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- Page 1 Operating manual ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX Safety, overview and operation Item no. of the operating manual: 00476464 Read the operating manual prior to starting any work!
- Page 2 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation This operating manual applies to the following items: ROTOMIX B-pump 1.5 steps Item no. 00251139 ROTOMIX B-pump for RITMO L plus Item no. 00638072 ROTOMIX D-pump Item no. 00767641 Note: Rotor reinforced with tang (25 mm) required ROTOMIX R-pump Item no.
- Page 3 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation About us About us Publisher Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 60 ▪ 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Straße 53 ▪ 97346 Iphofen Germany Document name 00476464_1.0_GB Translation of the original operating manual (DE) Date of first issue 06.2023...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Table of contents Table of contents The right mortar consistency.... 1 General information........5 Operation............. Information regarding the operating manual..........Safety..........Information on the safety instruc- 5.1.1 Safety rules........tions..........5.1.2 Monitoring the machine.... - Page 5 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Table of contents 8 Disposal............page 5 / 52...
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Page 6: General Information
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. -
Page 7: Symbols
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Symbols Warning signs Warning signs can be identified in the operating manual by symbols. The signs are implemented by using signal words, which indicate the intensity of the danger. Follow the signs unconditionally and work with care to avoid acci- dents, injuries or material damage. -
Page 8: Limitation Of Liability
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Limitation of liability All specifications and instructions in this manual have been compiled considering the applicable standards and regulations, the status of technology as well as our long-term expertise and experiences. -
Page 9: Spare Parts
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Spare parts WARNING Danger of injury due to wrong spare parts! Wrong or defective spare parts can cause damage, malfunctioning or total breakdown as well as hamper the safety. Therefore: Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer. -
Page 10: Owner Responsibility
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information 1.9.1 Owner responsibility The device is used in the commercial field. The operator of the device is therefore liable to follow the legal duties for occupational safety. Apart from the occupational safety instructions in this operating manual, the safety, accident prevention and environment protection regulations must be adhered to. -
Page 11: Operating Personnel
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information 1.9.2 Operating personnel 1.9.2.1 Requirements WARNING Risk of injury due to lack of qualification! Improper use can lead to severe injuries or considerable material damage. Therefore: Only let the people mentioned in the respective sections of this manual carry out the special activities. -
Page 12: Personal Protective Equipment
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information 1.9.2.2 Unauthorised individuals WARNING Danger for unauthorised personnel! Unauthorised individuals who do not fulfil the require- ments here are not fully aware of the dangers in the work area. Therefore: Keep unauthorised persons away from the working area. -
Page 13: Special Dangers
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Light breathing protection To protect from harmful dust. Hearing protection To protect from hearing deficiencies. Safety helmet To protect from parts and materials that may fall or fly onto the person. - Page 14 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Electric current DANGER Danger to life from electric current! There is danger of immediate death if live parts are touched. Damage to electrical insulation or individual components can be potentially life-threatening.
- Page 15 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Discharged material DANGER Risk of injury from discharged material! Discharged material may lead to injuries to the eyes and face. Therefore: Always wear protective goggles. Always position yourself in such a way that you are not hit by the mortar being discharged.
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Page 16: Dealing With Dangerous Situations And Accidents
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information Dirt and objects lying around CAUTION Danger of stumbling due to dirt and objects lying around! Dirt and objects lying around can be the cause to slip or stumble thus leading to severe injuries. -
Page 17: Safety Devices
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation General information 1.9.7 Safety devices 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. -
Page 18: Technical Data
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Technical data Technical data ROTOMIX B-pump ROTOMIX B-pump 1.5 stages item no. 00251139 & ROTOMIX B- pump for RITMO L plus item no. 00638072 Detail Value Unit Content 0.25 Pump capacity, maximum l/min approx. -
Page 19: Rotomix R-Pump
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Technical data ROTOMIX R-pump Item no. 00767642 Detail Value Unit Content Pump capacity, maximum l/min approx. Empty weight approx. Connection/coupling ROTOMIX disc D-pump Item no. 00767745 Detail Value Unit Content Pump capacity, maximum l/min approx. -
Page 20: Rotoquirl D-Pump
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Technical data ROTOQUIRL D-pump Item no. 00767760 Detail Value Unit Content Pump capacity, maximum l/min approx. Empty weight approx. Connection/coupling ROTOQUIRL R-pump Item no. 00767763 Detail Value Unit Content Pump capacity, maximum l/min approx. -
Page 21: Transport, Packing And Storage
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. - Page 22 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Transport, packing and storage Handling packaging materials If no agreement for the recovery of the packaging has been made, separate materials according to type and size and reuse or recycle. NOTE Environmental damage due to incorrect disposal!
