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User manual 

SA0061 Cattle Crush 

 

Version: 09-07-18 

 

 

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Introduction 

 
Wopa Constructiebedrijf BV are specialists in the development and manufacture of cattle crushes used 
by professionals and stockholders for the hoof care and treatment of cows and bulls.  
 
Our cattle crushes are developed and manufactured to the highest standards of safety, ease of use, 
animal welfare and hygiene.  
 
This manual contains important information and instructions for the installation, operation and 
maintenance of the equipment. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

The cattle crush is not suitable for use in explosive environments.  
 

 

All persons responsible for its operation must as a minimum carefully study and 
understand the sections in these operating instructions relating to its use and 
safety. 

 

 

All persons responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair 
of the equipment must read and understand these operating instructions in full. 

 

 

The user is responsible for the interpretation and use of this manual in all 
circumstances. Please contact the owner of the machine or your manager with 
any questions or uncertainties. 

 

 

This manual must be kept close to the installation and accessible to users. 

 

 

All important maintenance activities, modifications to the installation and any 
notes must be retained in a logbook, see Appendix 8.1. 

 

 

Modifications to the installation/machine are not permitted without the prior 
written approval of the supplier. 

 

 

Contact the supplier for special maintenance activities not included in this 
manual. 

 

 

The safety requirements set out in Section 3 must be complied with at all times. 

 

 

The proper function and safety of the system can only be guaranteed where 
the recommended maintenance has been carried out correctly and in good 
time. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SA0061

Page 1: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush ...

Page 2: ...0 544 372415 31 0 544 372445 E mail info wopa com Website www wopa com Copyright 2018 No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a search system or published in any form whether electronic mechanical by photocopying or recordings or in any other way without the prior written permission of Wopa Constructiebedrijf B V here also referred to as Wopa ...

Page 3: ...esponsible for the assembly installation maintenance and repair of the equipment must read and understand these operating instructions in full The user is responsible for the interpretation and use of this manual in all circumstances Please contact the owner of the machine or your manager with any questions or uncertainties This manual must be kept close to the installation and accessible to users...

Page 4: ...f damage or costs 2 The guarantee will lapse automatically in the event of overdue or poorly executed maintenance 3 Contact must always be made with the supplier in the event of any doubt about the required maintenance or if the equipment fails to operate correctly 4 The guarantee will not apply where the defect is the result of incorrect or late maintenance or maintenance carried out in conflict ...

Page 5: ... 4 INSTALLATION 20 4 1 INSTALLATION 20 4 2 CONNECT THE MACHINE 21 4 3 PREPARING FOR TRANSPORT 22 4 4 LIFTING 22 5 OPERATION 23 5 1 STARTING UP 23 5 2 EMERGENCY STOP 24 5 3 OPERATING SWITCHES 25 5 4 HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVERS 27 5 5 MOVER CONTROL 28 5 6 OPERATION 29 5 7 HOOK UP THE FRONT LEG 30 5 8 USE OF THE 24V MOTOR 31 6 MAINTENANCE 32 6 1 MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM 33 6 2 CLEAN THE MACHINE 34 6 3 LUBRIC...

Page 6: ...3 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS 16 FIGURE 4 DETAILS OF CONVERSION FROM TRANSPORT SET UP TO WORKING SET UP SA0061 20 FIGURE 5 LOWER MANIFOLD 23 FIGURE 6 DETAIL OF HOOKING UP FRONT LEG 30 FIGURE 7 LUBRICATION OF REAR GATE 37 FIGURE 8 DETAIL OF BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 38 FIGURE 9 DETAILS OF FILLING OF HYDRAULIC UNIT 40 FIGURE 10 HYDRAULIC FLUIDS TO BE USED 41 FIGURE 11 REPLACE OIL FILTER 42 FIGURE 12 DETAILS OF DRAW...

