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Article number of the operating manual: 00 14 14 08 Article number of the parts list-machine RITMO L: 00 22 22 56 / 00 24 64 44 / 00 23 20 48 Article number of the parts list-machine RITMO M: 00 06 49 61 / 00 07 84 01...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Table of Contents 8.2 Overview of the control cabinet RITMO 1 EC Declaration of Conformity ......6 M ............16 8.3 Overview air compressor DT4.8 230 V .. 17 2 Examination ............7 8.4 Overview water fitting RITMO L /...
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Table of Contents 19.2 Flowability / Flow characteristics 33.1 Prepare mortar hoses ......39 RITMO M ........... 26 33.2 Connect mortar hose ......39 20 Mortar pressure gauge ......... 27 34 Compressed air supply ........
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Table of Contents 42.1 Removal of clogging in hoses / signs 47 Switching off RITMO M ......... 61 for clogging ........51 48 Measures in case of risk of frost ....62 42.2 Causes for clogging: ......
Person authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation: Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. (FH) Michael Duelli, Einersheimer Straße 53, 97346 Iphofen. The technical documentation is available from: Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG, Technical Department, Einersheimer Straße 53, 97346 Iphofen. Iphofen, Dr. York Falkenberg Managing director...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Examination 2 Examination 2.1 Examination by machine operator Prior to each shift, the machine operator has to examine the effectiveness of the control and safety devices as well as the proper fitting of the protection devices.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation General information 3.2 Keep the manual for future reference The operating manual has to be available during the whole service life of the product. 3.3 Division The operating manual is divided into 2 books:...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Technical data 4 Technical data 4.1 General information Detail Value Unit Total weight including accessories Weight RITMO L 00 23 20 48 160 kg Weight RITMO L 00 24 64 44...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Technical data 4.3 Electrical specifications RITMO M Electrical 230V Detail Value Unit Voltage, AC 50 Hz 230 V Power consumption, max. 5.8 A Power input, max. 2.0 kW Fuse protection...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Technical data 4.6 EMV examination The machine is EMV-examined and fulfils the strict requirements of the EMV-guideline Filter class B. The control cabinet is equipped with a network filter. 4.7 Operating conditions...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Dimension sheet 5 Dimension sheet Fig. 2: Dimension sheet 5.1 Name plate The following details can be found on the name plate: Manufacturer Type Year of manufacture Machine number Permissible operating pressure Fig.3: Name plate...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Assembly RITMO L 6 Assembly RITMO L 6.1 Overview RITMO L Fig. 5: Overview RITMO L 1 Motor protection handle 9 Mortar pressure gauge 2 Gear motor 10 Connection for mortar hose...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Assembly RITMO L 6.2 Rear view RITMO L 1. Control cabinet 2. Main terminal 230V 3. Air compressor 4. Water fitting 5. Dummy plug / connection remote control cable 6. Water flow meter (water tap) Fig.
Assembly units RITMO 7 Assembly units RITMO 7.1 Mixing tube with material container The mixing pumps PFT RTIMO L and RITMO M consist of the following main components: Mixing tube with material container, vibrating unit (RITMO L), pump and gear motor.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Description of assemblies 8 Description of assemblies 8.1 Overview of the control cabinet RITMO L 1. Inspection glass for frequency converter. 2. Poti for motor speed / material quantity. 3. Selector switch vibrating unit “ON / OFF”.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Description of assemblies 8.3 Overview air compressor DT4.8 230 V 1. Capacitor. 2. Air for spraying gun. 3. Safety valve up to 1.8 bar. 4. Air filter. 5. Non-return valve.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Connections RITMO L / RITMO M 9 Connections RITMO L / RITMO M 9.1 Water and air connections 1. Connection Air to spray gun (1). 2. Connection water supply from mains (2).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Accessories 11 Accessories 12 Parts from the accessories pack Power cable 3x2.5mm², 25m Schuko-CEE 16A Art.No.20423420 Fig. 19: Water hose/air hose ½“ 11m Art.No.20211000 (Water hose/air hose ½“ 20 m Art.Nr.20212010 in the accessories pack Article number 00232031 NL) Fig.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Intended use control panel 13 Intended use control panel 13.1 Intended purpose control panel The tool is conceptualised and designed exclusively for the purpose of use specified here. Scope of application: Primary use for water and neutral, non-adhesive liquids.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Intended use air compressor WARNING! Danger due to improper use! Any case of use beyond the specified purpose of use and/ or any other sort of use of the tool can lead to dangerous situations.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Intended use air compressor 14.2 Safety systems air compressor WARNING! Danger of death due to non-functioning safety equipment! Safety equipment ensures highest level of safety in operation. Even if work processes become a little more complicated due to safety equipment, they must never be decommissioned.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Description PFT booster pump (accessory) 15 Description PFT booster pump (accessory) 15.1 Scope of application booster pump The PFT booster pump is mainly used as booster pump for interposing at the mortar mixer and mortar mixing pumps with insufficient water pressure.
17 Initial start-up, fill pump Fill the PFT booster pump with water prior to initial start-up to let the air escape from the pump housing. Fill in water via the water filling screw (1) or the water inlet (2).
