Bioenergy TUMBLER 3000 User manual

User manual
Version 3.0
Bioenergy TUMBLER 3000
Pellets durability tester acc. EN 15210-1
Institut
für
Bioenergie

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Index
1PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................2
2WARNINGS ..........................................................................................................................................5
3UNPACKING / INSTALLATION / FIRST OPERATION ................................................................6
3.1 UNPACKING........................................................................................................................................6
3.2 INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................6
3.3 FIRST OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................6
4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................7
5GUIDELINES FOR TESTING............................................................................................................8
6CALIBRATION / CHECKING ............................................................................................................8
7FAULT FINDING..................................................................................................................................9
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 10
9WIRING DIAGRAMS ........................................................................................................................11
10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............................................................................................13

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1 Pictorial description
1. Apparatus door
2. Switch box
3. Transport handle
4. Rollers
5. Protective screen
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4
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1. Tumblerbox (3 boxes)
2. Locking latch (adjustable)
3. Door contact switch
4. Dust bin
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1. Main switch ON/OFF
2. START/STOP Buttons
3. Emergency stop switch
4. Indicator light
5. Specification plate
6. Metal plate for electronic sensor
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2 Warnings
Please carefully read these warnings before operating this
apparatus!
Technical staff which is not familiar with this user manual is not allowed to
operate the apparatus!
Ensure that this user manual is always available at the operation location!
Children and people below the age of16 are not allowed to operate the apparatus
and should be kept away from the connected apparatus!
The working area has to be secured in an appropriate way and must meet the
local operating safety regulations!
Do not operate the apparatus in wet or damp atmosphere!
Do not operate the apparatus without the assembled dust bin!
Ear and eye protection is recommended during any testing!
Do not open the apparatus door during operation!
Before any cleaning or servicing disconnect the power plug!
Any maintenance and repairing has to be performed / conducted by an after
sales service technician or on his recommendation by a qualified technical staff!

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3 Unpacking / Installation / First operation
3.1 Unpacking
Before using the apparatus for the first time check the delivery for damages and
completeness on the following components:
 Main body
 Tumbler-Box (3 boxes)
 Dust bin
 Mains lead
 Switch box key
Damages caused by transport have to be cleared with the freight company
immediately. Later complaints cannot be approved.
3.2 Installation
Unpack the apparatus and place it on a firm level surface (e.g. laboratory surface).
Connect the mains lead to a suitable electricity supply. The apparatus has got 2 rollers
on one side to be able to move the apparatus easily. Lift the apparatus with the
transport handle and bring it to the favoured position. Don’t lift the apparatus more
then 15 cm, because of danger of tipping over.
3.3 First operation
Ensure that all 3 tumblerboxes are positioned in a correct manner in the apparatus and
each secured with the locking latch. Each locking latch can be adjusted by screwing,
if necessary. Ensure that the dust bin is placed in the main body and the apparatus
door is closed properly. Switch on the On/Off switch. Wait at least 5 seconds. Then
push the green Start button. The tumbler starts the sequence and stops automatically
after 500 rotations or 10 minutes, respectively. The test cycle can be interrupted by
pressing the red Stop button or the emergency stop switch. The tumbler also stops if
the apparatus door is opened during operation. Check all these functions (check also
chapter 6).
After carrying out these tests the tumbler is ready for operation.
If the apparatus fails to operate, please go to the chapter 7 fault finding.

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4 Operating instructions
Connect the power plug to a suitable electricity supply and switch on the main switch
(„On“). Open the apparatus door, unlock the locking latch of the first tumblerbox and
take it out to the front. If required, operate the same way with the second and third
tumblerbox. If the tumblerboxes are not in home position so that you are unable to
open the locking latch or take out the boxes, close the apparatus door and push the
start button. The tumbler turns with creep speed into home position so that the boxes
can be taken out. Fill the first tumblerbox and if required also the second and the third
with 500 ± 10g pellets, which where sieved before with a round hole sieve according
ISO 3310-2 with a diameter of 3,15mm. Then put the box(es) back into the apparatus.
Lock the locking latch and close the apparatus door. Push the start button. The tumbler
starts the test sequence and stops automatically after 500 rotations or 10 minutes,
respectively. Do not open the apparatus door before the tumbler fully stopped.
Otherwise the boxes cannot be removed. Unlock the locking latch of each tumblerbox
and remove it to the front. The mechanical stress is finished. According to normative
requirements the pellets sample has to be sieved and weighed. The difference
between initial weight and output weight is the abrasion.
The dust bin should be discharged periodically according to the frequency of usage.
To safeguard the apparatus against unauthorized use the main switch should be
locked with a commercial padlock.
The switch box should be opened only by the service technician or on his
recommendation from a qualified staff!

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5 Guidelines for testing
The determination of the durability of pellets is accurately described in the standard
EN 15210-1. If you conduct a formal test according to the standard, follow all
instructions precisely.
6 Calibration / Checking
The apparatus is delivered in a calibrated condition. A further calibration is not
necessary. However a periodic check (minimum once a year) of the specified functions
is recommended. Therefore the tumbler has to be started. With a appropriate stop
watch it has to be checked that the tumbler rotates accurately 50  2 times and stops
after 500 rotations or after 10 minutes, respectively. You can check the motor shaft
speed clearly by the metal plate for the electronic sensor or a indicator mark (both
behind the protective screen). If all these requirements are met, the apparatus is still
calibrated. If there are any deviations the electronic control has to be recoded. Please
contact the after sales service (contact see page 14).

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7 Fault finding
Problem
Possible cause
Corrective action
Tumbler will not function
Power plug not connected
Main switch in “Off” position
Apparatus door open
Emergency stop switch pushed
Fuse is damaged
Door contact switch damaged or
adjusted inadequately
Defect control
Connect apparatus
Switch main switch to “On”
Close door
Pull the emergency stop switch
Change fuse
Turn the tumblerbox by hand
and start the tumbler with the
apparatus door open. The
tumbler turns with creep speed
into home position => Adjust
door contact switch or contact
the service technician
Contact the service technician
Tumbler not in home position
Apparatus door opened too early
Push the start button, the
tumbler turns with creep speed
into home position
Extreme dust formation
Cleaning interval too long
Defect sealings
Clean the tumbler in shorter
intervals. Blow out / exhaust the
dust bin
Change sealings
Tumbler does not stop
automatically
Defect control
Contact the service technician
Tumbler does not stop within the
specified time (shorter or longer
then required)
Defect control
Contact the service technician
Tumbler does not stop in home
position
Apparatus door opened too early
Push the start button, the
tumbler turns with creep speed
into home position
Apparatus door cannot be
opened
Locking latch not locked properly
/ Box not assembled properly
Contact the service technician
If the listed actions do not show a corrective effect please contact the service
technician (contact see page 14)!

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8 Technical Specifications
Apparatus data
Height: 1280 mm
Length: 670 mm
Width: 900 mm
Weight: 77,0 kg
Colour: RAL 5024 (pastel blue) / 7035 (light grey)
Power supply
Voltage: 240 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power: 180 W
Fuse rating: 1,5 A
Note: It is recommended to wear ear protection.
Dimensions of the stressed pellets
The maximum dimensions of the pellets tested within the tumbler are:
diameter 12 mm, length 6 cm
maximum load in each box: 750g

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9 Wiring Diagrams

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10 Declaration of Conformity

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Production / Service
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U-Bahnbogen 96
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Austria
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Austria
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