Page 7: ...y Directive 2004 108 EG EMC Directive the following standards have been taken into account NEN EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery General principles for design NEN EN 349 Safety of machinery Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body NEN EN ISO 13849 1 Safety of machinery Safety related parts of control systems Part 1 General principles for design NEN EN 4413 Hydraulic fluid power Gen...

Page 8: ...e following symbols are used in connection with all actions where there exists a hazard to the user and or technician and where caution is required Note Hazard High voltage Hazard High temperature Tip Provides a quick insight or offers suggestions to make certain actions easier and simpler ...

Page 9: ...echanical operations On the machine frame System under pressure On both sides of the frame Pictograms warning of mechanical and electrical hazards On the machine frame Trapping hazard At the rear gate Where present Warning pictogram Risk of trapping of hands On the machine frame Warning pictogram Do not pass below the load when lifting On the machine frame Warning pictogram Trapping of feet On the...

Page 10: ...y Single phase Voltage dependent on country 230 V Required fuse 16 A Connection value 3 Kw Electrical connection 400V Power supply 3 phase Voltage dependent on country 400 V Required fuse 16 A Connection value 2 4 Kw Electrical connection where only a 400V motor is used Electrical connection 230V Power supply Single phase Voltage dependent on country 230 V Required fuse 16 A Connection value 0 99 ...

Page 11: ...ferred to the relevant sections The configuration of your crush may differ from the figures below 2 1 Description of main components of the SA0061 FUNCTION The SA0061 has been specially developed for the care of the hooves of dairy and beef cattle Version SA0061 is provided with a shaft with a drawbar and is suitable for transport on the public highway The illustration below shows the main compone...

Page 12: ...controls and the hydraulic unit 4 Folding gate A folding gate used to guide the animal is provided as standard 5 Hydraulic rear gate Once the animal is located in the box the rear gate is placed loosely against its rear 6 Rear leg hydraulic Once a belt or hook has been secured to the rear leg the leg can be raised using the hydraulic winch to allow the hoof to be worked on 7 Belly belt hydraulic O...

Page 13: ...ower cable To connect the machine to the appropriate power supply See 1 2 Operating switches Used to switch on off various functions See 5 3 3 Sockets Tools can be connected to these 4 Control cabinet This contains the control components 5 Battery box The battery is located in this box 6 Work lamps These allow the working area to be illuminated 7 Lighting Used to switch the lamps on the crush on a...

Page 14: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 14 of 47 1 2 4 3 6 10 11 Figure 2a Overview of main electrical components ...

Page 15: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 15 of 47 7 8 9 5 12 2 3 Figure 3b Overview of main electrical components ...

Page 16: ...tem The location of control equipment on your machine may differ from the photograph below NOTE Work on the hydraulic installation may be carried out only by a technically competent person Always ensure that the accumulator is depressurised when working on the equipment This is achieved by removing the plug from the socket Check that the system is depressurised using the manometer Figure 4 Hydraul...

Page 17: ... standard hydraulic system 5 24 V hydraulic pump motor Hydraulic system pump mounted on the accumulator 6 Accumulator The accumulator holds hydraulic fluid under pressure so that hydraulic power is available to operate the hydraulic functions 7 Lower manifold A manometer is mounted here used to read off the hydraulic pressure When the shut off valve on the manifold is closed the pump cannot be swi...

Page 18: ...ere work is to be carried out on the installation it must be disconnected from the power supply the power supply must be locked off and the system must be depressurised There is a risk of trapping when operating driven moving parts It is the operator s responsibility to ensure that the installation is only started up when no parts of his own or other people s bodies are in the vicinity of the trap...

Page 19: ...work with or on the installation Only work for which proper training has been received must be carried out This applies both to maintenance activities and normal use The operating personnel must be familiar with all potential situations so that rapid and effective action can be taken in an emergency Where a member of operational staff observes defects or risks or is not in agreement with the safet...