The pump must not run dry to avoid any damage. 18 Brief description The compact mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M with 230V AC drive was specially developed for pumping, spraying and applying of dry mortar, pasty materials for machine use and much more up to 2 mm grain size.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Material 19 Material 19.1 Flowability / Flow characteristics RITMO L NOTE! The pump B4-2 L can be used up to 20 bar operating pressure. The possible conveying distance depends mainly on the flowability of the material.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Mortar pressure gauge 20 Mortar pressure gauge Caution! The use of a mortar pressure gauge is recommended for safety-related reasons. PFT mortar pressure gauge Some advantages of the mortar pressure gauge: Exact adjustment of the correct mortar consistency.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Transport, packing and storage Suspended loads WARNING! Danger to life from suspended loads! When lifting heavy loads there is danger to life from falling parts or uncontrolled swinging parts. Therefore: Never step under suspended loads.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Transport, packing and storage 22.4 Transport in individual parts 1. Take the machine apart for easier transport. 2. The units mixing tube with material container and pump, gear motor with tilt flange and undercarriage.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Packaging 23 Packaging For packaging The individual packages have to be packed in accordance with the transport conditions to be expected. Only environmentally-friendly materials were used for the packaging. The packaging should protect the individual components until the assembly from transport damage, corrosion and other damage.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Preparing the machine Basic information WARNING! Danger of injury due to incorrect operation! Improper operation may lead to serious damage to persons or property. Therefore: Carry out all operating steps according to the instructions in this user manual.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Preparing the machine 25.1 Connecting the power supply 230 V 1. Connect machine (1) only to a 230V AC network. DANGER! Danger of death from electric current! The connection line has to be fused...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Preparing the machine 5. Check whether the water inlet sieve in the water inlet (3) is clean. 6. Clean the water hose (4) from the water supply network and bleed.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Switching on RITMO L 26 Switching on RITMO L 26.1 Putting RITMO L into operation 1. Turn main switch (1) to position "I". 2. Switch the selector switch (2) “Operation with water” towards the left to the position with water.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Switching on RITMO M 27 Switching on RITMO M 27.1 Putting RITMO M into operation 1. Press the green push button (1) operation “ON”. 2. The green control lamp (2) illuminates.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Mortar pressure gauge 28 Mortar pressure gauge DANGER! Operating pressure too high! Machine parts can open in an uncontrolled manner and injure the operator. Do not operate the machine without mortar pressure gauge.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Monitoring the machine 30 Monitoring the machine DANGER! Access by unauthorised persons! The machine must be operated only if monitored. 31 Putting the machine into operation 31.1 Check consistency of mortar 1.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Potentiometer 31.3 Start RITMO M in “flying mode” 1. Close the control circuit by inserting the dummy plug (1) in the control cabinet. 2. Turn the selector switch Operation with water (2) to the “With water”...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Mortar hoses 33 Mortar hoses 33.1 Prepare mortar hoses 1. Connect the cleaner coupling (1) to the stopcock (2). 2. Open the stopcock (2) and water the mortar hose (3).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Compressed air supply 34 Compressed air supply 34.1 Connect and fix the air 1. Connect compressed air hose (1) at the air fitting DANGER! Never loosen the hose couplings as long as the compressed air hose is not depressurised.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Apply mortar 2. Turn the selector switch (2) clockwise. 3. The vibrating unit runs after the set intervals, 3 seconds pause – 3 seconds run time. Fig. 60: Switching on vibrating unit...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Apply mortar NOTE! It is also possible to operate the machine without compressed air, e.g. for pouring screed. Switch off air compressor and work without spraying gun. The machine is then switched on and off via an optional remote control cable.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Remote control 35.4 Switch off air compressor 1. Remove connector Air compressor (1). 2. Open the air tap at the spraying gun so that the remaining pressure can escape completely.
6. Turn the selector switch (5) directions of rotation of the pump motor clockwise (machine starts). Fig. 72: Pasty material 38 Stopping in case of emergency RITMO L / RITMO M 38.1 Emergency-stop switch Stopping in case of emergency In dangerous situation machine movements have to be stopped as quickly as possible, and the power supply has to be disconnected.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Action in case of water outage 7. If the severity of the emergency permits inform the competent After the rescue operations authorities. 8. Assign specialised personnel with the troubleshooting. WARNING!
4. Turn poti (3) for motor speed / material quantity to position 7 (adjust as required). 5. Turn the selector switch (1) clockwise. 6. The RITMO L starts again as soon as the air tap at the spray gun is opened again. NOTE! Fig.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Work on troubleshooting 40.4 Switching on RITMO M again after power failure NOTE! The RITMO M is equipped with an undervoltage trigger. In case of a power cut, the system has to be started as follows.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Work on troubleshooting 41.2 Fault displays The following installation indicates faults: Faults of the frequency converter are displayed in Display (1). Corrective measures are described in the enclosed quick guide.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Work on troubleshooting 41.6 Table of faults Fault Possible cause Solution Rectification by Power supply not in order Repair power supply Service engineer Machine does not start Main switch not activated...
