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OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Issued by: Technical Division, Farmet a.s., Jiřinková 276, Česká Skalice 552 03 Number of Pages: 48 Date of Issue: 01/07/2014 Issue Number: 2.2 Changes are reserved...
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO Dear Customer, Farmet DUO Screw Presses are quality products by Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can fully utilise the advantages and qualities of the Equipment after thoroughly studying the operating manual. The serial number of the Equipment is punched on the production label and written in the operating manual.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO Table 1 - Technical Parameters of the Equipment FARMET DUO FARMET DUO FARMET DUO PARAMETERS FM 4kW Machine Length (mm) Height (mm) Width (mm) Electromotor Voltage (V) Requirement – 3+PE+N,3x230/400V / 50Hz Voltage/Frequency (V/Hz)
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMIT PARAMETERS OF THE EQUIPMENT ............11 SAFETY MESSAGES ..................12 DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ..............16 Terms definition ..................... 17 Optional Equipment ....................18 ON-SITE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ......19 ACTIVATION AND SHUTDOWN ...............
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9.4.2 Gearbox Maintenance and Operation ............33 Disassembly and Assembly of the Equipment Parts ..........34 9.5.1 Disassembly and Assembly of Press Components ......... 35 9.5.2 Assembly of Press Components ..............36 Assessing the Deterioration of the Operating Mechanisms of the Equipment ..36 DISPOSAL OF THE MACHINE, PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ....
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 1. LIMIT PARAMETERS OF THE EQUIPMENT The Equipment is designed to be operated in interiors with ambient temperature from +15 °C to +35 °C and relative humidity from 10 % to 90 % without condensation.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 2. SAFETY MESSAGES Symbol Meaning The general warning symbol identifies important information regarding the safety instructions in the instruction manual and safety signs on your machine. If you see this warning sign, be aware that there is a risk of injury which may cause death.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO by a person: Authorised by the Owner Educated in the machinery field with knowledge of repairs of similar equipment Demonstrably acquainted with safety regulations for work with the Equipment A.4 The Operator must secure the safety of other persons when working with the Equipment.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO B. TRANSPORTING THE EQUIPMENT B.1 The vehicle intended for the transportation of the Equipment must have at least the same bearing capacity as the weight of the transported Equipment is. The total weight of the Equipment is stated on the nameplate.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO Table 2 – Warning Safety Labels POSITION ON WARNING SAFETY LABEL TEXT TO THE LABEL THE MACHINE Read the Operating Manual carefully prior to manipulation with the Equipment. P 1 H Observe the instructions and safety rules when operating the Equipment.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO The pressing unit consists of an aluminium hopper, a press screw, a die, a heating sleeve nut, a nozzle holder, a nozzle for cakes and a heating sleeve. Press Description The presses can be assembled into batteries placed on one pedestal with a joint discharge chute and a belt conveyor for carrying away the pressed cakes in the form of granules.
Hopper above the Press with Capacity of 20L A metal hopper above the DUO screw press with the capacity of 20 litres. It is an extension above two hoppers that are included in the pressing mechanism.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 4. ON-SITE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT The Owner must perform the assembly according to the instructions of the Producer, best in cooperation with an expert servicing technician assigned by the Producer. The Owner must secure a functional test of all assembled parts after the completion of the Equipment assembly.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 5. ACTIVATION AND SHUTDOWN 5.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR The Operator must not: Activate or use the Equipment when the covers are removed or damaged Touch the moving parts of the Equipment ...
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO The Operator must keep the workplace clean and in order and must check and clean the functional elements. Check the proper direction of the screw rotation. Switch the motor on for a short time and check the correct direction of rotation by looking into the charging hole of the press.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 5.2 INSPECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE ACTIVATION Clean the equipment of any impurities and metal objects. Note: metal objects and similar impurities may cause serious damage to the press if they get inside.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 5.4 DUO FM CONTROL Figure 4 - UNO FM control The equipment is connected or disconnected from the mains by inserting or pulling out the plug (source of voltage) from the socket.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO When the operation of the pressing mechanism has been stabilized, it is possible to replace the nozzle with the 10 mm diameter for 8 mm and later for 6 mm. The best yield is achieved with the 6 mm nozzle.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 6. OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT 6.1 INSPECTION OF THE OPERATING VALUES AND PARAMETERS The Equipment may work continuously with regular inspections provided that a regular feed of material has been ensured. Many problems and defects may be prevented by regular inspection rounds, during which you should check: ...
