Barford SM312 User manual

MODEL SM312
Model SM312
OPERATOR MANUAL + PARTS LIST

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Contents
1 Introducon............................................................
2 Warranty.................................................................
3 EU Declaraon........................................................
4 Safety Recommendaons......................................
5 Decals For Machine Operang…………………………...
6 Know Your Machine...............................................
7 The Power Unit and Controls……………………………..
8 Transporng Conveyor .........................................
9 Operang the Diesel Powered Conveyor............
10 Maintenance.......................................................
11 Technical Specicaons.....................................
12 Technical drawings…………………………………………...
13 Hydraulic Schemac………………………………...........
14 Electrical Schemacs………………………………………..
Spare Parts List..................................................
Notes……………………………………………………………..
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Thank you for purchasing an Barford conveyor.
This manual is as important as your conveyor and should be read thoroughly before
operang your machine.
Safety is always at the forefront at Barford Equipment Ltd. It is recommended that all
safety informaon should be read and followed.
MANUFACTURER:
Barford Equipment Ltd
72-74 Omagh Road
Dromore
Co.Tyrone
N.Ireland
BT78 2AJ
Tel: + 44 (0) 2882 897401
E: [email protected]m
Serial Number: ______________________
Product / Model: ______________________
1) INTRODUCTION

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Barford Conveyors carries a one year warranty on labour and on all non-consumable
parts.
All Barford Conveyors are carefully examined and tested before leaving the premises.
Every Barford machine must be registered for warranty. Please complete the Warranty
Registraon Cercate on the next page. One copy should be kept by you the customer
and a copy returned to Barford Equipment Ltd at the above address . Before warranty
can be honoured a Warranty Cercate must be held on le at BARFORD EQUIPMENT
LTD.
NOTE: If servicing or repairing any parts that is non factory supplied will invalidate
the warranty. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to read, understand and
comply with all instrucons as stated in this manual.
2) WARRANTY

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Your Warranty starts from the day that warranty registraon has taken place
Date:______________________ Serial Number:_________________________
SAFETY
Has the Manual been read and understood?
Have you carried out a risk assessment for the proposed
working area?
Do you have a proper working Radio Remote (oponal extra)?
Is the machine set up on a level surface?
Any extra opons are in place?
All guards are ed and secure?
Are you happy with the rst test of the machine?
If not, why?
HYDRAULICS AND THE CONVEYOR
Check oil level and for water in the diesel tank?
Comments________________________________________________
Check oil level in hydraulic tank?
Comments________________________________________________
Are the control valves operang?
Any leaks in the hydraulic system?
Are all persons who will be operang the machine fully trained
and informed of the workings of the machine?
Is the control panel and emergency stops in good working order?
Is the belt tracking?
Checked tension of discharge belt?
Copy to be retained and hard copy to be returned to above address.
Please Note: no warranty registration received means no warranty on machine
Barford Equipment Ltd
72-74 Omagh Road
Dromore Co.Tyrone
N.Ireland BT78 3AJ
T: + 44 (0) 2882 897401
E: [email protected]
Registraon Cercate
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Copy to be retained & hard copy to be returned to Barford oce.
Please note: No warranty registraon received, means no warranty on the machine!
Customer Name:
BARFORD Dealer/Distributer:
Customer Contact Name:
Contact:
Customer Contact:
Phone Number:
Customer Full Address:
Applicaon:
Engine Registered:
Instrucon Manual Received:
Notes or Comments:
I the undersigned conrm that I have received the Barford product and that the operators
fully understand the operaons of the machine. I was present when all checks were
marked and I hereby sign below to agreeing to the condions of the Barford warranty:
Signatures:
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We the undersigned:
Barford Equipment Ltd
72-74 Omagh Road
Dromore
Co.Tyrone
N.Ireland
BT78 3AJ
Declare under our sole responsibility that the following apparatus:
BARFORD
Model:_________________________
Serial Number:___________________
Is in conformity with the following relevant EC legislaon:
Machinery Direcve 2006/42/EC
Based on the following harmonised standards: EN12100-2:1998, EN ISO 12100:2010, BS
EN ISO 4413:2010 and therefore complies with the following essenal requirements of
the Machinery Safety Direcve EHSR1.1, EHSR1.2, EHSR1.3, EHSR1.4, EHSR1.5, EHSR1.7.
We the undersigned, undertake to transmit, in response to a reasoned request by
naonal authories, relevant informaon on the machinery by the following method of
transmission:
Parcel
Name and posion of person binding the manufacturer or authorised representave:
Signature:________________________
Name:
Funcon:
Locaon: Same as above address
Date of issue:______________________
3) EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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The Barford Conveyor is designed with Safety in mind.
Barford Equipment Ltd: reserve the right not to take responsibility for any injury or
damage if the manual is not read and followed.
Ensure all operators are familiar with the machine, its funcons and capabilies
Inadequate knowledge of the machines operaon can lead to death or serious injury;
before commencing any maintenance work ensure that all energy sources i.e. Diesel
Engine or Electric Power pack are locked out using the isolators provided and signs are in
place indicang that maintenance work is being carried out.
Ensure the machine cannot be started while others carry out work on the machine by
locking out all energy sources.
All moving parts are covered by guards and shields to prevent accident or injury. If in the
event of repair work or servicing to be carried out, these covers may be removed.
Removed guards and shields should be replaced immediately aer maintenance work is
nished. Operang the machine is not permied with missing guards.
Ensure machine is operated and driven on a level and stable surface.
OPERATING CONVEYOR SAFELY:
• Read the operator’s manual carefully taking note of all the safety informaon.
• DO NOT aempt to adjust the conveyor belt while they are running.
• If excessive machine vibraon occurs, stop the engine and remedy the problem.
CHEMICAL SAFETY:
• Always follow instrucons on chemical container. Protecve clothing should be
worn when using chemicals (gloves and goggles). Use the appropriate tools when
opening a chemical container. Always use a well venlated area.
• DO NOT smoke, eat or drink while handling chemicals. Dispose of all waste in line
with local and naonal regulaons.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS:
• Check all hoses and lines regularly. Replace when needed.
• Check all connecons and ghten when needed.
• Always relieve pressure if uid escapes before disconnecng hydraulic hose or lines.
• DO NOT use your bare hands or parts of the body to check for leaks.
• Always seek medical help if an accident occurs.
4) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

