Mini-Line G198 operating manual
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a head unit (often called the mounting boss) that can be securely fitted into the mounting carrier
arm on asphalt paving machines.
Sensing Arm
The sensing arm is made of aluminium alloy and very light weight. It is part of
the mechanical system that detects physically any changes in the grade
elevation and transfers the mechanical changes to the G198.
Counter-balance The Counter-balance is fixed onto the slant side of the Arm. The utility of the
counter-balance is to make the shoe more stable while in operation. Without a
counter-balance the shoe will behave slightly unproportional to grade changes.
The counter-balance is rust-free and easily cleaned of asphalt deposits.
Shoe
The shoe-like metal plate is the part which is in contact with the ground or
reference line at all times. The metal plate is rust-free and easily cleaned of
asphalt deposits.
Tube Assy
The Tube Assy is an alternative to the shoe. Depending on the work
surrounding, a Tube Assy is in certain particular circumstances used instead of
a Shoe. The principle and outcome is similar. A Tube Assy is mainly used when
a reference beam or string is laid besides the asphalt paver. Thus the Tube
Assy, being lighter in weight rests freely on the beam or string. The Tube Assy
is also rust-free and easily cleansed of asphalt deposits.
Cable
Coiled polyurethane cable specially developed for appliances where tough
mechanical requirements have to be fulfilled, and have excellent low
temperature characteristics. The coiled cable is yellow in colour and delivers in
standard length of 4.0 m (when fully uncoiled). The standard coiled cable
consists of 2 circular multipole plugs. One with 6-socket contacts with bayonet
lock (to the G198) and one with 10-socket contacts threaded connector (to the
paver power source)
Caution
Assembling and installation of the Mini-Line
®
G198 and the mechanical
parts require particular attention to avoid malfunctions or improper
end-results. Assembling the mechanical parts improperly on the Mini-
Line
®
G198 shaft can cause damage to the equipment. Read carefully
the installation procedures in this manual before attempting to operate
the Mini-Line
®
G198 Grade Control
Note
Cleaning the equipment (specially the mechanical parts) from asphalt
deposits guarantees smoother and better performances from the equipment
Note
The coiled cable can be made to specific requirements. Also available in 1.5 m
and 6 m
Installation
Installation and set-up of the ‘Stand-Alone’ system is quick and do not require
special tools. The following guidelines explain fully how the user must install
and set-up the equipment.
1
Locate the Mounting Carrier Arm (often called the Jack Arm) on the asphalt
paver. If the machine is not equipped with a mounting carrier, it is essential to
have one installed on the asphalt paver. Refer to asphalt-paver machine
Operation manual for further information on Mounting Carrier Arm (Jack Arm)
2
Insert the round boss of the G198 into the Mounting Carrier Arm as shown in
Fig. 2 and secure firmly by turning the handle
Fig. 2 G198 and a standard mounting Carrier Arm
