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Vacuum Crawler
VC 70
Translaon of the Original Operang Instrucons
SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en
MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellscha auf Aken

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  • Page 1 Vacuum Crawler VC 70 Translaon of the Original Operang Instrucons SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellscha auf Aken...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Chapter 1 General General informaon about the rig and the operang instrucons. Chapter 2 Product descripon General descripon of the rig, intended purpose and technical data. Chapter 3 Safety informaon Informaon on safety, explanaon of the structure of the safety instrucons and explanaon of the pictograms used.
  • Page 4 Table of contents Page II SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 General 1.1 Product idenficaon..........................4 1.2 Informaon about the operang instrucons..................4 1.2.1 Purpose of the operang instrucons.................... 4 1.2.2 Target group.............................4 1.2.3 Editorial changes..........................4 1.3 Safety..............................5 1.4 Storage..............................5 1.5 Translaon...............................5 1.6 Contact details of the manufacturer...................... 5 1.7 Applicability of informaon........................6 1.8 Proprietary noce...........................6 SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en...

  • Page 6: Product IdenFicaOn

    1 General 1.1 Product idenficaon The VC 70 is idenfied by the following data: Name: VC 70 Serial number: see type plate Generaon: see type plate 1.2 Informaon about the operang instrucons 1.2.1 Purpose of the operang instrucons The operang instrucons – including the technical documentaon – serve to inform the operator and operang personnel.

  • Page 7: Safety

    The other language versions are marked as translaons of the original operang instrucons. 1.6 Contact details of the manufacturer MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellscha auf Aken Schwaigerbreite 17 94469 Deggendorf Germany Tel.

  • Page 8: Applicability Of InformaOn

    Reproducon and duplicaon of this document and ulisaon and communicaon of its content is prohibited, unless express permission is given. Infringements will result in compensaon for damages. All rights reserved in cases of patent, ulity model or design registraon. © MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellscha auf Aken, Deggendorf, 2024 Page 6 SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en...
  • Page 9 2 Product descripon 2.1 Product informaon..........................8 2.1.1 Use of the vacuum crawler......................8 2.1.2 Intended use............................8 2.1.3 Precauons............................8 2.1.4 Service life............................8 2.1.5 Ground............................. 8 2.1.6 Operang locaons..........................8 2.1.7 Ambient condions......................... 9 2.1.8 Danger areas............................9 2.1.9 Conformity............................. 10 2.1.10 Type plate............................

  • Page 10: Product InformaOn

    As far as possible, the soil vacuumed up should not be cohesive. Stones that are vacuumed up must not exceed the size of railway ballast. The VC 70 are designed for the specified use only. Any other use or use beyond that is considered to be improper use.

  • Page 11: Ambient CondiOns

    2 Product descripon 2.1.7 Ambient condions The VC 70 is designed for the following ambient condions: 0°C to + 40°C max. 1,000 m above sea level Humidity: no restricons 2.1.8 Danger areas Fig. 2-1: Danger area in driving mode Fig. 2-2: Danger area during emptying Fig.

  • Page 12: Conformity

    2 Product descripon 2.1.9 Conformity Page 10 SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en...

  • Page 13: Type Plate

    2 Product descripon 2.1.10 Type plate 2.2 Technical data 2.2.1 Dimensions and weights Table 2-1: Dimensions and weights Description Value Unit Length incl. suction hose 3300 mm Width 1260 mm Height 1950 mm Empty weight See type plate kg Max. climbing ability 15°/27 % Max.

