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Table of contents Operating Instructions Tabl e of co nt en ts 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 ..........................8 Intended use ..........................9 Abnormal use ..........................9 Information and safety signs ....................
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Table of contents Operating Instructions Maintenance and care ................59 Lubrication schedule ......................59 Maintenance schedule ......................60 Maintenance work ........................62 5.3.1 Tensioning the conveyor belt ....................63 5.3.2 Removing and installing the conveyor belt (when empty) ............. 64 5.3.3 Readjusting the conveyor belt (when empty) .................
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 1 EC Declaration of Conformity in the sense of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1. A Original 5 of 73 07/20234 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 ...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Safety distance The specified safety distance refers to the danger from rotating parts and ejected foreign bodies. DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 = 4 - 12 m DS3800 = 4 - 14 m CAUTION Fast moving spreading materials Spreading materials moving at fast speed can injure eyes and skin.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Intended use The RINK Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100 and DS3800 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.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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, DS1600, 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...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions The following information and safety signs are attached to the disc spreader Fig. 3 Information and safety signs DS3800 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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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 12 of 73 07/20234...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Hopper, complete Fig. 5 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 hydraulic connections, the electrical connection and the operating device (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Electro-hydraulic control unit Fig. 7 Electro-hydraulic control unit The electro-hydraulic control unit (Fig. 7/1) is installed on the left side of the conveyor unit underneath a protective cover. The cover (Fig. 7/3) is fitted to the conveyor unit with 2 bolts (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Fig. 9 Chassis, complete DS1600 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 drawbar with angled drawbar eye (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Fig. 11 Chassis, complete DS3800 bottom hitch – straight hitch The chassis consists of a profile steel frame with an integrated oil tank, to which the brake axle (Fig. 11/4) (with tires (Fig. 11/5)) is attached. The hitch (Fig. 11/2) with welded-in drawbar eye (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.6 PTO driven external oil supply unit (option) Fig. 13 PTO driven External oil supply unit The external oil supply unit consists of a PTO gearbox with slip-on pump (Fig. 13/1), torque arm with safety chain (Fig. 13/2), sight glass (Fig. Fig. 13/3), hydraulic tank (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Attachment of the external oil supply unit for retrofitting: Fig. 14 Attachment of the external oil supply unit 1. To attach the hydraulic tank (Fig. 14/1), the belt support is drilled out with a diameter of 13.5 mm with measurement A (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.7 Infill plates (option) Fig. 15 Infill plates DS1200, DS1600 Two optional infill plates (Fig. 15/1) are fixed at the front and rear in receptacles on the hopper (Fig. 15/3) with screws (Fig. 15/2). The filling plates facilitate filling the hopper and prevent the spreading material from falling off during filling.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.9 Vibration motors (option) Fig. 17 Vibration motors Two optional vibration motors (Fig. 17/1) with explosion protection cause the hopper walls to vibrate slightly. This prevents spreading material from sticking to the hopper walls.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Mounting resistance-dongle: 1. Dismounting plastic cap CAN BUS port 2. Mounting resistance dongle 22 of 73 07/20234 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.10 Cross conveyor belt (option) Fig. 18 Cross conveyor belt unit The optional cross conveyor belt (Fig. 18/1) is used for lateral spreading of the spreading material. The cross conveyor belt is inserted into the same mounting (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.11 Lift conveyor belt (option) Fig. 19 Lift conveyor belt The lift conveyor belt (Fig. 17Fig. 19/1) is used for lateral spreading of the spreading material and for transferring the spreading material to another vehicle. The lift conveyor belt is inserted into the same holder (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.12 Hydraulic brake (option) Fig. 20 Hydraulic brake system The hydraulic brake consists of the following components: ● Brake line (Fig. 20/1) ● Brake axle with drum brake (Fig. 20/2) ● Brake cylinder (Fig. 20/3). ●...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.13 Overrun brake (option) Fig. 21 Overrun brake system The overrun brake system consists of the following components: ● Overrun device (Fig. 21/1) with brake lever (Fig. 21/2) ● Reverse drive axles (Fig. 21/3) ●...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.14 Air brake system (option) Fig. 22 Air brake system The air brake system consists of the following components: ● Brake valve (Fig. 22/1) with test connection (Fig. 22/8) and brake force regulator (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.15 Lightning unit (option DS1200, DS1600, DS3100) Fig. 23 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 positioning the lighting unit.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 3.1.16 Lightning unit (option DS3800) Fig. 24 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 positioning the lighting unit.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Nameplate Fig. 25 Nameplate The nameplate (Fig. 25/1) is attached to the right front of the hopper 30 of 73 07/20234 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Technical data DS1200 General Dimensions (length x width x height): ..3250 x 1730 x 1550 mm (128” x 68,1” x 61”) Loading quantity:..................1.2 m³ (42,4 f³) Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ...................
