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Potting machine TM 2020F Operating instructions Issue date: 01.01.2020 / V1.1 Before the initial start-up, read and keep at the machine for future use.
List of Contents 1 Product description 5 Initial start-up 1. Intended use 1. Check prior to first start 2. Functional description 2. Starting the machine for the first time 3. Technical Data 3. Stopping the machine 4. EU Declaration of conformity 6 Operation 2 General safety instructions 1.
1 Product description 1. Intended use The Mayer TM 2020 potting machine may be used for planting and replanting plants with a minimum of working force and of time. Other means of use of the machine, besides the ones listed here, are not permitted –...
2. Functional description a) Working without automatic pot dispenser When there is no pot dispenser installed then empty pots are loaded by one person on the turntable located on the right side of the machine when it is viewed from front side. The turntable is driven by a worm drive mechanism and is moved intermittently in counter clockwise.
When there is an automatic pot dispenser installed then feeding by hand is not necessary and one person may be saved. Further instructions are detailed in Operation instructions of pot dispenser. 3. Technical data Make: Mayer Machine type: Potting machine Series: 2020 Length / width / height:...
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Available accessories (for an additional charge) • Drill sleeve 100 mm • Standard drills from 3.5 cm - 13 cm • Special drills from 3.5 cm - 16 cm • Container drill from 11 cm - 22 cm • Plate from 4 cm - 24 cm Plates for tree nurseries from 12 cm - 29 cm •...
4. EU declaration of conformity According to Appendix IIA of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) The manufacturer: Mayer Ipari és Kereskedelmi BT. Kossuth u. 106. 9341 Kisfalud / Magyarország Mayer GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenbau u. Verwaltung Poststr. 30 89522 Heidenheim / Germany...
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Any design alterations that effect the technical specifications given in the Operating Instructions or the intended use, i.e. change the machine substantially, will invalidate this EU Declaration of Conformity. Heidenheim, 01.01.2020............Geschäftsführer | Managing Director...
2 General safety instructions 1. Due diligence of the operating company The Mayer TM 2020 potting machine was designed and built taking a danger analysis into consideration and after careful selection of the harmonised standards to be complied with as well as other specifications.
Before beginning with any work on the machine, The machine may not be started if any safety • • secure its drives and accessory parts against devices are removed. being switched on unintentionally. In the working area the operator is responsible •...
3. Basic safety precautions Always be sure that: • … tight-fitting working clothes are worn at all the workplaces. … it is not allowed to wear chains, rings, bracelets or • wristbands. … for operationally relevant reasons, it is not possible to •...
4. Machine-related safety precautions The workplaces are spread over various areas of It is forbidden to reach into the soil hopper (for the potting machine. example to refill the soil), because when doing so there would be a danger of getting caught by the a) Feeding pots into the rotating assembly (for a elevator chains or buckets.
Stumbling blocks in the form of cables connected to Protection devices the energy supply systems must be avoided. are fitted for the safety of operating personnel • may in no case be changed, removed or evaded • All feed lines to the machine must be protected by modifications to the machine.
3 Transport To prevent damage to the machine as well as When transporting the machine, the following injuries while transporting the machine, it is special dangers must be expected: absolutely necessary to comply with the following points: The transport work may only be carried out by Suspended loads can drop, which would be a •...
2. Handling The potting machine is fitted with 2 rubber tyres on one axle on the front and 2 castors on the soil hopper. The weight of the empty machine is balanced on the axle. On request, a trailer coupling can also be attached for an extra charge. When the machine is moved, pay particular attention to the supply lines to the machine to prevent that the lines are damaged and/or ripped out of their couplings if the machine...
4 Installation 1. General notes To protect the machine against weather caused damages it is suggested to use and store it inside. Electrical connection: 400V/50Hz. Connection is permitted only to socket-outlets protected by means of a 0.03 A current-operated protective device. Be sure that enough place is assured for feeding and filling pots.
2. Installing the machine A hard and even soil surface shall be provided under the machine to prevent the wheels and castors from sinking into the soil. 3. Measures for the machine’s stability against overturning There is no need to carry out other activity for erecting the machine than it is described in section 4.2.
5 Initial start-up It is absolutely necessary to comply with the following safety instructions for the initial start-up of the machine. This will prevent injury to individuals, damage to machinery and other property damage. The initial start-up may only be carried out by •...
3. Starting the machine for the first time The machine shall be checked as per the following: Be sure, that no foreign materials, such as tools or Press the green button “Enable” (“Freigabe”) on the similar, are left in the soil hopper, in the elevator or control panel above the turntable minimum for 2 on the turntable.