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OPERATING PERSONNEL:
• Only authorized, competent or trained personnel should operate the Barford
conveyor.
• Only authorized, competent or trained personnel should carry out maintenance
work on the Barford conveyor.
• All instrucons should be followed.
PLANT MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• The working area around the machine and the machine itself.
• Any persons in the area of the equipment.
• Any persons operang the equipment.
• Safety of any persons carrying out machine maintenance on site.
• Risk assessment and Health & Safety regulaons are adhered to (local and naonal).
• Ensuring that all doors and guards are closed and installed correctly.
• Ensuring that all maintenance issues, electrical or mechanical, are xed before
machine is operated.
ON SITE ENVIRONMENT:
• Risk assessment should be carried out before, during and aer operaon of the
machine.
• Ensure appropriate measures are taken for site personnel training in Health & Safety
awareness.
• All hazardous materials must be handled in accordance with the manual
instrucons.
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING:
• All persons operang the machine should wear appropriate clothing e.g. Hard hat,
ear protecon, dust masks and protecve footwear.
• Any loose clothing should be tucked in and kept away from rotang parts.
4) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED

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WORKING WITH ELECTRICS:
• It is recommended that any persons working with the electrical operaons on the
conveyor must work to the standards of EN50110 or similar.
• Before starng machine ensure that all electrical cables and connectors are in good
working order. Also de-energised parts are checked for presence of power and
ground or short circuit them in addion to insulang elements and adjacent live
parts.
• Use recommended current rating original fuses. If the operator suspects that there is a
problem, switch off the machine immediately.
• Before starting the machine, the isolator that carries the high voltage must be earth
bonded by a qualified electrician.
• Always risk assess the area where the machine will be in operation for overhead
cables and other dangerous obstacles. If contact is made with a live wire, de-energise
and alert all persons about approaching and touching the machine immediately.
• When cleaning the conveyor DO NOT hose down any electrical enclosures or the
electrical motor.
4) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED

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DECALS FOR MACHINE SAFETY:
Operators should be familiar with all equipment and be trained in their safe use. Before
operation the operator must:
• Have read and understood the operators manual and all safety signs in the manual and on
the machine.
• Have received specific and adequate training in the operation to be carried out.
• Know the location and function of all controls on the machine.
• Know the location of all Emergency Stops and other safety equipment.
• Be aware of all moving parts of the machine.
Listed below are all the safety signs used throughout this manual and on the machine.
Operators must be familiar with these signs and be aware of their meaning. These signs are
used in this manual to warn of some of the potential hazards, which may exist while
operating this machine.
DECALS FOR MACHINE SAFETY:
4) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED
WARNING: Finger Crush
Hazard.
Be careful around machines pinch
points.
WARNING: Electric Shock
Hazard.
Beware of overhead cables when
selling up or moving the machine.
WARNING: Entanglement In
The Conveyor Hazard.
Make sure all guards are in place, shut
off the engine and remove the key
before performing maintenance or
repair work.
WARNING!
Read the instruction
manual before
proceeding.
WARNING: Possibility Of
Crushing By Overhead
Conveyor.
Stay a safe distance from the conveyor
while it is being raised or lowered
WARNING: Falling Objects
Hazard.
Stay a safe distance from area.

