PAGE 34 — MAYCO LS300P CONCRETE PUMP • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/20/17)
Hose Lubrication
Before pumping, it is necessary to lubricate the hose.
This procedure prevents separation and blockages in the
hose. Inspect the lines at all times to prevent problems.
Before concrete is discharged into the hopper, it is
suggested that 3 to 4 gallons of water be sprayed into the
hopper, followed by approximately 5 gallons of a creamy
cement and water slurry (1/2 bag of cement to 5 gallons
of water).
Priming The Pump With Slurry Mixture
It is
CRITICAL
to the successful operation of a concrete
pump that the manifold and all delivery hoses, pipes and
elbows are coated with a film of lubrication
BEFORE
you
attempt to pump concrete.
Failure to properly prepare the pump and system will result
in a “dry pack” of concrete, blocking the shuttle valve tube
or delivery line.
1. Connect the entire delivery system to the pump. Pour
5 gallons of water and a bag of raw cement into the
hopper.
2. Place the
direction control switch
to the
REVERSE
position (Figure 25). This will mix the water and cement
into slurry.
Figure 25. Direction Control Switch (REVERSE)
3. Mix the slurry to the consistency of a smooth batter.
4. Position the first ready-mix truck at the hopper. Check
the concrete.
DO NOT
discharge concrete into hopper
at this time.
5. Place the
direction control switch
in the
FORWARD
position. This will start the flow of the slurry to the hoses.
NOTICE
Getting the concrete to flow through the hose at the start
of the pumping cycle can be one of the most critical
operations of the pour.
FORWARD
REVERSE
6. Keep the slurry flowing until most of it is pumped out.
However, make sure that some slurry is left on the
hopper when concrete is first discharged from the
ready-mix truck.
Pumping
1. Place the
pumping control switch
in the
LOCAL
position (Figure 26) for normal pumping operation.
Figure 26. Pumping Control Switch (Local)
2. Use the volume control (Figure 27) to set the pump
volume to approximately 10 strokes per minute. Turning
the volume control clockwise (CW) will decrease pump
volume, and counterclockwise (CCW) will increase
pump volume.
Figure 27. Volume Control Switch
WARNING
Safety glasses and hearing protection
MUST
be worn at all times when
operating the pump. Failure to follow
safety guidelines
can result in serious
injury.
NOTICE
A well-planned location of the pump and routing of the
hose before starting a pour may save subsequent moves
throughout the job.
LOCAL
REMOTE
CENTER
OFF
VOLUME CONTROL
DECREASE
INCREASE
CCW
CW
OPERATION
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