3. Stopping the machine There are two ways provided to switch off the machine. In normal case by switch „Stop” on the control panel or on the flexible „Start-Stop” switch. In emergency case by the „Emergency Stop” switches. Note: See also section "6.2 – Shutting down the machine"...
6 Operation 1. Normal operation a) Before starting operation the following shall be checked: • Are pots, plants and soil mixture available in sufficient quantity? Care about the following • Soil transport • Plant feeding and unloading Pot preparation • Use the shortest transport routes •...
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Adjust turntable to place the holder of the potholder disc just • under the pot rim. • Adjust pot scraper in such a way that excessive soil is scraped from the pot. Shifting of the scraper takes place via the hand wheel from •...
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• Adjust soil holder tray with a handle to the height of the pot. Adjust supports to the diameter of the pot. •...
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c) Soil feeding and emptying the machine The soil hopper contains up to 4 cubic meter substrate and can be fed in various ways without the work flow at the machine being disturbed or interrupted. Feeding can take place: • using a conveyor belt using a shovel loader •...
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• Apply a suitable spindle on the drill and slide them on shaft of the motor then fix them by means of a threaded pin • Set roughly the required drilling depth by using an empty pot Drilling depth may be adjusted by shifting the rod in the •...
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e) Adjusting the speed of operation (hourly output) SPECIAL VERSION WITH FREQUENCY CONVERTER • Infinitely variable adjustment can be carried out only if the machine is running by turning the potentiometer on a scale of 1 to 10 to run faster or slower. For initial work with the potting machine we recommend to start with a low hourly output until all workers have complete command of individual work steps...
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f) Adjusting the soil amount Supply of soil from the soil hopper to the elevator takes place by means of a continuous rubber conveyor belt, running on carrier rollers in the soil hopper. There are 2 options to control the soil amount to be fed: SPECIAL VERSION WITH FREQUENCY CONVERTER By setting different potentiometer positions on the elevator and rubber conveyor belt:...
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Setting compactness of the soil (in the pot) Comment to 2: Filled in quantity may be set by drawer with Special feature of MAYER potting machines is to adjustable height. Larger quantity of soil results in set compactness of the soil in the pot. This more compact filling while soil filling drawn down at edge of the pot results in loose filling.
2. Shutting down the machine There are two ways provided to switch off the machine. In normal case by pressing switch „Stop” mounted on the flexible “Start-Stop” switch. In this case the machine may be restarted by pressing switch „Start”. In emergency case by the „Emergency Stop”...
Measures prior to and after a longer shutdown a) Before a long shutdown Clean carefully the machine. • Grease and oil certain parts of the machine according to • maintenance plan. Protect against dirt and moisture (to be covered) • •...
7 Malfunctions To prevent damage to the machine as well as injuries while remedying malfunctions at the machine, it is absolutely necessary to comply with the following points: • Only eliminate a malfunction if you have the qualification specified to do so. Also read the section "General Safety Instructions".
2. Possible malfunctions and trouble shooting a) Mechanical malfunctions Failure/Malfunction Cause Trouble shooting Noise in the elevator Jammed stone or wooden piece Remove cause for malfunction. Possibly by running elevator backwards (turn switch left to position "1" or "2") Rotating assembly has too much Worn shifting roll or carrier bolt Replace shifting roll or carrier clearance.
• Release pressure of every unit that is under pressure. • Only Mayer GmbH & Co. KG may ever manipulate the machine's control programme. All un-recycled operational materials, lubricants • and supplies must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Spare parts have to meet the technical requirements of the machine's manufacturer. This is guaranteed with original spare parts from Mayer. 2. Inspection and preventative maintenance 2.1 Elevator chains Chains may be retensioned by means of tensioning bearings located on two sides of the elevator.
2.2 Rubber conveyor belt Generally the rubber belt requires no retensioning. However if the belt should be readjusted caused for example by remedy works carried out on the machine, follow the process described below: Tensioning of the belt may be adjusted by means of tensioning nuts located at end of soil hopper.
3. Maintenance schedule Description Interval Grease shifting roll’s groove and drive chains quarterly Grease holding-down bar at drill monthly Grease elevator chain (prior to a longer shutdown) monthly Check the tension of the elevator chains and if weekly necessary, retension the chains Clean the elevator buckets daily Grease the brake (grease nipples underneath of...
11 Guarantee Horticultural machinery and special machinery We will accept liability for faults in the supplied goods and for any failure to provide features for the existence of which an express assurance had been given. In such a case we undertake –...
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You have chosen to purchase a product of true quality. We wish you every success with your product. We would be most grateful if you would recommend our products to others. Thank you Your MAYER-TEAM...
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