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MINI AVANT   

IS11/11 - 561185

 

7   -   USE AND OPERATION 

 

 

7

  

Pag.  2/10 

THIS MANUAL IS PROPERTY OF

 

 

ANY TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

 

Cap.

 To use the ready-mixed product kit the vibrating sieve must be replaced with the protection grill (FIG.21). 

 

 

FIG.21 
 

- Replace the intake valve body (optional): 
 

• Release the two joints (FIG.22-REF.1). 

 

• Loosen the 4 screw fasteners at the hopper and replace the valve body: to ease replacement, tighten two screws into 

the additional threaded holes (FIG.22-REF.2). 
 

• Mount the dedicated valve body (FIG.22-REF.3). 

 

2

1

1

3

 

FIG.22 
 

- Replace the rubber ball valves with the steel ball valves in the kit (FIG.23-REF.1). 
- Replace the supplied valve seats with those for the kit (FIG.23-REF.2/3). 
 

Summary of Contents for MINI AVANT

Page 1: ...ANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MACHINE AND MUST BE KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS DISPOSED OF USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MINI AVANT IS11 12 561185 IT ORIGINALI EN ...

Page 2: ...IL PRESENTE MANUALE E PROPRIETA DELLA OGNI RIPRODUZIONE ANCHE PARZIALE E VIETATA ...

Page 3: ...ENSIONS OF MACHINE 2 3 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 3 4 INTENDED USES 4 3 5 PRODUCTS USED FOR WORKING 4 3 6 NAME OF THE COMPONENTS 4 4 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 1 4 1 TRANSPORT 1 4 2 LIFTING 1 5 INSTALLATION 1 5 1 POSITIONING THE MACHINE 1 5 2 PIPING 1 5 2 1 Piping anchorage 2 5 3 FITTINGS 3 5 4 CONNECTIONS 4 5 4 1 Electric connection 4 5 4 1 1 MINI AVANT THREE PHASE 4 5 4 1 2 MINI AVANT SINGLE PHASE 6 5 4 1 3...

Page 4: ...ily 1 Check compressor oil 1 Greasing 1 Preventive care 2 8 1 2 Operations to be performed every week 2 Check and clean the compressor air filter 2 Membrane control 3 8 1 3 Operations to perform every 500 hours 3 Compressor oil replacement 3 8 2 TO BE CARRIED BY QUALIFIED STAFF 4 8 2 1 Operations to be performed every 6 months or every 500 hours 4 8 2 2 Operation to be performed every 5000 hours 4...

Page 5: ... DECLARATION Cap 1 Pag 1 1 THIS MANUAL IS PROPERTY OF ANY TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN 1 1 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY An original copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity is supplied separately from the manual ...

Page 6: ... the prevention of accidents and the regulations on workplace safety in force in the country of use The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from changes made arbitrarily to the machine Users are advised to take note of the machine s serial number it must be presented along with every request for technical assistance or for spare parts and will facilitate processing such...

Page 7: ... this symbol supplies useful information 2 5 MACHINE OFF Before performing any type of maintenance and or regulation on the machine it is mandatory to isolate the electric power supply Disconnect the electric cable make sure that the machine is effectively off discharge the pressure in the mortar pipe taking the by pass lever FIG 27 REF 4 to the vertical position and also make sure that the line m...

Page 8: ...turing of machines with long duration great reliability and reduced management costs MAINTENANCE AND CARE Proper maintenance and care are essential for the machine to work as designed It is therefore extremely important that users respect the recommended maintenance intervals and carry out any maintenance required both to keep the machine in perfect running order and to preserve the validity of th...

Page 9: ...nted and partially engraved The machine s series 1 model 2 and serial number 3 are engraved on the nameplate as well as its power rating The meaning of the symbols used are as follows 1 Machine series 2 Machine model 3 Machine serial number Position of the CE mark plate The CE mark plate FIG 02 REF 1 is affixed to the machine s bodywork 1 FIG 02 Position of the machine serial number The machine s ...

Page 10: ...DUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN Cap 1 FIG 03 3 2 DIMENSIONS OF MACHINE The following are the machine s overall dimensions and gross weight in working conditions VERSION LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT Single phase 1590 mm 860 mm 750 mm 240 kg Three phase 1590 mm 860 mm 750 mm 240 kg Vario 1590 mm 860 mm 750 mm 240 kg TAB 02 ...

Page 11: ...ximum particle size that can be elaborated mm 6 Maximum useful distance m 50 Maximum useful height m 15 Hopper capacity l 140 Acceptable environmental temperature C 5 40 E three phase 96 E single phase 94 Guaranteed sound power level LwA VARIO dB 96 Electric motor E three phase 400 E single phase 200 230 Power supply voltage VARIO V 400 E three phase 50 E single phase 50 Power supply frequency VAR...