  • Page 14: Power Supply, Interfaces And ConnecOns

    Tank nozzle Interface for refuelling the vacuum crawler 2.2.4 Emissions From the VC 70 sound emission produced. A-rated emission sound pressure level at the operator posion 83 dB(A). The diesel engine complies with the legal requirements for use in the EU.
  • Page 15 3 Safety informaon 3.1 Presentaon of safety instrucons and informaon................14 3.1.1 Presentaon of safety instrucons....................14 3.1.2 Warning symbols........................... 14 3.1.3 Presentaon of informaon......................15 3.2 Product safety............................15 3.3 Organisaonal and operator-relevant informaon................15 3.3.1 Operator obligaons........................15 3.3.2 General requirements........................15 3.3.3 Product............................16 3.3.4 Personnel and third pares......................16 3.3.5 Safety, equipment and resources....................16...

  • Page 16: PresentaOn Of Safety InstrucOns And InformaOn

    3 Safety informaon 3.1 Presentaon of safety instrucons and informaon 3.1.1 Presentaon of safety instrucons DANGER Nature and source of the danger and possible consequence(s) of the danger. Measure(s) to be taken to avert the danger. WARNING Nature and source of the danger and possible consequence(s) of the danger. Measure(s) to be taken to avert the danger.

  • Page 17: PresentaOn Of InformaOn

    3.2 Product safety The VC 70 corresponds to the state of the art and meets safety and health requirements. When used as intended (Chapter Intended use Page 8) and operated in perfect condion the VC 70 will not present any unknown hazards.

  • Page 18: Product

    Provision of suitable liing gear, ropes, chains, shackles, etc. Provision of padlocks, which are required to secure the machine against unintenonal startup. Ensuring that during repair and maintenance work the VC 70 is secured against unintenonal startup. Provision of suitable operang materials and consumables.

  • Page 19: ObligaOns Of The OperaNg Personnel

    Work on the machine only when fit for work, i.e. when not under the influence of alcohol, medicaon, mind-altering substances, extreme fague, etc. The VC 70 may only be used by trained operang personnel authorised by the operator. Personnel must have reached the minimum working age according to statutory naonal regulaons.

  • Page 20: Environmental ProtecOn

    3 Safety informaon 3.6 Environmental protecon Naonal and local statutory regulaons for protecng the environment must be observed. In-house regulaons must take account of the manufacturer’s instrucons. NOTICE Environmentally harmful substances can escape, which can lead to environmental polluon. The following environmental protecon principles must be observed: Avoid waste Clear away waste Dispose of waste...
  • Page 21 4 Control and display elements 4.1 Overview of control points........................20 4.2 Radio remote control........................... 21 4.3 Fluid level..............................23 4.4 Local control panel..........................23 4.5 Air connecons............................. 24 4.6 Drain cock on the container.........................24 4.7 Drain on the pressure vessel........................25 4.8 Main baery switch..........................25 4.9 Charger / baery / remote control.......................26 4.10 Warning lights.............................26 4.11 Hydraulic components........................

  • Page 22: Overview Of Control Points

    4 Control and display elements 4.1 Overview of control points Fig. 4-1: Overview of control points Table 4-1: Overview No. Operation Description of function A Suspending suction hose Head angle and AWD of the suction hose. Chapter Fluid level Page 23 B Fluid level indicator C Position of the suction arm Release and locking of suction arm position.

  • Page 23: Radio Remote Control

    4 Control and display elements 4.2 Radio remote control Fig. 4-2: Radio remote control Table 4-2: Radio remote control Assignment Description of function Element Marking RC01 Control Disabling of the functions of the remote control Key switch LT02 Lighting Lighting left Key switch WP01 Work process Vacuum/turbine...
  • Page 24 4 Control and display elements Assignment Description of function Element Marking Raise / lower suction arm CL01 Control Emergency stop status Indicator lamp FW03 Chassis Status display fast movement active Indicator lamp FW05 Chassis Crawler chassis right Joystick CL02 Control Tipping hazard status Indicator lamp CL03 Control...

  • Page 25: Fluid Level

    4 Control and display elements 4.3 Fluid level Fig. 4-3: Fluid level indicator Table 4-3: Fluid level indicator Assignment Description of function Element Marking WP04 Work process Fluid level indicator / bulk material container (3-stage) Indicator light: up to 50% green; up to 90% orange;...

