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MARCOLIN Ecotype User Manual

Covering system for roll-off containers and tipper bodies
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COVERING SYSTEM FOR ROLL-OFF
CONTAINERS AND TIPPER BODIES
User Manual and Check Register
English
- Translation of the original instructions in Italian language -

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  • Page 1 COVERING SYSTEM FOR ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS AND TIPPER BODIES User Manual and Check Register English - Translation of the original instructions in Italian language -...
  • Page 2 All mentioned product names and trademarks are exclusively owned by the respective holder. Marcolin Covering s.r.l. took great care in editing this manual, however, the company denies responsibility for errors and omissions, if present, and for personal and animal injuries as well as for material and environmental damages as a consequence of the application of the manual’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Hand-operated version ..............................19 3.1.1 Unfolding the Ecotype for covering the tipper body................19 3.1.2 Folding the Ecotype for uncovering the tipper body ................19 3.1.3 In case of empty tipper body ......................... 19 3.2 Electrically operated version ............................20 3.2.1 Description of the Control Box .......................
  • Page 4 3.2.4 Description of the remote control “TX MARCOLIN” system ..............20 3.2.5 Reprogramming the "TX MARCOLIN" radio remote control ..............21 3.2.6 Unfolding the Ecotype for covering the tipper body ................22 3.2.7 Interruption of machine operations ....................... 22 3.2.8 How can I stop the machine in case of emergency? ................22 3.2.9 Restoring of standard operative conditions ..................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction And Informations

    Marcolin Covering s.r.l. has developed the Ecotype Covering System, which fulfils the legal obligation and satisfies practical and functional needs of its user. This manual provides all the necessary instructions for a safe application and for keeping fully functional the Ecotype Covering System.

  • Page 6: Facsimile Of Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    1.5.1 Facsimile of EC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 7: Facsimile Of Manufacturer's Ce Marking Plate

    1.5.2 Facsimile of Manufacturer’s CE Marking Plate As provided by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the machine displays in a visible, legible and indelible way an affixed plate with the following data: • Name and address of the manufacturer. • CE Marking (according to the Machinery Directive, annex III). •...

  • Page 8: The Importance Of The Manual

    1.8 The importance of the manual 1.8.1 Adequateness The manufacturer always tend to improve the product; it is therefore possible that a component in your machine may be changed in future machines. This does not lead to your machine’s operating system to become inadequate; you may ask for adaptation to the manufacturer only in case of inconsistency.

  • Page 9: Print-Outs For Conveyance Of Notions And Of The Manual

    Covering System mod.: company Marcolin Covering s.r.l. COMMITS HIMSELF ALSO TO THE CONVEYING OF NOTIONS AND TO THE DELIVERING OF THE MANUAL TO THEIR SUCCESSOR OR NEW OWNER.
  • Page 10 CONVEYANCE OF NOTIONS AND OF THE MANUAL AMONG OPERATORS The undersigned Mr.: ............................resident in: ..............postcode: ......address: ..............no.: ........phone / mobile: ............fax / e-mail: ............DECLARES, UNDER HIS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have received and understood the instructions for operating and keeping in perfect conditions the machine; ...
  • Page 11 CONVEYANCE OF NOTIONS AND OF THE MANUAL AMONG OPERATORS The undersigned Mr.: ............................resident in: ..............postcode: ......address: ..............no.: ........phone / mobile: ............fax / e-mail: ............DECLARES, UNDER HIS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have received and understood the instructions for operating and keeping in perfect conditions the machine; ...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 The Ecotype Covering System , Dangerous Situations

    COTYPE OVERING YSTEM DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 2.1 Covering System functions As mentioned in the introduction of this manual, the machine was built to allow loads to be covered in the sector of transporting inert materials. 2.2 Covering System movement The covering carries out a horizontal movement which covers or uncovers, as required, the effective span of the tip up tipper body or roll-off container onto which it is installed.

  • Page 13: Situations Of Risk And Danger For People's Health

    2.5 Situations of risk and danger for people’s health 2.5.1 Danger of slipping and falling The upper part of the covering is made up of a tarpaulin which, although tough, is only applied for “covering” the load. The upper part of the covering looks like a “hump”. WARNING! SLIP AND FALL HAZARD! It is absolutely forbidden to walk or stand on the covering.

  • Page 14: Danger Of Crushing

    2.5.3 Danger of crushing COVER MOVING It is expressly forbidden to enter or stand inside the tipper body while the covering is in the phase of closing. situation risk could occur during covering maintenance or repair or while cleaning inside the tipper body.

  • Page 15: Danger Of Detachment And Covering's Projection

    2.5.6 Danger of detachment and covering’s projection The covering system is installed by trained and qualified personnel, in strict compliance with all the prescriptions and instructions of the installation manual. Before installing, the tipper body is scrupulously checked for the linearity and Note: integrity of all the upper edge and the absence of any projecting element or any sharp edge all along the upper board.