Page 12: ...D OF USE construction sector DECLARED USE conveying and spraying plasters 3 5 PRODUCTS USED FOR WORKING MINI AVANT elaborates ready mixed products such as Cement mortars Ready mixed with cement base WITH DEDICATED KIT ONLY 3 6 NAME OF THE COMPONENTS FIG 04 and FIG 05 show and names the main components that make up the machine 2 1 5 15 8 6 3 4 13 7 9 12 11 14 10 FIG 04 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 FIG 05 KEY FIG ...

Page 13: ... inverter MINI AVANT VARIO ONLY FIG 04 REF 15 Electric Remote control board MINI AVANT VARIO ONLY FIG 05 REF 1 Intake collector FIG 05 REF 2 Quick connection FIG 05 REF 3 Intake valve body FIG 05 REF 4 Flow valve body FIG 05 REF 5 Line manometer FIG 05 REF 6 By pass lever Supplied as per standard 30 metres 10 20 or mortar piping dia 35 mm with cam fittings 33 metres of air piping dia 8 mm with bay...

Page 14: ...ith the rules of the road See paragraph 4 2 LIFTING for information on using lifting apparatus to load MINI AVANT on a vehicle 4 2 LIFTING Lift the machine using the hooks positioned at the sides of the machine FIG 05 FIG 06 Use ropes slings and hooks that are type approved for a minimum weight of 500 kg MINI AVANT must be lifted in safe conditions Lifting and transport means and equipment must be...

Page 15: ...pes and hoses to their full extension Be sure to leave a passageway all around the machine FIG 08 clear of any obstacles and with no holes or hazardous projections 140 cm 140 cm 120 cm 120 cm 64 cm FIG 08 FIG 09 The hopper loading height is about 64 centimetres FIG 09 5 2 PIPING Lay out the piping optimising lengths as much as possible to reduce transport time and wear and make sure the pipes are ...

Page 16: ...ed by using non original piping or fittings Always use the complete supply of piping 20 10 metres even if longer than the minimum necessary Shorter pipes cause irregular spraying Only use piping specific for MINI AVANT supplied by TURBOSOL PRODUZIONE S p A Pipes of a different nature and origin cause irregular functioning of the machine 5 2 1 Piping anchorage The pipe line must be fixed appropriat...

Page 17: ...OF ANY TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN 5 3 FITTINGS Make sure the fittings are clean and in good order at all times Cam fittings Connect the pipe segments checking that the rubber gasket is present FIG 10 REF 1 Tighten the levers completely FIG 10 REF 2 1 2 FIG 11 ...

Page 18: ...thing suitable protection fuses high sensitivity differential switch Connect MINI AVANT to the site electric control board using an electric cable covered with neoprene marked H07RN F Insert the electric vibrator plug into the corresponding socket positioned on the electric control board FIG 11 REF 1 for MINI AVANT AND THREE PHASE or SINGLE PHASE FIG 11 REF 2 FOR MINI AVANT VARIO 2 1 FIG 12 5 4 1 ...

Page 19: ...FORBIDDEN 1 FIG 13 Check the correct rotation of the engine It must be anti clockwise as indicated by the label positioned on the engine FIG 14 If this is not the case switch the engine off and invert the polarity using a screwdriver on the power supply socket positioned in the lower part of the electric control board FIG 15 FIG 14 ...

Page 20: ...d by the owner of the house sets up an auxiliary power supply control board directly from the domestic meter this must comply with safety Standards in force compatible with the electric connections present on the machine DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO A SOCKET FOR CIVIL USE Do not connect any other household appliance or electric device to the mains while the machine is being used 5 4 1 3 MINI AVAN...

Page 21: ...RBIDDEN 1 2 3 4 FIG 16 5 4 2 Piping line connection Connect the piping to the flow valve body fitting FIG 17 Connect the gun to the piping eliminating the gasket in this way the gun can turn with respect to the piping FIG 18 Correctly tighten the cam fitting levers Block the fitting levers using the safety spring FIG 18 REF 1 FIG 17 ...

Page 22: ...R PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN Cap 1 FIG 18 5 4 3 Air pipe connection Connect the air piping to the pneumatic control connection FIG 19 Connect the air piping to the gun connection FIG 19 It is preferable to couple the mortar pipe and the air pipe along their entire length FIG 19 ...

Page 23: ...nd the circulation of material in the hopper MATERIAL CONVEYOR PIPING LINE MANOMETER The manometer is positioned between the machine flow and the first tract of flow piping It is used to indicate the pressure in the piping ENGINE ELECTRIC PROTECTION It is made up of a magnet circuit breaker switch installed in the electric control board It is used to isolate the electric power supply with conseque...