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Page 23: Description
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Description Description ROTOQUIRL overview Lock ring for ROTOQUIRL ROTOQUIRL cover ROTOQUIRL housing Coupling reducer 35V to 25V-part Coupling 35M-part Mixing impeller ROTOQUIRL Tie rod 330 mm page 23 / 52... -
Page 24: Rotomix Overview
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Description ROTOMIX overview Figure 1: ROTOMIX overview Tie rod 420 mm ROTOMIX cover ROTOMIX housing Coupling reducer 35V to 25V-part Coupling 35M-part Mixing impeller ROTOMIX page 24 / 52... -
Page 25: Rotomix B-Pump Overview
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Description ROTOMIX B-pump overview Figure 2: ROTOMIX B-pump overview Tie rod 340 mm ROTOMIX B-pump mixing impeller Coupling 25V-part ROTOMIX B-pump housing ROTOMIX B-pump cover page 25 / 52... -
Page 26: Mounting Situation On The Machine
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Description Mounting situation on the machine ROTOQUIRL and ROTOMIX G 4 up to machine number 93052432072 with a welded suction flange ROTOQUIRL with welded suction flange ROTOMIX with welded suction flange ROTOQUIRL and ROTOMIX G 4 from machine number 93052432073 with a changeable suction flange... -
Page 27: Operating Principle Of Rotoquirl/Rotomix
The PFT ROTOQUIRL, like the PFT ROTOMIX, can be opened and attached to the mixing tube of the mixing pumps. The ROTOQUIRL with 4.2 l capacity, as compared to the ROTOMIX with 1.2 l, has the advantage that the material can remain in the mixing zone for a longer time thanks to the bigger pot. -
Page 28: The Right Mortar Consistency
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Description The right mortar consistency The processing properties of the mortar are improved due to the repeated mixing in the remixer and the longer dwell time in the mixing zone. The correct mortar consistency is reached, if the mate- rial mixes on the surface to be sprayed (we recommend application on wall surfaces from top to bottom). -
Page 29: Operation
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. -
Page 30: Monitoring The Machine
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 5.1.2 Monitoring the machine WARNING Access by unauthorised persons! The machine may only be operated when monitored. 5.1.3 Hazardous dusts WARNING Danger of damage to health! In the long term, inhaled dust can lead to lung damage or have other adverse health effects. -
Page 31: Mortar Pressure Gauge
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. Only use mortar hoses with a permissible operating pressure of at least 40 bar. -
Page 32: Rotoquirl/Rotomix Assembly
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation ROTOQUIRL/ROTOMIX assembly 5.3.1 Tools required for assembly The following tools are required for ROTOQUIRL/ROTOMIX assembly: 2x spanner with width across flats 24 2x spanner with width across flats 19 1x spanner with width across flats 18... -
Page 33: Rotoquirl Assembly
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 5.3.2 ROTOQUIRL assembly Figure 6: ROTOQUIRL assembly 1. Place the mixing impeller (1) in the housing (2). 2. Place the cover (3) with the O-ring (4) on the housing (2) (support for the pump). -
Page 34: Rotomix Assembly
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 5.3.3 ROTOMIX assembly Figure 7: ROTOMIX assembly 1. Place the mixing impeller (1) in the housing (6). 2. Place the cover (2) with the O-ring (3) on the housing (6) (support for the pump). -
Page 35: Mounting The Pump Unit To The Remixer
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 5.3.4 Mounting the pump unit to the remixer Figure 8: Install the pump unit 1. Attach the pump unit (1) to the remixer (2) (the tang from the rotor must be in the receptacle of the mixing impeller). -
Page 36: Putting Rotoquirl/Rotomix Into Operation
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation In case of danger proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the main reversing switch immediately. 2. Secure the main switch against reactivation. 3. Inform responsible person at the operational site. 4. If necessary call for medical assistance and fire brigade. -
Page 37: Removing The Mixing Shaft
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 1. First, turn the rotor (1) into the stator (2) with the tang. 2. Fit the clamp (3). NOTE If the machine is not used for several days, the rotor and stator should be disassembled and preserved with silicone spray. -
Page 38: Fit The Pump Unit
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 2. Remove the mixing shaft (3). Figure 12: Removing the mixing shaft 5.5.4 Fit the pump unit 1. Loosen the collar nuts (1) on the mixing tube. 2. Dismantle the suction flange (2). -
Page 39: Inserting The Mixing Shaft
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 4. Fit the pump unit (3) with mounted suction flange (2) to the mixing pipe (4). 5. Tighten the collar nuts (5). 6. Fit a mortar pressure gauge. Figure 15: Install the pump unit 5.5.5... -
Page 40: Work Interruption/End Of Work
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation Work interruption/end of work NOTE Always observe the setting time of the material to be processed: Clean the system and mortar hoses depending on the setting time of the material and the length of the interrup- tion (pay attention to outside temperature). -
Page 41: Measures In Case Of Risk Of Frost
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation Measures in case of risk of frost CAUTION Damage by frost! Water that expands on freezing inside the component can cause serious damage. Therefore: Only install dry parts. NOTE Adhere to the operating manual of the machine used! 5.10... -
Page 42: Reaction In The Event Of Faults
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation 5.11 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. - Page 43 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Operation Possible causes: Heavily worn mortar hoses Badly greased mortar hoses Residual water in mortar hose Clogging of the pressure flange Severe restriction at the couplings Kink in the mortar hose Leaks at the couplings...
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Page 44: Maintenance
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. -
Page 45: Maintenance Work
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Maintenance Maintenance work 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. Should you have any queries regarding maintenance works and inter- vals contact the manufacturer, see back page for service address. -
Page 46: Accessories
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation Maintenance 6.5.1 Accessories Recommended accessories/equipment can be found in the PFT machine and equipment catalogue or under www.pft.net page 46 / 52... -
Page 47: Disassembly
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. -
Page 48: Disassembly
ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. - Page 49 ROTOQUIRL & ROTOMIX / Safety, overview and operation 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. NOTE...
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