Rioned FLEXMATIC+ User manual

USER’S MANUAL
FLEXMATIC+
Edition: 03 Date: Tuesday 6 August 2013
RIONED
P.O. Box 5070
5004 EB Tilburg
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.rioned.com

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©Copyright 08/13 Rioned/RIOR B.V.Tilburg- Nederland.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or published by means of printing, photocop-
ying, microfilm or otherwise without the prior written consent of RIONED. This restriction also holds for
the corresponding drawings and diagrams.
RIONED has the right to change parts of the machine at any time without any prior or direct warning to the
client. Similarly, the contents of this manual can also be changed without any prior warning.
This manual is to be used only for this machine.
For extra information on adjustments, maintenance and repair, contact the technical department of your
dealer.

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Foreword
This user’s manual is a manual for the professional user.
This user’s manual has the purpose to control the machine in a safety manner and must be saved with the
machine.
The photos and drawings help you understand the text easier.
First the user’s manual gives you an overview of the most important safety aspects. Then we explain how
the machine is built up and the global working of the machine.
Chapter “Technical specifications” gives you information about the working characteristics, performance
under normal use and construction specifications.
“Control” is the next chapter. This chapter explains how to use the machine systematically.
In the chapter “Maintenance”, the user can do small maintenance on the machine.
Chapter “Trouble shooting” has the purpose to solve simple defects.
With the “Exploded views” you can order original spare parts, are also useful for mounting, and disassemble
the machine.
Finally gives the chapter “Appendix” information about electrical and/or hydraulic connections.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................7
1.1 Use...............................................................................................................................7
2 SECURITY...........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Instruction indications in this manual..........................................................................9
2.2 Descriptions security measures ...................................................................................9
2.3 Personnel protection outfit ..........................................................................................9
2.4 Warnings......................................................................................................................9
2.5 Personnel qualification and education.......................................................................10
2.6 Danger that can occur if the security regulations aren’t observed ............................10
2.7 Working safely...........................................................................................................10
2.8 Security regulations for the user and technical service.............................................10
2.9 Security regulations for maintenance, inspection and mounting activities...............10
2.10 Making changes and fabricate spare parts.................................................................10
2.11 Improper use..............................................................................................................10
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................13
3.1 General .....................................................................................................................13
3.2 Motor........................................................................................................................13
4 CONSTRUCTION.............................................................................................................15
5 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................17
5.1 Transport....................................................................................................................17
5.2 Controls .....................................................................................................................17
5.3 Before unblocking.....................................................................................................20
5.4 Unblocking................................................................................................................23
5.5 Unclogging a highly placed hole...............................................................................26
6 OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................27
6.1 Foot switch ................................................................................................................27
7 MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................29
7.1 General ......................................................................................................................29
7.2 Cleaning the feed unit................................................................................................29
7.3 Lubrication ................................................................................................................33
7.4 Extensive periodical maintenance.............................................................................33
7.5 Maintenance schedule ...............................................................................................34
8 ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................35
8.1 Supplies .....................................................................................................................35
8.2 Auxiliaries that can be coupled:................................................................................36
9 EXPLODED VIEW
EXPLOSIONSZEICHNUNG UND ERSATZTEILLISTE
DESSIN ET LISTE DE RECHANGE ........................................................................................39
9.1 Exploded view...........................................................................................................40

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9.2 Stuklijst......................................................................................................................41
10 APPENDIX.........................................................................................................................42
10.1 EC declaration Of Conformity For Machinery .........................................................42
10.2 Sales Managers..........................................................................................................43
10.3 Wiring diagram..........................................................................................................44
10.4 Dimensions................................................................................................................45
10.5 Geluidsmeetrapport ...................................................................................................46
10.6 Safety instructions.....................................................................................................47
11 INDEX ................................................................................................................................50

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1 INTRODUCTION
RIONED wishes to thank you for your purchase of the RIONED drain and sewer-clearing machine.
We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly and see that the machine is handled and main-
tained in the proper manner. If your machine should give trouble and need servicing, when you want
to order parts, or if you have any questions, contact your RIONED dealer.
The machine is built by:
RIONED
P.O. Box 5070
5004 EB Tilburg
The Netherlands
Telephone : [phone]
Telefax : [phone]
Your machine is specifically designed to clean drain- and sewer pipes with a diameter from 20
mm to 75 mm by using specially manufactured cleaning springs with a diameter of 8 - 10 mm
diameter.
The machine may only be used by authorized personnel.
The machine can not be used in an explosive environment.
Fill the spring drum only with springs we describe in this manual.
In this manual you will find all necessary information concerning operations and maintaining your
machine. If handled properly, your machine is guaranteed according the general delivery conditions.
1.1 Use The main shaft is being driven by the electrical motor by means of chainwheel. On this axle the
spring drum is mounted. The drum contains the spring which is to be lead into the drain or sewer
opening. By means of the spring transporter and rotation direction the spring can be:
A Fed out of the drum.
B Fed into the drum.
C Kept in place.

