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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ( Item number of the operating instructions 00 07 36 12) (Item number of the machine 00 04 40 86) PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM PFT SILOMAT E WE KEEP THINGS MOVING...
The Pneumatic Conveying System PFT SILOMAT E will be a trustworthy aid, if it is operated correctly and handled with care. It is prohibited to forward this document, even excerpts, without written authorization by us.
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An indispensable task of all technicians delivering the Pneumatic Conveying system PFT SILOMAT E is the inspection of the machine settings at the end of the first con- veying cycle. The factory settings can be changed during the first operation. If these changes are not corrected in time, immediately after run-in, then operating trouble can be expected.
Three phases motor for compressor Bypass for conveying container Control box Conveying container Carryable frame Air manifold with air safety switch _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770 D-97343 Iphofen Internet www.pft.de...
“Operation ON” Control lamp red “Fault” Connection cable with plug 10-pin for motor and drive Main reversing switch Main power supply CEE 5x32 A _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770...
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Connection control box motor and drive Connection conveying container – cleaning machine 5 Connection worksite power control box Connection compressor – conveying container Connection control box – vibrator _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770...
Description of Functions 10.2005 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The conveying system PFT SILOMAT E is a pneumatic, fully automatic conveying system for transporting ready-mix dry mortar from the silo / container to the cleaning machine. Please observe the processing guidelines of the material manufacturer.
In order to make operating our machines as easy as possible for you, we would like to briefly inform you of the most important safety regulations. Compliance with these instructions will enable you to obtain long-lasting quality service from our machine. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60...
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All spare parts must comply with the technical requirements of the manufacturer. This is guarantied for all original PFT parts! Only trained or authorized personnel should operate the machine. Clearly define all lines of responsibility for operation, equipping, service and maintenance!
0 System isn’t running. Automatic in this position, the system runs automatically. Vibrator socket The vibrator runs automatically in the course of filling. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770...
The level sensor (2) is connected to the panel mounted socket of the control box (3) with the control cable (1). Now connect the SILOMAT system with a PFT power cable 5 x 4 mm² item no. 20 42 39 00 or 20 42 39 20 to a worksite switchgear assembly as per VDE with approved FI safety switch 30 mA.
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(bypass system) and supports the transport of the mortar. Rule of thumb: The heavier the material, the more the tap leading upwards must be opened. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60...
Turn main reversing switch (3) to position “0”. Disconnect electrical cables and hoses. Clearing hose blocks WARNING! Prior to all work on the SILOMAT E system, the system must first be depressurized and free of voltage. Depressurizing a) Turn the main reversing switch (2) to position “0”.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PFT SILOMAT E Check List 10.2005 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How can problems with the PFT SILOMAT E be avoided or quickly rectified? Fault Cause Remedy High pressure valve blows Fault in the air / conveying line Check line down Clogging See page 13...
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Fan for compressor clotted, air wheel Clean defective, air intake blocked Contaminated oil Oil level see page 18 Air filter clotted Clean see page 18 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770 D-97343 Iphofen Internet www.pft.de...
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Remove foreign body Motor safety switch activated Press motor safety switch Motor and drive possibly overloaded _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770...
Turn main reversing switch (3) to position “I”. Press operating switch (1) “ON”. Blow conveying container empty. Turn main reversing switch (3) to position “0”. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax 09323 / 31-770...
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In doing so, observe that due to the bulge at the fine filter, there is a clearance be- tween both filters. Place emulgator filters (1) in cleaning cover (3) and attach to the conveying container. The SILOMAT E -Anlage is now ready for operation once more. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG...
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Dispense with your old oil by handing it to an authorized acceptance point. According to the current disposal regulations for old oil, PFT synthetic oil is clas- sified under the 1st category. This means that it can be disposed of together with min- eral oil products of the same category.
10.2005 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Transport The conveying system SILOMAT E can be transported by several persons by hand to the construction sight. The conveying container can be carried to the silo / container using the two handles. To attach it to the butterfly valve, it is raised a little, hung onto the assembly aids (claws) and then attached to the flange using the quick-release fasteners / eye screws.
The bag filling hopper is screwed on to the conveying container. It is for filling the sys- tem with bagged material. PFT bypass for conveying air (item no. 20 56 61 00) The bypass helps to improve the flow of material that is not easy to convey.
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Spare parts list intermediate piece assembly....................26 Spare parts list compressor with pressure release ..................28 Spare parts list carryable frame assembly .......................30 Spare parts list control box assembly.......................32 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG Telephone 09323 / 31-760 Postfach 60 Telefax...
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PFT SILOMAT E Technical Data 10.2005 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SILOMAT E 100 / 140 Dimensions (carryable frame) Length 1020 mm Width 700 mm Height 680 mm Material volume conveying container 55 liters Electrical connection 400 V rotary current Connection power 6 / 8 kW...
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WE KEEP THINGS MOVING Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG PO Box 60 D-97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Strasse 53 D-97346 Iphofen Telephone 0 93 23/31-760 Telefax 0 93 23/31-770 Email info@pft-iphofen.de...
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