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 (56,5 f³) Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ...................
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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(109,5 f³) Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ...................
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Technical data DS3800 General Dimensions (length x width x height): ..5087 x 2415 x 2045 mm (201” x 95” x 80,5”) Loading quantity:..................3.8 m³ (134,2 f³) Permissible maximum speed: ............25 km/h (15,5m mph) Tractor power: ....................
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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 compressed air, refer to section from 3.3-3.6 Check if the conveyor belt is running in the centre.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 vehicle.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.2.1 Hitching up the disc spreader (bottom hitch) DS1200 Fig. 26 Connections DS1200 1. Drive the towing vehicle to the front of the drawbar of the disc spreader. 2. If the trailer hitch and the drawbar (Fig. 26/2) are not at the same height the drawbar can be adjusted in height using the bolted connections (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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. 27/2) are not at the same height, the angled drawbar eye can be adjusted in height or even rotated by 90°...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.2.3 Hitching up the disc spreader (bottom hitch) DS1600, DS3100 Fig. 27 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. 27/2) 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.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.2.4 Hitching up the disc spreader (Overrun brake system) DS1600, DS3100 Fig. 28 Connections DS1600, DS3100 1. Drive the towing vehicle up to the disc spreader until the drawbar eye is located under the trailer hitch.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.2.5 Hitching up the disc spreader (bottom/straight hitch) DS3800 Fig. 29 Connection DS3800 1. Drive the towing vehicle in front of the drawbar of the disc spreader. If the trailer coupling and the towing eye (Fig. 29/2) are not at the same height, the height of the hitch can be adjusted using the screw connections (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.2.6 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. ...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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 attached to a holder at the front of the hopper. A holder (Fig. 30/3) for the towing vehicle included in the scope of delivery enables the operating device to be attached to the towing vehicle.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.3.2 VisionX Display operating device (hybrid) When the disc spreader is not hitched to a towing vehicle, the operating device is attached to a holder at the front of the hopper. A holder (Fig. 33/11) for the towing vehicle included in the scope of delivery enables the operating device to be attached to the towing vehicle.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 attached to a holder at the front of the hopper. A holder (Fig. 34/6) for the towing vehicle included in the scope of delivery enables the operating device to be attached to the towing vehicle.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Hydraulic plan (hybrid) Fig. 35 Hydraulic plan (hybrid) RI-0000-00EN 07/20234 47 of 73...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Filling spreading material NOTICE When loading the disc spreader do not exceed the permissible axle load and the permissible total weight, refer to section from 3.3. Observe the ground bearing capacity of the terrain. Make sure that the disc spreader is switched off.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.5.1 Operation with Analog Flow Control (evo) 1. On/Off illuminated button (Fig. 36/1) lights up. Analog Flow Control operating device is switched on. 2. Switch on the hydraulics in the towing vehicle, the spreader discs start to rotate and accelerate up to the set speed.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.5.2 Operation with VisionX Display (hybrid) Start menu Switch on the towing vehicle. 2. Press the On/Off button (Fig. 38/2). The VisionX Display operating device is switched on. 3. Press the rotary control (Fig. 38/1) to switch to the control menu for spreading operation.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Set speed of spreader discs Turn the rotary control (Fig. 40/2) and set the desired disc speed. 2. Press the rotary control. The disc speed is saved. 3. Press the F4 button (Fig. 40/1). The next menu is called up. 4.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Set driving speed Turn the rotary control (Fig. 42/3) and set the desired driving speed for spreading operation. 2. Press the rotary control. The driving speed is saved. 3. If you want to switch between km/h and miles/h units, press the F3 button (Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Set spreader gate opening Turn the rotary control (Fig. 43/2) and set the desired spreader gate opening for spreading operation. 2. Press the rotary control. The spreader gate opening is saved. 3. Press the F4 button (Fig. 43/1). The control menu for spreading operation is called 4.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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. 44/4). The spreader discs start to rotate (the indicator light is light green).
