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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I I n n d d e e x x 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. About the User Manual ..............5 1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User Manual......5 1.3. Personal Protective Equipments..........6 1.4. Terms of Use and Safety Information ........7 1.5.
  • Page 3 7.1.1. Load Security ..............30 7.2. Load Distribution and Load Limits of Tractor – Semi Trailer Combination...................30 7.3. Loading ..................31 7.4. Discharging ................32 7.5. Checks After Loading and Unloading........34 8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 8.1. Safety Instructions..............35 8.2. Main Principles ................35 8.3. Checks to Be Performed Of The Time of the Delivery ...35 8.4.
  • Page 4 FOREWORD First of all, thank you for choosing us for your new vehicle investment. Your vehicle is manufactured with the latest production technologies to the highest quality standards and equipped with the best safety and efficiency features. You can find detailed information about the accessories, equipment and hardware that might be in your vehicle in this manual.

  • Page 5: General Information And Safety Instructions

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND • Exceeding of the maximum vehicle SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS speed 1.1. About the User Manual • Exceeding the permissible length, width and height The usage and operation information given in this manual is prepared to make • Unapproved parts like tires, acces- sure the vehicle is used in compliance sories, spare parts and etc.

  • Page 6: Personal Protective Equipments

    The information specified by It is obligatory to use approp- this warning symbol is very riate personal protective important for health and hu- equipment during man safety. When the given in- operations. formation is ignored, serious damage, injuries and even Long hair is particularly dan- death may occur.

  • Page 7: Terms Of Use And Safety Information

    To prevent possible accidents and envi- When working around the ve- ronmental pollution, follow the operating hicle, a lightweight helmet instructions and binding regulations. approved by an accredited institution should be worn. • Pay attention to the safety and warning signs placed on your Protective Ear Plugs vehicle.
  • Page 8 Loose hoses when compressed Danger of injury! Loose hose ends can cause air is being released physical injury. • Only apply pressure to the system when the hoses are connected at both ends tightly. • Only allow compressed air to escape when no hoses are connected.

  • Page 9: Danger Areas

    Hose couplings Danger of injury! A load that is being discharged under pressure can cause serious injury to the face and body. • Never loosen hose couplings while filling or emptying. • Always tighten the hose couplings carefully and secure them with the safety clips. Raising the silo container Danger of fatal injury ! The silo vehicle can roll over if it is not standing firmly.

  • Page 10: Weather Conditions

    constitutes an unnecessary risk for the safety of yourself and others. • Instruct unauthorized persons to leave the silo container’s danger area. walkway silo Climbing onto the walkway without the handrail is container opened, there is a danger of falling from the silo tank.

  • Page 11: Main Informations

    2. MAIN INFORMATIONS efficient manner in compliance with our latest directives and maintenance pro- 2.1. CSC Plate grams. The warranty starting date is the date that the vehicle is delivered to the The vehicle has a CSC plate. Although it customer.

  • Page 12: Trailer Components And Usage

    3. TRAILER COMPONENTS AND USAGE 1- Toolbox 2- Infrastructure Console 3- Ladder 4- Handrail 5- Safety Rope 6- Manhole 3.1. Boxes and Storage Units 3.1.1. Document Box • It is used for keeping documents Document Box etc. files. It is located in the rear area of the vehicle, next to the dis- charge cone, behind the fixed ladder.

  • Page 13: Aluminum Toolbox

    3.1.2. Aluminum Toolbox It is used to store tools. It is mounted on the left side of the vehicle, on the profile of the front frame, but its location may vary according to the construction of the vehicle. Opening the lock: •...

  • Page 14: Upperstructure Components And Use

    4. UPPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENTS AND USE 4.1. Upperstructure Compenents Of Silo and Usage In this section, we will talk about the components on the silo vehicle and their uses and pur- poses. It is extremely important to fully understand how these components are used and their intended use so that loading and unloading can be carried out in a healthy and safe manner.

  • Page 15: Loading / Discharging System

    Walkway It is used to walk on the silo tank comfortably Filling neck It is used to load the silo tank with closed circuit or clean the silo tank Manhole It is used to load or clean the silo tank Top air line It directs the air to the top of the silo tank...
  • Page 16 Fluidiser air and it’s valve Top air line 4.1.2.3. Fluidiser Air Line Valve 4.1.2.5. Top Air Line Valve The fluidiser air line stop valve is located on the air battery and it controls the air Top air line stop valve controls the air which passes into the fluidiser air line.
  • Page 17 system is very important for the materi- als which are sensitive to heat. If the temperature is very high, it should be cooled down to the acceptable level. 4.1.2.7. Manometers Manometers (1) show the pressure of the air in the air line. Since the operating pressure of the silo tank is 2 bar, it is im- portant to watch the pressure while there is pressure in the system.
  • Page 18 vehicle is required to be unloaded with clamps by turning counter compressed air. clockwise. Hatch clamps • After all four clamps are loosened, Ventilation Valve tilt the clamps from top of the lid to the top of the silo tank. In normal status the ventila- tion valve must be “open”, •...
  • Page 19 • When gravity discharge is ma- Grease the thread of the hatch de (with gravity, without gi- clamp regularly. ving air into the tank), one of 4.1.2.12. Discharge Cone the manhole cover must be opened before starting the The discharge cone is located at the rear discharge.
  • Page 20 7. Pivot arm (retaining arm of the dis- • Gently lift the lid which is secured charge cone) with the spring-lock mechanism on top by holding at its lower part. • The spring-lock mechanism will be released automatically. • Lower the released lid downward (carefully).
  • Page 21 discharging when the valve is not fully opened causes valve gasket to wear. Reduction connection Opening or loosening a hose Butterfly valve coupling during the emptying procedure will cause the pro- Make sure that the lock arm is duct to spray around and the always in locked position.

