Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for PFT LOTUS XXL bag
Summary of Contents for PFT LOTUS XXL bag
- Page 1 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag Part 2 Overview, operation and service Item no. of the operating manual: 00850503 LOTUS XXL bag 400 V, 3 Ph, 50 Hz Item no. 00609145 Read the operating manual prior to starting any work!
- Page 2 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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 00850503_1.0_EN Translation of the original operating manual (DE) Date of first issue 07.2024...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Table of contents Table of contents 5.1.2 Monitoring the machine....1 General information........5.1.3 Hazardous dusts......Information regarding the operating 5.1.4 System monitoring......manual..........Inspection by machine operator.. - Page 4 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Table of contents Maintenance plan......Maintenance work......6.4.1 Implementation by a service techni- cian........... 6.4.2 Strainer screen in the water inlet..6.4.3 Strainer screen in pressure reducer.
-
Page 5: General Information
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 6: Display Of Safety And Warning Notices
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information Display of safety and warning notices In this manual, safety and warning notices are used in conjunction with signal words to raise safety awareness, indicate degrees of danger and explain safety measures. -
Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information EC Declaration of Conformity Company: Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG Einersheimer Straße 53 97346 Iphofen Germany declares under our sole responsibility that the machine:... -
Page 8: Quality Control Sticker
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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... -
Page 9: Purpose Of Flowmeter
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service General information 1.8.2 Purpose of flowmeter NOTE Application range! The flowmeter serves for measuring the volume of trans- parent liquid and gas flows in closed pipes. Optionally, the flowmeter can also be used for flow monitoring. -
Page 10: Technical Data
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Technical data Technical data General information 2.545 Figure 3: Dimension sheet in mm Information Value Unit Empty weight approx. Length 2,545 Width Height 1,175 Material hopper dimensions... -
Page 11: Operating Conditions
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Technical data Operating conditions Environment Detail Value Unit Temperature range 2 - 45 °C Relative humidity, max. Duration Detail Value Unit Max. operating time at a stretch... -
Page 12: Transport, Packing And Storage
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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:... -
Page 13: Transport Inspection
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 14: Transport In Individual Parts
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Transport, packing and storage Transport in individual parts The mixing tube and mortar outlet can be removed to make it easier to transport the machine: 1. Uncouple the water connection (1) from the mixing tube (2). -
Page 15: Description
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Description Overview Figure 6: Table of the assembly groups Motor flange Mixer motor Level sensor of the material hopper Material hopper Water connection of mixing tube... -
Page 16: Fields Of Application
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Fields of application For all lime and cement-based ready-mixed dry mortar, such as: Masonry mortar Light masonry mortar Adhesive and reinforcement mortar Cement plasters Insulation plasters... -
Page 17: Water Manifold
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description 4.5.1 Water manifold Water to mixing tube Water inlet of mixing tube Pressure switch connection plug Pressure switch Water connection from water supply Water sampling valve... -
Page 18: Mixing Shaft
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description 4.5.4 Mixing shaft Item no. 00614536 Mixing shaft LOTUS XXL bag Figure 11: Mixing shaft assembly 4.5.5 Dosing shaft Item no. 00613767 Dosing shaft 90 l/min for LOTUS XXL bag Figure 12: Dosing shaft assembly 4.5.6... -
Page 19: Accessories
The PFT delivery hood is used for feeding dry material to the mixing pump PFT G 4 directly from the silo / container. In case of an empty alarm in the hopper, the mixing pump is switched of via the remote control socket. - Page 20 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Description Water pump as standalone suction pump AV 1000 with integrated pressure cut-off and flow monitor, 230 V, 1 Ph, 50 Hz, 0.6 kW Item no. 00493686 Inlet strainer complete with stainless steel filter screen Item no.
-
Page 21: Operation
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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... -
Page 22: Monitoring The Machine
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service 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 23 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation The machine can also be operated without a level sensor. If the plug of level sensor (2) is removed from the control box, the level sensor has no function.
