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Potting machine TM 2105 Operating instructions Issue date: 01.09.2014 / V1.4 Before the initial start-up, read and keep at the machine for future use.
List of Contents 1 Product description 5 Initial start-up 1. Intended use 1. Check prior to first start 2. Structure 2. Starting the machine for the first time 3. Functional description 3. Stopping the machine 4. Technical Data 5. EU Declaration of conformity 6 Operation 2 General safety instructions 1.
1 Product description 1. Intended use The Mayer TM 2105 potting machine may be used for planting and replanting plants with a minimum of working force and of time. Other means of use of the machine, besides the ones listed here, are not permitted –...
3. Functional description a) Working without automatic pot dispenser When there is no pot dispenser installed then empty pots are loaded by one person on the turntable located on the right side of the machine when it is viewed from front side. The turntable is moved intermittently counter clockwise.
Further instructions are detailed in Operation instructions of pot dispenser. 4. Technical data Make: Mayer Machine type: Potting machine Series: TM 2105 Length / width / height: 235 / 150 / 205 cm Weight: 560 kg Working height: approx. 95 cm Power connection:...
5. EU declaration of conformity According to Appendix IIA of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) Mayer GmbH & Co. KG The manufacturer: Maschinenbau u. Verwaltung Poststrasse 30 89522 Heidenheim | Germany Make: Mayer hereby attests that the machine described in...
2 General safety instructions 1. Due diligence of the operating company The Mayer TM 2105 potting machine was designed and built taking a danger analysis into consideration and after careful selection of the harmonised standards to be complied with as well as other specifications.
Before beginning with any work on the machine, The machine may not be started if any safety • • secure its drives and accessory parts against devices are removed. being switched on unintentionally. In the working area the operator is responsible •...
Be sure to also note that a safety symbol can never replace the text of safety instructions—the text of safety instructions must therefore always be read completely! 3. Basic safety precautions Always be sure that: … tight-fitting working clothes are worn at all the •...
4. Machine-related safety precautions The workplaces are spread over various areas of It must always be possible to access the the potting machine. emergency cut-off switch. The emergency cut-off switch should always be a) Feeding pots into the rotating assembly (for a located on the relevant workplace (during normal machine without pot dispenser) or feeding pots into operation preferably on the panel, next to the right...
5. Demands on operating personnel The machine may only be operated by personnel Only trained personnel may ever operate any of the who have been trained for such, shown what is control and safety equipment. involved and are authorised to do so. These individuals have to know and act in accordance with All individuals that carry out any activities with the...
3 Transport To prevent damage to the machine as well as When transporting the machine, the following injuries while transporting the machine, it is special dangers must be expected: absolutely necessary to comply with the following points: Suspended loads can drop, which would be a •...
2. Handling The potting machine is fitted with 2 rubber tyres on one axle on the front and 2 legs on the soil hopper. Due to this construction, the pot machine can be easily moved on a level surface by one person.
4 Installation 1. General notes To protect the machine against weather caused damages it is suggested to use and store it inside. Electrical connection: 400V/50Hz. The machine must be connected to a socket which has a 0.03 amp residual current operated circuit breaker. Be sure that enough space is assured for feeding and filling pots.
2. Installing the machine A hard soil surface shall be provided under the machine to prevent the wheels and legs from sinking into the soil. 3. Measures for the machine’s stability against overturning There is no need to carry out other activity for erecting the machine than it is described in section 4.2.
5 Initial start-up It is absolutely necessary to comply with the following safety instructions for the initial start-up of the machine. This will prevent injury to individuals, damage to machinery and other property damage. The initial start-up may only be carried out by •...
1. Starting the machine for the first time After reassembly the machine shall be checked as The turntable must start turning counter-clockwise per the following: when the "Start" key on the switch cabinet is pressed. If the turntable does not start turning this way, have Be sure not foreign materials, such as tools or an electrician reverse the polarity of the connection similar, are left in the soil hopper, in the elevator or...
3. Stopping the machine There are two ways provided to switch off the machine. In normal case by switch „Stop” mounted on the swinging cable. In emergency case by „Emergency Stop” switch. Note: See also section "6.2 – Shutting down the machine"...
