Tatoma EMV-10, Instruction Manual

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TOWED VERTICAL MIXER
These are situated at the sides of the tub and are worked manually from
the outside of the same. They can also be operated by a hydraulic cylinder
(Hydraulic shredder option).The number varies in accordance with the
model.
3.4. PREPARATION OF THE MIX
The most important element for the preparation of the mix is the auger, or
the two augers in the case of the DUPLO models, incorporated in the inside
of the tub, whose job is in addition to shredding the product, is to continue to
move it avoiding its accumulation in certain zones of the tub, thus achieving a
homogenous mix.
If during the preparation of the mix more fibre than that recommended is
added, the machine will not work properly, producing:
a) Absorption of excessive power.
b) Difficulty in mixing.
c) Increased mixing time.
d) Overloading of the mixer leading to breakage
With the previous paragraph in mind the machine operator should respect
the following rules at all times:
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During the mix preparation more product can be added as long as the
products are circulating correctly and the machine does not appear to
be overloaded.
•
Check at all times using the working pressure indicator on the auger,
that the pressure does not exceed 350 Bar, as there may be a risk of
blockage. Should the auger jam it will be necessary to gain access to
the tub and empty it manually. This operation should be done paying
special attention to the safety recommendations described in section
3.8.
General recommendations:
1. The performance of the mixer depends on the different types of
product to be mixed and the quantities, and as such, in each case
practice and experience should be acquired.
2. Introduce first dry sub products, then flour or concentrates, after
silage (when the fibre content is very high, mix in silage or damp
products that compress the fibre a little), and finally the fibre
(straw, alfalfa).
3. When the fibre products are very rubbery, (depending on the
experience in each case), dry material should be added first,
(cotton seed, concentrates, granules, etc.), so that the auger is not
empty when the more difficult fibres are added.
4. Do not overload the mixer or load highly resistant fibrous products
very quickly.
5. Depending on the products to be mixed, it is preferable to do an
extra mix each day rather than overloading the mixer. To work
properly, the machine is designed to work at a certain working
regime and a load capacity, that if exceeded will cause a loss of
time and unnecessary power consumption.
6. If for any reason the mixer were to stop with the machine loaded
(at the end of the task, mix overloading, etc.), when it is started up
again it should be done gently in order to obtain a progressive
start-up.
3.5. DISTRIBUTION OF THE MIX
For the distribution of the mix and depending on the model, the following
systems can be used (see the following drawings):
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Unloading door and belt distribution : The unloading belt enables
the mix to be delivered out at both sides of the mixer; it is made up of
a highly resistant regle chain with steel struts. It is worked by means of
a hydraulic motor.
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