Mayer TM 2432 User manual

Issue date: 01/09/2021 / V1.5
Before the initial start-up, read and keep at the machine for future use.
Operating instructions
Potting machine TM 2432

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List of Contents
1 Product description
1 Intended use
2 Structure
3 Functional description
4 Technical data
5 EC Declaration of conformity
2 General safety instructions
1 Due diligence of the operating company
2 Explanation of the safety symbols used
3 Basic safety precautions
4 Machine-related safety precautions
5 Demands on operating personnel
3 Transport, handling and
storage of the machine
1 Transport
2 Handling
3 Storage
4 Installation
1 General notes
2 Installing the machine
3 Measures for the machine’s stability against
overturning
4 Disassembly and disposal of the machine
5 Initial start-up
1 Check prior to first start
2 a Starting the machine with Touchscreen
for the first time
2 b Starting the machine without Touchscreen
for the first time
3 Stopping the machine
6 Operation
1 Normal operation
2 Shutting down the machine
3 Measures prior to and after a longer shutdown
7 Malfunctions
1 Behaviour in case of malfunctions
2 Possible malfunctions and trouble shooting
8 Maintenance
1 General notes
2 Inspection and preventive maintenance
2.1 Elevator chains
2.2 Rubber conveyor belt
3 Maintenance schedule
9 Part list
10 Circuit diagrams for electric and
pneumatic system
11 Guarantee

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1 Product description
1 Intended use
The Mayer TM 2432 potting machine may be used for planting
and replanting plants with a minimum of working force and of
time.
Other means of use of the machine, besides the ones listed
here, are not permitted –and they are not the usage for
intended purpose.
If the Mayer TM 2432 potting machine is not used in
accordance with the regulations, the safe operation of the
machine is not guaranteed.
The usage for intended purpose involves reading the operating
instructions, and compliance of the regulations, specially safety
regulations stated in them. Furthermore, every inspection and
maintenance should be performed in specified time.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting
from improper use. The operator of the Mayer TM 2432 is solely
responsible for personal injuries or property damages.

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2 Structure
Plan view 2432
back
right
left
front

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3 Functional description
a) Working without automatic pot dispenser
When there is no pot dispenser installed, then empty pots are
loaded by one person on the turntable located on the right side
of the machine when it is viewed from front side.
The turntable is driven by a worm drive mechanism and is
moved intermittently in counter-clockwise.
The pots are forwarded under the elevator.
Plates are fixed on endless chains located in the elevator
housing which take the soil from the hopper. When the plates
reach the upper turning point, the soil falls into the pot being
there.
A controlled conveyor belt is installed into the soil hopper which
forwards the soil always towards the elevator.
The turntable continues to turn and a drilling motor,
synchronously with the turning mechanism, drills a hole into the
soil in the pot by means of a replaceable drill.
One or several person(s) standing around the machine plant
plants into the pots. Plant holding trays can be located either
beside the machine or in a separate storing place or on top of
the turntable.
A pot take-off is installed to remove the planted pots from the
turntable and to push them on a conveyor belt connected to the
machine.
Warning!
When there is no automatic pot dispenser installed, special
care shall be taken on section 2 „General safety
instructions”.

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b) Working with automatic pot dispenser
When there is an automatic pot dispenser installed then feeding
by hand is not necessary and one labour force may be saved.
Further instructions are detailed in Operation instructions of pot
dispenser.
4 Technical data
Make:
Mayer
Machine type:
Potting machine
Series:
2432
Length / width / height:
460 / 220 / 230 cm
Weight:
ca. 1700 kg
Working height:
ca. 100 cm
Power connection:
400V/50Hz, 5-pole
Power input:
3 kW
Pot size:
T14 pots, 9-32 cm diameter
(for round and square pots)
Capacity of soil hopper:
1,5 m³
2,2/3,0 m³on request
Production speed:
up to 3,000 pots/hour
Usable drill sizes:
2 -13 cm
larger drill diameter on request
Workplace related emission value:
73dB (A)

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Available accessories (for an additional charge)
•Pot holder ring for pots from 9 to 13 cm diameter
•Drill sleeve 100 mm
•Standard drills from 3.5 –13 cm
•Special drills from 3.5 –16 cm
•Container drill from 11 –16 cm
•Plate from 4.0 –14 cm
•Plates for tree nurseries from 12 –18 cm
•Closed pressure plate
•Special pressure plate
•Chrysanthemum plate
•Plates for pouring edge
•Roller conveyor and roller curves
•Counting device
•Various pot dispensers
•Automatic pot transport in combination with conveyor belts
•Broadening devices and attachments for soil hoppers
•Trailer coupling
•Stainless steel elevator buckets
•Rotating motor brush
•Fertilizer dispenser
•Special tyres
•Additional frequency converter
•Soil control on the elevator
•Platform segments
Important note!
When placing repeat orders for accessories and spare parts,
make sure to have information about the machine type and
number at your hand!

