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Ver.: 2.7 

05/2006-ENG 

RCA 380

 

Please carefully read the operating instructions before using the machine! 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

FIREWOOD PROCESSOR 

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RCA 380 E

 

Summary of Contents for RCA 380

Page 1: ...1 Ver 2 7 05 2006 ENG RCA 380 Please carefully read the operating instructions before using the machine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FIREWOOD PROCESSOR RCA 380 E ...

Page 2: ...4 1 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SPLITTING WEDGE 14 4 4 3 MACHINE COVER WITH SAFETY SWITCH 16 4 5 DISCHARGE CONVEYOR 17 Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 18 5 1 CHAIN REPLACEMENT 18 5 2 CHAIN TENSIONING 19 5 3 SPLITTING WEDGE REPLACEMENT 19 5 4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL CHANGE 19 5 5 OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE 20 5 6 LUBRICATION OF THE ANGLE REDUCTION GEAR RCA 380 20 5 7 CHAIN LUBRICATION 20 5 8 TROUBLESHOOT...

Page 3: ... Planina 41a 3225 Planina pri Sevnici Slovenia Tel 386 0 3 746 44 00 Fax 386 0 3 579 10 16 E mail export tajfun com www tajfun com A Feed Conveyor H Sawbar activation Handle B Machine Cover with Safety Switch J Discharge Conveyor C Splitting Cylinders Control Handle K Discharge Conveyor s speed Regulator D Handle for regulation of Feed Conveyor s turning direction L Splitting Wedge Handle E Log Lo...

Page 4: ...h 64 b 0 058 1 5 mm Discharge Conveyor s speed regulator integrated in Dis charge Conveyor Manual Winch Operating Ins tructions Sawbar Oregon 178SLHD009 or compatible Electric Motor 11 kW RCA 380 E 1 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LOG LOADER DM 1511 Tajfun LOG LOADER DM 2000 Tajfun EL POWER UNIT EP 12 Tajfun Chain lubrication oil is not included in the scope of delivery LOG LOADER DM 1511 Tajfun Retractable...

Page 5: ...5 ELECTRIC POWER UNIT EP 12 Tajfun Motor Power 11 kW Weight 211 kg EP 12 ...

Page 6: ...ctric Motor U 400V 50Hz P1 11 kW n 2910 min 1 IP 55 Min 400 min 1 RPM Max 430 min 1 RPM Maximum pressure 250 bar Oil Reservoir Volume 100 l 25 gal Chain Lubrication Oil Reservoir Volume 8 l 2 gal Operating Noise Max RCA 380 92 dB A RCA 380 E 96 dB A Weight RCA 380 900 kg 1985 lbs RCA 380 E 1100 kg 2426 lbs Discharge Conveyor Conveyor Length 4000 mm 13 Conveyor Belt Width 430 mm 17 5 Maximum Speed ...

Page 7: ...cessories which are approved by the manufacturer The machine must be grounded according to regulations RCA 380 E Damaged power cord or plug must be replaced immediately RCA 380 E 3 MACHINE SETUPAND OPERATION Mount the firewood processor to the three point tractor system using bolts Lower tractor connecting handles must be fixed with tensioning screws so the machine cannot move transversely When tr...

Page 8: ...SCHARGE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY in case of separate delivery Hydraulically driven discharge conveyor is also a component part of the firewood processor Place the discharge conveyor on the ground and move it closer to connecting spot Slide the discharge conveyor on the supporting forks and secure it with two screws 1 Figure 3 Fasten the lifting package by fixing rope pulleys to their position 2 Figure 4 ...

Page 9: ...yor from vertical to horizontal position using the hand winch 3 Figure 3 Otherwise damages to the belt can occur during the extension procedure To optimally tension the belt move the control handle of the lifting table E Figure 1 to the lowering position which increases the system pressure To position the Discharge Conveyor into the working extended position the discharge conveyor valve T Figure 1...

Page 10: ...T O shaft 420 RPM using the manual throttle handle Lower the machine cover RCA 380 RCA 380 E Examine the machine and equipment for faults and check the chain lubrication Plug the machine to electric power source Turn on the Main Switch R Figure 1 Lift the machine cover B Figure 1 to activate the safety switch and allow easier starting of the electric motor Push the Start Stop switch green button S...

Page 11: ...g the supporting leg 11 Figure 6 Set the supporting leg so that the upper rod on the conveyor belt in the middle of the feed conveyor is slightly elevated above the table already factory set Activate the feeding by pushing the sawbar activation handle H Figure 1 from the upper position neutral position forward away from yourself you can stop it at any time when the log reaches length limiter by re...

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Page 13: ...DJUSTING THE WOOD LENGTH The length of the firewood is set by adjusting the position of the length limiter 15 Figure 8 which is fixed in the required position using the fixing pin 14 Figure 8 4 4 SPLITTING Splitting is performed by a splitting cylinder that pushes the log towards a splitting wedge The splitting speed depends on the wood resistance and changes during splitting Since the splitting s...

Page 14: ...g wedge adjustment can be performed most easily when the splitting chute is empty or at the point when the splitting cylinder start to move Lifting mechanism of the splitting wedge also allows partial height movements of the splitting wedge during the splitting phase In case the wood gets stuck under the splitting wedge it must be removed to prevent damage to the lifting mechanism of the splitting...

Page 15: ...up to the max diameter specified on your RCA machine 2 The log in the splitting chute must always be longitudinally directed towards the splitting wedge This prevents unnecessary overloads and downtime 3 The log in the splitting chute must always be centred on the vertical blade of the splitting wedge This prevents overloading of the side blades of the splitting wedge Dmax Dmax ...

