Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Table of contents Operating Instructions Table of contents EC Declaration of Conformity ..............5 Safety ......................6 Warnings ..........................6 2.1.1 Presentation of the warnings ....................6 2.1.2 Classification of warnings......................6 Safety instructions ........................7 Safety distance .........................
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Table of contents Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Maintenance and care ................53 Lubrication schedule ......................53 Maintenance schedule ......................54 Maintenance work ........................56 5.3.1 Tensioning the conveyor belt ....................57 5.3.2 Removing and installing the conveyor belt (when empty) ............. 58 5.3.3 Readjusting the conveyor belt (when empty) .................
1 EC Declaration of Conformity Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 1 EC Declaration of Conformity in the sense of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1. A Original 5 of 64 07/2023 RI-0000-00EN...
2 Safety Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 2 Safety Warnings 2.1.1 Presentation of the warnings The warning can be extended by a hazard-specific safety sign, e.g. a prohibition of ac- cess. Signal word (e.g. WARNING) Description of the hazard and the resulting consequences ...
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Safety 2 Operating Instructions Safety instructions The disc spreader was built on the basis of applicable guidelines, laws and standards and corresponds to the state of the art. Possible residual risks may nevertheless cause danger to life and limb of the user or third parties or damage to the disc spreader.
2 Safety Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Safety distance The specified safety distance refers to the danger from rotating parts and ejected for- eign bodies. CAUTION Fast moving spreading materials Spreading materials moving at fast speed can injure eyes and skin. The required safety distances depend on the spreading material, its spreading width and the setting of the throwing vanes.
Safety 2 Operating Instructions Intended use The RINK Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600 and DS3100, hereinafter referred to as the disc spreader, may only be used for the uniform spreading of fine-grained, loose spreading materials such as sand, gravel or similar.
2 Safety Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Information and safety signs The following information and safety signs are attached to the disc spreader: Fig. 2 Information and safety signs DS1200 Item Information/safety sign Description Warning of rotating rotary discs and serious hand injuries if reaching into the rotation area Prohibition to enter the loading bridge when the machine is running...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Safety 2 Operating Instructions DS1600 Item Information/safety sign Description Warning of rotating rotary discs and serious hand injuries if reaching into the rotation area Prohibition to enter the loading bridge when the machine is running Warning of dangerous situations.
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2 Safety Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions DS3100 Item Information/safety sign Description Warning of rotating rotary discs and serious hand injuries if reaching into the rotation area Prohibition to enter the loading bridge when the machine is running Warning of dangerous situations.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Safety 2 Operating Instructions Symbol signs The following symbol signs are attached to the disc spreader: Symbol Description Disc, Disc speed Conveyor unit, Conveyor unit speed Spreader ON / OFF Vibration ON Hydraulic Gate, OPEN / CLOSE ON / OFF RI-0000-00EN 07/2023...
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 3 Description NOTICE The designations right, left, front and rear apply to all parts and assemblies viewed in the direction of travel. The disc spreader is pulled by a suitable towing vehicle, e.g. tractor, over the ground to be spread.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Hopper, complete Fig. 4 Hopper, complete The hopper for the spreading materials consists of a stable steel construction. The hopper is fixed with bolts to the conveyor unit. At the front there is a holder for the hy- draulic connections, the electrical connection and the operating device (Fig.
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Electro-hydraulic control unit Fig. 6 Electro-hydraulic control unit The electro-hydraulic control unit (Fig. 6/1) is installed on the left side of the conveyor unit underneath a protective cover. The cover (Fig. 6/3) is fitted to the conveyor unit with 2 bolts (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions Fig. 8 Chassis, complete DS1600 The chassis consists of a profile steel frame to which two running axles (Fig. 8/4) (each with twin tyres (Fig. 8/5)) are attached. The drawbar with angled drawbar eye (Fig.
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3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Fig. 9 Chassis, complete DS1600, DS3100 Overrun brake The chassis consists of a profile steel frame to which two running axles (Fig. 9/4) (each with twin tyres (Fig. 9/5)) are attached. The overrun device (Fig.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Conveyor unit, complete Fig. 10 Conveyor unit, complete The conveyor unit consists of a conveyor belt with infinitely variable hydraulic motor (Fig. 10/5), the right and left wheel covers (Fig. 10/1), the splash guard (Fig. 10/3) and the side walls (Fig.
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3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions The external oil supply unit consists of a PTO gearbox with slip-on pump (Fig. 11/1), torque arm with safety chain (Fig. 11/2), sight glass (Fig. Fig. 11/3), hydraulic tank (Fig. Fig. 11/4), return filter (Fig. 11/5) and filling and venting filter (Fig. 11/6). The slip-on pump driven via the PTO shaft supplies the machine with the required hy- draulic power.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions 1. To attach the hydraulic tank (Fig. 12/1), the belt support is drilled out with a diameter of 13.5 mm with measurement A (Fig. 12/A) 45 mm (1,77”) and measurement B (Fig. 12/B) 35 mm (1,38”) and screwed tight with a hexagon head screw M12x130 and lock nut M12 (Fig.