  • Page 16: Wind Dangers

    WARNING! Do not power the Control Box with power supplies other than vehicle batteries or with systems that have not been authorized by Marcolin Covering. WARNING! It is absolutely forbidden to use the Control Box when the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 17: Residual Risk

    2.8 Residual risk As for all machines, for the Ecotype covering it is impossible, during design, to eliminate all the risks connected to proper and improper use; consequently, it is also impossible for the manufacturer to foresee all the safety systems.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Handling The System - Operations

    ANDLING THE SYSTEM OPERATIONS 3.1 Hand-operated version 3.1.1 Unfolding the Ecotype for covering the tipper body In the starting operational situation, the covering is folded in the front of the tipper body; proceed as follows to unfold the covering: •...

  • Page 20: Electrically Operated Version

    LED-lit button (power and "TX MARCOLIN" radio remote control programming) • "TX MARCOLIN" radio remote control. 3.2.4 Description of the remote control “TX MARCOLIN” system The remote control “TX MARCOLIN” consists of a pocket remote control “TX MARCOLIN” to be used also as a key fob.

  • Page 21: Reprogramming The "Tx Marcolin" Radio Remote Control

    Before using the remote control “TX MARCOLIN”, the operator must verify the absence of any unauthorised personnel close to the Control Box. WARNING! It is absolutely forbidden to use the covering system with the remote control “TX MARCOLIN” when the vehicle is moving. The constructor declines any responsibility.

  • Page 22: Unfolding The Ecotype For Covering The Tipper Body

     When activating the Control Box, it gives out an acoustic signal. On remote control “TX MARCOLIN”: PRESS the pushbutton no. 2 (COVERED) On Control Box: TURN THE CONTROL SWITCH towards the right side (COVERED) • Unfold the tarpaulin completely and release the control SWITCH or the control pushbutton. The Control Box is equipped with an automatic motor shutdown when the covering reaches the end stop.

  • Page 23: Machine Stop In Safety Conditions

    3.2.10 Machine stop in safety conditions • Release the control selector of the Control Box or release the button of the "TX MARCOLIN" radio remote control”. • Set the machine in EMERGENCY STOP by pressing the mushroom pushbutton stated as no.6 on the Control Box.

  • Page 24: What Has To Be Done If The Covering Does Not Work Electrically

    3.4 What has to be done if the covering does not work electrically? WARNING! It is forbidden to open the Control Box by removing the bottom cover. Tampering will void the warranty. 3.4.1 Check and replacement of the internal fuse in emergency case Before replacing the internal fuse, verify that the external one placed on the positive pole terminal (+) of the battery has not blown.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    AINTENANCE WORK OF THE COTYPE OVERING YSTEM 4.1 Introduction Maintenance is one of the most important operations among those carried out on machines. It is necessary to do a methodical, systematic, and conscientious maintenance programme that will make your machine work properly and in safe conditions.

  • Page 26: Ordinary Maintenance

    Yearly c/o manufacturer or authorised quarterly BOWS workshop WARNING! If damages are ascertained, DO NOT START THE MACHINE, bring it to a Marcolin’s authorised workshop. 4.4.3 Check the tarpaulin conservation status OPERATION ORDINARY MAINTENANCE EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE Yearly c/o manufacturer or authorised...

  • Page 27: Lubricate And Grease

    4.4.5 Lubricate and grease OPERATION ORDINARY MAINTENANCE EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE Yearly c/o manufacturer or authorised GENERAL LUBRICATION weekly workshop GREASE THE INTERNAL COUPLING BETWEEN PINION AND GEAR (manual version)  Make use of lithium-based grease. IMPORTANT! CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE VARIOUS PULLEYS LOCATED ON THE MACHINE, ALSO CABLES, GROOVES AND SLOTS OF THE PULLEYS, BY APPLYING SVITOL®...

  • Page 28: Check The Contact Plates (Only If Installed)

    4.4.8 Check the contact plates (only if installed) OPERATION ORDINARY MAINTENANCE EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE CHECK CONTACT PLATES every fifteen days Yearly c/o manufacturer or authorised workshop • Check the conservation status of the contact plates (if installed, only for motorized covering system), and if necessary provide for their cleaning.

  • Page 29: Ordinary Maintenance That Can Be Carried Out Exclusively By Operators Equipped With The Installer's Manual

    4.5 Ordinary maintenance that can be carried out exclusively by operators equipped with the installer’s manual  In case of great fleet with an own workshop, it is possible to request the installation manual to Marcolin Covering s.r.l.. 4.5.1 Bow replacement...

  • Page 30: Tarpaulin Replacement

    • Reposition the rivets for fastening the tarpaulin and the PE flat strip to the support. • After the replacement of the bow, the covering system is ready for use. In case of electrically operated handling system remember to restore the emergency case standby by unlocking Note: using the relative key.