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Work on troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Solution Rectification by Strainer screen contaminated Clean or replace strainer Operator Machine stops after a Strainer sieve of pressure relieve Clean or replace strainer...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Conveyor stands still / clogging Fault Possible cause Solution Rectification by Backpressure in mortar hose Retighten or replace stator Service engineer During higher than pump pressure operation water rises in...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Removal of clogging in hoses 42.3 Earlier damage to the mortar hose NOTE! If in the event of a machine fault by clogging the pressure in the mortar hose exceeds 60 bar, even only temporarily, replacement of the mortar hose is recommended as there might be damage in the hose that is not externally visible.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Removal of clogging in hoses 43.2 Blockage cannot be cleared DANGER! Overpressure on the machine! When opening machine parts they can open in an uncontrolled manner and injure the operator.
4. Turn poti (3) for motor speed / material quantity to position 7 (adjust as required). 5. Turn the selector switch (1) clockwise. 6. The RITMO L starts again as soon as the air tap at the spray gun is opened again. Fig. 84: Switching on RITMO L 43.4 Switch machine back on after blockage has been cleared RITMO M...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44 End of work / Cleaning 44.1 Switching off power supplies Secure against restarting DANGER! Danger to life from unauthorised restarting! When working with the machine there is the risk that the energy supply is switched on without authorisation.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44.3 Check mortar pressure RITMO M Switching off the machine: 1. Turn the selector switch (1) to the “Null” position towards the left.(centre position). 2. Switch the machine off by pressing the red push button (2) control voltage “OFF”.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44.5 Clean mortar hose 1. Connect the cleaner coupling (1) at the water extraction valve (2). 2. Press the water saturated sponge ball (3) into the mortar hose (4).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44.7 Cleaning the mixing tube NOTE! Material no longer be present in the material container and in the mixing tube. 1. Remove the 10-pole plug (1).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44.9 Cleaning mixing tube RITMO L 1. Close the motor flange (1). 2. Firmly tighten the nut (2) at the protective grille. 3. Insert the 10-pole plug (3).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation End of work / Cleaning 44.11 Cleaning rubber mixing section 1. Loosen the nuts (1). 2. Remove the pump unit (2) with mortar pressure gauge and clean Fig. 97: Remove pump unit 4.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Changing the pump / cleaning the pump 45 Changing the pump / cleaning the pump 45.1 Place the machine on the back side 1. Secure the machine against switching on by removing the connection cable.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Measures in case of risk of frost 48 Measures in case of risk of frost ATTENTION! Damage by frost! Water that expands inside the machine during frost can cause severe damage.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance 48.1 Blow dry water fitting 1. Connect air hose with Geka-coupling and EWO-coupling at the compressed air connection (1) and to the water connection (2). Fig. 108: Connect and fix the air 48.2 Blow dry water fitting RITMO L...
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance Basic information WARNING! Risk of injury due to improperly carried out maintenance work! Improper maintenance can lead to severe injuries or considerable property damage. Therefore: Ensure order and safety at the assembly site! Loose, stacked components or components lying about can cause accidents.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance work 49.3 Environmental protection Observe the following notes on environmental protection when carrying out maintenance works: Remove the discharged, exhausted or surplus grease at all greasing points that are lubricated manually and dispose of in accordance with the local applicable regulations.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance work 50.1.1 Strainer screen 1. Remove the locking screw (1) of the pressure reducer valve. 2. Remove the strainer screen (2) and clean it (every two weeks). 3. Replace the screen in case of heavy contamination.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance work 50.6 Air compressor slider control / air filter cleaning 1. Clean the prefilter weekly. 2. Loosen the tension springs and remove the filter insert. 3. Blow through the prefilter with compressed air from inside to outside (see Figure below).
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Maintenance work 4. Also blow out the air filter housing with compressed air, so as to remove dirt particles. 5. Abrasion at the housing wall subjects the sliders to wear and tear.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Disassembly 51 Disassembly After the useful service life has been reached, the device has to be dismantled and disposed off in an environmental-friendly manner. 51.1 Safety Personnel Disassembly must be carried out only by specially trained technical personnel.
Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Disposal 51.2 Disassembly Clean the device for phasing out and disassemble under observance of applicable health and safety rules as well as environmental regulations. Prior to starting the disassembly: Switch off device and secure against restarting.
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Index 53 Index Connections RITMO L / RITMO M ..... 18 Accessories ............19 Control section ........... 12 Action in case of power cut ........ 45 Conveyor stands still / Clogging......51 Actions after completed maintenance ....
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Index Overview of the control cabinet RITMO L ...16 In case of longer interruption of work/break ..42 Overview of the control cabinet RITMO M ..16 Index ..............72 Overview RITMO L ..........13 Initial start-up, fill pump ........
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Mixing pump RITMO L / RITMO M Overview - Operation Index Remote control........... 43 Switch off air compressor ........43 Removal of clogging in hoses ......52 Switch on air compressor ........40 Remove connection cable ......... 64 Switching off power supplies ......55 Remove the water hose ........
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