Page 20: ...rect specifications 4 1 Installation NOTE The machine must be transported and installed upright Place the machine on a level stable and non slippery surface Take account of the instructions in section 3when carrying out any activity Failure to follow these may lead to serious injury Figure 5 Details of conversion from transport set up to working set up SA0061 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 21: ...ition Use the left valve to place the drawbar in its working position 8 Place the protective cover over the drawbar Place the protective cover over the drawbar to cover the sharp edges Figure 5 3 9 Remove the mudguards Loosen the locking elements and lift the mudguard out of the adapter 10 Tilt the shaft Hold the locking pin in the torsion shaft and operate the valve until the wheels are folded up...

Page 22: ...ort NOTE Preparing for transportation is the reverse procedure to installation see 4 1 It is essential that all locking equipment is correctly installed 4 4 Lifting NOTE The crush must be lifted only with the appropriate lifting eyes pins Use only the lifting beam intended for the SA0061 ...

Page 23: ...at to do Action Outcome 1 Switch on the power Insert the plug in the socket 1 Reset the emergency stop Pull out the emergency stop buttons The control unit is now ready for use 2 Activate the hydraulic system Open the shut off valve Figure 6 at the accumulator Figure 6 Lower manifold Note depending on the type fitted turning to the right or pulling out opens the valve If the valve isn t assembled ...

Page 24: ... back into use after an emergency stop the emergency stop button must first be reset See table below Before resetting the emergency stop button it must be ensured that restarting the moving parts of the machine will not lead to a hazardous situation Reset the emergency stop No What to do Action Outcome 1 Reset the emergency stop button Reset the emergency stop button by pulling it out or rotating ...

Page 25: ...p 230V pump 380V pump 380V rightwards 380V leftwards Activate 24V motor keep pressed in 5 3 Operating switches Right hand side of the crush Left side hand side of the crush Emergenc Work lamps on Work lamps off All lamps Front lamps Rear lamps Activate 24V motor keep pressed in ...

Page 26: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 26 of 47 Photocell on Photocell off Photocell optional Operation of switch ...

Page 27: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 27 of 47 5 4 Hydraulic control levers ...

Page 28: ...the mover is to be used If the button is released the mover will automatically switch off 5 5 Mover control NOTE When using the mover always check that there are no obstacles persons or animals in the vicinity of the crush Maintain a suitable separation distance when operating the mover Do not use the mover as a parking brake To avoid tipping of the crush always orient the drawbar downwards downhi...

Page 29: ...e forelegs ensure that the rear gate is NOT pressed up tightly against the animal 5 Raise the belly belt Bring the belly belt up under the belly of the cow 6 Process a rear hoof Place the belt or hoof hook around the rear leg and raise the leg Ensure that the cow s udder is not trapped when attaching the hook or belt Process the rear hoof Allow the leg to drop and release it 7 Process a front hoof...

Page 30: ...ry to the front leg the rope must be applied correctly see Figure 7 Avoid pulling the foreleg too tightly up to the block Pulling the foreleg too tightly up to the block may result in permanent injury If a foreleg support hook is used it must be attached as shown below Figure 7 Detail of hooking up front leg ...

Page 31: ...power supply by pulling out the plug Do not use the 24V motor for hoof trimming This motor is intended for brief and limited use for example when spraying something to clean it The 24V system can also be switched off using the switch in the control cabinet If this is switched off no operations at all can be carried out using the crush ...

Page 32: ...nnecting the plug s Ensure that the disconnected plug is always visible to the fitter Always check that the accumulator is depressurised Test the installation on completion of maintenance work or repairs to ensure that it can be used again safely Only trained technical personnel may carry out the maintenance activities described and repair work ...

Page 33: ... rear gate sliding section Bearing grease 6 3 Other grease nipples Bearing grease Hydraulic installation Check the fluid level Checks must be carried out after 500 animals or where leakage occurs Replace oil and filter Axle and wheels Check play in the wheels 6 7 Check the tyre profile Have this inspected by a competent person Check the tyre pressures Have this inspected by a competent person Chec...

