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Operating the Device 

 

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Operating the Device 

 

6.1  Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

C4.0005

 

 

Risk of explosion or fire 

Potentially explosive atmosphere 

  On account of its design, the device is not suitable for use in potentially 

explosive atmospheres. 

 

Do not operate the device in a potentially explosive atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

 

C5.0006

 

 

Danger of personal injury 

Hazardous sample material 

  Depending on the dangerous nature of the sample material necessary 

measures must be taken to rule out any danger of personal injury. 

 

Observe the material safety data sheets of the sample material.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

N11.0007

 

 

Range of application of the device 

Long-term operation 

  This laboratory device is designed for eight-hour single-shift operation 

with a duty cycle of 30 %. 

 

This device may not be used as a production machine nor is it 
intended for continuous operation.

 

 

 

 

The Retsch PP 35 pellet press serves to quickly press-mould different minerals, slag, ores, 
cement, raw material etc. 
Soil samples, ores, coal, coke, corundum, metal oxides, minerals, plant samples, slag, silicates, 
cement, and a lot of other substances can be press-moulded easily and quickly.

 

 

The PP 35 pellet press is used successfully in almost all areas of industry and research, 
particularly where stringent requirements are set for purity, speed, fineness and reproducibility. 
The PP 35 pellet press may only be used as a laboratory device. 

 

6.2  Switching On / Off 

 

The mains switch is located on the back of the device. 

 

6.3  Emergency Unlocking 

Der Not  

The emergency stop switch is located on the front of the device. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PP 35

Page 1: ...Retsch GmbH 42781 Haan Retsch Allee 1 5 Germany 14 03 2017 Version 0001 Manual Pellet Press PP 35 Translation...

Page 2: ...Notes on the Manual 2 Copyright Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany...

Page 3: ...Conditions for the Installation Site 14 4 5 Electrical Connection 14 4 6 Type Plate Description 15 4 7 Removing the Transportation Aid 16 5 First Commissioning 18 6 Operating the Device 20 6 1 Use of...

Page 4: ...Notes on the Manual 4 12 Index 41...

Page 5: ...Notes on the Manual 5...

Page 6: ...ssary please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly Application technical information relating to samples to be processed are not or only to a certain extend included However...

Page 7: ...WARNING W1 0000 Type of danger personal injury Source of danger Possible consequences if the dangers are not observed Instructions and information on how the dangers are to be avoided Serious persona...

Page 8: ...rding safety are familiar before starting work with all the operating instructions and specifications for the target group relevant to their work have unrestricted and free access to the technical doc...

Page 9: ...ation to the device Use spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Retsch GmbH exclusively 1 5 Repairs This manual does not contain any repair instructions For safety reasons repairs may o...

Page 10: ...sufficient instructions about the operation and maintenance of the system The user has received the manual has read and taken note of its contents and consequently has all the information required fo...

Page 11: ...61000 3 2 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC EN 61236 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements in conjunction with EN 61000 EN 55011 Limits and methods of mea...

Page 12: ...force is limited to 15 t For the 32 mm dia aluminium cup the pressure force is limited to 25 t For the 40 mm dia aluminium cup the pressure force is limited to 35 t 3 9 Feed Grain Size Maximum grain s...

Page 13: ...Complaints Incomplete delivery or transportation damage The forwarding agent and Retsch GmbH must be notified immediately in the event of transportation damage It is otherwise possible that subsequent...

Page 14: ...5 C 66 7 37 C 60 39 C 53 3 40 C 50 NOTICE N8 0015 Humidity High relative humidity Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged The performance data alter to an unknown extent The relative humid...

Page 15: ...rial number 5 Manufacturer s address 6 CE marking 7 Disposal label 8 Bar code 9 Power version 10 Mains frequency 11 Capacity 12 Amperage 13 Number of fuses 14 Fuse type and fuse strength In the case o...

Page 16: ...f it falls down Lifting above head height is not permissible The PP 35 pellet press is supplied in a sturdy 2 part cardboard box Fig 1 PP 35 pellet press packaging Remove the two straps and take the o...

Page 17: ...ackaging Transport and Installation 17 Fig 3 Loosen the transport aid screws Lift the PP 35 pellet press onto a sturdy and steady table NOTE The table must be designed to bear a weight of approx 120 k...

Page 18: ...ing up the device Disconnecting the device from the mains A separation of the device from the mains must be possible at any time Set up the device in such a way that the connection for the power cable...

Page 19: ...ray is clean and that there is no feed material in it as this would destroy the tool sliding tray during the subsequent pressing procedure Insert the pressing tool included in the scope of supply into...

