HSS Hire 533 Operating & Safety Manual

Manual Start Mixer
Decompressor
Unlock
Dog
Bolt
Lock
ON/OFF
Control
Engine Oil
Filler
Correct Angle
for Mixing
Wheel
Starter
Handle
Once the mix is ready, discharge the contents into a
wheel barrow. To tip the drum take a firm hold on the
wheel then release the dog bolt on the drum control
wheel and slowly turn the wheel to discharge its
contents. Be careful, use both hands on the wheel and
be prepared for the transfer of weight as the mix moves
to the end of the drum.
On later models, to tip the drum grip the handwheel
with both hands and depress the foot pedal
located on the front axle. Slowly turn the wheel to
discharge its contents. The drum is balanced and will
move easily and smoothly to the discharge position.
Once emptied, return the drum to the mixing
position. At this point it is a good idea to pour the
water for the next mix, into the drum. This will help
rinse the drum as you use/lay the mixed load.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease and speed, assume you have the wrong equipment
for the job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean - you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
Regularly check the fuel level and top up as
necessary with diesel.
Regularly check the oil level - when the engine is cold
and on level ground. Withdraw the dipstick, wipe it
clean, then replace it, remove it a second time and verify
that the oil level is between the min and max lines, top
up as necessary. Suitable oils are available on sale or
return from your local HSS Hire Shop.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
FINISHING OFF
Empty out any remaining mix and wash out the
rotating drum with plenty of clean water- add
gravel to remove stubborn residue.
When the drum is clean, switch OFF engine and
leave the drum in the discharge position to drain.
Give the unit a final clean up ready for return, to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Later Models
Handwheel Release
Handwheel
Locking
Plunger
Foot pedal
MIX 'N' MATHS
To work out how many litres of concrete you need,
simply multiply the length of the area to be covered
(in metres) by the width (also in metres) then multiply
the result by the desired thickness (in millimetres).
Dividing by the mixers volume (113ltr) now gives the
number of loads required, while the table gives a
breakdown of the ingredients needed per
load, of some common mixes.
CONCRETE MIX CEMENT SAND AGGREGATE
Normal 1:2:3 18 litres 36 litres 54 litres
Foundations 1:2.5:3.5 15 litres 39 litres 54 litres
Paving 1:1.5:2.5 22 litres 33 litres 55 litres
MORTAR MIX CEMENT LIME SAND
Normal 1:1:6 12 litres 12 litres 72 litres
Strong 1:0.25:3 24 litres 6 litres 72 litres
NOTE: A normal 2 gallon bucket has a capacity of about 9 litres.
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2002 No. 533/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
Operating & Safety Guide 533
Bulk Concrete
Mixer
Heavy duty diesel powered, trolley-
mounted mixer for mixing bulk quantities
of morter or concrete on site.
Code 42257