Page 24: ...2 SAFETY SIGNS The safety signs are adhesive labels affixed outside the machine FIG 20 The safety signs must be kept clean and clearly visible at all times Damaged signs must be replaced immediately with new ones obtained from the manufacturer It is prohibited to remove or damage the safety signs affixed on the machine C B B A A C FIG 20 ...

Page 25: ... IS PROPERTY OF ANY TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN REF LABEL DESCRIPTION A Danger Electric shocks B It is mandatory to read the instruction manual before starting to operate C It is mandatory to lift the machine using the hooks indicated TAB 04 ...

Page 26: ...regarding health and safety in the workplace in force in the country of use The employers staff in charge and operators must be aware of and apply these Standards IT IS MANDATORY TO USE THE PROTECTION DEVICES INDICATED BY THE MANUFACTURER TAB 05 MANDATORY SIGNS DESCRIPTION IT IS MANDATORY TO PROTECT THE EYES IT IS MANDATORY TO PROTECT HEARING IT IS MANDATORY TO PROTECT THE HANDS IT IS MANDATORY TO...

Page 27: ...ne and the reducer during functioning or after a prolonged standstill period Moving parts Do not insert foreign bodies through the protection grill when the machine is running Do not use the machine without the flow flange and the pump installed correctly Do not use the machine without the protection grill 6 5 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Operate with the bodywork closed The machine must never run if th...

Page 28: ... 0 to 6 mm There must be a correct amount of binder about 350 400 kg per cubed metre of mixture and in the proportions indicated below 2 3 hydraulic lime 1 3 slack lime 1 3 hydraulic lime 2 3 slack lime 1 3 cement 2 3 slack lime 2 3 cement 1 3 slack lime Do not use plasticizer lime and in all cases as a percentage not exceeding 1 3 of the binder in this case machine performance can decrease greatl...

Page 29: ...1 FIG 21 Replace the intake valve body optional Release the two joints FIG 22 REF 1 Loosen the 4 screw fasteners at the hopper and replace the valve body to ease replacement tighten two screws into the additional threaded holes FIG 22 REF 2 Mount the dedicated valve body FIG 22 REF 3 2 1 1 3 FIG 22 Replace the rubber ball valves with the steel ball valves in the kit FIG 23 REF 1 Replace the suppli...

Page 30: ...I AVANT with ready mixed products it is a good idea to pump at second speed To do this Put the machine in machine off mode Open the bodywork Loosen the belt by acting on the belt tensioner loosening the locking nuts FIG 24 REF 1 and turning the buffer FIG 24 REF 2 Shift the trapezoid belt onto the external groove on the engine pulley and the reducer pulley Restore correct belt tension by turning t...

Page 31: ... FIG 27 REF 7 and that the air cock to the gun FIG 28 REF 8 is open Also check that the by pass lever FIG 25 REF 4 is in a vertical position material recycle in hopper Prepare 15 20 litres of slurry separately 50 water 50 cement or lime and pour it into the hopper Prepare the desired mixture page 10 in the site cement mixer Check that the bodywork is closed The machine must always function with ma...

Page 32: ...ine manometer 27 6 Pneumatic control cock to the machine 27 7 Bleed cock 28 8 Pneumatic control cock to the gun INDICATORS 27 3A Blue Correct voltage MINI AVANT VARIO FIG REF DESCRIPTION 27 2 Vibrator switch 27 4 By pass lever 27 5 Line manometer 27 6 Pneumatic control cock to the machine 27 7 Bleed cock 28 8 Pneumatic control cock to the gun 29 1B Master switch 29 9 Emergency stop button 29 10 In...

Page 33: ...sent in the electric control board present inside the MINI AVANT VARIO version bodywork A green indicator normally on and a red indicator normally off are present in the electric control board on the stand of the VARIO versions The green indicator FIG 29 REF 3B switches off when the sieve or safety grill and or bodywork are raised or when the power supply voltage is not correct The red indicator F...

Page 34: ...symptom that the voltage is below the minimum value acceptable check the power supply line Open and close the cock quickly two or three times FIG 27 REF 6 to check the correct functioning of the pneumatic control MINI AVANT must stop and re start For MINI AVANT THREE PHASE only Make sure that the engine turns in the right direction see par 5 4 1 1 Check that the pump is engaged the slurry must cir...

Page 35: ...l start to escape MINI AVANT is now operational and can be stopped by acting on the air cock positioned on the gun for all versions or on the button FIG 29 REF 18 for VARIO version only Working pressure During the pumping phase the operator at the machine must check that the manometer FIG 27 REF 5 never exceeds 12 15 bar A higher pressure indicates a blockage in the mortar piping or in the gun If ...

Page 36: ...e the gun Re start pumping to expel the sponges Wash the gun carefully disassembling the deflector FIG 31 REF 1 B When recovered in a bucket Remove the gun and wash it carefully disassembling the deflector Discharge the residual material into the container FIG 30 Repeat the pipe cleaning operation until you are sure that they are clean Check that the hole in the air nozzle FIG 31 REF 2 is free cle...