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5EC declaration of conformity
According to Appendix IIA of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
The manufacturer Mayer Ipari és Kereskedelmi BT.
Georg Mayer út 1. 9341 Kisfalud / Hungary
Mayer GmbH & Co. KG
Maschinenbau u. Verwaltung
Poststr. 30 89522 Heidenheim / Germany
hereby attests that the machine described in
the following:
Make: Mayer
Model: Topfmaschine
Series: 2432
Year constructed: since 2020
fulfils the safety and health requirements of the
following EU Machinery Directive:
2006/42/EC
Applied harmonised standards:
EN ISO 12100:2011
Safety of machinery. General principles for design. Risk
assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
EN 60204-1:2010
Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines. Part 1:
General requirements (IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)
EN ISO 13849-1:2016
Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems.
Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2015)
EN ISO 13850:2008
Safety of machinery. Emergency stop. Principles for design
(ISO 13850:2006)
EN ISO 13855:2010
Safety of machinery - Positioning of safeguards with respect to
the approach speeds of parts of the human body (ISO
13855:2010)
EN ISO 13857:2008
Safety of machinery. Safety distances to prevent hazard zones
being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)
EN ISO 14119:2014
Safety of machinery. Interlocking devices associated with
guards. Principles for design and selection (ISO 14119:2013)
EN ISO 4413:2011
Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements
for systems and their components (ISO 4413:2010)
EN ISO 4414:2011
Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements
for systems and their components (ISO 4414:2010)
EN 349:1993+A1:2008
Safety of machinery. Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts
of human body.
EN ISO 14120:2016
Safety of machinery. Guards. General requirements for the
design and construction of fixed and movable guards. (ISO
14120:2015)
EN 1037:1995+A1:2008
Safety of machinery. Prevention of unexpected start-up
EN 618:2002+A1:2011
Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC
requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of bulk
materials except fixed belt conveyors
EN 619:2002+A1:2011
Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC
requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit
loads
EN ISO 14738:2009
Safety of machinery. Anthropometric requirements for the
design of workstations at machinery.
(ISO 14738:2002, + Cor 1:2003 + Cor 2:2005)

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EN 1005-2:2003+A1:2009
Safety of machinery. Human physical performance. Part 2:
Manual handling of machinery and component parts of
machinery
EN 1005-5:2007
Safety of machinery. Human physical performance. Part 5: Risk
assessment for repetitive handling at high frequency.
Any design alterations that effect the technical specifications given in the Operating Instructions or
the intended use, i.e. change the machine substantially, will invalidate this EU Declaration of
Conformity.
Heidenheim, 01/09/2021 ......................................
Geschäftsführer | Managing Director

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2 General safety instructions
1 Due diligence of the operating company
The Mayer TM 2432 potting machine was designed
and built taking a danger analysis into consideration
and after careful selection of the harmonised
standards to be complied with as well as other
specifications. It therefore meets the state of the art
and guarantees a maximum degree of safety.
However, only if all the measures required for such
are taken can this safety be achieved in actual
operational practice. Planning these measures and
checking their implementation is subject to the
operating organisation's duty to take due care.
The operating organisation must in particular
guarantee that:
•… the machine is only used in accordance with
its intended use (cf. Product description).
•… the machine is only operated when in
flawless working order and, especially, that the
working order of the safety equipment is
regularly checked.
•… the Operating Instructions are always
available in legible condition and complete at
the location where the machine is used.
•… only sufficiently qualified and authorised
personnel operate, service and repair the
machine.
•… these personnel are regularly instructed
about all relevant matters concerning industrial
safety and environmental protection and that
they know the Operating Instructions and
especially the safety instructions they contain.
•… none of the safety and warning signs
attached to the machine are removed and that
all remain legible.
•Users must obligate themselves only to ever
operate the machine when it is in flawless
condition.
•No unauthorised conversions or alterations are
allowed that influence safety of the machine.
•Only when it has stopped, must any work ever
be carried out on the machine.
•Before beginning with any work on the machine,
secure its drives and accessory parts against
being switched on unintentionally.
•The protective devices may only be removed
when the machine has been stopped.
•Local safety and accident-prevention
regulations always apply to any operation of the
machine.