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 3.1.8 Hopper Extension kit (option) Fig. 14 Hopper extension kit The optional extension kit (Fig. 14/1) is screwed to the top of the hopper (Fig. 14/3) with bolts, washers and nuts (Fig. 14/2). The extension kit increases the loading vol- ume of the DS1600 disc spreader from 1.60m3 to 2.25m3.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions 3.1.10 Cross conveyor belt (option) Fig. 16 Cross conveyor belt unit The optional cross conveyor belt (Fig. 16/1) is used for lateral spreading of the spread- ing material. The cross conveyor belt is inserted into the same mounting (Fig. 16/2) as the disc spreading unit and bolted to the support (Fig.
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 3.1.11 Lift conveyor belt (option) Fig. 17 Lift conveyor belt The lift conveyor belt (Fig. 17Fig. 17/1) is used for lateral spreading of the spread- ing material and for transferring the spreading material to another vehicle. The lift conveyor belt is inserted into the same holder (Fig.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions 3.1.14 Air brake system (option) Fig. 20 Air brake system The air brake system consists of the following components: ● Brake valve (Fig. 20/1) with test connection (Fig. 20/8) and brake force regulator (Fig.
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 3.1.15 Lightning unit (option) Fig. 21 Mounting the Lightning unit The optional lighting unit includes four reflectors, LED lighting unit, cable with 7-pin plug and fastening clamps. The lighting unit is installed as follows: The regulations applicable in the country of destination must be observed when positi- oning the lighting unit.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions Nameplate Fig. 22 Nameplate The nameplate (Fig. 22/1) is attached to the right front of the hopper. Technical data DS1200 General Dimensions (length x width x height): ..3250 x 1730 x 1550 mm (128” x 68,1” x 61”) Loading quantity: ....................
3 Description Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Technical data DS1600 General Dimensions (length x width x height): ..3800 x 2040 x 1820 mm (150” x 80,3” x 71,7”) Loading quantity: ....................1.6 m³ Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ...................
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Description 3 Operating Instructions Technical data DS3100 General Dimensions (length x width x height): ..4870 x 2300 x 2080 mm (192” x 91” x 81,9”) Loading quantity: ....................3.1 m³ Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ...................
Before each ride ⚫ Visually inspect the disc spreader for damage. If damage is visible: repair the damage or contact Rink Spezialmaschinen GmbH. ⚫ Check tyre pressure. If the tyre pressure is visibly too low: fill the tyres with com- pressed air, refer to section from 3.3.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions Hitching up and unhitching the disc spreader ATTENTION Hydraulic hoses can be damaged. Lay the hydraulic hoses without kinks. Make sure that the hydraulic hoses do not touch the ground or the towing vehi- cle.
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4.2.2 Hitching up the disc spreader (straight hitch) DS1600 Drive the towing vehicle to the front of the drawbar of the disc spreader. If the trailer hitch and the angled drawbar eye (Fig. 24/2) are not at the same height, the angled drawbar eye can be adjusted in height or even rotated by 90°...
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions 4.2.3 Hitching up the disc spreader (bottom hitch) DS1600, DS3100 Fig. 24 Connections DS1600, DS3100 1. Drive the towing vehicle to the front of the drawbar of the disc spreader. 2. If the trailer hitch and the drawbar eye (Fig. 24/2) are not at the same height, the downward-cranked part of the drawbar with angled drawbar eye can be adjusted in height using the bolted connections (Fig.
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4.2.4 Hitching up the disc spreader (Overrun brake system) DS1600, DS3100 Fig. 25 Connections DS1600, DS3100 1. Drive the towing vehicle up to the disc spreader until the drawbar eye is located under the trailer hitch.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions 4.2.5 Unhitching the disc spreader CAUTION Pressurised hydraulic connections When the hydraulic connections of the disc spreader are disconnected from the towing vehicle, pressurised hydraulic oil may escape and enter body orifices. ...
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4.3.1 Analog Flow Control operating device (evo) When the disc spreader is not hitched to a towing vehicle, the operating device is at- tached to a holder at the front of the hopper. A holder (Fig. 26/3) for the towing vehicle included in the scope of delivery enables the operating device to be attached to the towing vehicle.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions Item. Operating element Function On/Off illuminated button Indicates the Analog Flow Control operating device is switched on / switched off. Rotary button OFF: Gate is closed, conveyor unit is stopped. ON: Gate opens and conveyor unit accelerates to the set speed.
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4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Item Operating element Function Display Display current control menu F4 button Switch on optional vibration motors (the vibration motors are switched off after 20 sec- onds) F3 button Set transport speed of conveyor unit Home button Switch to start menu ESC button...
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions 4.3.3 PotiPro Compact operating device (hybrid) When the disc spreader is not hitched to a towing vehicle, the operating device is at- tached to a holder at the front of the hopper. A holder (Fig. 29/6) for the towing vehicle included in the scope of delivery enables the operating device to be attached to the towing vehicle.