  • Page 26: Control And Display Elements

    4 Control and display elements 4.5 Air connecons Fig. 4-5: Air connecons Table 4-5: Radio remote control Assignment Description of function Element CA03 Compressed air Opens/closes supply to compressed air lance Hand lever circuit 4.6 Drain cock on the container Fig.

  • Page 27: Drain On The Pressure Vessel

    4 Control and display elements 4.7 Drain on the pressure vessel Fig. 4-7: Drain on the pressure vessel Table 4-7: Drain on the pressure vessel Assignment Description of function Element DR02 Drainage Drainage compressed air tank Hand lever 4.8 Main baery switch Fig.

  • Page 28: Charger / BaEry / Remote Control

    4 Control and display elements 4.9 Charger / baery / remote control Fig. 4-9: Charger / baery / remote control Table 4-9: Charger / baery / remote control Assignment Description of function Element RC04 Radio remote control flashes during active charging operation lights up when fully charged 4.10 Warning lights Fig.

  • Page 29: Engine Panel - VisualisaOn

    4 Control and display elements 4.12 Engine panel - Visualisaon Homepage of the visualisaon with display of the current operang data and the buons for navigaon to the pages: Status Engine System Alarms Operaon and status displays for the engine: Operang parameters Regeneraon of catalyc converter Diagnosc messages from engine...
  • Page 31 5 Operaon 5.1 Referencing of the controls........................30 5.2 General informaon..........................30 5.3 Hitching..............................30 5.4 Towing..............................31 5.5 Transport...............................32 5.6 Hooking up/towing loads........................33 5.7 Engine start - Preparaons........................34 5.8 Enabling remote control........................35 5.9 Starng and stopping the engine......................36 5.10 Driving and steering...........................

  • Page 32: OperaOn

    5 Operaon 5.1 Referencing of the controls In the instrucons for operaon, the controls from the Chapter Control and display elements Page 19 are used. The following table explains the context and appearance of the referenced controls. Table 5-1: Controls referenced Type Example Appearance...

  • Page 33: Hitching

    5 Operaon 5.3 Hitching WARNING Incorrect hitching of the machine can result in serious injury or death from falling objects. Use a hanger with a length of at least 3 m. Pay aenon to the weight specificaons on the type plate. INFORMATION Depending on the loading condion of the machine, the machine may hang off...

  • Page 34: Transport

    5 Operaon 5.5 Transport Fig. 5-3: Lashing points To load the machine, proceed as follows: 1. Start the engine (see Chapter Starng and stopping the engine Page 36). 2. Empty the sucon material container (see Chapter Emptying the sucon material container Page 46).

  • Page 35: Hooking Up/Towing Loads

    5 Operaon 5.6 Hooking up/towing loads Fig. 5-4: Hooking up/towing loads INFORMATION The following operang loads apply to the trailer coupling: Maximum weight tracve force: 1,500 kg Drawbar load: 150 kg SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en Page 33...

  • Page 36: Engine Start - PreparaOns

    5 Operaon 5.7 Engine start - Preparaons Before starng the machine, carry out the following preparaons: Turn the two main baery switches [PW01] + and [PW02] - downwards. The levers can be found behind the engine cover on the side of the control panel. WARNING Touching hot surfaces can cause burn injuries.

  • Page 37: Enabling Remote Control

    5 Operaon 5.8 Enabling remote control To enable the remote control, proceed as follows: Release the emergency stop switch [SI01] NOT- AUS. Press and hold the switch [RC02] for at least 3 seconds unl the following display appears: The LED [RC03] flashes green.

  • Page 38: StarNg And Stopping The Engine

    5 Operaon 5.9 Starng and stopping the engine Carry out the preparaons for starng. Chapter Engine start - Preparaons Page 34 . Enable the radio remote control Chapter Engine start - Preparaons Page 34 . Turn the key switch [PW03] ZÜNDUNG into posion '2'.

