm Power connection 400V 50Hz 5 pole Compressed air connection approx 8 bar Power input 4 5 kW Pot size T 14 12 to 40 cm diameter Max height of pots 35 cm Capacity of soil hopper 1 5 m Production speed Approx 1600 pots h Usable drill sizes 2 22 cm Workp...

Page 6: ... for tree nurseries from 12 cm 29 cm Closed pressure plate Special pressure plate Plates for pouring edge Roller conveyor and roller curves Counting device Automatic pot transport in combination with conveyor belts Stainless steel elevator buckets Important note When placing repeat orders for accessories and spare parts make sure to have information about the machine type and number at your hand ...

Page 7: ...49 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 mach...

Page 8: ...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 01 2020 Geschäftsführer Managing Director ...

Page 9: ...ion 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 are regularly...

Page 10: ...ist 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 that no dangers to people are to be expected If these instructions are not followed it might result in malfunct...

Page 11: ...wed 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 reach into the turntable or pot dispenser while the machine is running it is not allowed to reach into the drilling stand while the machine is ru...

Page 12: ...oil hopper to be covered completely However the available cover provides a certain protection against the circulating elevator chains It is forbidden to reach into the soil hopper for example to refill the soil because when doing so there would be a danger of getting caught by the elevator chains or buckets It is not allowed to get into the soil hopper while the machine is running For procedural r...

Page 13: ...who have been trained for such shown what 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 t...

Page 14: ...eneral Safety Instructions section When transporting the 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 d...

Page 15: ...he machine runs over them with the front wheels If the machine is to be moved over 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 reassem...

Page 16: ...re that enough place 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 underestimate the job to remove and transport the fille...

Page 17: ...ures 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 18: ...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 19: ...ion d Press the green button Enable Freigabe on the control panel above the turntable minimum for 2 seconds till it burns After pushing the Start button on the control panel or on the flexible Start Stop switch the turntable will start to rotate in counter clockwise If it would rotate clockwise then call for an electrician to change phases at the connecting cable Buckets of the elevator shall be f...

Page 20: ... two ways provided to switch off the machine a In normal case by switch Stop on the control panel or on the flexible Start Stop switch b In emergency case by the Emergency Stop switches Note See also section 6 2 Shutting down the machine ...

Page 21: ... the following Soil transport Plant feeding and unloading Pot preparation Use the shortest transport routes b Adjusting or shifting the pot turntable Release hexagonal screw below the tray support Adjust the pot diameter by means of the ratch and the extension Hand wheel at the shifting spindle Turn to the left pot holder goes down Turn to the right pot holder goes up ...

Page 22: ...older of the potholder disc just under the pot rim 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 from outside clockwise higher counter clockwise lower ...

Page 23: ...23 Adjust soil holder tray with a handle to the height of the pot Adjust supports to the diameter of the pot ...

Page 24: ...chine using a soil mixer machine using a potting machine The remaining soil can be conveyed out of the machine by opening the soil flaps d Adjusting drill depth and pressure intensity of plates After the size of the soil drill and the plate matching it are fixed the drilling depth must be set according to the bale s height of the product to be potted During this proceed as follows Screw on plates ...

Page 25: ...n 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 26: ...ely variable adjustment can be carried out only if the machine is running by turning the potentiometer on a scale of 1 to 10 to run faster or slower For initial work with the potting machine we recommend to start with a low hourly output until all workers have complete command of individual work steps ...

Page 27: ...se small amount of soil II Speed of the belt may be increased or decreased by rotating the star wheel as it is marked Before setting is started clamping lever of spindle of the star wheel shall be loosened and when the required speed is set it shall be tightened Thus the continuously moved elevator plates carry larger or smaller quantity of soil When quantity of soil is set always make setting by ...

Page 28: ...xtures 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 during drilling When gap between outside diameter of the dri...

Page 29: ...se by the Emergency Stop switches at the switch board When the push button Emergency Stop is pressed the machine stops immediately and remains stopped Please wait min 30 seconds before you eliminate the Emergency Stop so that the frequency converters can shut down After eliminating the Emergency Stop switches the machine may be started by pressing push button Enable Freigabe till it burns Then you...

Page 30: ...ntenance 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 parts of the machine according to maintenance plan Visually check the machine Connect the machine to required energy sources Start the machine as it is described in section Initial start up ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ... 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 interference Soiled buckets Clean buckets No soil supply Soil...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...down bar at drill monthly Grease elevator chain prior to a longer shutdown Check the tension of the elevator chains and if necessary retension the chains Clean the elevator buckets monthly weekly daily Grease the brake grease nipples underneath of turntable quarterly Grease all bearings fitted with grease nipples yearly ...

Page 37: ...37 9 Part list ...

Page 38: ...38 10 Circuit diagrams for electric and pneumatic system ...

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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