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- Page 1 2432 Potting machine TM Operating instructions Issue date: 01/09/2021 / V1.5 Before the initial start-up, read and keep at the machine for future use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
List of Contents 1 Product description 5 Initial start-up 1 Intended use 1 Check prior to first start 2 Structure 2 a Starting the machine with Touchscreen 3 Functional description for the first time 4 Technical data 2 b Starting the machine without Touchscreen 5 EC Declaration of conformity for the first time 3 Stopping the machine... -
Page 3: Product Description
Furthermore, every inspection and maintenance should be performed in specified time. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from improper use. The operator of the Mayer TM 2432 is solely responsible for personal injuries or property damages. -
Page 4: Structure
2 Structure Plan view 2432 back left right front... -
Page 5: Functional Description
3 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. -
Page 6: Technical Data
When there is an automatic pot dispenser installed then feeding by hand is not necessary and one labour force may be saved. Further instructions are detailed in Operation instructions of pot dispenser. 4 Technical data Make: Mayer Machine type: Potting machine Series: 2432 Length / width / height:... - Page 7 Available accessories (for an additional charge) • Pot holder ring for pots from 9 to 13 cm diameter • Drill sleeve 100 mm • Standard drills from 3.5 – 13 cm • Special drills from 3.5 – 16 cm • Container drill from 11 –...
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Page 8: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
5 EC declaration of conformity According to Appendix IIA of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) Mayer Ipari és Kereskedelmi BT. The manufacturer Georg Mayer út 1. 9341 Kisfalud / Hungary Mayer GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenbau u. Verwaltung Poststr. 30... - Page 9 EN 1005-2:2003+A1:2009 Safety of machinery. Human physical performance. Part 2: Manual handling of machinery and component parts of machinery EN 1005-5:2007 Safety of machinery. Human physical performance. Part 5: Risk assessment for repetitive handling at high frequency. Any design alterations that effect the technical specifications given in the Operating Instructions or the intended use, i.e.
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Page 10: General Safety Instructions
2 General safety instructions 1 Due diligence of the operating company The Mayer TM 2432 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. -
Page 11: Explanation Of The Safety Symbols Used
• • The machine may not be started if any safety In case of non-compliance with any one of devices are removed. the points cited above, the manufacturer • shall be released from all liability. In the working area the operator is responsible for other people. -
Page 12: Basic Safety Precautions
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 completely cover the compost hopper. -
Page 13: Machine-Related Safety Precautions
4 Machine-related safety precautions The workplaces are spread over various areas of For procedural reasons it is not possible for the the potting machine. rotating assembly to be covered. When potting at the rotating assembly, there is a a) Feeding pots into the rotating assembly (for a potential hazard of getting stuck in there due to machine without pot dispenser) or feeding pots into carelessness or wearing further additional clothing... -
Page 14: Demands On Operating Personnel
Protection devices • are fitted for the safety of operating personnel • may in no case be changed, removed or evaded by modifications to the machine. Frequency converters can cause fault currents that are not detected by means of a standard soil leakage circuit breaker. -
Page 15: Transport
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: Suspended loads can drop, which would be a lethal danger –... -
Page 16: Handling
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 additional 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... -
Page 17: Installation
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 which are protected by an AC/DC sensitive RCCB (residual-current circuit- breaker). -
Page 18: Installing The Machine
2 Installing the machine a) A hard and even soil surface shall be provided under the machine to prevent the wheels and castors from sinking into the soil. b) In order to ease the pneumatic tyres, prop up the machine using the support legs. -
Page 19: Initial Start-Up
5 Initial start-up It is essential 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 qualified individuals, complying with the safety instructions. -
Page 20: Starting The Machine With Touchscreen For The First Time
2 a Starting the machine with Touchscreen for the first time After pushing the „Start” button on the control panel The machine shall be checked as per the following: or on the flexible „Start-Stop” switch, the turntable will start to rotate counter-clockwise. Be sure that no foreign materials, such as tools or If it rotates clockwise, then call an electrician to similar, are left in the soil hopper, in the elevator or... -
Page 21: Starting The Machine Without Touchscreen For The First Time
2 b Starting the machine without Touchscreen for the first time The machine shall be checked as per the following: Care shall be taken on the following: With the potentiometer, “Soil” means: Be sure that no foreign materials, such as tools or •... -
Page 22: Stopping The Machine
3 Stopping the machine There are two ways to switch off the machine: In normal case by switch „Stop” on the control panel or on the flexible „Start-Stop” switch. In case of emergency by the „Emergency Stop” switches. Note: See also section "6.2 – Shutting down the machine"... -
Page 23: Operation
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: • Soil transport • Plant feeding and unloading • Pot preparation • Use the shortest transport routes b) Adjusting or shifting the pot turntable •... - Page 24 • Adjust soil supports to the diameter of the pots • Adjust brush so that it sweeps excess soil from pots • Adjust the brush by means of the hand wheel from the outside: clockwise > higher counter-clockwise > lower •...
