DODA AFI Series Use And Maintenance Manual

DODA AFI Series Use And Maintenance Manual

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COSTRUZIONE MACCHINE AGRICOLE
di DODA ALDO & C SNC
Via Sante Salmaso 18/20 46010 BUSCOLDO (MN) ITALY
Tel. +39 0376/410043 - Fax. +39 0376/410032
http://www.doda.com Email: doda@doda.com
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ® COSTRUZIONE MACCHINE AGRICOLE di DODA ALDO & C SNC Via Sante Salmaso 18/20 46010 BUSCOLDO (MN) ITALY Tel. +39 0376/410043 - Fax. +39 0376/410032 http://www.doda.com Email: doda@doda.com USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The data, images and performances specified in this booklet are purely indicative. The manufacturer reserves the right to make any change or modification, without providing any notice to users.
  • Page 3 WARRANTY GUIDELINES DODA provides a 12 month warranty on its products, valid from the moment of commissioning but limited to an 18 month period from the date of shipping.
  • Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL MEANING SYMBOL NOTE It is PROHIBITED to perform certain manoeuvres and operations that could compromise the safety of the operator, the machine or PROHIBITION adjacent parts/structures Important DANGER messages relating to the safety DANGER of the operator and the machine ELECTRICAL DANGER of an electrical nature DANGER...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DODA thanks you for purchasing a product in its range and invites you to read this booklet. Inside you will find the necessary information for correct use of the machine you have purchased. Please, therefore, follow the instructions contained herein and read all sections of the booklet.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Technologically, this machine was also built in accordance with the concept applied to all DODA products: "Highest quality to obtain the maximum reliability and durability." fig. 1 Fig.
  • Page 7: Machine Loading And Unloading

    Fig. 3 shows the version with a "IV" unit that page 2 connects to internal combustion motors (ideally diesel), thus taking advantage of the low number of fig. 3 revolutions. This version features an oil cooling system contained in the gearbox. 1) Suction cone 2) Cap for introducing priming fluid 3) Conveyor...
  • Page 8 page 3 Never leave a suspended load unsupervised! Do not make sudden manoeuvres, or knock the steel parts with the forks of the lift truck. Never stand under the suspended load when lifting, transporting or unloading the machine! Before lifting, ensure that the structure is balanced! fig.
  • Page 9: General Warnings

    (by connecting the cables of the electric motor to the power or the pump to the tractor by Cardan shaft). DODA is in no way responsible for the electrical connections (please follow the instructions on the motor plate and the sticker which indicates the direction of rotation).
  • Page 10: Preliminary Checks

    4. PRELIMINARY CHECKS page 5 The machines are supplied without lubricating oil both in the transmission pipes and the gear units. Before starting the machine, ensured they are filled correctly: - unscrew the caps: fill and breather; - very slowly add SAE90 oil (ISO VG150 for HD and IV) (see oil quantity tables);...
  • Page 11: Positioning And Transportation

    Also check that the chain, supplied to protect the cardan transmission, is connected to the dedicated ring, and that the protective devices are intact. N.B.: for all machines with electric motor, DODA is not responsible for any electrical connections (follow the instructions on the motor plate and the sticker which indicates the direction of rotation).
  • Page 12: Operation

    6. OPERATION page 7 WARNING: prior to starting the machine, read the “GENERAL WARNINGS” chapter. After establishing and ensuring the stability of the machine, it may be used. Steps for start-up: - start the tractor; - fill the suction cone with water or sewage using the dedicated inlet (2 fig. 3). Use the vacuum pump for quicker priming.
  • Page 13: Working And Safety Guidelines

