BMS alpha CR User manual

Contents
Contents
1General information...........................................................................7
1.1 Operating instructions............................................................................................. 7
1.2 Address ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Revision status ......................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Typographical conventions..................................................................................... 8
1.5 Explanation of symbols ........................................................................................... 9
1.6 Limitation of liability............................................................................................... 11
1.7 Copyright protection .............................................................................................. 11
1.8 Conformity............................................................................................................... 12
1.9 Customer service.................................................................................................... 12
1.10 Personnel conventions.......................................................................................... 13
1.11 Personnel requirements ........................................................................................ 14
2Safety................................................................................................16
2.1 General information................................................................................................ 16
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................................ 16
2.3 Improper use........................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Obligations of the machine operator.................................................................... 17
2.5 Responsibility of personnel .................................................................................. 18
2.6 Personal protective equipment............................................................................. 19
2.7 Residual hazards .................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 Warning signs on the machine ................................................................................. 20
2.8 Security risks .......................................................................................................... 22
2.8.1 Risks from moving components ............................................................................... 22
2.8.2 Risks from thermal hazards...................................................................................... 22
2.8.3 Risks from noise ....................................................................................................... 22
2.8.4 Risks from electrical current ..................................................................................... 23
2.8.5 Risks due to hazardous substances......................................................................... 23
2.8.6 Risks from pressure vessels..................................................................................... 23
2.9 Safety and protective devices............................................................................... 24
2.9.1 Emergency stop button............................................................................................. 24
2.9.2 Safety switch............................................................................................................. 25
2.9.3 Breakaway cable ...................................................................................................... 26
2.9.4 Hose ......................................................................................................................... 26
2.10 Working safely ........................................................................................................ 27
2.11 Spare parts.............................................................................................................. 28

Contents
2.12 Structural changes ................................................................................................. 28
2.13 Disposal................................................................................................................... 28
3Technical data..................................................................................29
3.1 Chassis.................................................................................................................... 29
3.1.1 Standard ................................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Feeder ...................................................................................................................... 30
3.1.3 Feeder/scraper ......................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Machine ................................................................................................................... 32
3.3 Identification of the machine................................................................................. 33
3.3.1 Nameplate ................................................................................................................ 33
3.3.2 Machine equipment .................................................................................................. 34
4Layout and function ........................................................................35
4.1 Personnel ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2 Overview.................................................................................................................. 35
4.3 Chassis.................................................................................................................... 36
4.4 Machine ................................................................................................................... 44
4.4.1 Options ..................................................................................................................... 46
4.5 Functional sequence.............................................................................................. 47
4.6 Operating elements ................................................................................................ 48
4.6.1 Machine .................................................................................................................... 48
4.6.2 Multifunction display ................................................................................................. 52
4.6.3 Scraper radio system................................................................................................ 53
4.7 Menus ...................................................................................................................... 55
4.7.1 General display area................................................................................................. 56
4.7.2 Main menu................................................................................................................ 57
4.7.3 Submenu .................................................................................................................. 59
4.7.4 Diagnostic menu....................................................................................................... 60
4.7.5 Messages ................................................................................................................. 62
5Transport..........................................................................................63
5.1 Transport inspection.............................................................................................. 63
5.2 Transport restraints................................................................................................ 63
6Driving operation.............................................................................64
6.1 Personnel ................................................................................................................ 64
6.2 General instructions............................................................................................... 64
6.3 Checks before coupling......................................................................................... 65
6.4 Coupling .................................................................................................................. 66
6.5 Prepare driving operation...................................................................................... 72

Contents
6.6 Notes for driving operation ................................................................................... 74
6.7 Uncoupling and parking ........................................................................................ 75
7Work mode.......................................................................................80
7.1 Personnel ................................................................................................................ 80
7.2 Personal protective equipment............................................................................. 80
7.3 Safety instructions for work mode ....................................................................... 80
7.4 Connecting delivery hoses.................................................................................... 83
7.5 Prepare work operation ......................................................................................... 86
7.5.1 Preparing the feeder for filling .................................................................................. 92
7.6 Commissioning....................................................................................................... 93
7.7 Operation in working mode................................................................................... 95
7.7.1 Filling the mixing and delivery vessel....................................................................... 96
7.7.2 Closing the mixing and delivery vessel................................................................... 105
7.7.3 Switch on the mixing unit........................................................................................ 106
7.7.4 Delivery of the mix.................................................................................................. 107
7.7.5 Venting the mixing and delivery vessel .................................................................. 109
7.7.6 Open the mixing and delivery vessel...................................................................... 111
7.8 Interrupting the delivery of mix........................................................................... 111
7.9 Stopping the working operation ......................................................................... 112
7.10 Winter operation ................................................................................................... 116
8Cleaning..........................................................................................117
8.1 Personnel .............................................................................................................. 117
8.2 Personal protective equipment........................................................................... 117
8.3 Safety instructions for cleaning.......................................................................... 117
8.4 Air extraction connection .................................................................................... 118
8.4.1 Connection of an external device........................................................................... 119
8.5 Cleaning the machine........................................................................................... 120
8.5.1 Cleaning the vessel ventilation unit ........................................................................ 120
8.5.2 Cleaning the mixing and delivery vessel ................................................................ 121
8.5.3 Cleaning the upper and lower air............................................................................ 121
8.5.4 Cleaning the delivery hoses ................................................................................... 122
9Troubleshooting ............................................................................124
9.1 Personnel .............................................................................................................. 124
9.2 Personal protective equipment........................................................................... 124
9.3 Safety instructions for troubleshooting............................................................. 124
9.4 List of possible errors.......................................................................................... 125
9.5 Blockage in the conveyor machine .................................................................... 131

