End-over-End 200-Litre Drum Mixer (Electric) - Instruction Manual
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DME01-230V Electric Drum Mixer Bespoke Handling Equipment Ltd. E-mail: sales@ sts-trollevs.co.uk

DME01-230V Operating Manual 1 SECTION I – CORRECT USE AND APPLICATION General The unit described in the present operating instructions is designed for mixing load units. It must be used, operated and serviced in accordance with the present instructions. Any other type of use is beyond the scope of application and can result in damage to personnel, the unit or property. Correct Application NOTE: The maximum load must not be exceeded. The load must be mixed by the attachment provided by the manufacturer. Correct applications of this unit are as follows: - Mixing of loads Do not travel with...

ST^I Bespoke Equipment Travel conduct The operator must adapt the travel speed to local conditions. The unit must be driven at slow speed when negotiating bends or narrow passageways, when passing through swing doors and at blind spots. Abrupt stopping (except in emergencies), rapid U turns and overtaking at dangerous or blind spots are not permitted. Do not lean out or reach beyond the working and operating area. Travel visibility The operator must look in the direction of travel and must always have a clear view of the route ahead. Loads that affect visibility must have a second person...

ST^I Bespoke Equipment Servicing and Inspection Thorough and expert servicing is one of the most important requirements for the safe operation of the unit. Failure to perform regular servicing can lead to unit failure and poses a potential hazard to personnel and equipment. WARNING! The application conditions of a unit have considerable impact on the wear of the service components. Lifting the Unit WARNING! Improper lifting by crane can result in serious accidents The use of unsuitable lifting gear can cause the unit to crash when being lifted by crane. Prevent the unit from striking other...

DME01-230V Operating Manual 2 SECTION II – UNIT DESCRIPTION 2.1 APPLICATION The DME01-230V is a four-wheeled Electric Drum Mixer designed for use on flat ground. The DME01-230V is a stationary unit with an electric rotating function designed for rotating drums of between 200-220L. The drums must have maximum diameter of 600mm and be between 840-1010mm in height. The intended purpose of this unit is to be able to accept, secure, rotate and mix drums end over end at various speeds which can be adjusted to suit the application. The Small Drum Adaptor is an optional extra available with this...

DME01-230V Operating Manual 3 SECTION III – UNIT OPERATION 3.1 POSITIONING THE MIXER - Ensure lifting strops are removed after transport and before putting the unit into operation. Position the mixing unit in a position close to a mains power point and ensure that the gate can be opened fully for drum loading. Lock the two rear park brakes (1) to ensure the unit does not move during the mixing process. The unit is fitted with two rear jacking screw feet (2). These should be screwed down so that the rear castors are slightly off the floor. The lock nut can then be tightened to lock the screw...

3.2 Positioning the Mixer Before operating the drum mixer: - Check the whole of the mixer for signs of damage. - Check that the markings and labels are present, clean and legible. - Check the gearbox shaft and top clamp bar screw threads for wear and damage. 3.3 Loading the Drum - Unscrew the two screw clamps using the t-handle tool provided and remove the top clamp bar. The t-handle tool is stored in a bracket secured to the inside of the mesh guarding (3). The top clamp bar can be hooked onto the storage hook on the left-hand side of the guard rail (4). - The drum can then be loaded onto...

Press the set button (13) once. The display will start flashing. Use the up (14) and down (15) arrows to set the desired mixing time in hours and minutes. Press the set button (13) to confirm the mixing time. The mixing time figures should now stop flashing. 3.5 Safety Features There is an emergency stop button (16) on top of the panel. If this is pressed the rotation will stop and the disabled light (17) will illuminate. Rotate clockwise to reset. If the gate is opened whilst the unit is operating the unit will stop. The disabled light (17) will illuminate. 3.6 Small Drum Adaptor (Optional...

brace can be removed from the small drum adaptor assembly and rotated 180 degrees. The height of the small drum adaptor clamp bar can be adjusted by removing the two over centre clamping pins and selecting the desired holes. The appropriate hole should allow the pins on the vertical bars to protrude through the holes in the base plate of the mixer whilst the clamping brace is sat flush on top of the drum, as shown below. The same procedure as previously mentioned can then be used to clamp the small drum adaptor on top of the drum. Ensure that the drum cannot move around before mixing.

Bespoke Handling Equipment 3.7 Trouble Shooting When trying to locate a fault, proceed in the order shown in the table. NOTE: Troubleshooting must only be performed by competent personnel. If after carrying out the following remedial action the unit cannot be restored to operation, contact the manufacturer's technical helpline listed at the end of this manual. In order for STS to be able to react quickly and specifically to the fault, the follow information is essential: - Mixer serial number - Description of error - Mixer product name - Current location / Company Mixer does not move

4 SECTION IV - UNIT MAINTENANCE The following servicing checklist indicates the operations to be performed and the respective intervals to be observed. Maintenance intervals are defined as: W = Every 50 service hours, at least weekly A = Every 1000 service hours, at least annually • = Standard maintenance interval 4.2 Consumables No consumables are required during the lifetime of this unit

5 SECTION V - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION System Voltage. 230V Nominal Power. 550W Max Noise Level. 79dbA Drum Range. 200-220L Drums (Max diameter - 600mm), (Max Height 840-1010mm)