  • Page 39: Driving And Steering

    5 Operaon 5.10 Driving and steering WARNING Moving the remote-controlled machine can cause serious injury or death by crushing people outside the field of vision. Only move the machine into your field of vision. WARNING Overturning the machine can cause serious injury or death by crushing people. Keep to the maximum slope of 1 metre in height over a distance of 4 metres (15°).

  • Page 40: ApplicaOn Limits

    5 Operaon 5.11 Applicaon limits Forbidden suction material Table 5-2: Forbidden sucon material Image Description Example Flammable gases, material compo- Sawdust, grain flour, sugar, coal, gas, nents, granulates or dusts. propellants, etc. Water volume Pumping out of flooded or partially filled pits, basements, containers, bar- rels, tubs, etc.

  • Page 41: Table 5-3: PermiEd SucOn Material

    5 Operaon Permitted suction material Table 5-3: Permied sucon material Image Description Example Materials with the usual density of soil Gravel, sand, earth, screed, etc. and rock equate to approx. 1,600 kg/m to 2,600 kg/m Cohesive soil mixtures with organic Marl, clay content.

  • Page 42: SucOn Mode

    5 Operaon 5.12 Sucon mode 5.12.1 Safety informaon WARNING Touching live cables can result in serious injury or death from electric shock. Stop work immediately when digging up damaged cables. WARNING Loud working noises from the machine can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protecon WARNING Stones thrown out by the air flow of the air lance can cause injuries.

  • Page 43: SucOn Mode

    5 Operaon NOTICE Filters will be damaged if you empty large accumulaons of water, i.e. if you pump it out or remove all the liquid. Only suck up small volumes of water. Never immerse the sucon nozzle fully below the water surface. When water is sucked in, air must always be allowed to ‘flow in’.
  • Page 44 5 Operaon Move the sucon arm with the joysck [WP05] towards The sucon power can be changed [FW02] using the toggle switch. increases sucon power reduces sucon power Check the fluid level of the sucon material container occasionally and empty (Chapter Emptying the sucon material container Page 46) it if it is full.

  • Page 45: DisrupOns To Soil Removal

    5 Operaon 5.12.3 Disrupons to soil removal Disrupons to soil removal can have the following causes: The sucon material container is full. Empty the sucon material container (see Chapter Emptying the sucon material container Page 46). The exhaust air filters must be cleaned. Opons for sengs or manual triggering can be found in Chapter Cleaning filter Page 45.

  • Page 46: SeNg Head Angle Of SucOn Arm

    5 Operaon 5.13 Seng head angle of sucon arm Adjust the head angle of the sucon arm (1) using the (2) clamp. Open the lever (4) of the (2) clamp. Posion (1) sucon arm: Manually (1) li sucon arm slightly Li...

  • Page 47: Cleaning Filter

    5 Operaon 5.14 Cleaning filter 5.14.1 Informaon NOTICE When you clean the filter, the sucon power and the air volume at the lance are impaired. Reduce cleaning acvies to the required minimum. 5.14.2 Automac cycle Switch to the display screen on page SETTINGS. Set the desired interval for automac cleaning.

  • Page 48: Emptying The SucOn Material Container

    5 Operaon 5.15 Emptying the sucon material container WARNING An excessive ramp slope can cause serious injury or machine damage due to overturning. Move the machine on a level surface (maximum 6° slope: corresponds to approx. 1 m height over 10 m distance). WARNING When emptying the sucon container, injuries can be caused by falling parts.

  • Page 49: Stopping SucOn Mode

    5 Operaon Finish sucon mode (see Chapter Stopping sucon mode Page 47) unl this is acve. Enable driving mode (see Chapter Driving and steering Page 37). NOTICE Having the sucon arm in the wrong posion when pping the excavaon material container can cause damage to the machine.