Contents
9.5.1 Cause for blockage................................................................................................. 131
9.5.2 Find a blockage ...................................................................................................... 132
9.5.3 Remove blockages................................................................................................. 133
9.5.4 Recommissioning after blockage removal.............................................................. 136
9.5.5 Avoiding blockage................................................................................................... 136
9.6 Battery empty........................................................................................................ 137
10 Maintenance...................................................................................138
10.1 Personnel .............................................................................................................. 138
10.2 Personal protective equipment........................................................................... 138
10.3 Safety instructions for maintenance and servicing.......................................... 138
10.4 General instructions............................................................................................. 141
10.5 Maintenance schedules ....................................................................................... 142
10.5.1 Maintenance schedule chassis............................................................................... 142
10.5.2 Maintenance schedule machine............................................................................. 145
10.5.3 Inspection after 500 operating hours...................................................................... 149
10.5.4 Inspection every 1000 operating hours .................................................................. 152
10.5.5 Inspection every 1500 operating hours .................................................................. 155
10.6 Lubrication schedule............................................................................................ 157
10.7 External inspections............................................................................................. 159
10.8 Maintenance and repair work.............................................................................. 160
10.8.1 Changing tyres........................................................................................................ 161
10.8.2 Checking the tyre pressure..................................................................................... 162
10.8.3 Oil change (compressor, motor and hydraulic oil).................................................. 163
10.8.4 Battery maintenance............................................................................................... 164
11 Storage ...........................................................................................165
11.1 Personnel .............................................................................................................. 165
11.2 Personal protective equipment........................................................................... 165
11.3 Storing the machine ............................................................................................. 165
11.4 Preserving the machine ....................................................................................... 167
11.5 Disposal................................................................................................................. 168
12 Optional versions ..........................................................................169
12.1 alpha E32 and alpha E63 .......................................................................................... 169
12.1.1 Interior view ............................................................................................................ 170
12.1.2 Control cabinet........................................................................................................ 171
12.1.3 Operating elements ................................................................................................ 172
12.1.4 Current connection ................................................................................................. 175
12.1.5 Notes on the delivery hoses ................................................................................... 176
13 Lists ................................................................................................177

Contents
13.1 List of figures........................................................................................................ 177
14 Appendix ........................................................................................179
14.1 Declaration of conformity .................................................................................... 180
14.2 Drawings................................................................................................................ 181
14.2.1 BMS alpha CR (standard) ........................................................................................ 181
14.2.2 BMS alpha CR B (feeder)......................................................................................... 182
14.2.3 BMS alpha CR B/S (feeder/scraper)........................................................................ 183
14.3 Circuit diagrams ................................................................................................... 184
14.3.1 Circuit diagrams alpha E32 and alpha E63................................................................. 184

Contents

General information
1
Operating instructions
1.1
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1 General information
1.1 Operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for the machine named on the cover
sheet.
The operating instructions convey important notes for the safe and efficient
handling of the machine. It is part of the machine and must be kept in legible
condition and accessible in the immediate vicinity of the machine for the
personnel working there at all times.
The prerequisite for safe working on and with the machine is the compliance
with all specified safety instructions and directives.
The operating instructions are the basis for all actions on the machine and
the basis for all training courses that take place on the machine. Personnel
must therefore have read the operating instructions carefully before starting
any work.
In addition, the national accident prevention regulations applicable at the
operating site of the machine and general safety regulations must be
observed.
1.2 Address
BMS Bau-Maschinen-Service AG
Daimlerstraße 10
33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
1.3 Revision status
Date
Chapter
Reason
Responsible
19/05/2020
Operating instructions
Initial version
unique

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General information
1.4
Typographical conventions
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1.4 Typographical conventions
In order to be able to optimally work with the operating instructions, the
following clarifications on typographical conventions must be observed.
List
−First level bullet points.
−Second level bullet points.
Instruction
1. Step 1 of the instruction
2. Step 2 of the instruction
3. Step 3 of the instruction
The sequence of action steps must be adhered to.
Tips
➢Tips for situations that allow you to work efficiently.

General information
1
Explanation of symbols
1.5
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1.5 Explanation of symbols
Explanatory symbols
Indicates a hotline.
Indicates maintenance work.
Indicates an inspection e.g. before starting work (as part of maintenance).
Indicates maintenance work that may be carried out only by service
personnel (see section 1.11) or by a specialist workshop authorized by BMS.

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General information
1.5
Explanation of symbols
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Warnings and safety instructions
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions to illustrate
hazards and notes:
DANGER
Designates a danger situation that results in severe physical injuries
or death.
WARNING
Designates a possible danger situation that can result in severe
physical injuries or death.
CAUTION
Designates a possible danger situation that can result in slight to
moderate injuries.
NOTE
Designates a situation that can result in material damage.