PFT RITMO XL 400V User manual

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Operating Instructions
Mixing pump RITMO XL 400V
Overview – Operation
Article number of operating instructions: 00 23 51 99
Article number of parts list machine: 00 18 64 78
Please read the operating instructions before starting
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Einersheimer Straße 53 97346 Iphofen
Germany
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1 EC Declaration of Conformity..................... 5
2 General notes............................................... 6
2.1 Information about operating
instructions........................................... 6
2.2 Please retain the instructions for
later use............................................... 6
2.3 Division................................................ 6
3 Spare part lists............................................. 7
3.2 Technical data ..................................... 8
3.3 General data........................................ 8
3.4 Connection values............................... 8
3.5 Operating conditions............................ 9
3.6 Performance values........................... 10
3.7 Noise level......................................... 10
3.8 Vibrations........................................... 10
3.9 Dimension sheet................................ 11
3.10 Type plate.......................................... 11
3.11 Quality control sticker........................ 11
4 Installation and function ........................... 12
4.1 Overview............................................ 12
4.2 Overview............................................ 13
5 Module description.................................... 13
5.1 Mixing tube with material container... 13
5.2 Undercarriage with compressor and
control cabinet ................................... 14
6 Connections ............................................... 14
6.1 Connections of water and air............. 14
6.2 Connection of material hose.............. 14
7 Overview of control cabinet...................... 15
7.1 Modes, pressure boosting pump....... 15
8 Accessories................................................ 16
8.1 PFT - remixer for RITMO XL ............. 16
8.2 Covers ............................................... 16
8.3 Power cable / water-/air hose............ 16
9 Brief description ........................................ 17
10 Material ....................................................... 17
10.1 Flowability / conveying property.........17
11 Mortar pressure manometer......................17
12 Safety rules.................................................18
13 Transport, packing and storage................18
13.1 Safety instructions for transport .........18
13.2 Transport inspection...........................19
13.3 Transport in single parts.....................19
13.4 Transportation with crane...................20
14 Packaging....................................................21
15 Operation.....................................................22
15.1 Safety.................................................22
16 Preparation..................................................23
16.1 Connection of power supply...............23
16.2 Connection of water supply................24
16.3 Water from water barrel .....................24
17 Activation ....................................................25
17.1 Default of water flow volume..............25
18 Mortar pressure manometer......................26
19 Operating the machine ..............................26
19.1 Checking mortar consistency.............26
19.2 Machine "Flying start" ........................27
20 Mortar hoses...............................................27
20.1 Preparing mortar hoses......................27
20.2 Connecting mortar hose.....................27
21 Spraying gun...............................................28
21.1 Connecting spraying gun ...................28
21.2 Activating the air compressor.............28
22 Feeding machine with factory dry
material........................................................29
23 Applying mortar..........................................30
23.1 Opening air cock on the spraying
gun .....................................................30
23.2 Closing air cock..................................31
23.3 Work interruption................................31

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24 Cleaning......................................................32
24.1 Checking mortar pressure .................32
24.2 Cleaning mortar hose ........................33
24.3 Cleaning the mixing tube...................33
24.4 Cleaning rubber mixing zone.............35
24.5 Inserting mixing coil ...........................35
25 Measures against danger of frost ............36
25.1 Blowing water fitting dry.....................37
26 Shutting down during emergency............38
27 Troubleshooting jobs ................................39
27.1 Behavior during faults........................39
27.2 Fault displays.....................................39
27.3 Faults .................................................39
27.4 Safety.................................................40
27.5 Faults table ........................................40
28 No delivery / plunger..................................43
28.1 Overcoming hose blockers /
indication of blockages ......................43
28.2 This can be caused by:......................43
28.3 Pre-existing damage in mortar hose..43
28.4 Changing the direction of rotation of
pump motor........................................43
28.5 Releasing residual pressure.............. 44
29 Measures during power failure ................ 44
30 Measures during water failure.................. 45
31 Maintenance............................................... 45
31.1 Safety ................................................ 45
31.2 Cleaning ............................................ 47
31.3 Maintenance schedule ...................... 47
31.4 Maintenance jobs .............................. 48
31.5 Dirt trapping sieve.............................. 48
31.6 Pressure reducing valve.................... 49
31.7 Checking pressure switch ................. 49
31.8 Measures after maintenance............. 50
32 Dismantling ................................................ 51
32.1 Safety ................................................ 51
32.2 Dismantling........................................ 52
32.3 Disposal............................................. 52
33 Checklist for annual expert testing
(master copy) ............................................. 53
34 Index............................................................ 54

Mixing pump RITMO XL 400V Overview – Operation
EC Declaration of Conformity
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1 EC Declaration of Conformity
Company: Knauf PFT GmbH & Co. KG
Einersheimer Straße 53
97346 Iphofen
Germany
declares under our sole responsibility that the product:
Type of machine: RITMO XL
Type of equipment: Mixing pump
Serial number:
Guaranteed sound power level: 95 dB
mit den nachfolgenden CE-Richtlinien übereinstimmt:
•Outdoor directive (2000/14/EG),
•Machine directive (2006/42/EG),
••Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EG).
Operative Conformity Assessment according to Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EG:
Internal production control as per article 14 paragraph 2 in connection with annex V.
This declaration only refers to the machine in the state in which it has been placed on the market. Parts
subsequently added by the user and/or subsequent interventions are not covered. This declaration ceases to
be valid if the product is converted or changed without consent.
Person authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation:
Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. (FH) Michael Duelli, Einersheimer Straße 53, 97346 Iphofen.
The technical documentation is available from:
Knauf PFT GmbH & Co.KG, Technical Department, Einersheimer Straße 53, 97346 Iphofen.
Iphofen, Dr. York Falkenberg
Managing director
Place, Date of issue Name and signature Identification of the signatory