  • Page 50: Switching Off And ShuNg Down

    5 Operaon 5.17 Switching off and shung down To switch off and shut down, proceed as follows: Empty the sucon material container (see Chapter Emptying the sucon material container Page 46). Turning the selector switch [PW03] ZÜNDUNG into posion '1': stops the engine and prevents operaon by remote control.

  • Page 51: Remote Control Charging

    5 Operaon 5.18 Remote control charging To charge the remote control, proceed as follows: Remove the baery on the underside of the remote control. Open the remote control compartment on the back of the vacuum crawler and insert the empty baery into the charging tray provided.

  • Page 52: Diesel RegeneraOn

    5 Operaon 5.20 Diesel regeneraon 5.20.1 Carrying out DPF regeneraon Aer a long period of operaon, the machine automacally sends a message to carry out DPF regeneraon. This program can either be postponed with the [OFF] buon or started with the [ON] buon.

  • Page 53: Dpf Displays

    5 Operaon NOTICE High temperatures may occur during the Regenerate Engine program. Do not operate the program under flammable structures/objects/plants. 5.20.2 DPF displays No regenera- SPN 3701 = 0 Regenera- SPN 3700 = 0 tion requirement SPN 3703 = 0 tion not active Regeneration SPN 3700 = 0...
  • Page 55 6 Maintenance and repair 6.1 Safety informaon..........................55 6.2 Operang materials..........................56 6.3 General informaon..........................56 6.4 Draining operang liquids........................56 6.5 List of maintenance work with intervals....................57 6.5.1 Aer the first 50 h.........................57 6.5.2 Aer the first 100 h........................57 6.5.3 Daily...............................
  • Page 56 6 Maintenance and repair 6.13.1 Checking/cleaning the filter screen.....................68 6.13.2 Changing the filter screen......................68 6.13.3 Checking/changing the sucon filter..................69 6.13.4 Checking/changing the contact seal................... 70 6.14 Lubricang mechanical parts......................70 6.15 Gas springs............................71 Page 54 SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en...

  • Page 57: Safety InformaOn

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.1 Safety informaon WARNING Dismantling or disabling safety devices can cause serious injury. Aer carrying out maintenance work, refit the safety devices and check their funcon. WARNING Switching on the machine while maintenance work is in progress can cause serious or fatal injury.

  • Page 58: OperaNg Materials

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.2 Operang materials Table 6-1: Operang materials Operating material | Use Quantity PSI number Manufac- Type turer Multi-purpose grease | Lubrica- 105002765 Shell Naturelle Grease S5 V120P 2 (EP2) tion points Hydraulic oil | Hydraulic tank approx.

  • Page 59: List Of Maintenance Work With Intervals

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.5 List of maintenance work with intervals 6.5.1 Aer the first 50 h Table 6-4: Aer the first 50 h Installation location Consumer On part Measure Chassis Drive ring Screw Check Chassis Engine Screw Check 6.5.2 Aer the first 100 h Table 6-5: Aer the first 100 h Installation location Consumer...

  • Page 60: As Required

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.5.7 As required Table 6-10: As required Installation location Consumer On part Measure Excavation material tank Sealing Seal frame Change Excavation material tank Filtration Suction filter Change External installation Manually Gas springs Change External installation Manually Suction hose Change Chassis...

  • Page 61: 1000 H To 3000 H; Min. 12 Months

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.5.13 1000 h to 3000 h; min. 12 months Table 6-16: 1000 h to 3000 h; min. 12 months Installation location Consumer On part Measure Engine compartment Installation Hoses, screw connections Check Engine compartment Compressor Intake air filter Change Engine compartment Compressor...

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Machine

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.7 Cleaning the machine 6.7.1 Cleaning the excavaon material tank The inside of the sucon material container is only accessible when the excavaon material container is raised. Follow the instrucons in the Chapter Emptying the sucon material container Page 46 to li...