-
Page 24: Inspection By Machine Operator
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation The machine can also be operated without a level sensor. If the plug of level sensor (2) is removed from the control box, the level sensor has no function. -
Page 25: Setting Up The Machine
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.2 Setting up the machine Install the machine on stable and even ground and secure it against accidental movements: Do not tilt or roll the machine away. -
Page 26: Checking The Direction Of Rotation
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.4 Checking the direction of rotation 1. Turn the main reversing switch (1) to position ‘I’. 2. If the yellow control lamp (2) ‘Change direction of rotation’ lights up, the direction of rotation must be changed on the main reversing switch (1). -
Page 27: Connecting The Water Supply
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.6 Connecting the water supply 1. Close water draining cocks (1). 2. Clean the water hose (2) from the water supply and bleed. 3. Connect the water hose (2) to the water inlet (3). -
Page 28: Switching On The Machine
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.7 Switching on the machine 1. Turn the main reversing switch (1) to position ‘I’. 2. Switch the machine on by pressing the green pushbutton (2) control voltage ‘ON’. -
Page 29: Feeding Dry Material To The Machine
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.3.9 Feeding dry material to the machine 1. Fill the bagged material into the material hopper. CAUTION Danger of injury at the sack opener! The sharp edges of the sack opener pose a risk of injury. -
Page 30: Putting The Machine Into Operation
Figure 33: Switching on the machine 5.5.2 Setting the mixing time 1. The mixing time of the LOTUS XXL bag can be set using the potentiometer (1). 2. The time in which the material is mixed in the machine can be set from 15 to 300 seconds. -
Page 31: Applying Mortar
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Working with the level sensor on the mortar outlet 1. Remove dummy plug (1) from control cabinet. 2. Insert the connector plug of the level sensor (2) into the control box. -
Page 32: Switching Off The Machine
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Switching off the machine 1. Switch off the machine by pressing the red pushbutton (1) control voltage ‘OFF’. 2. Turn the main reversing switch (2) to position ‘0’. -
Page 33: Measures In Case Of Risk Of Frost
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.11 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. -
Page 34: Cleaning
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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! -
Page 35: Emptying The Mixing Tube
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.13.4 Emptying the mixing tube The machine must be cleaned daily after work and before prolonged pauses: 1. Stop filling material into the material container shortly before end of work. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Mixing Tube
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.13.6 Cleaning the mixing tube 1. Loosen the collar nut (1) and fold the mixing tube (2) to the side. 2. Remove the lynchpin (3) and remove the mixing tube (2). -
Page 37: Setting The Mixing Shaft
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.13.9 Setting the mixing shaft 1. Assemble clean and dry parts only. 2. Hook in the mixing tube (1) and secure with the lynchpin. 3. Then close the mixing tube (1) and secure with the collar nut. -
Page 38: Faults
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.2 Faults The following chapter describes possible causes for faults and the activities carried out for their rectification. In case faults occur frequently, shorten the maintenance intervals in accordance with the actual load. -
Page 39: Table Of Faults
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation 5.14.4 Table of faults Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectification by Machine does Water pressure too low Check the water supply, clean Operator not start water the strainer screen, connect... - Page 40 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Operation Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Rectification by Mixing shaft defective; no orig- Replace the mixing shaft with Operator inal PFT agitator original PFT agitator Pressure reducer set incorrectly...
-
Page 41: Maintenance
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 42: Remove Connection Cable
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 43: Maintenance Plan
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 44: Strainer Screen In The Water Inlet
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Maintenance 6.4.2 Strainer screen in the water inlet Implementation by operator. 1. Remove the strainer screen (1) from Geka coupling. 2. Clean the strainer screen (daily). 3. Replace the screen if dirt is severe. -
Page 45: Actions After Completed Maintenance
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 46: Accessories
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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 46 / 52... -
Page 47: Disassembly
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 48: Disassembly
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. -
Page 49: Disposal
Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / 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. - Page 50 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Disposal page 50 / 52...
- Page 51 Horizontal screw mixers LOTUS XXL bag / Part 2 Overview, operation and service Disposal page 51 / 52...
- Page 52 PFT - ALWAYS AT YOUR SITE Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 60 97343 Iphofen Einersheimer Straße 53 97346 Iphofen Germany Telephone: +49 9323 31-760 Fax: +49 9323 31-770 Technical hotline: +49 9323 31-1818 info@pft.net www.pft.net...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the LOTUS XXL bag and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers