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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service About us About us Publisher Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 60 ▪ 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Straße 53 ▪ 97346 Iphofen Germany Document name 00209863_1.0_GB Translation of the original operating manual (DE) Date of first issue 02.2023...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Table of contents Table of contents 4.4.5 Material hopper with the tightening 1 General information........torque of the screws......Information regarding the operating 4.4.6 Mortar pressure gauge..... manual..........Operating modes......
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Table of contents 5.13.4 Disconnecting and cleaning the mortar hose........5.13.5 Cleaning the material hopper... 5.13.6 Drain residual water......5.13.7 Cleaning the pump......5.13.8 Tightening torque for the screws on the material hopper......
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information General information Information regarding the operating manual This operating manual provides important information and instruc- tions on the correct use of the machine. A prerequisite for safe working is the observance of all stated safety guidelines and instructions.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information Structure of the safety and warning All safety and warning notices consist of: notices The danger sign and signal word Information on the nature of the hazard...
– (Dipl. in Industrial Engineering, University of Applied Sciences) 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...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information Quality Control sticker The following details can be found on the Quality Control sticker: CE confirmed as per EU directives Serial no / serial number Controller / signature...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information 1.8.2 Safety devices of air compressor WARNING Danger to life due to non-functioning safety equipment! Safety equipment ensures highest level of safety in oper- ation. Even if safety devices make work processes more complicated, they must never be disabled.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Technical data Technical data General information 1.600 Figure 3: Dimension sheet in mm Detail Value Unit Empty weight approx. Length 1600 Width Height Material hopper dimensions Detail Value Unit...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Technical data 2.2.1 Operating conditions 230V 50Hz Electrics 230V 50Hz Detail Value Unit Voltage, alternating current 50 Hz Power consumption, max. Fuse protection, minimum 3 x 25 Pump motor current consumption 13.9...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Technical data Capacity values, pump unit TWISTER D 6–3 Pump capacity D 6–3 400V Detail Value Unit Pump capacity , approx. with FC 4 - 25 l/min 400V Pump capacity , approx.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Transport, packing and storage Transport, packing and storage Safety instructions for transport Improper transport NOTE Damage from improper transport! Improper transport may cause substantial property damage. Therefore: When unloading the packages on delivery, as well as transport within the company, pay attention and observe the symbols and instruction on the package.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Transport, packing and storage Transport inspection On receipt check the delivery immediately for completeness and trans- port damage. In case of externally visible transport damage, proceed as follows: Do not accept the delivery or under reserve only.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Transport, packing and storage Transport WARNING Danger to life due to crane transport Transporting the PFT SWING L with a crane is prohibited. Figure 4: Transport Transport by car or truck...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Description Overview 11 10 9 Figure 5: Table of the assembly groups Compressor holder (accessory) Material hopper Protective grille Safety sensor Plastic cover Control box Pump motor Plastic wheel...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Functional description for SWING L The PFT SWING L is a delivery pump that transports the material to the processing point on the construction site. Its application is universal, whether fed from buckets or screw mixers.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Flowability / flow characteristics The pump unit TWISTER D 6–3 can be used up to 30 bar operating pressure. The pump unit TWISTER D 8–1.5 can be used up to 15 bar operating pressure.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description 4.4.2 Control box item no. 00197825 Main reversing switch is also emergency-stop switch Pushbutton for control voltage "ON/ OFF" Red control lamp, motor protection switch activated Green control lamp, safety sensor protective grille...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description 4.4.5 Material hopper with the tightening torque of the screws NOTE The maximum tightening torque for the screws of the material hopper is 22 Nm. Figure 12: Material hopper 4.4.6...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Potentiometer Potentiometer for motor speed/material volume: Turning the potentiometer to the right to a higher number increases the motor speed and thus the delivery rate/material volume. Figure 15: Potentiometer Accessories Extension cable 3 x 2.5 mm², BLA 2-16 A - 25 m (230 V, 1 Ph)
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Water hose/air hose DN12 Geka | Geka - 5 m Item no. 20211100 Spray nozzle DN19 (¾") Geka Item no. 20215700 Protective grille for SWING L deep Item no. 00253076 Pump unit D 8-1.5 for SWING L...