  • Page 63: Chassis

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.8 Chassis 6.8.1 Safety informaon WARNING Inside the chassis there are components which are under internal pressure or spring tension. Abrupt release of stored energy can result in serious injury or death from ejected objects. Repairs to the chassis may only be carried out by instructed personnel of the manufacturer.

  • Page 64: Checking The Chain Tension

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.8.4 Checking the chain tension The sag between the deflecon rollers should be approx. 15 mm. NOTICE Incorrect chain tension can lead to malfuncons during travel or damage to the Fig. 6-3: Checking the chain tension chassis parts.

  • Page 65: ReGhtening The Screws

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.8.7 Reghtening the screws Fastening screws of the drive rings M10x35 DIN 912 10.9 70 Nm Fastening screws of the travel drives M10x25 DIN912 10.9 70 Nm The screws are located behind the protecve cover shown. SDT-0000-MB-1546-02-en Page 63...

  • Page 66: Maintenance Work On The Compressor

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.9 Maintenance work on the compressor 6.9.1 Compressor overview Fig. 6-4: Compressor overview Table 6-18: Compressor overview No. Designation No. Designation Air de-oiler Oil return check Oil inspection glass Oil drain plug Oil filter Oil filler opening / screw plug Intake filter 6.9.2 Check fluid level (filler opening) - refill INFORMATION...

  • Page 67: Changing The Air De-Oiler

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.9.3 Checking the fill level (inspecon glass) INFORMATION The inspecon glass is used to check the fluid level when the compressor is at a standsll. When the compressor unit is at a standsll, oil must be visible in the inspecon glass. If no fluid level can be seen, see Chapter Check fluid level (filler opening) - refill Page 6.9.4 Changing the air de-oiler...
  • Page 68 6 Maintenance and repair 1. Remove oil filter cartridge using a suitable tool such as an oil filter strap spanner. 2. Apply oil to the new oil filter cartridge, oil type as in the compressor (see Chapter Operang materials Page 56). 3.

  • Page 69: Changing The Intake Filter

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.9.7 Changing the intake filter 1. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the filter housing. 2. Remove the old filter element. 3. Carefully remove dust from the filter housing. 4. Insert new filter element into the filter housing.

  • Page 70: Emptying The Water Separator

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.11 Emptying the water separator The water separator is located on the inside of the engine cover. 1. Open the engine cover. 2. Open the drain plug at the boom of the collecon container. 3. Close the drain plug aer the liquid has drained out.

  • Page 71: Checking/Changing The SucOn Filter

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.13.2 Changing the filter screen Vacuum Crawler 1 to 10 1. Clean the filter and surrounding area (see Chapter Checking/cleaning the filter screen Page 2. Loosen the retaining flange. 3. Remove the grid and insert the new one. INFORMATION Art.

  • Page 72: Checking/Changing The Contact Seal

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.13.4 Checking/changing the contact seal To check/change the contact seal, proceed as follows: 1. Move the sucon material container up; the seal is located in the marked posion. 2. Carry out a visual inspecon for damage. 3.

  • Page 73: Gas Springs

    6 Maintenance and repair 6.15 Gas springs Maintenance includes the following: Clean the piston rod of the gas pressure cylinder with a dry cloth. Visual inspecon of the piston seal for ghtness. Replace the gas spring in case of leakage or malfuncon.
  • Page 75 Indices Figures Fig. 2-1: Danger area in driving mode......................9 Fig. 2-2: Danger area during emptying of the excavaon material tank (pping)........9 Fig. 2-3: Danger area during operaon of the air lance/sucon nozzle............9 Fig. 2-4: Without enclosure........................12 Fig. 2-5: With enclosure..........................12 Fig.
  • Page 76 Indices Tables Table 1-1: Meaning of colours........................5 Table 2-1: Dimensions and weights......................11 Table 2-2: Conveying capacity and operang volumes................11 Table 2-3: Interface - Supply........................12 Table 3-1: Signal words of the warning instrucons and their meaning............14 Table 4-1: Overview............................20 Table 4-2: Radio remote control........................

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