6 Operation 1. Normal operation a) Before starting operation the following shall be checked: Are pots, plants and soil mixture available in sufficient • quantity? Care about the following Soil transport • Plant feeding and unloading • Pot preparation • Use the shortest transport routes •...
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Place the required pot on the pot support. • Adjust the rear stop so that the pot is in the middle of the pot • support. Move the pot holding disk again to close the pot receptacle • so that there is a little space left on the sides between the pot and the clips of the pot holding disk.
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c) Soil feeding and emptying the machine The soil hopper contains 600 litres and can be fed in various ways without the work flow at the machine being disturbed or interrupted. Feeding can take place: manually by means of a shovel •...
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Set the drilling slide to lower position • Apply a suitable spindle on the drill and slide them on shaft • of the motor then fix them by means of a threaded pin Set roughly the required drilling depth by using an empty pot •...
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e) Adjusting the speed of operation (hourly output) In standard construction of the machine a filling capacity of 500- 2500 pots per hour may be reached by using infinitely variable drive. The infinitely variable adjustment process can only be effected when the machine is running.
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Thus you save the elevator and it results in longer lifetime. g) Setting compactness of the soil (in the pot) Special feature of Mayer potting machines is to set compactness of the soil in the pot. This depends on: 1. Setting the filling quantity by setting the drawer.
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Various designs of plates: Closed clamping Tree nursery With watering edge With soil addition plate clamping plate (optional equipment)
2. Shutting down the machine There are two ways provided to switch off the machine. In normal case by pressing switch „Stop” mounted on the swinging cable. In this case the machine may be restarted by pressing switch „Start”. In emergency case by „Emergency Stop” switch. When push button „Emergency Stop”...
7 Malfunctions To prevent damage to the machine as well as injuries while remedying malfunctions at the machine, it is absolutely necessary to comply with the following points: Only eliminate a malfunction if you have the qualification • specified to do so. Also read the section "General Safety Instructions".
2. Possible malfunctions and trouble shooting a) Mechanical malfunctions Failure/Malfunction Cause Trouble shooting Noise in the elevator Jammed stone or wooden piece Remove cause for malfunction Rotating assembly has too much Maltese cross or carrier bolt has Replace maltese cross or carrier clearance.
Release pressure of every unit that is under • pressure. Only Mayer GmbH & Co. KG may ever • manipulate the machine's control programme. All un-recycled operational materials, lubricants • and supplies must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Spare parts have to meet the technical requirements of the machine's manufacturer. This is guaranteed with original spare parts from Mayer. 2. Inspection and preventative maintenance 2.1 Elevator chains Chains may be retensioned by means of tensioning bearings located on two sides of the elevator.
2.2 Conveyor belt Generally the conveyor belt requires no retensioning. However if the belt should be readjusted caused for example by remedy works carried out on the machine, follow the process described below: Tensioning of the belt may be adjusted by means of tensioning nuts located at end of soil hopper.
3. Maintenance schedule Description Interval Grease maltese cross and drive chains quarterly Grease holding-down bar at drill monthly Grease elevator chain (prior to a longer shutdown) Grease all bearings fitted with grease nipples yearly Grease the guides for the drill bit slide monthly...
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Drehtisch 2110-02-03-00-00 Turntable Pos. Benennung Artikelnummer Stück Description Part number Amount Klemmhebel 113 999 Cylinder-head screw U-Scheibe 101 616/500 353 Washer Topfauflage oben 2110-02-03-04-00 Upper pot support disk Topfauflage unten 2110-02-03-03-00 Lower pot support disk Gleithülse kpl. 2110-02-03-07-00 Sliding bushing, complet Topfauflage 2110-02-03-06-01 Pot holder...
11 Guarantee Horticultural machinery special machinery We will accept liability for faults in the supplied goods and for any failure to provide features for the existence of which an express assurance had been given. In such a case we undertake – to the exclusion of all further claims – to improve or re-supply (at our discretion) free of charge any parts which have revealed themselves to be unserviceable or subject to a not inconsiderable impairment in serviceability due to faults in their...
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