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Menu When the menu button (Fig. 45/2) is pressed, the control menu Menu opens. 2. Select the desired menu item to be set by turning the rotary control (Fig. 45/1). 3. Press the rotary control. The desired menu item is selected. Fig.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.5.3 Operation with PotiPro Compact (hybrid) Switch on the towing vehicle. 2. Press the On/Off illuminated button (Fig. 46/5). The PotiPro Compact operating device is switched on, the spreader discs start to rotate and accelerate up to the set speed.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.5.4 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. ...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 4.5.5 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...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions 5 Maintenance and care Maintain disc spreader according to lubrication and maintenance schedule. Lubrication schedule Fig. 48 Lubrication points Bearings without grease nipples are maintenance-free. Item Lubrication Qty. Lubricant Operating Comment point hours Bearings, deflection roller of...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Maintenance schedule Fig. 49 Maintenance points (shown without protective covers over spreader unit and control block) 60 of 73 07/20234 RI-0000-00EN...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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 Spreader unit...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions Item Maintenance point Qty. Maintenance Interval Comment task Wheel axle Check wheel 100 h Wheel play is play, check not permissi- wheel nut for tight fit, check tyre pressure Electro-hydraulic Check for leaks 100 h control unit and integrity...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 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 conveyor belt will be shortened.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 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 vehicle or to the external oil supply unit (optional). 2. Remove the spreader unit (Fig. 51/8). To do this, loosen two bolts (Fig. 51/3) and pull out the spreader unit to the rear, either together with an assistant or with a suitable aid.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Tensioning the conveyor belt conveyor belt (when empty) Mark a section of 1000 mm length on the newly installed, still un-tensioned conveyor 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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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 5.3.4 External oil supply unit Oil change on the slip-on pump (every 100 operating hours) 1. Unscrew the breather screw (Fig. 53/7). 2. Loosen the drain plug (Fig. 53/8) and drain the oil. 3.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Oil change on the hydraulic tank (as required) 1. Loosen the hose (Fig. 53/1) and drain the oil. 2. Re-attach the hose (Fig. 53/1). 3. Remove the cap (Fig. 53/2) from the filler filter. 4.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 5.3.5 Oil supply unit DS3800 Fig. 54 hydraulic pump unit DS3800 Changing the oil on the PTO pump (every 100 operating hours) 1. Unscrew the vent screw (Fig. 54/7. Loosen the drain screw (Fig. 54/8) on the side and drain the oil. Disassemble the PTO pump, turn it 90 degrees and drain the remaining oil.
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Fig. 55 hydraulic pump unit DS3800 Changing the oil in the hydraulic tank (as required) 1. Loosen the screw plug (Fig. 55/1) and drain the oil. Screw the screw plug (Fig. 55/1) back on. Remove the cap (Fig.
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3.3 8 Faults, causes, remedy If possible, remedy faults according to the fault table. If the fault cannot be remedied, contact Rink Spezialmaschinen GmbH: Phone +49 (0) 7520 95690 Fax +49 (0) 7520 956940 E-mail: info@rink-spezial.de...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS31000, DS3800 Operating Instructions Fault Possible cause Remedy Hydraulic Gate does not Hydraulic connection not Check hydraulic connector connected correctly plugs Open Return flow must be pressure less! Transport speed of conveyor Increase transport speed, - in almost empty state belt too low refer to section 4.5 Spread width is too narrow...
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Disc Spreader DS1200, DS1600, DS3100, DS3800 Operating Instructions 9 Disposal The disc spreader is made of high-quality materials and also contains recyclable materials 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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