1. INTRODUCTION - SAFETY INTRODUCTION - IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS First of all, TERMET would like to thank you for putting your trust in our products. To help you get to ® grips with your MATADOR , we've put together a comprehensive set of visual, easy-to-read instructions.
2. FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TOOL Barrel part Handle part Arming Bolt Coupling cord The MATADOR consists of: A handle part o Including the arming cord A barrel part o Including the bolt A coupling o Creating the connection between barrel and handle The MATADOR can be "locked"...
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NORMAL USE MATADOR guns are used in slaughterhouses to anesthetize animals such as cattle, sheep, horses and pigs. RANGE DESCRIPTION The MATADOR range includes: • Perforating rod guns o MATADOR HVL3000 - 10441 ▪ An elongated high-velocity matador o MATADOR SS3000 standard - 10973 ▪...
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Gun/round combination depending on the animal: MATADOR pistols must be used with 27-gauge explosive rounds supplied by TERMET. Below is a table detailing which matador/round pairing is appropriate for slaughtering the animals: Yellow round Red round Black round Bulls Cows...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight Weight Matador HVL3000 2.76 kg Matador SS3000 long 2.86 kg Matador SS3000 standard 2.73 kg Minimum bolt exit speed MATADOR MATADOR Quantity of SS3000 standard HVL3000 powder (grains) Yellow round round Black round Service life The MATADOR has a service life of 3 years or 40,000 shots. Rate The maximum rate of a MATADOR is 30 shots/hour.
3. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING INSTALLATION The MATADOR must be laid "broken", in a stable position, with the barrel facing the user, so that the MATADOR can be loaded easily. The user needs at least 2 MATADORS at the station. Please refer to additional information on page 11 for further explanations.
4. USE Safety instructions __________________________________________________________ 9 Getting started _____________________________________________________________ 9 MATADOR operating mode __________________________________________________ 10 Cartridge blockages ________________________________________________________ 12 4.4.1 – Lock blockage ____________________________________________________________________________ 12 4.4.2 – Firing pin holder blockage __________________________________________________________________ 12 End of shift _______________________________________________________________ 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The MATADOR is a hazardous tool that can cause serious injury.
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MATADOR OPERATING MODE Place the round in the lock housing. Have an extra MATADOR ready for use if needed. At this point, your 2 MATADORS are Loaded and loaded and ready to use. unlocked Lock the matador until the ball clicks. Arm the matador by pulling the cord as far as it will go.
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Press the trigger button to trigger the explosion. Hold the gun firmly against the head to ensure good penetration. Unlock and break the matador to eject the round. Further information It is recommended that you have at least 2 MATADORS at the workstation. So, if the pistol shot doesn't have the desired effect on the animal, or if the shot misses the cerebellum, you can use the 2 matador to do it again.
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CARTRIDGE BLOCKAGES Despite the care taken in the design of the MATADOR, it’s possible that cartridges may remain jammed after firing, either in the lock or in the firing pin holder as shown below: Cartridge jammed in lock Cartridge jammed in firing pin holder 4.4.1 Lock blockage In the case of a lock blockage, first try to relock your MATADOR and fire it empty one or more times.
Handle part: Lubrication/Replacement/Cleaning Remove the locking ring with a screwdriver to uncouple the handle part from the barrel part. Remove the arming cord, the ring from the end cap and unscrew it. Press down on the firing button to remove the hammer assembly and gain access to the hammer spring.
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Remove the pins and coupling ring to gain access to the clevis. Place the clevis in a vice. Then, using a size 36 wrench, unscrew the clevis handle. Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 pins from the handle. You can then access the firing pin holder and locking spring.
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When reassembling the handle, Black thread apply grease to the threads, as grease shown opposite. Pay attention to the Spring mounting direction of the on the firing pin holder. When you hold the right hammer handle towards you, with the firing button up, the locking Firing spring should point to the right (as button...
Barrel part: Cleaning/Replacement Remove the locking ring with a screwdriver to uncouple the handle part from the barrel part. Unscrew the extension to expose the bolt. Access the locking joint and replace if necessary. Access the bolt. Order of Inspect: components 1.
