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Table of Contents 2019-12-11 Operating Instructions Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Article number of operating instructions: 00 23 52 02 Article number of parts list machine: 00 19 78 19 Article number of parts list machine: 00 27 14 54 60Hz...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Table of Contents EC Declaration of Conformity ..... 6 12 Connections ..........17 12.1 Connections of water and air ..... 17 Examination ..........7 12.2 Connection of material hose ....17 Examination by machine operator ..
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Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Table of Contents 24.5 Water from water barrel ..... 28 37.2 Fault displays ........40 37.3 Faults ..........40 25 Activation ............ 29 37.4 Safety ..........40 25.1 Default of water flow volume ....29 37.5 Faults table ........
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Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Table of Contents 41.6 Dirt trapping sieve ......56 42.2 Dismantling......... 59 41.7 Dirt trapping sieve ......56 42.3 Disposal..........59 41.8 Setting value pressure switch water .. 56 43 Checklist for annual expert testing 41.9 Setting value pressure switch air ..
Person authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation: Diploma in industrial engineering (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...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V 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 XL FU 230V Overview – Operation General notes 3 General notes 3.1 Information about operating instructions This operating instructions document provides instructions about handling the device. Compliance with all the specified safety instructions operational directions precondition for safe working.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Spare part lists 4 Spare part lists You can find spare part lists for the machine in the Internet under www.pft.net. 2019-12-11...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Accessories 5 Accessories For recommended accessories/equipment, see PFT Machine and Equipment Catalogue or www.pft.net. 2019-12-11...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Technical data 6 Technical data 6.1 General data Data Value Unit Weight approx. 224 kg Weight approx. 253 kg Length including pump 1300 mm Length without pump 1065 mm Width 700 mm...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Technical data 6.3 Electrical 230V Data Value Unit Voltage, AC 50 Hz 230 V RITMO XL FU 230V RITMO XL 230V 60Hz 3Phasen Voltage, AC 60 Hz 230 V Current intake, maximum...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Dimension sheet 7 Dimension sheet 1300 Fig. 2: Dimension sheet 8 Name plate The type plate contains the following information: Manufacturer Type Year of manufacture Machine number Permissible operating pressure Fig. 3: Name plate...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Installation and function 10 Installation and function 10.1 Overview Fig. 5: Overview of Ritmo XL 1 Tilt flange with motor protection clamp 8 Water inlet, water connection from water supply line...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Module description 10.2 Overview 1. Compressor 2. Control cabinet 3. Water flow gauge (water fitting) Fig. 6View without side lining 11 Module description 11.1 Mixing tube with material container The mixing pump PFT RTIMO XL consists of the following...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Connections 11.3 Undercarriage with compressor and control cabinet Undercarriage with control cabinet. Fig. 9: Undercarriage 12 Connections 12.1 Connections of water and air 1. Water extraction (1). 2. Connection of air to spraying device (2).
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Overview of control cabinet 230V 50Hz 13 Overview of control cabinet 230V 50Hz 1. Dummy connector / remote control connection. 2. Main switch is simultaneously emergency-stop switch. 3. Pushbutton Control voltage "ON / OFF".
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Operating modes 15 Operating modes 15.1 Selector switch pump motor The pump motor can be operated in three operating modes: Selector switch position “0”: The machine is switched off. Selector switch right (toggle):...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Brief description 17 Brief description The new compact mixing pump RITMO XL with 230V AC drive, developed especially for pumping, spraying and coating of machine-operated dry morters, pastösen materials and many more items up to 3 mm grain size.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Safety rules 20 Safety rules Caution! Please observe the regional safety rules for morter pumping while performing all jobs! 21 Transport, packing and storage 21.1 Safety instructions for transport Improper transport...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Transport, packing and storage 21.2 Transport inspection Immediately after receipt, check to ensure that the delivery is complete and free of transport damages. Proceed as follows if there are externally identifiable transportation damages: ...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Transport, packing and storage 21.4 Transportation with crane Observe the following conditions: Crane and lifting devices must be designed to support the weight of the packages. The operator must be authorized to operate the crane.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Packaging Perform the following steps before transportation: 1. Pull out the main power cable first. 2. Detach all other cable connections. 3. Remove water supply line. 4. Remove loose parts such as e.g., mixing tube cleaner before the crane transportation.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Preparation NOTE: Other safety equipment that must be worn while performing certain jobs is indicated in the warning notes of this chapter. Basic WARNING! Danger of injury from improper operation! Improper operation can lead to serious personal injuries and material damages.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Preparation 1. Lock the locking roller before operating the machine. 2. Place the machine securely on an even surface and lock it against inadvertent movements: Do not tilt or move the machine.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Preparation 24.4 Connection of water supply 1. Unscrew the brass sieve cup (1) with release cock from pressure reducer. 2. Check whether the dirt trapping sieve (2) in the pressure reducer is clean.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Activation 25 Activation Set main switch (1) to position "I". Press the green pushbutton Control voltage "ON" (2). Fig. 38: Activation 25.1 Default of water flow volume 1. Shut all water release cocks.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Mortar pressure manometer 25.2 Soaking of the mixing section NOTE! As a rule, the pump has to be soaked. The soaking process permits an easier start-up of the pump. 1. Connect the water hose (1) to the mixing tube.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Feeding machine with factory dry material 28 Feeding machine with factory dry material Depending on the equipment, the machine can be fed with sacks, with transfer hood or injection hood. ...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Operating the machine 30 Operating the machine 30.1 Checking mortar consistency 1. Connect the consistency checking tube to the mortar pressure manometer. 2. Place a basket or tub under the consistency checking tube.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Mortar hoses 31 Mortar hoses 31.1 Preparing mortar hoses 1. Connect the plastering nozzle (1) to the water extraction valve (2). 2. Connect mortar hose (3) and water. 3. Take out and detach mortar hose and plastering nozzle again.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Spraying gun 32 Spraying gun 32.1 Connecting spraying gun 1. Connect compressed air hose (1) air fitting. DANGER! Never loosen the hose couplings as long as the compressed air hose is not depressurised.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Applying mortar 33.1 Switch on air compressor 1. Activate the air compressor (1). 2. Switch on the machine, turn the selector switch of the pump motor (2) clockwise Fig. 56: Activating the air compressor 33.2 Open the air tap at the spraying gun...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Applying mortar 1. Close the air tap (1) if you interrupt your work for a short while. 2. The machine stops. 3. Once you open the air tap (1), the machine will start-up again.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Remote control 34 Remote control 34.1 Working with the remote control 1. Remove dummy connector (1) from control cabinet. 2. Connect remote control. 3. The machine can be switched on or off using the remote control.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Measures in case of power cut 36 Measures in case of power cut 36.1 Main switch to position “0“ 1. Close the air tap at the spraying gun. 2. Turn the main switch to position "0".