    page 8 7. WORKING AND SAFETY GUIDELINES When working and carrying out inspections on the machine, wear appropriate cloth- ing (overalls, gloves, helmet, safety shoes, fastened clothes, etc.), which have been previously checked and approved by the site's safety manager. The machine should be used in an adequately lit space.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Regularly check the state of wear of the blade and the rotor. If necessary, replace them. Contact DODA authorised dealers directly for all spare parts. For pumps with the "IV" unit, it is recommended that the oil be replaced after every 500 hours of operation.
  • Page 15 page 10 Unscrew connectors “A” and “B” and collect the old oil. If necessary, tilt the unit to help it flow out. After tightening the connec- tors, remove the cover "C" from the filter unit, and the filter "D". Pour in ISO VG150 mineral oil until the bell housing is full.
  • Page 16 page 11 Remove the breather cap "E" and the level cap "F". Pour ISO VG150 mineral oil from the breather cap hole up to the required level. Tighten the blind cap and the breather cap. Warning! Check the oil level after the first hour of operation. The cooling sys- tem is working correctly when the bell housing heats up, so check the temperature around the filter periodically.
  • Page 17 page 12 WARNING! To properly replace the oil in the "HD" unit, carefully follow the instruc- tions on pages 13, 14 and 15.
  • Page 18 page 13 Unscrew the fittings (n ° 1), (n ° 2) and (n ° 3) and collect the used oil. If necessary, tilt the unit to make it easier to drain After emptying the tank and the unit, remove the pipes and fittings n°...
  • Page 19 page 14 Unscrew the screws (n ° 8) and remove the filter (n ° 9). Work the filter with solvent and dry it with compressed air. Remove the level plug (no. 10) Type "ISO VG 150" oil from the level plug hole until the le- vel is reached.
  • Page 20 page 15 Warning! Check the oil level after the first hour of operation. The cooling sys- tem is working correctly when the bell housing heats up, so check the temperature around the filter periodically. Total oil required to fill: ~12 lt...
  • Page 21 page 16 REPLACING OIL IN AN AFI PUMP WITH A7D UNIT DRAINING THE OIL: Loosen the breather cap "A" (fig.10). Remove cap "B" to drain the oil (fig. 10). To speed up the oil draining process, it is recommended that the oil be replaced while the unit is hot.
  • Page 22 page 17 FILLING THE OIL: Tighten the drainage cap "B" (fig.10). Remove cap "A" (fig. 11) and introduce new oil (see page 4 for information on the type and quantity of oil). Check the level on the bar "B" (fig. 11) before starting up. fig.
  • Page 23: Stickers

    9. STICKERS page 18 The stickers found on the machine are the following: Pour the liquid into the cone until it is full (A). Hermetically seal the cap. Start the pump using the tractor's power take off. Place lever "B" in position "2". Place lever "C"...
  • Page 24 page 19 PRIMA DELL’USO RIEMPIRE IMPORTANT: prior to use, fill with oil up to the D’OLIO level (SAE 90). FILL WITH OIL UP TO THE LEVEL REGULARLY CHECK THE LEVEL THIS STICKER REMINDS YOU TO CHECK THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE THIS STICKER REMINDS YOU THAT THE MA-...
  • Page 25: Performance And Technical Data

    10. PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL DATA page 20 - Pump body, rotor, suction bell housing and pump support in shockproof, freeze-proof ductile iron. - Chrome-plated pump shaft corresponding to the case-hardened mechanical seal - Pressed blades made from hardened manganese-vanadium steel alloy - Carbide mechanical seal with carbide.
  • Page 26: Optional Equipment

    21 11. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The following equipment, all manufactured by DODA, can be used with AFI pumps: FOOT-VALVE: if the difference in level fig. 12 between the liquid surface and the suction cone is more than 3.5M, this system should be used to ensure optimal priming of the pump.
  • Page 27: Guidelines For Pump Body Disassembly And Reassembly

    page 22 12. GUIDELINES FOR PUMP BODY Follow the numerical sequence shown in figure 15 to disassemble the pump body, starting with the counter-blades marked as number "1". fig. 15 To remove the rotor from the shaft, screw two bolts into the holes "A" shown in the figure, fig.
  • Page 28: Guidelines For Pulley Disassembly And Reassembly

    page 23 13. GUIDELINES FOR PULLEY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY Loosen all screws "A" and remove one or two according to the push-off holes as in- dicated in figure 17. Insert the screws into the push-off holes after having lubricated them well.
  • Page 29 ASSEMBLY page 24 Remove the protective layer from the bushing and the pulley. After having made sure that the conical contact surfaces are completely clean and free of oil and dust, insert the bushing into the pulley aligning the holes. Lightly lubricate the screw threads.
  • Page 30: Problems And Solutions

    page 25 14. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Before carrying out any maintenance, adjustment or repair operation, stop the machine. Ensure that it is fully disconnected from the main power supply line. PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS The pump is running, but there - The pump is not loading Check that the pump is is no liquid coming from the de- the matter.
  • Page 31: Ec Declaration Of Compliance With Directive 2006/42/Ec As

    EC DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC AS AMENDED DODA di Doda Aldo & C. S.n.c. Via Contrargine Sud, 3/5 40010 Canicossa (Mantova) DECLARE UNDER OUR EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE PRODUCTS, AFI SERIES CHOPPER PUMPS TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION REFERS CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC AS AMENDED.
  • Page 32 ® COSTRUZIONE MACCHINE AGRICOLE di DODA ALDO & C SNC Via Sante Salmaso 18/20 46010 BUSCOLDO (MN) ITALY Tel. +39 0376/410043 - Fax. +39 0376/410032 http://www.doda.com Email doda@doda.com...

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