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Spreading the material NOTICE If necessary, set the spread rate by adjusting transport speed, rotation speed of spreader discs, and spreader gate opening, refer to the following sections. This may be necessary if, for example, the type of spreading material is changed. 4.5.1 Operation with Analog Flow Control (evo) 1.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions Fig. 31 Analog Flow Control (evo) 4.5.2 Operation with VisionX Display (hybrid) Start menu Switch on the towing vehicle. 2. Press the On/Off button (Fig. 32/2). The VisionX Display operating device is swit- ched on.
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4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Select spreader mode Turn the rotary control (Fig. 33/1) to select the desired spreader mode. 2. Press the rotary control. The spreader mode is selected. 3. If you want to adjust the spreader mode, press the F1 button (Fig. 33/2). 4.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions Set transport speed Turn the rotary control (Fig. 35/2) and set the desired transport speed for the con- veyor unit. 2. Press the rotary control. The transport speed is saved. 3. Press the F4 button (Fig. 35/1). The next menu is called up. 4.
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4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4. Press the F4 button (Fig. 36/1). The next menu is called up. 5. Press the F1 button (Fig. 36/4). The previous control menu is called up. NOTICE In this control menu, you can only save the desired driving speed at which you want to drive.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions Carry out spreading operation The position of the shutter limits and the driving speed are displayed in the control menu Spreading. Press the F1 button (Fig. 38/4). The spreader discs start to rotate (the indicator light is lit green).
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4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Menu When the menu button (Fig. 39/2) is pressed, the control menu Menu opens. 2. Select the desired menu item to be set by turning the rotary control (Fig. 39/1). 3. Press the rotary control. The desired menu item is selected. Fig.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions 4.5.3 Operation with PotiPro Compact (hybrid) Switch on the towing vehicle. 2. Press the On/Off illuminated button (Fig. 40/5). The PotiPro Compact operating device is switched on, the spreader discs start to rotate and accelerate up to the set speed.
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4.5.4 Adjusting the shutter position When the disc spreader is switched on, the hydraulic cylinder of the shutter device re- tracts and the shutter (Fig. 41/2) opens the spreader gate opening in the rear wall of the hopper.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operation 4 Operating Instructions 4.5.5 Adjusting the throwing vanes WARNING Serious injury caused by sharp-edged spreader discs rotating at high speed with throwing vanes Hands can be very seriously injured. Always wait until the spreader discs have come to a complete stop. ...
4 Operation Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 4.5.6 Spreader chart The spreader chart contains guide values for the setting parameters. Depending on the spreading material and the driving speed of the towing vehicle, the results may deviate from the spreader chart and must then be determined by trials. Spread rate Spreader disc Conveyor belt...
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Maintenance and care 5 Operating Instructions 5 Maintenance and care Maintain disc spreader according to lubrication and maintenance schedule. Lubrication schedule Fig. 43 Lubrication points Bearings without grease nipples are maintenance-free. Item Lubrication Qty. Lubricant Operating Comment point...
5 Maintenance and care Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Maintenance schedule Fig. 44 Maintenance points (shown without protective covers over spreader unit and control block) 54 of 64 07/2023 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Maintenance and care 5 Operating Instructions Item Maintenance point Qty. Maintenance Interval Comment task Hydraulic motors, Replace if It must not be spreader discs necessary, possible to pull check correct the motors off, but they should be sufficiently movable and not rigidly fitted...
5 Maintenance and care Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Item Maintenance point Qty. Maintenance Interval Comment task Wheel axle Check wheel 100 h Wheel play play, check wheel is not per- nut for tight fit, missible check tyre pres- sure Electro-hydraulic Check for leaks...
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Maintenance and care 5 Operating Instructions 5.3.1 Tensioning the conveyor belt If the conveyor belt slips, it must be retensioned with the tensioning device. ATTENTION If the conveyor belt is tensioned too much or unevenly, the service life of the con- veyor belt will be shortened.
5 Maintenance and care Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 5.3.2 Removing and installing the conveyor belt (when empty) Ensure that the hydraulic connections are no longer connected to the towing vehi- cle or to the external oil supply unit (optional). 2.
Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Maintenance and care 5 Operating Instructions Tensioning the newly installed conveyor belt (when empty) Mark a section of 1000 mm length on the newly installed, still untensioned con- veyor belt. Tension the conveyor belt as described above in steps 1 and 2 until the marked area has stretched to 1003 mm.
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5 Maintenance and care Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions Fig. 48 External oil supply unit DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 60 of 64 07/2023 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Maintenance and care 5 Operating Instructions Oil change on the hydraulic tank (as required) 1. Loosen the hose (Fig. 48/1) and drain the oil. 2. Reattach the hose (Fig. 48/1). 3. Remove the cap (Fig. 48/2) from the filler filter. 4.
6 Storage Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 6 Storage Store the plate spreader only in a covered and dry place. Carry out the following measures before storage: Clean the disc spreader. 4. Carry out maintenance work. 5. Oil metal parts with multifunction spray. 7 Transport For transport, the disc spreader is hitched to the towing vehicle.
9 Disposal Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 Operating Instructions 9 Disposal The disc spreader is made of high-quality materials and also contains recyclable ma- terials such as steel and rubber. NOTICE Dispose of these materials separately and in accordance with the legal requirements for waste disposal or recycling in force at the time of disposal at the place of use.
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