Mace Bumpa Petrol 6m User manual

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Operators manual
Bumpa Petrol
6m 8m 10m
MANUFACTURERS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS MCE-BUMPA-21-A1.4

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Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT..........................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY RULES....................................................................................................................................4
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD ................................................................................................................5
Explosion and Fire Hazards............................................................................................................6
SETUP HAZARD ...................................................................................................................................7
FALL HAZARD.......................................................................................................................................8
Bodily Injury Hazard ........................................................................................................................9
Damaged Machine Hazard ............................................................................................................10
COMPONENT DAMAGE HAZARD.....................................................................................................10
LEGEND...............................................................................................................................................11
CONTROLS.........................................................................................................................................12
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION........................................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................16
Check main belt tension and tracking:........................................................................................17
Check wheel brakes.......................................................................................................................18
Scheduled Maintenance................................................................................................................19
FUNCTION TESTS..............................................................................................................................20
WORKPLACE INSPECTION...............................................................................................................23
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................25
TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................32
DECALS...............................................................................................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................35
DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................................36
OPERATING ANGLES........................................................................................................................37
CONTENTS

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Important
Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions
before operating this machine.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this
machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your
machine and should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any
questions, please call Mace Industries.
Contact us
Mace Industries Limited
Units 1-3 Macadam Road
Earlstrees Industrial Estate
Corby
NN17 4JN
Web: www.maceindustries.co.uk
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
IMPORTANT

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Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this
manual will result in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this
operator's manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey:
Manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—safety and operator's manuals and
machine decals employer's safety rules and worksite regulations applicable to
governmental regulations.
SAFETY RULES

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Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from
contact with or proximity to electrical current.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Ensure safe routing of power cable to minimise risk of electrocution.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance
with applicable governmental regulations and the following chart:
Voltage Minimum Safe Phase to Phase Approach Distance
Voltage
Feet
Metres
0 to 300V
Avoid
Contact
Avoid
contact
300V to 50KV
10
3.05
50KV to 200KV
15
4.60
200KV to
350KV
20
6.10
350KV to
500KV
25
7.62
ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD

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Allow for machine movement, electrical line sway or sag and beware of strong
or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel
must not operate or move the machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms .
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Ensure safe routing of power cable to minimise risk of electrocution.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where
potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present.

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Setup Hazards
Check work area for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards.
Do not use the machine whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Ensure machine is securely fastened at the top and brakes are on before use.
Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and
stability.
Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or
specification.
Be aware of ground surface prior to installation.
Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part of this machine.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile surface or vehicle.
Ensure all tyres are in good condition and cotter pins are properly installed.
Do not ride on machine.
Do not alter or disable limit switches or remote handset.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds.
When erecting the machine, ensure shackles and or ties are secure before lifting.
SETUP HAZARD

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Fall Hazards
Always erect a safety barrier to prevent access through underside of machine.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Do not lean over machine while belt is moving.
Do not lean over discharge head of machine whilst loading / unloading.
Ensure loading guides are set central to the load and machine frame.
Do not ride on machine.
Keep the loading platform / scaffold free from debris.
FALL HAZARD

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Bodily Injury Hazard
Use common sense and planning when installing and operating the machine.
Keep hands and limbs away from moving belt.
Always wear correct PPE.

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Component Damage Hazards
When using a generator, ensure it is fitted with a voltage regulator before use.
Do not over load the machine 80kg MAX belt load.
Do not over load individual carriers 20kg MAX per carrier.
Do not use machine as a ground for welding.
Damaged Machine Hazard
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the machine and test all functions
before each work shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a damaged or
malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the
appropriate Mace Industries service manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible
COMPONENT
DAMAGE HAZARD