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Emergency Stop Button.
Noise level.
Hydraulic oil
tank.
Diesel tank.
Mandatory:
Use eye protection.
Mandatory:
Use hearing protection.
Mandatory:
Wear a hard hat.
Mandatory:
Wear respirator.
4) SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED
WARNING:
Rotating
Blade
Hazard.
Do Not Operate
With Guard
Removed or
opened.
Lockout/Tagout
Before Servicing.
WARNING:
High Pressure
Fluids Hazard.
Read the
instruction manual
before proceeding.
WARNING:
Crush Hazard.
Nip point.
NOTE: Actual decals on your machine may dier slightly from
above as new versions are released.
DECALS FOR MACHINE SAFETY
Hot surface:
Do not touch machine exhaust guard
when machine is running.

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5) DECALS FOR MACHINE OPERATING
1. AWAY FROM OPERATOR.
(BLANK)
0. NEUTRAL POSSITION.
2. TOWARDS OPERATOR.
(CONVEYOR RUN)
3. FLOW CONTROL VALVE.
1. AWAY FROM OPERATOR.
(BLANK)
0. NEUTRAL POSSITION.
2. TOWARDS OPERATOR.
(SCREENBOX RUN)
3. FLOW CONTROL VALVE.

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Please take note of all the dierent components of the machine
6) KNOW YOUR MACHINE
D: Jack Legs
F
HG
C
E
D
BA
Number: Description
ABeacon
BConveyor
CChassis
DControl panel
EPower unit
FSupport rest
Number: Description
GMaterial
Loading point
HTop screening
deck
IScreen box
spring
JBottom
screening deck
KToe Hitch
J
K
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Emergency stop buon locaons:
6) KNOW YOUR MACHINE CONTINUED
There are two emergency stops on this machine. They are located
at the back of the conveyor, one at each side. In the event of an
emergency push this button. To release the button turn clockwise.

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The power unit is aached at the chassis and provides the power output. This contains
the control panel, Hydraulic pump, engine throle, engine, oil cooler, conveyor belt
control valve bank and also the screen box control valve bank. The hydraulic and diesel
tanks are placed at either side of the power unit.
7) THE POWER UNIT AND CONTROLS
N
L
M
Number: Description
LControl
Valves
MEngine
NHydraulic
tank
OBattery box
PBattery pow-
er isolator
switch
QDiesel tank
REngine fan
04
R
O
PQ

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Standard Conveyor Control Panel
7) THE POWER UNIT AND CONTROLS CONTINUED

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HYDRAULIC TANK FILL CAP, INDICATOR AND RETURN LINE FILTER:
The indicator is located at the side of the hydraulic tank, the return line lter and oil ll
cap is located on the top of the hydraulic tank.
SHUT DOWN OF DIESEL CONVEYOR:
• Observe all safety warnings. Make sure the conveyor is empty and clear of all ma-
terials.
• Empty the conveyor.
• Lower the engine revs using the hand throle.
• Stop the main conveyor unit.
• Stop the engine.
7) THE POWER UNIT AND CONTROLS CONTINUED
Hydraulic oil fill cap.
Return line filter.
Oil indicator
level

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CONTROL VALVES AND HAND THROTTLE:
The control valves and speed adjustments are contained within the power unit.
The conveyor belt and the screen box have two separate control valves. To operate the
conveyor belt and the screen box pull lever towards the operator. To stop the conveyor
belt and screen box return levers to upright posion, this is the neutral posion.
To control the speed of the conveyor belt and screen box there are two ow control
thumb screws on top of each valve.
The engine throle lever is located under engine control panel. The engines rpm is
adjusted from here.
7) THE POWER UNIT AND CONTROLS CONTINUED
Flow control valves
Engine Throttle lever

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Observe all safety warnings.
Before seng up for transit, ensure that the belt and screen box is clear of any material.
To set the conveyor up for transit the following steps must be followed:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn all control valves to neutral posions.
3. Ensure all door compartments are secured.
4. Check condion of tyres, ensure the rated air pressure is in both tyres.
5. This machine is transported by using the towing eye at the front of machine.
For shipping this machine will me xed to stac stools during transportaon.
8) TRANSPORTING CONVEYOR
Towing eye