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Work on troubleshooting NOTE! The RITMO XL is equipped with a restart interlock. In case of a power cut, the system has to be started as follows. 5. Turn main switch (3) to position "I".
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Work on troubleshooting 37.2 Fault displays The following installation indicates faults: Pos. Light signal Description Red pilot lamp Lights up on motor protection switch fault. Check motor protection switch Yellow pilot...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Work on troubleshooting 37.5 Faults table Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectified by Machine does Water pressure too low Check water supply line, clean dirt Operator not run water trapping sieve Manometer displays less than...
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Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Work on troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectified by Dirt trapping sieve is clogged Clean or replace sieve Operator Machine stops Pressure reducer sieve has dirt Clean or replace sieve Operator...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Work on troubleshooting Backlog pressure in mortar hose Tighten or replace stator Service Water higher than pump pressure mechanic ascends in mixing tube Rotor or stator is worn out Replace rotor or stator...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Removal of blockages in the hose 37.8 Earlier damage to the mortar hose NOTE! If in the event of a machine fault by material clogging the pressure in the mortar hose exceeds 60 bar, even only...
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Removal of blockages in the hose 38.2 Change the direction of rotation of the mixing pump motor in case of blockages in the hose 60Hz 1. Turn the main switch (1) to position "0".
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Cleaning the machine after work 38.4 Switch the machine back on after the blockage has been removed 50Hz 1. Turn main switch (1) to position "I". 2. Press the green pushbutton Control voltage "ON" (2).
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Cleaning the machine after work 39.2 Cleaning the RITMO XL ATTENTION! Water can enter sensitive machine parts! Before cleaning the machine cover all openings in which no water must enter for safety and functional reasons (e.g electric motors and control cabinets).
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Cleaning the machine after work 4. Remove the fine plaster spraying nozzle (5) from the spraying gun. 5. Loosen the ring screw (6) and pull the air nozzle tube (7) out of the spray head.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Cleaning the machine after work 3. Remove and clean mixing coil (4). 4. Clean mixing zone with scraper. Fig. 79: Removing the mixing coil 39.7 Insert the mixing tube cleaner 1. Take out the mixing tube cleaner (1) and cleaning shaft (2) from the holding device.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Cleaning the machine after work 5. Turn main switch (3) to position "I". 6. Press the green push button (4) control voltage “ON”. 7. Switch on the machine, turn the selector switch of the pump motor (5) clockwise.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Measures against danger of frost 40.1 Blowing water fitting dry 1. Connect air flange with Geka coupling and EWO coupling to compressed air connection (1) and water connection (2). Fig. 91: Connecting air hose 2.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Maintenance Maintenance 41.1 Safety Personnel The maintenance works described here can be carried out by the operator, unless marked otherwise. Some maintenance work must only be carried out by specially trained technical personnel or exclusively by the manufacturer.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Maintenance Secure against restarting DANGER! Danger to life from unauthorised restarting! When working with the tool, there is the risk that the energy supply is switched on without authorisation. This poses a danger to life for the persons in danger area.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Maintenance Interval Maintenance job To be performed by daily Clean/replace dirt trapping sieve in the water inlet. Operator weekly Clean/replace suction filter of the compressor. Service mechanic 2 weeks Clean/replace dirt trapping sieve in the pressure Service mechanic reducer.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Maintenance 41.6 Dirt trapping sieve Check dirt trapping sieve in the water inlet daily: 1. Take out dirt trapping sieve from the Geka coupling. 2. Clean dirt trapping sieve. 3. Replace sieve if there are thick dirt deposits.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Maintenance Switch Switch compressor on compressor off Compressor 2.4 bar 3.2 bar See PFT air compressor DELTA 2 230V with pressure switch Article number of operating instructions: 00 19 96 67 Fig.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Dismantling 42 Dismantling On reaching the end of its life span, the device must be dismantled and disposed in environment-friendly manner. 42.1 Safety Personal The device is to be dismantled only by specially trained technicians.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Dismantling 42.2 Dismantling For selection, clean the device and take it apart according to valid work safety environment protection specifications. Before start of dismantling: Switch off device and lock it against reactivation.
Mixing Pump RITMO XL FU 230V Overview – Operation Checklist for annual expert testing (master copy) 43 Checklist for annual expert testing (master copy) The expert testing is to be performed once a year according to BGR 183. The machine and control cabinet get a test sticker as proof of this test.
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