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Air compressor COMP P-320, 230 V, 1 Ph, 50 Hz Item no. 00762978 Air compressor COMP M-250 Handy, 400 V, 3 Ph, 50 Hz for G 4 (from 2013) Item no.
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description You can find further accessories on the internet at www.pft.net or from your PFT construction machinery dealer. page 24 / 68...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Operation Safety Personal protective equipment The following protective equipment has to be worn for all operative work: Protective clothing Protective goggles Protective gloves Safety shoes Hearing protection Further protective equipment that is to be worn during particular jobs will be pointed out separately in the warning instructions of this chapter.
5.1.4.1 Safety sensor on the protective grille NOTE The protective grille of the SWING L is fitted with a safety sensor (1), which deactivates the machine as soon as the protective grille is opened. 1. If the protective grille is opened while the machine is running, the machine switches off via the position switch (1).
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.1.5 Mortar pressure gauge WARNING Operating pressure too high! Machine parts can open in an uncontrolled manner and injure the operator. Do not operate the machine without mortar pressure gauge.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.2 Positioning machine 1. Lock the lockable castor prior to operating the machine. 2. Put up the machine on a stable, even surface and secure against unwanted movements: Do not tilt or roll the machine away.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Control box 230V 1. Only connect the machine (1) to a 230V power supply. DANGER Danger to life from electric current! The electrical connection must be fused correctly:...
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Only with machines with a fixed speed 1. Turn the main reversing switch (1) to position "I". 2. Switch the machine on by pressing the green push button (2) control voltage "ON".
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.5 Mortar hoses 5.3.5.1 Preparing the mortar hoses 1. Connect the cleaner coupling (1) to the water tap (2). 2. Connect the mortar hose (3) to the cleaner coupling (1).
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Switch on the SWING L FC 1. Turn the main switch (1) to "ON". 2. Turn potentiometer for motor speed / material volume (2) to posi- tion 5.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.7 Compressed air supply 5.3.7.1 Connecting the air hose 1. Connect the compressed air hose (1) to the compressed air connection (2) of the compressor. WARNING Never undo hose couplings while the compressed air hose is pressurised.
5.3.8 Feeding material to the machine 1. Feed the SWING L with the material using a continuous mixer, forced action mixer or truck mixer. NOTE Formation of tunnels: Due to the material’s physical properties, the material can partially adhere to the sides of the material hopper, resulting in the formation of tunnels.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Shutdown in case of emergency Bring the SWING L FC to a standstill In dangerous situations, machine movements have to be stopped as quickly as possible, and the power supply has to be disconnected.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Bring the SWING L to a standstill In dangerous situations, machine movements have to be stopped as quickly as possible, and the power supply has to be disconnected.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.5.2 Feeding material to the machine Switching on the SWING L FC with material 1. Turn the main switch (1) to "ON". 2. Turn potentiometer (2) for motor speed / material volume to posi- tion 5 (readjust as required).
Remote control Working with the remote control 1. Remove dummy plug (1) from control box. 2. Connect remote control. 3. The SWING L can be switched on and off via the remote control. Figure 40: Remote control Applying mortar WARNING Danger of injury from discharged mortar! Discharged mortar may lead to injuries to eyes and face.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.7.2 Opening the air tap on the spray gun SWING L FC 1. Turn the pump motor selector switch (1) to "right" position. 2. Point the spray gun toward the wall to be plastered.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 1. Close the air tap (1) if you interrupt your work for a short while. The machine stops. By opening the air tap (1), the machine will start running again.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Switching off the air compressor 1. Switch off the air compressor at the on/off switch (1). 2. Open air tap on the spray gun so that the residual pressure can escape.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation SWING L 1. Close the air tap on spray gun. 2. Turn the main reversing switch to position "0". 3. Switch off air compressor. 4. Have the power supply connection checked by an expert.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation NOTE The machine is equipped with a restart interlock. In case of a power failure, this must be started as follows. Switching on the SWING L FC again 1.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.13 Ending work / cleaning the machine 5.13.1 Cleaning Clean the machine daily at the end of work and in case of extended breaks. NOTE Water can enter sensitive machine parts!
