Wacker Neuson IEC, Operator'S Manual

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10 Use and operation
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Compacting fresh concrete
1. Quickly immerse the vibrator head in the fresh concrete, hold it for several seconds and slowly pull it
out again.
2. Immerse the vibrator head in all areas of the formwork and compact the fresh concrete.
Notes:
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Compact especially intensively in the area of formwork corners. In these areas, the reinforcement
rate is the highest.
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Avoid contact of the vibrator head with the concrete reinforcement. The following damages are
possible if the vibrator head comes into contact with the concrete reinforcement:
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The connection of the concrete to the reinforcement can be lost.
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The machine can be damaged.
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The result of the compacting depends on the following points:
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Holding time of the vibrator head in the concrete.
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Diameter of the vibrator head.
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Consistency of the concrete.
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Reinforcement rate.
If you use a vibrator head with a smaller diameter, the compacting time to achieve the same results as
with a vibrator head with a larger diameter will increase.
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Indications that the concrete is sufficiently compacted:
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The concrete no longer sets.
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Air bubbles no longer or rarely rise.
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The sound of the vibrator head is not changing anymore.
10.3 Decommissioning
Switching off the machine
1. Slowly remove the machine from the fresh concrete; hold the vibrator head in the air.
2. Switch off the machine via the ON/OFF switch.
3. Wait until the machine has come to a complete standstill.
4. Put down the machine slowly.
5. Do not kink the protective hose and power cable.
6. Pull the plug from the plug receptacle.
CAUTION
The vibrator head moves if it is turned on and not immersed in the fresh concrete.
Danger of injury or danger of damage to property by uncontrolled vibrator head.
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Switch the machine off before you put it down.
CAUTION
The vibrator head heats up if it is turned on and not immersed in the fresh concrete.
Hot surface can cause burns.
Damage to the machine with excessive wear.
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Do not operate the machine with the internal vibrator not immersed in the
fresh concrete.
WARNING
Danger of electrocution!
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Switch off the equipment before pulling the plug.