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OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR
ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5
SOUTH AFRICAN SHOTCRETE TECHNOLOGY
Designed to perform, the power to succeed!
P. O. Box 18924 Sunward Park 1470●361 Crocker Road, Wadeville, Germiston, South Africa
Co. Reg. no: 1947/24677/07
TEL: (+2711) 865 3019
e-mail: information@rockcrete.co.za
www.rockcrete.co.za
As part of our policy of constant product development and improvement information and
specifications contained in this document are liable to change.
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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 SOUTH AFRICAN SHOTCRETE TECHNOLOGY Designed to perform, the power to succeed! P. O. Box 18924 Sunward Park 1470●361 Crocker Road, Wadeville, Germiston, South Africa Co. Reg. no: 1947/24677/07 TEL: (+2711) 865 3019 e-mail: information@rockcrete.co.za www.rockcrete.co.za As part of our policy of constant product development and improvement information and specifications contained in this document are liable to change.
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- Page 3 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 CONTENTS LIST Page Figure Description SAFETY PROCEDURES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Materials Flow Setting Time Pumping Distance General Procedures OPERATING PROCEDURES Set-Up Priming with Water Prime with Material Prevent Blocking Spraying Pressure Relief Procedure...
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- Page 5 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 1. SAFETY PROCEDURES Recommended items to keep pumping safe: Hard hats. Safety goggles. Dust masks in confined spaces or unventilated areas. Good lighting. Whip check cables and chain safety couplings on air supply hoses. Rubber gloves to protect workmen with skins sensitive to cement burns (also use barrier cream).
- Page 6 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 Dimensions Length 1780 mm Width 580 mm Loading Height 970 mm Weight 105 kg Output Up to 1,5m Aggregate size Up to 4mm Outlet 32mm Conveying Distance Horizontally Up to 30m – material dependant...
- Page 7 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 Materials 1. Among the commercially manufactured materials available in today’s market are materials for structural repairs, floor toppings, high strength non-shrink grouts, special linings and other specialty materials. 2. Each of these materials has unique characteristics, which must be well understood to insure a successful application.
- Page 8 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 proposed material characteristics before attempting a production procedure. General Procedures 1. Before attempting to mix and pump production materials, it is important to rinse and charge the pump hopper with sufficient water to thoroughly flush the pump and all grout lines. This is to purge the grouting system of any residual materials or scale that may exist.
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- Page 10 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 4. OPERATING PROCEDURES Set- Up 1. Insert the drive/mix shaft into the hopper and engage the flat end into the slot of the rotor. 2. Slowly swing the motor assembly into the closed position, stopping before the motor shaft adapter and drive/mix shaft touch.
- Page 11 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 f. Add dish soap or a slicking agent to the water and pour into the hose using a funnel. Once complete, connect hose to machine outlet. NOTE: When priming with water, add dish soap or a slicking agent to help lubricate the pump.
- Page 12 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 6. Adjust the water flow meter until the desired material consistency is achieved. 7. Press the STOP button and water pump button. 8. Attach the hose to the pump outlet. 9. Press the START button. Pump until any remaining water is purged out of the hose and a steady stream of material flows from the hose outlet.
- Page 13 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 Pressure Relief Procedure NOTE: The equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually released. To help prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid and moving parts, follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” when you stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking, or servicing the equipment.
- Page 14 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 Press the START button to begin flushing out any remaining material until the hopper is empty. Once the hopper is empty of all material, press the STOP button to stop the pump. Rinse the hopper with the attached water wash-down hose.
- Page 15 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 6. Open the water outlet ball valve and press the drain button. Run until heavy sediment has been flushed and clean water begins to exit the applicator outlet. 7. Press the water drain button to stop dispensing and close the ball valve.
- Page 16 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Cause Solution The rotor/stator pump Pump pressure is too low, Tighten stator to achieve suitable pumping operates, but output is low. stator is too loose. pressure. Pump pressure is too high, Loosen stator to achieve suitable pumping Stator is too tight.
- Page 17 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 Fault Cause Solution Electric motor will not start or Loose connections. Check connections in electrical enclosure. stops during operation. Check for correct voltage supply at the disconnect voltage supply at the disconnect and VFD terminals L1, L2 and L3.
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- Page 19 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGUE CONTENTS LIST Page Figure Description BODY ASSEMBLY HOSE AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY PAGE 15...
- Page 20 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 BODY ASSEMBLY PAGE 16...
- Page 21 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 BODY ASSEMBLY ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART NO COMMENTS 1 MEDIUM DUTY WHEEL EA006-1 2 380V 3KW MOTOR EA027A 3 24V AC SOLENOID EA070 4 LIMIT SWITCH EA071 5 STATOR RETAINING BOLTS KGPF017-320 6 DISCHARGE OUTLET 32MM...
- Page 22 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 HOSE AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY PAGE 18...
- Page 23 OPERATORS MANUAL ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5 HOSE AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART NO COMMENTS 85 BAR GROUT AND PLASTER HOSE WITH EA049A FITTINGS 2 ¼” D CAMLOCK S/STEEL W006J-75I 3 ¼” A CAMLOCK S/STEEL W005A-75I 4 ¼” F CAMLOCK S/STEEL...
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