  • Page 22: Ladder

    Foreign materials and objects placed on the walkway can cause you to slip, stumble or even fall and thus you could injure yourself. Never place anything on the walkway. Clean the walkway regularly to prevent it from getting slip- Filling neck pery and in particular, keep it free of snow ice in winter.
  • Page 23 By holding at the lower part of the ladder, lift it upward slowly to prevent the hand- rail drop suddenly. By locking the latch- lock mechanism, which is mounted on the fix part of the ladder, secure the ladder. Since the handrail is raised while the ladder is opened, don’t release the ladder un- less you open it completely.
  • Page 24 4.1.3.3. Rope A rope is installed on the handrail. It is mounted to prevent the person who works on the silo tank to fall down.

  • Page 25: Transportation Process

    5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS 5.1. Pre-Driving Checks • Make sure that all necessary docu- mentation is available at the vehicle • Make sure all necessary adjust- ments and loading condition are properly made • The vehicle is coupled and secured with the tractor properly and safely •...

  • Page 26: Fire Extinguisher

    signs and labels should be replaced as soon as possible. Make sure that the silos are cleaned by authorized servi- ces and cleaning firms that are specialists on cleaning the silos. Before Cleaning the Silo Vehicle: • Make sure that the silo tank has been fully discharged and that there is no product residue left in the fit- Wrong lifting...

  • Page 27: External Cleaning

    When a silo tank that has been Maintain the minimum distan- hot-cleaned cools down, va- ce required when using high- cuum damage can occur if the pressure water jet. silo tank is insufficiently ven- ted. Make sure that there is When cleaning the external of the sufficient ventilation via the vehicle:...

  • Page 28: Transportation Solutions

    6. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS a way that they cannot be removed from the outside and replaced, or re- 6.1. Customs Legislation placed without leaving any obvious traces. The vehicle must be manufactured in such a way that no material can be re- •...

  • Page 29: Loading And Load Safety

    7. LOADING AND LOAD SAFETY When filling the material, if the filling is done too close to the 7.1. Safety Instructions front or the rear, or if the tank is overfilled, the driving and • Make sure that the cargo is properly braking characteristics of the distributed and in accordance with vehicle will deteriorate.

  • Page 30: Load Security

    C- Static Weight Force Product residues in the tank can contaminate the products D- Ramp / Hill Force in the subsequent loading and makes them unusable. Clean inside the tank if they get dirty. You can fill any load that is permitted for the silo vehicle via manholes or via the filling neck.

  • Page 31: Loading

    • If the potential conductor is During loading keep in mind the net not connected, static charges volume, total weight and axle load can cause sparks and thus capacities. explosions. • Make sure the loading complies with all rules and laws that are applicable Connect the potential conduc- in the countries of use.

  • Page 32: Discharging

    • Authorize the loading personnel to begin the loading procedure. • Load the silo tank evenly via the manholes or loading coupling. • Monitor the loading procedure. Ventilating valve Stop loading • Close all the valves in the air lines and material hoses and fit the blind Manhole and filling neck covers.
  • Page 33 • When gravity discharge is ma- After the pressure reaches 2 bar, de (with gravity, without gi- depending on the load, fluidize with ving air into the tank), one of the required pressure via the stop the manhole cover must be valve and adjust it accordingly dur- opened before starting the ing emptying.

  • Page 34: Checks After Loading And Unloading

    • Wear goggles when releasing the • Stop the compressed air supply by remaining pressure. switching off the compressor. • While the silo tank is empty, leave • Close the on-off valve on the materi- the ventilation valve open in order al coupling.

  • Page 35: Inspection And Maintenance

    8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE accordance with the specified instruc- tions. Any change work that needs to be 8.1. Safety Instructions done on the vehicle must be carried out by authorized personnel. This is ex- There is a risk of accident that tremely important for the health and may arise in terms of a vehicle safety of people and the safety of the ve-...

  • Page 36: Discharge Cone

    8.6. Discharge Cone The discharge cone is located at the rear of the silo tank. The discharge cone can be used for: • Entering into the silo tank in order to inspect or clean it. • Checking whether the fluidiser air line is clean.

  • Page 37: Periodic Maintenance And Controls

    • The spring-lock mechanism will be released automatically. • Lower the released lid downward (carefully). • Close the lowered lid by securing it with cone fasteners. Discharge cone The discharge cone is kept closed using cone fasteners (nuts). The discharge cone’s lid bears up against a test pres- sure of 3 bar and it is fully sealed.
  • Page 38 • • Before troubleshooting, park the ve- Do not install equipment that does hicle on a firm, and even surface not comply with the regulations in and level it, and make sure that it is the vehicle. secured against sliding/tipping. For the repair process of the malfunctioning product, fol- •...

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