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Running the SWING L FC empty 1. Run the material hopper empty except for a small amount of residue. 2. Turn the pump motor selector switch (1) to the "0" position.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Cleaning the mortar hose NOTE The mortar hoses and spray gun must be cleaned imme- diately at the end of work. 1. Connect the cleaner coupling (1) to the water tap (2).
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.13.6 Drain residual water 1. Remove the cover from the cleaning nozzle (1) and let the residual material drain off. 2. Clean the protective grille and material hopper with a water jet.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14 Reaction in the event of faults Reaction in the event of faults The following applies as a general rule: 1. In the event of faults presenting immediate danger to persons or property, activate the emergency OFF function immediately.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.3 Fault displays The following devices show malfunctions: Pos. Light signal Description Red control lamp Lights up on motor protection switch fault. → Check the motor protection switch...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.4 Table of faults Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectification by Machine does Power supply not in order Repair power supply Service technician not start current Main switch/main reversing...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectification by Compressed air hose or gaskets Replace compressed air hose, Service technician defective replace gaskets or check compressor Air tap on spray gun defective...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.6 Removal of clogging in hoses WARNING Danger from discharged material! Never detach hose couplings if the feed pressure has not been fully released! Material to be conveyed can be discharged under pressure and cause injuries particularly to the eyes.
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.6.2 Blockage cannot be cleared WARNING Overpressure on the machine! When opening machine parts they can open in an uncon- trolled manner and injure the operator. Only open the mortar hoses if the mortar pressure gauge (1) indicates the pressure has fallen to "0 bar".
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SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.6.3 Switching on the machine after removing a blockage SWING L FC 1. Turn the pump motor selector switch (1) to the "0" position. 2. Close the air tap on spray gun.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance Maintenance 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.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance 6.1.1 Remove connection cable Electrical system WARNING Danger to life from electric current! There is danger to life if you come in contact with live parts. Activated electrical components can carry out uncontrolled movements and cause serious injuries.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance Maintenance plan The following paragraphs describe the maintenance works required for an optimal and trouble-free operation. In the event that increased wear is detected during regular checks, the required maintenance intervals have to be shortened according to the actual signs of wear.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance 6.4.2 Air filter compressor Implementation by a service technician 1. Remove filter cover (1). 2. Take out the filter (2). 3. Blow through the filter from the inside to the outside or tap it.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance 3. Open the exit filter (3) at the blue cap (4). 4. Remove and clean the filter mat (5). 5. Refit the cleaned filter mat (5) and close the exit filter (3).
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance Actions after completed maintenance After finishing the maintenance works and prior to switching on the machine, the following steps have to be carried out: 1. Check all previously loosened screw connections for secure fit.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance 6.7.1 Accessories Recommended accessories/equipment can be found in the PFT machine and equipment catalogue or under www.pft.net page 61 / 68...
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Disassembly Disassembly After the useful service life has been reached, the device has to be dismantled and disposed of in an environment-friendly manner. Safety Personnel Disassembly must be carried out by specially trained technical personnel only.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Disassembly Disassembly When decommissioning, clean the device and dismantle it according to the applicable work safety and environmental protection regula- tions. Prior to starting the disassembly: Switch off device and secure against restarting.
SWING L delivery pump / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Disposal Disposal Provided no return or disposal agreements have been made, recycle the disassembled parts: Scrap metals. Recycle plastic elements. Dispose of remaining components, sorted according to the type of material.
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