Page 34: ...of 47 6 2 Clean the machine EXPLANATION A high pressure cleaner may be used for cleaning Avoid bearings winches motors and electrical components when cleaning with a high pressure cleaner Spraying in these areas may result in a sharp reduction in service life ...

Page 35: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 35 of 47 6 3 Lubrication of machine 7 5 3 5 OVERHEAD VIEW DRAW BAR ...

Page 36: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 36 of 47 6 2 VIEW FROM BELOW 1 ...

Page 37: ...ase entering the gas springs and causing damage the gate must only be lubricated when it is fully drawn back Figure 8 Lubrication of rear gate No What to do Action Outcome 1 Retract the rear gate Attach the rear leg winch to the rear gate and tighten until the gate is fully retracted 2 Grease the nipples Lubricate the rear gate nipples using a grease gun 10 1 2 ...

Page 38: ...only where a braked axle is fitted Play in the brakes will increase as the brake shoes wear Figure 9 Detail of brake adjustment No What to do Action Outcome 1 Check the play The play between the 2 levers Figure 9 2 must not exceed 50 mm 2 Adjust the brakes Rotate the adjusting bolt Figure 9 1 until the play is less than 50 mm ...

Page 39: ...ifold Figure 6 3 Disconnect the machine from the power supply The accumulator will empty the hydraulic system will be depressurised The accumulator will gradually empty 4 Check the fluid level The oil level must now be between the minimum and maximum levels see instructions on changing the oil EXPLANATION Checking the fluid level ensures that the necessary minimal amount of fluid is present The cy...

Page 40: ...valve below the tank and allow the fluid to run out until it is empty Tank will empty 3 Fill the system This must be done at the filter First clean the lid and the exterior of the filter Remove the filter lid on the top of the tank by loosening the bolts Next remove the lid and fill the tank through the orifice in the filter Use the correct type of fluid Figure 11 4 Check the fluid level Check the...

Page 41: ...ulic installation Supplier Fluid Castrol Hyspin AWH M46 BP Energol SHF HV 46 Shell Tellus T S2 V 46 Petronas Hydraulic HV 46 Gulf Harmoni HV 46 Mobil UNIVIS N 46 Texaco RANDO Hydraulic oil HDZ 46 Total Equivis ZS 46 Valvoline Ultramax HVLP 46 Kroon Oil Perlus XVI 46 Unil Hydraulic HVX 46 Figure 11 Hydraulic fluids to be used ...

Page 42: ...ccumulator to empty Section 6 5 Ensure that the power cable is disconnected from the socket Loosen the bolts and replace the filter The tank is also provided with a ventilation filter This filters the air entering the tank To replace this open it by rotating to the left Figure 12 Replace oil filter Rotate to open ...

Page 43: ...an be detected this must be corrected by a competent person or otherwise the bearings and seals must be replaced EXPLANATION Check after the first 50 km that all wheel bolts are still free of play Tighten the wheel bolts to 95 Nm using a torque wrench EXPLANATION Check the physical condition and profile of the tyres regularly The tyres must be inflated to 4 5 bar 100 Nm ...

Page 44: ...e tightened with a torque wrench in accordance with the figure below Figure 13 Details of drawbar bolt torque settings 6 9 Components EXPLANATION Consult the website at www wopa com for information on the available options and the parts available to order Warning stickers and pictograms are also available from the website 138 3 Nm 122 6 Nm 87 3 Nm 25 5 Nm ...

Page 45: ...47 7 Disposal as waste Oil and components must not be disposed of as domestic waste When replacing components or oil or at the end of the service life ensure that all materials are collected and destroyed or reused in a legal and environmentally friendly manner ...

Page 46: ...1 Logbook The logbook must include the following The annual maintenance work Major replacements and any accidents Modifications Tests on emergency stop buttons and safety features Date Carried out by authority technician Description nature of the activities components replaced ...

Page 47: ...User manual SA0061 Cattle Crush Version 09 07 18 Page 47 of 47 Date Carried out by authority technician Description nature of the activities components replaced ...

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