- Page 25 c) Soil feeding and emptying the machine The soil hopper contains 1,500 litres and can be fed in various ways without the workflow at the machine being disturbed or interrupted. Feeding can take place: • manually by means of a shovel •...
- Page 26 • Tight-screw the plate to the holding down bars using self- locking nuts. • Set the drilling slide to lower position. • Apply a suitable spindle on the drill and slide them on shaft of the motor then fix them by means of a threaded pin. •...
- Page 27 e) Adjusting the speed of operation with Touchscreen (hourly output) On special model with Touchscreen Infinitely variable adjustment can be carried out only if the machine is running by turning the potentiometer (optional) 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.
- Page 28 f) Adjusting the soil 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: On special model with Touchscreen By setting different potentiometer (optional) positions on the elevator and rubber conveyor belt:...
- Page 29 Speed of the belt may be increased or decreased by rotating the star wheel as it is marked. Before setting is started, clamping lever of spindle of the star wheel shall be loosened and when the required speed is set, it shall be tightened.
- Page 30 Setting compactness of the soil (in the pot) A special feature of Mayer potting machines is that you can set the compactness of the soil in the pot. This depends on: 1. Drilling in or out the soil mixture 2.
- Page 31 repressing. Special accessories shall be used for special tasks and for special pots. Various designs of plates: Closed clamping Tree nursery With soil addition With watering plate clamping plate edge (optional) h) Soil chute • Adjustment of inclination i) Adjustment of 3 soil chutes for additional soil supply on the soil support...
- Page 32 j) Motor brush (optional) • Adjustment from the outside...
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Page 33: Shutting Down The Machine
2 Shutting down the machine There are two ways to switch off the machine: In normal case by pressing switch „Stop” mounted on the swinging cable. In this case the machine may be restarted by pressing switch „Start”. In emergency case by „Emergency Stop” switch. When push button „Emergency Stop”... -
Page 34: Malfunctions
7 Malfunctions To prevent damage to the machine as well as injuries while eliminating malfunctions at the machine, it is necessary to comply with the following points: • Eliminate a malfunction only if you have the qualification specified to do so. •... -
Page 35: Possible Malfunctions And Trouble Shooting
2 Possible malfunctions and trouble shooting a) Mechanical malfunctions Failure/Malfunction Cause Trouble shooting Noise in the elevator Foreign matter got stuck Remove cause for malfunction. Possibly by running elevator backwards for a short time. Rotating assembly has too much Worn shifting roll or carrier bolt Replace shifting roll or carrier bolt. -
Page 36: Maintenance
• 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. -
Page 37: General Notes
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. -
Page 38: Rubber Conveyor Belt
2.2 Rubber conveyor belt Generally the rubber belt requires no retensioning. However, if the belt should be readjusted caused for example by repair works carried out on the machine, follow the process described as below: Tensioning of the belt may be adjusted by means of tensioning nuts located at the end of soil hopper. -
Page 39: Maintenance Schedule
3 Maintenance schedule Description Interval Check function of safety devices daily Using compressed air, clean guide rods of drilling unit daily Clean shovels daily (cleanout cf. photo) Check intactness of safety instructions weekly Check tension of elevator chain weekly Check drive chain of drilling stand and if necessary, monthly retighten it Grease shifting roll’s groove and drive chains... - Page 40 Grease holding-down bar at drill yearly Grease all bearings fitted with grease nipples yearly Grease all bearings on the turntable fitted with grease quarterly nipples Retighten rubber conveyor belt (soil hopper) after repair works...
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Page 41: Part List
9 Part list... -
Page 42: Circuit Diagrams For Electric And Pneumatic System
10 Circuit diagrams for electric and pneumatic system... -
Page 43: Guarantee
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 –... - Page 44 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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