Page 20: ...ry device is designed for eight hour single shift operation with a duty cycle of 30 This device may not be used as a production machine nor is it intended for continuous operation The Retsch PP 35 pel...

Page 21: ...the Device 21 6 4 Production of a Pellet 6 4 1 Free pressing Pressing in an aluminium cup Open the door Fig 6 Open the door Pull out the tool sliding tray Fig 7 Pull out the tool sliding tray Take the...

Page 22: ...e 22 Fig 8 Take the cover off Adjust the catch correctly so that it can hook in as the die moves down Fig 9 Adjust the catch Fill the feed material into the aluminium cup or into the pressing tool if...

Page 23: ...ating the Device 23 Fig 10 Fill in the feed material Close the cover Fig 11 Close the cover Push the tool sliding tray into the pellet press again and close the door Fig 12 Closed press Touch the disp...

Page 24: ...software opens Press Start to start the pressing procedure Fig 14 Start the pressing procedure The pressing procedure can be stopped by pressing Stop Fig 15 Stop the pressing procedure Close the End...

Page 25: ...ull out the tool sliding tray and take the cover off Put on the pressing out aid Fig 17 Put on the pressing out aid Push the tool sliding tray into the press again Close the door Select Sample output...

Page 26: ...starts a green bar appears This makes it possible to follow the progression of time during the pressing out procedure Fig 20 Progression of time during the pushing out procedure After the end of the p...

Page 27: ...ssure of 15 t Insert the pressing tool for steel rings and proceed as described in Chapter 6 4 1 If the pellet is not pressed out completely the pressing out time must be extended See Chapter 6 5 3 Fi...

Page 28: ...ll out the tool sliding tray and remove the steel ring with the sample 6 4 3 Reusing the steel ring Insert the steel ring into the tool included in the scope of supply Put the die onto the sample in o...

Page 29: ...en the press is turned on 6 5 1 Changing programs Touch the display at any point Touch Menu Fig 26 Touch menu Touch Change program Fig 27 Change program It is only possible to view and switch between...

Page 30: ...in the previous chapter Instead of Change program touch Edit program now Fig 29 Edit program Enter password 1234 and confirm with ENT Fig 30 Enter password The maximum pressure force is 35 tonnes The...

Page 31: ...uch the Retsch logo on the display Fig 32 Retsch logo on display Enter password 9876 and the settings menu will appear Fig 33 Settings menu Select now from Languages 1 German 2 English 3 French Push o...

Page 32: ...Return stroke time the time the cylinder needs to return to the initial position 20 to 50 s after the pressing procedure Max pressing force depending on the pressing tool a pressure force limit can b...

Page 33: ...orwards and off There is a venting connection at the point where the cylinder is connected and the venting tube can be connected here Run the other end of the hose into a container Connect the mains c...

Page 34: ...ramme processes The operation of the device or programme may be interrupted briefly but there is no fault The information notice must be acknowledged by the user to continue the process Information no...

Page 35: ...laration service has been correctly and fully completed Download the return form located in the download section Miscellaneous on the Retsch GmbH homepage http www retsch com downloads miscellaneous W...

Page 36: ...l as cardiac arrest The power cable must be unplugged before cleaning the device Use a cloth dampened with water for cleaning Do not clean the device under running water NOTICE N12 0009 Damage to the...

Page 37: ...the grips take the tool sliding tray out of the press Fig 37 Remove the tool sliding tray Using a hexagon socket screw key 6 loosen and remove the four screws in the pressing chamber Fig 38 Loosen re...

Page 38: ...Cleaning Wear and Maintenance 38 Fig 39 Remove the individual parts Fig 40 Clean the pressing chamber...

Page 39: ...pressing tools and tool sliding trays should be checked for proper functioning and the absence of damage Contact our service department when necessary 10 Accessories Information on available accessori...

Page 40: ...the business to business area to which this product is classified may no longer be disposed of with municipal or household waste To document this the devices are provided with the disposal label Fig...

Page 41: ...commissioning 18 Fuse strength 15 Fuse type 15 G General catalogue 39 General safety instructions 8 H Humidity 14 I Information notes 33 34 Installation 13 Installation height 14 Installation site co...

Page 42: ...39 Spare parts 39 Switching on off 20 Symbols 7 T Target group 8 Technical data 11 Temperature fluctuations 13 Temperature range 14 Temporary storage 13 Transport 13 Transportation aid removing 16 Tr...

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Page 48: ...Copyright Copyright by Retsch GmbH Retsch Allee 1 5 42781 Haan Germany...

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