Remove the bolt head snap ring from the bolt and replace if necessary. You can also replace the bolt if it has reached the end of its life. Clean the inside of the barrel with a bottle brush. Then clean the external thread with a cloth and cleaning product You can follow the instructions in reverse to reassemble your matador.
CARTRIDGE BLOCKAGES Lock blockage Use pliers to remove the cartridge. Damage to the chamber must be avoided at all costs, otherwise the MATADOR will no longer work. Use pliers as shown below: Firing pin holder blockage To release the round, unscrew the clevis and remove the cartridge with pliers. MATADOR®...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE 2,000 8,000 10,000 15,000 To be carried out every… 500 shots shots shots shots shots (first of the 2 time limits) Week Month Inspect the rings Barrel part Change the rings Barrel part Lubricate the springs Handle part Clean the handle 3705 Handle part Clean the barrel 10685...
NAMES OF PARTS SS3000, SSR3000 and HVL3000 guns MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
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Common parts Designation Termet article code Handle end ring 5907 End piece Hammer spring Firing button spring 5795 Firing button Locking spring 3695 Coupling pin Arming cord Hammer Handle 3705 Firing pin Locking ball 3698 Tilting clevis Locking ring Locking seal...
Sealing disc HVL extension 10679 TOOLS TERMET recommends the following components for the maintenance of your MATADOR gun: • White edible grease - 153 • Black thread grease - 3799 • Bottle brush - 9197 MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
6. FAULT TABLE FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Replace the firing pin in the 1. Firing pin mounted upside down right direction Replace spring 2. Locking spring is worn Gun does not lock, or locks Replace barrel lock and firing only slightly 3.
7. MAINTENANCE BOOKLET Date received: …………………... MATADOR Serial no: ………………………………. Date Name Control points Replacements MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
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Date Name Control points Replacements MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
8. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION - - OF CONFORMITY Declares that the following equipment : - Designation : MATADOR® - Serial no : [14500] à [17999] - Model : SS3000 standard, SS3000 long, HVL3000 Complies with the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Including standards : ...
9. APPENDIX 1 - MATABOX Mataboxes are used in slaughterhouses to safely place MATADORS at the workstation. Mataboxes without counters only serve as a support, while mataboxes with counters can be used to count the number of shots fired during slaughter. MATABOX OPERATING MODE Using a matabox is very simple.
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Counter adjustment (lever at right) Remove the counter block from your matabox. Unscrew the clamping screw. Position the lever to have its rest position as indicate. Contact MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
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Counter adjustment (lever at left) Remove the counter block from your matabox.. Unscrew the clamping screw. Position the lever to have its rest position as indicate. No Contact MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
10. APPENDIX 2 - SUPERSECURITEST The Supersecuritest (or SST) is a bolt exit speed measuring device for slaughter guns. It controls the speed of the MATADORS to ensure normal operation. 10.1 INSTALLATION The SST must be installed in a dry, open, flat area close to a 220V power outlet. To record measurements, you need to have a PC and install the software.
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10.2.2 Speed recording To keep a record of your speed measurements, you need to take the measurement while connected to the software. To do this, plug the SST cable into a USB socket on the computer running the software. Launch the software by double- clicking the icon on your desktop.
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Replace all seals and damping elements if damaged. We also recommend that you return the tester to TERMET once a year for a calibration and operational check. MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
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If the following message appears, the drivers have not been installed correctly, or the box is not connected (USB side and/or 230 V mains side). Check connections and software installation. If the message persists, contact Termet. MATADOR® - NO_23011 - Edition du 01/12/23...
11. APPENDIX 3 - SSR3000 The SSR3000 cow, calf or sheep model is identical to a MATADOR. The only differences are detailed below: Technical features Weight SSR3000 2.73 kg Minimum bolt exit speed (m/s) SSR3000 Yellow 36 m/s round 43 m/s round Black round...
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Part names Below are the part names specific to the SSR: SSR3000 Designation Termet article code Sheep-Cow-Calf spacer 3040 SSR3000 extension 3703 VA bolt - for cows 4469...
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