  • Page 31: Steel Cables Replacement

    4.5.3 Steel cables replacement IMPORTANT! The steel cable must be replaced in the presence of trained and competent personnel. When replacing the cables, it is important to remember that they are the main element that permits the correct action of the tipper body covering.
  • Page 32 Running the steel cable: Follow the instructions given below for the placement of the steel cable. For the sake of convenience insert the entire length of the steel cable, between the various elements, operating as shown in the following figures. CROSS THE CABLE IN FRONT Note:...
  • Page 33 The bows holding up the tarpaulin have on their ends suitable supports for an easy sliding of the covering along the upper edge of the tipper body. These supports have at their outside a clearance hole through which the cable of the handling system runs. BOW SUPPORT WITH SLIDING PART Using the head of the upper cable, proceed as shown: •...
  • Page 34 Cable fastening: Now that the steel cable has been properly positioned on its path, the cable fixing activities can be carried out. CAUTION! During the installing activities of the steel cable the use of suitable protective gloves is mandatory in order to avoid any injury to hands due to a possible fraying of the steel cable mesh.
  • Page 35 WARNING! IT IS FORBIDDEN TO use different materials than those supplied by the system to avoid invalidation of warranty. The cables must be secured by 4 galvanized steel clamps for Ø 6 rope, placed as shown in the figures above (i.e., 2 on each side). WARNING! An incorrect fixing of clamps, the lack of one or more clamps as well as a different fixing process from the described one can compromise the tarpaulin stability on the tipper body, causing its separation with...
  • Page 36 Steel cable tightening up After positioning the steel cable tight it up in order to make a proper sliding of the covering possible. As a matter of fact the Left and Right front supports have been developed and manufactured with the aim to allow the operator steel cable tension adjustments.

  • Page 37: Repositioning The Covering

    4.5.4 Repositioning the covering Because of flaws on the tipper body (blows, recesses etc.) or its incorrect loading, the covering may move sideways when used. In this case, act as follows to reposition it correctly: WARNING! During installation of the metal cable, it is strictly mandatory to wear gloves in order to prevent hand injuring caused by the possible fraying of the metal mesh.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Table For Electrically Operated Covering System

    Contact the manufacturer or authorized personnel for assistance. When you press a button on The battery of the "TX MARCOLIN" Replace the battery of the "TX MARCOLIN" the "TX MARCOLIN" radio radio remote control is flat. radio remote control. remote control, ...
  • Page 39 The Control Box operates The "TX MARCOLIN" radio remote Reprogram the "TX MARCOLIN" radio only with the control selector control lost correct remote control following the instructions with “TX programming. described para. Errore. L'origine MARCOLIN” radio remote riferimento non è stata trovata..

  • Page 40: Extraordinary Maintenance Work

    4.7 Extraordinary maintenance work  Extraordinary maintenance is essential to have always a functional, integral and safe covering system.  Extraordinary maintenance must be performed at least once a year, by the manufacturer or by one of its authorised workshops. 4.8 Important information for the machine management 4.8.1 Machine disassembly and demolition When the working life of the system has come to the end, proceed with disassembly, separating the materials by type.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Machine Check Register

    ACHINE CHECK REGISTER 5.1 Introduction to the check register In this check register, specific for the machine purchased, you will find all the information useful for keeping your machine efficient and the apposite tables in which to record, every time, planned maintenance and yearly extraordinary maintenance. May 2006.
  • Page 42  Before using this printout, we suggest to take some photocopies of it and insert them into the register of the maintenance interventions OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT REPLACED COMPONENTS ❑ Planned maintenance as prescribed in Chapter 4 of this manual................❑...

  • Page 43: Yearly Extraordinary Maintenance Check Register

    5.3 Yearly extraordinary maintenance check register 5.3.1 Authorised workshops, retail outlets, spare parts, assistance and installation Yearly extraordinary maintenance must be carried out by Marcoling Covering s.r.l. or authorised workshops only. To be informed on authorised workshops, retailers, worldwide installations, please call number +39 0434 570261 or send a fax to number +39 0434 572448 or e-mail to: info@marcolinsrl.it 5.3.2 List of operations to be carried out by the authorised workshop...

  • Page 44: Register Of Annual Checks Carried Out

    5.3.3 Register of annual checks carried out  The user must create a register by taking some photocopies of the following printouts, filling them in at occurrence, making them stamped and signed by the authorised workshop. CARRIED OUT OPERATIONS REPLACED COMPONENTS DATE OF INTERVENTION: .............

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Enclosures

    NCLOSURES 6.1 Reference diagram for electrical connections...

  • Page 46: Print-Outs For Certifying The Training Course Completion

    Print-outs for certifying the training course completion List and signatures for the training course  If the attendant number is higher than the subscription lines, please make some photocopies of the page, sign them and attach them to the manual. Mr.
  • Page 47 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ................
  • Page 48 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ...............
  • Page 49 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ................
  • Page 50 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect working conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ................
  • Page 51 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect working conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ................
  • Page 52 DECLARE, UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY:  to have attended the training course, to have received and understood the instructions for starting, operating, stopping and keeping in perfect working conditions the Covering System by Marcolin Covering s.r.l. Brand / Type: ..............Serial No.: ................

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