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•The machine may not be started if any safety
devices are removed.
•In the working area the operator is responsible
for other people.
•In case of non-compliance with any one of
the points cited above, the manufacturer
shall be released from all liability.
2 Explanation of the safety symbols used
The safety symbols along with the text of the safety instructions
are meant to point out unavoidable residual dangers that exist
when dealing with this machine. These residual hazards relate
to:
•People
•The machine
•Other things and objects
•The environment
The following safety symbols are used in these Operating
Instructions:
This symbol indicates that there are dangers to the machine,
things and the environment, but that no dangers to people are
to be expected.
If these instructions are not followed, it might result in
malfunctions and damage to the machine. Property damage
and environmental damage might also come about
This symbol identifies instructions contributing to better
understanding of the machine, information that helps you to use
the machine in optimum fashion. This symbol does not identify
safety instructions.
This symbol warns against the danger of electric shock.
Be sure to also note that a safety symbol can never replace the
text of safety instructions –the text of safety instructions must
therefore always be read completely!

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3 Basic safety precautions
Always be sure that:
•… tight-fitting working clothes are worn at all the
workplaces.
•… it is not allowed to wear chains, rings, bracelets or
wristbands.
•… for operationally relevant reasons, it is not possible to
completely cover the compost hopper.
•… it is not allowed to reach into the compost hopper (to
push in more soil, for example), because when doing so,
there would be a danger of getting caught by the scraping
chain.
•… it is not allowed to get into the compost hopper while the
machine is running.
•… it is not allowed to reach into the turntable or pot
dispenser while the machine is running.
•… it is not allowed to reach into the drilling stand while the
machine is running.
•… it is not allowed to reach into the pot transfer while the
machine is running.

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4 Machine-related safety precautions
The workplaces are spread over various areas of
the potting machine.
a) Feeding pots into the rotating assembly (for a
machine without pot dispenser) or feeding pots into
the pot dispenser (for machines with pot dispenser)
on the right side of the console.
b) Filling the soil hopper with substrate from the
rear or from the right or left side.
c) Potting plants on the front left of the console,
between drilling stand and pot transfer.
Alternatively, they can also be potted on the
conveyor belts.
Responsibilities for the various activities must be
clearly defined and complied with.
Unclear competencies represent a safety risk.
Persons who are engaged in putting single pots into
the rotating assembly must have been given
separate training, during which it was pointed out to
them that there is a potential danger of being drawn
into the machine if they got stuck at the rotating
assembly.
For procedural reasons it is not possible for the soil
hopper to be covered completely. However, the
available cover provides a certain protection
against the circulating elevator chains.
It is forbidden to reach into the soil hopper (for
example to refill the soil), because when doing so
there would be a danger of getting caught by the
elevator chains or buckets.
It is not allowed to get into the soil hopper while the
machine is running.
For procedural reasons it is not possible for the
rotating assembly to be covered.
When potting at the rotating assembly, there is a
potential hazard of getting stuck in there due to
carelessness or wearing further additional clothing
or jewellery.
In case of malfunctions during the work flow it is
forbidden to touch the running machine in order to
resolve the malfunction.
It must always be possible to access the
emergency cut-off switch.
The flexible emergency cut-off switch should
always be located on the relevant workplace
(during normal operation preferably on the console,
next to the right of the worker).
It is forbidden to climb onto the running machine.
The machine must be set up on even and solid
surface so that it stands securely in place.
There is danger of life in case the machine is falling
over.
The floor (workplaces at the machine and traffic
routes) must be regularly cleaned from dirt and
water in order to avoid danger of slipping.
Stumbling blocks in the form of cables connected to
the energy supply systems must be avoided.
All feed lines to the machine must be protected
against damage.
Only a skilled electrician is allowed to carry out
works on the electrical equipment.

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Protection devices
•are fitted for the safety of operating personnel
•may in no case be changed, removed or evaded
by modifications to the machine.
Frequency converters can cause fault currents that
are not detected by means of a standard soil leakage
circuit breaker. Therefore, the machine may be
operated with an AC/DC sensitive RCCB (residual-
current circuit-breaker) only.
Frequency converters have built-in capacitors that
discharge after switching off the machine. The
machine’s connecting plug may be pulled out of the
outlet not before approx. 1 to 2 minutes after
switching off the main circuit breaker.
5 Demands on operating personnel
The machine may only be operated by personnel
who have been trained for such, shown what is
involved and are authorised to do so. These
individuals have to know and act in accordance with
the Operating Instructions. The respective
authorisations for the operation personnel must be
clearly prescribed.
In addition, special qualifications are required for
the following activities:
Operation personnel being trained may at first only
work with the machine under the supervision of an
experienced individual. It should be confirmed in
writing that the training has been successfully
completed.
Only trained personnel may ever operate any of the
control and safety equipment.
All individuals that carry out any activities with the
machine have to read the Operating Instructions
and confirm by their signature that they have
understood the Operating Instructions.