Page 16: ... withdrawn into the saw shield Lifting the machine cover therefore acts also as a main safety switch The log can be reached by hand only when the machine cover is opened and machine is stopped Sawing and splitting cannot continue until the machine cover is closed and safety switch disengaged 4 Ensure that the splitting chute and splitting wedge are never obstructed Always remove any wedged pieces ...

Page 17: ...sor RCA 380 E includes besides the main switch also the Start Stop switch S Figure 1 The Start Stop switch is used to turn ON OFF the electric driving motor which powers the cutting chain and whole hydraulic system Using the red button of the Start Stop switch you can completely stop the operation of the machine Before staring the machine or pushing the start stop switch it is recommended to lift ...

Page 18: ...hain tensioning screws 33 Figure 15 Unscrew both nuts 34 Figure 15 on the fixing plate 35 Figure 15 until you can move the sawbar away from the tensioner Remove the worn cutting chain and replace it with new well sharpened chain Make sure the cutting teeth are turned in the right direction the cutting edge on the top of the sawbar must face the machine controls Replace the cutting chain in a rever...

Page 19: ...d wood remains from the splitting wedge area splitting chute and under the machine Activate the splitting cylinder and open machine cover when the cylinder reaches the middle position to make enough room for splitting wedge replacement Put the handle of the splitting wedge L Figure 16 in the right position to lower the splitting wedge completely Remove the splitting wedge from its mount and replac...

Page 20: ...hanically damaged Bad filter permeability is shown on the filter gauge if the gauge indicator is in the red zone when oil is heated to operating temperature Change the oil filter 5 6 LUBRICATION OF THE ANGLE MULTIPLICATION GEAR RCA 380 Oil quantity and grade 1 2 l 0 32 gallon SAE 75 Renolin CLP 100 DIN 51 517 13 Replace the oil when changing the reduction gear bearings 5 7 CUTTING CHAIN LUBRICATIO...

Page 21: ...s overheating Not enough oil in the reservoir Check the oil level and add more if The machine is overloaded Remove the overloading causes Excessive power consumption during sawing The chain is dull Sharpen or replace the chain The chain is not properly tensioned Tension the chain The chain is covered with resin Clean the chain using the solvent i e Nitro Solvent or replace the chain Louder operati...

Page 22: ... lower force on the operating handle Torn cutting chain drive belt The log too heavy or jammed Position or cut the log shorten the log Stuck wood is preventing the conveyor belt from moving Clean the conveyor belt area stop the machi ne during cleaning procedure 5 9 MAINTENANCE PLAN The machine must be turned off the P T O shaft must be disconnected from the tractor while performing any service an...

Page 23: ...23 19 a b c d WHAT WHEN HOW Lubrication Figure 19 Lubrication Point a b c At least every 80 hours of operation Lithium Grease Lubrication Point d At least every 80 hours of operation Lubricating Spray ...

Page 24: ...22 Remove the belt 46 Figure 22 from the driven pulley 47 Figure 22 Remove the old belt and clean the area Install the new belt Position the belt onto the pulleys Tension the belt and reinstall removed elements lubrication pump 44 Figure 22 drive protection 41 Figure 22 housing cover 42 Figure 22 drive cover 43 Figure 22 After one hour test operation recheck the tension of the belt disconnect the ...

Page 25: ... using the notch on the tension indicator The notch must be aligned with the edge of the spring guide Set the tension of the belt as follows Loosen the safety nut 47 Figure 23 Screw or unscrew the spring guide as appropriate 48 Figure 23 and correctly align the notch Tighten the safety nut 47 Figure 23 23 48 47 ...

Page 26: ...ce X which should be between 16 and 17 mm The distance for all three screws must be THE SAME LENGTH Attention If the spring is completely compressed the clutch will not work Tighten the hydraulic tube and finally secure the drive protection CLEANING THE FILTER Remove sawdust and waste from the top of the filter the cover to allow free air flow to the inside of the saw drive Regularly clean and cha...

Page 27: ...rson or in case of any modifications to the machine 5 12 SUPPLIES The machine incorporates following parts which have to be replaced by the customer as necessary These parts are not covered by the warranty period which is defined in the warranty statement Cutting chain Drive chainwheel Cutting chain guide sawbar Cutting chain drive belt Electric motor driven belt Conveyor wire rope In feed conveyo...

Page 28: ...D PROCESSOR RCA 380 covered by this declaration complies with the requirements of Directive 2006 42 EC and is in compliance with harmonized standards EN ISO 4254 1 2009 EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 13857 2008 EN 349 1993 A1 2008 EN 609 1999 A2 2009 ISO 4413 2010 Authorized person for technical documentation Iztok Špan Planina 41a SI 3225 Planina pri Sevnici Planina 09 12 2019 Iztok Špan General Manage...

Page 29: ...overed by this declaration complies with the requirements of Directive 2006 42 EC Directive 2004 108 EC Directive 2006 95 EC and is in compliance with harmonized standards EN ISO 4254 1 2009 EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 13857 2008 EN 349 1993 A1 2008 EN 609 1999 A2 2009 ISO 4413 2010 Authorized person for technical documentation Iztok Špan Planina 41a SI 3225 Planina pri Sevnici Planina 09 12 2019 Izt...

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Page 32: ...ure serial number and year of manufacture Guarantee sheet is valid only if shown together with original invoice The warranty covers parts against defects in material and workmanship In case of repairs performed by unqualified person or if non original spare parts were used the customer looses all claims of warranty Our guaranty is void also in case of Damages caused by not following these operatin...

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