Page 37: ...3 REF 1 adheres perfectly to the profile FIG 33 REF 2 This confers perfect sealing between the two elements The contact surfaces must be perfectly clean Fill the hopper with water connect the mortar piping lower the by pass lever and start the machine Repeat the operation until clean water escapes from the piping Switch the machine off using the master switch positioned on the electric control boa...

Page 38: ...l indicated on the stick FIG 34 and the measurement must be taken with MINI AVANT level FIG 07 It is unlikely that the compressor works in a perfectly horizontal position on site as recommended by the manufacturer Therefore to guarantee correct lubrication comply with that stated above scrupulously Use multigrade SAE 15W40 oil FIG 34 Greasing Grease the by pass lever using the greaser FIG 35 REF 1...

Page 39: ...TRICTLY FORBIDDEN Cap 1 1 FIG 35 FIG 36 Preventive care AT the end of the work session it is good practice to spray the machine with liquid that prevents the formation of deposits of material during the successive work session 8 1 2 Operations to be performed every week Check and clean the compressor air filter FIG 37 ...

Page 40: ...8 REF 1 is integral the rubber must not be split 1 FIG 38 8 1 3 Operations to perform every 500 hours Compressor oil replacement Eliminate the oil by loosening the cap positioned at the base of the compressor TAB 6 NP 5 and replace it with 0 485 litres of SAE 15W40 multigrade oil The waste compressor oil must be disposed of in compliance with the Laws Standards in force on the subject ...

Page 41: ...manometer functioning Check functioning of the by pass lever no play and by pass valve sealing check that there are no anomalies Check the efficiency of the buffer FIG 39 REF 3 the efficiency of this element guarantees the integrity of the machine parts in the case of overloads generated by blockage in the valves 1 3 2 FIG 39 8 2 2 Operation to be performed every 5000 hours Reducer oil replacement...

Page 42: ...CTLY FORBIDDEN 9 1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the local regulations in the country of use when scrapping the machine Separate the machine parts according to the type of material plastic rubber iron etc The oil and the storage cell must be handed over to authorised firms specialising in the disposal of polluting products ...

Page 43: ... lever to a vertical position FIG 40 REF 1 Wait for the pressure indicated by the manometer FIG 40 REF 2 to fall to zero Always discharge the pressure in the piping before disassembling the deflector or the gun The line manometer must indicate a pressure of zero bar On trampling the mortar piping must go limp Disassemble the deflector and if necessary the gun and remove the cause of the blockage B...

Page 44: ...is zone the mortar pipe is hard and rigid The most critical points are in correspondence with the fittings Disconnect the mortar pipe strike it with a mallet in correspondence with the blocked zone and eliminate the hardened material FIG 41 Start the machine for a few seconds to check that the pipe has been freed the material must escape regularly Pour slurry into the tract of disconnected pipe do...

Page 45: ...pes by taking the by pass lever to a vertical position FIG 40 REF 1 Wait for the pressure indicated by the manometer FIG 40 REF 2 to fall to zero Disassemble the valves and wash them well eliminating any deposits FIG 42 Modify the mixture according to that indicated in paragraph 7 2 Empty the hopper if necessary use a jet of water to evacuate all of the material Re mount the valve body Make the co...

Page 46: ...res Mixture too greasy Remove binder Insufficient material Add material to the hopper Worn ball valves Check the integrity of the valves and replace them if necessary THE MORTAR ESCAPES DISCONTINUOUSLY Belt loose Pressure below 10 bar the belt slips Tension the belt Deflector with hole that is too large Replace the deflector with a smaller hole Mixture too greasy Modify the composition of the mixt...

Page 47: ...r supply line is checked by qualified authorised staff Insufficient power supply cable section use cable with suitable section see par 5 4 1 Check the electric voltage Close the vibrating frame and casing correctly THE PLASTERING MACHINE DOES NOT START UP Air line blocked Check that the cock to the machine is open that the air pipe is not bent and that the gun nozzle is free PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTI...

Page 48: ...liance with the instructions in this manual and the manual must accompany the machine at all times Operators are required to be fully instructed and trained on the machine s operation and to sign this operation and maintenance manual where it says Read and approved Operators that refuse to do so are not authorised to use the machine Signature of person responsible _______________________ Read and ...

Page 49: ...hipping costs as well as any costs for work carried out by the Manufacturer s staff shall be borne by the Buyer Repairs or replacements shall not extend nor renew the duration of the warranty period The warranty does not cover parts that are subject to normal wear or deterioration such as valve seats and rubber ball valves pistons and liners rubber stators and augers bushings baffles mixing blades...

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