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3 Transport
To prevent damage to the machine as well as
injuries while transporting the machine, it is
absolutely necessary to comply with the
following points:
•Transport work may only be carried out by
individuals qualified to do so, complying with
the safety instructions.
•The machine may only be lifted by the
supporting points provided for such.
•Only the load-lifting devices and tackle
specified here may be used to transport the
machine.
•Be sure to also read section "General Safety
Instructions".
When transporting the machine, the following
special dangers must be expected:
•Suspended loads can drop, which would be a
lethal danger –never go under suspended
loads!
•If load-lifting equipment other than that specified
here, severe damage to the machine may
result.
1 Transport
When the machine is transported, special care shall be taken to
avoid damage of the machine during loading or unloading.
During transport fixings shall be implemented according to type
of transport.
Moisture condensation caused by temperature difference
during transport as well as shocks during transport shall be
avoided.
The machine shall be operated with usual care.
It is recommended to use a relevant attachment when loading
or unloading the machine by means of a forklift.

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2 Handling
The potting machine is fitted with 2 rubber tyres on one axle on
the front and 2 castors on the soil hopper. The weight of the
empty machine is balanced on the axle. On request, a trailer
coupling can also be attached for an additional charge.
When the machine is moved, pay particular attention to the
supply lines to the machine to prevent that the lines are
damaged and/or ripped out of their couplings if the machine
runs over them with the front wheels.
If the machine is to be moved over an inclined plane, it is
necessary:
•to completely empty the soil hopper,
•to make sufficient safety precautions in order to prevent the
machine from accidentally rolling away.
Such precautions may include:
•enough personnel
•to secure the wheels using a wedge
•and so on
3 Storage
When the machine or its parts are not reassembled right after
transport, then they shall be carefully stored in a protected area.
It shall regularly be covered and protected against dust and
moisture.
Tasks for putting out of operation are detailed in section 6.3.

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4 Installation
1 General notes
a)
To protect the machine against weather caused damages it is
suggested to use and store it inside.
b)
Electrical connection: 400V/50Hz.
Connection is permitted only to socket-outlets which are
protected by an AC/DC sensitive RCCB (residual-current circuit-
breaker).
c)
Be sure that enough place is assured for feeding and filling
pots. Same care shall be taken in case of machines connected
in front of or behind it.
d)
In order to utilize the capacity of the machine, it is suggested to
prepare soil mixture, seedling, plants, pots, trays on the best
place and in sufficient quantity.
Do not underestimate the job to remove and transport the filled
pots, since an insufficient solution may considerably decrease
efficiency of the machine.

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2 Installing the machine
a) A hard and even soil surface shall be provided under the
machine to prevent the wheels and castors from sinking into the
soil.
b) In order to ease the pneumatic tyres, prop up the machine
using the support legs.
3 Measures for the machine’s stability against overturning
There is no need to carry out other activity for erecting the
machine than it is described in section 4.2.
4 Disassembly and disposal of the machine
After completion of its full time of operation, the machine must
be duly separated from energy supply systems and disposed of
according to valid legal regulations.

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5 Initial start-up
It is essential to comply with the following safety
instructions for the initial start-up of the machine.
This will prevent injury to individuals, damage to
machinery and other property damage.
•The initial start-up may only be carried out by
qualified individuals, complying with the safety
instructions.
•Before the first start-up, check whether all the
tools and parts not belonging to it have been
removed from the machine
•Before the first start-up, check the electrical
connections.
•Activate all the safety equipment and
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF switches before the
initial start-up.
•Also read the section "General Safety
Instructions".
1 Check prior to first start
Prior to starting up the machine, the following must
be checked:
•are all safety devices available?
•was the machine damaged during transport?
•all visible bolted joints must be checked for tight
seat.
•prior to putting the machine into operation, the
connecting cable of the machine and the cable
of the emergency cut-off switch must be
checked for damages.

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2 a Starting the machine with Touchscreen for the first time
The machine shall be checked as per the following:
a)
Be sure that no foreign materials, such as tools or
similar, are left in the soil hopper, in the elevator or
on the turntable.
b)
Put the main switch of the machine to OFF („Null”)
position before the plug of the connection cable is
connected to the socket.
c)
When the machine is connected to the electricity,
put the switch to „1 ON” position.
d)
Prior to starting, connect compressed air (6 to 8
bars).
Press the green button “Enable”(“Freigabe”) on the
control panel above the turntable for 2 seconds at
least, till it lights up.
After pushing the „Start” button on the control panel
or on the flexible „Start-Stop” switch, the turntable
will start to rotate counter-clockwise.
If it rotates clockwise, then call an electrician to
change phases at the connecting cable.
Buckets of the elevator shall be forwarded from
bottom towards top seeing from side of soil hopper.
e)
In case there were no problems found or unusual
noises heard during test operation, the machine
may be put into operation as it is described in
section „Operation”.