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO After you press the empty (material falls from the output of the press), mount bracket and nozzle and press it once again After starting, check the temperature, or identify a possible source of overload 6.4 “OILING UP”...
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 7. ADJUSTING OPERATING MECHANISMS When adjusting the operating mechanisms of the Equipment, the Operator must follow the recommended values specified in the Operating Manual. Always observe the principles of safe operation of the Equipment and instructions provided in Chapter 5.1 and Chapter A.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO It is forbidden to use the 4 mm nozzle for pressing oilseeds with a fat content below 20 %, such as vine seeds, caraway seeds… It is also forbidden to use the 4 mm nozzle for the start-up of the press.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 8. OPERATING DEFECTS In the table below, the solutions of problems, which may occur during the equipment operation, are described. The equipment must always be properly installed and used in accordance with this user manual. In case of uncertainties concerning the use of the equipment, contact the service centre.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE EQUIPMENT Danger! Any work on the Equipment (maintenance, assembly) may only be executed when the Equipment is in standstill and secured from accidental activation it is required to place a sign on the main switch stating “DO NOT TURN ON, THE...
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9.2 LIST OF RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION The tools may be ordered as an option or they are available on local markets. Recommended special tools for regular maintenance: Hook spanner no. 60 – 90 product number m11257 Box spanner no.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9.4 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Always perform all the jobs in a dutiful way and with thoroughly trained staff. The recommended time intervals are stated in time for continuous operation / in motor-hours for other operations.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9.4.1 Lubrication Plan Table 4 - Lubrification plan LUBRICATION SPOT INTERVAL LUBRICANT Press Gearbox First 300 hours, then at least CLP 220 with viscosity of once every 12 months VG 220; quantity: 2.2 l.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO Unscrew the drain plug and drain the oil. There is a risk of scalding by the hot oil and therefore use appropriate protective equipment. Clean the magnetic plug on the oil drainer (used as a catcher of metal impurities).
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 9.5.1 Disassembly and Assembly of Press Components Figure 6 - Disassembly and Assembly of Pressing Mechanism Disconnect the press from the mains Unscrew the nozzle using box spanner no. 32 Unscrew the nozzle holder safety nut using hook spanner no. 60-68 ...
Equipment, please contact the service centre. If a deteriorated part needs to be replaced, contact the relevant service centre or a sales representative of Farmet a.s. The list of spare parts with relevant catalogue numbers is provided in the Spare Parts Catalogue.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 10. DISPOSAL OF THE MACHINE, PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT The Owner must ensure that the Equipment is disconnected from the power supply prior to the commencement of disposal. The Owner must ensure that steel parts and parts contaminated with the transmission oil and lubrication grease are separated during the disposal of the Equipment.
OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 11. SERVICE AND GUARANTEE TERMS 11.1 SERVICE The service is provided by service centres or directly by the Producer. Only use spare parts according to the Spare Parts Catalogue published by the Producer.
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OPERATING MANUAL OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO 12. ANNEXES Annex A 1 - Operating Diary Submitted Defects, damage to the machine, operating deviations found Operator’s Date Accepted during operation, repairs, lubrication and other information signature Page 41 of 48...
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Wydajemy na własną odpowiedzialność niniejszą Deklarację Zgodności. Saját felelősségre a következő nyilatkozatot közöljük. Strojní zařízení: - název : Šnekový lis olejnin - typ, type: FARMET DUO - model, modèle: 3f Machine: - name Oilseed screw press Schneckenpresse für Ölfrüchte Fabrikat: - Bezeichnung: - dénomination:...
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Wydajemy na własną odpowiedzialność niniejszą Deklarację Zgodności. Saját felelősségre a következő nyilatkozatot közöljük. Strojní zařízení: - název : Šnekový lis olejnin - typ, type: FARMET DUO - model, modèle: FM Machine: - name Oilseed screw press Schneckenpresse für Ölfrüchte Fabrikat: - Bezeichnung: - dénomination:...
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