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2 SECURITY
Be responsible for other people when you are working with this machine.
This manual contains instructions for fundamental conditions that must be followed by use and
maintenance of this machine.
That is why it is necessary that authorised and qualified personnel must read the user's manual and
the user’s manual must always be available with the machine. Near the general regulations in this
chapter, you must also follow the security regulations in the other chapters.
2.1 Instruction in-
dications in this
manual
The in this manual containing security instructions, which are dangerous if they are not obeyed, are
marked with general security signs.
Security sign DIN 4844-W9
2.2 Descriptions se-
curity measures •Stop
This machine is equipped with an stop. By operating the emergency stop, the machine
will stop. Also use it when dangerous situations occur. After use, remove the danger.
Make sure the stop can always be reached.
• Security covers
This machine is equipped with several security covers over parts that are rotating. It is
forbidden to remove these security covers during operating this machine. You can only
remove them if there is maintenance on the machine. Stop the machine and take the plug
out of the wall socket.
• Spring guidance tube
The spring guidance tube protects you against the rotating spring. Now your clothes can
not get clamped between the spring openings.
2.3 Personnel pro-
tection outfit • Protection looking glasses
• Gloves (Recommended)
• Dust cover (Recommended)
2.4 Warnings Never take the spring when turning.
Do not let the spring turn outside ( swing of the spring).
Do not start the machine with switched in feed unit.
Take care of a stable disposition of the machine.
Never block the control lever, unless this is mentioned.
Do not wear cloth that hangs loose.
Please note safety instructions (See Chapter 10.6 "Safety instructions" page: 47).
Dust that arises when working on material containing asbestos or stonework containing crystalline
silicic acid is harmful to the health. Please follow accident prevention regulations.
Do not pierce the motor housing as this could damage the double insulation (use adhesives).

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Keep mains lead clear from working range of the machine. Always lead the cable away behind you.
Never touch the spring if it is rotating. Not even with auxiliaries or other tools.
Never let the spring rotate outside a sewer, drain or pipe.
Never start the machine with the spring pusher downwards.
Never touch the spring if it is rotating. Not even with auxiliaries or other tools.
Never let the spring rotate outside a sewer, drain or pipe.
Make sure the machine is stable during operation.
Do not let the machine operate without supervision.
2.5 Personnel qual-
ification and educa-
tion
Personnel that use, maintain and inspect the machine must have the right qualifications for this job.
Responsibility and authorisation of the personnel and the supervision on the personnel must be em-
bedded. If the knowledge is not present, the user must provide for the necessarily education.
2.6 Dangerthat can
occur if the security
regulations aren’t
observed
If the security regulations are not observed, danger can occur for personnel and for the environment.
No amends are given if the regulations are not observed.
If the regulations are not observed, this can results in:
• Failure of important functions of the machine.
• Failure of prescribes methods for maintenance.
• Exposure of persons to dangers of electrical or mechanical failures
2.7 Working safely The in this manual named security prescriptions, the national prescriptions to prevent accidents and
the internal labour, company and security prescriptions must be followed by the user.
2.8 Security regula-
tions for the user
and technical ser-
vice
• Protections of moving parts (for example couplings) may not be removed if the machine
is working.
• Leakage of dangerous mediums must disposed in a manner that there is no danger for the
personnel and environment. Statutory regulations must be followed.
• Danger caused by electricity must be excluded.
2.9 Security regula-
tions for mainte-
nance, inspection
and mounting activ-
ities
• The user sees to it that qualified technicians do all maintenance, inspection and mounting
activities. They must study the manual thoroughly.
• Maintenance may only be done when the machine is not functioning and the plug is out
of the wall socket.
• The in the user’s manual mentioned handling to stop the machine must be notified.
• Directly after maintenance of the machine, all the security and protection facilities must
be functionally.
• Before starting the machine again, you must follow the instructions correctly.
2.10 Making
changes and fabri-
cate spare parts
Changes to the machine are only permitted if Rioned has given written authorisation. The use of
original spare parts and accessories are for the safety necessary. Rioned is not responsible for inju-
ries or damages if other spare parts are used.
2.11 Improper use The security during working with the machine is only guaranteed if the use of the machine is con-
form the user’s manual. The limits that are written in chapter “Technical Specifications” and “Ap-
pendix” may never be overstepped.

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If the machine does not work or give troubles, it is forbidden to work further with the machine. Tel-
ephone your dealer or the technical department of Rioned
Telephone: [phone]
This manual contains all the necessary information concerning control and maintenance. If the de-
vice is positioned correctly, properly controlled, and regularly maintained, a warranty will be given
according to the general conditions of delivery. However, should it arise that the control and main-
tenance procedures are not diligently followed, the warranty will become invalid.

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3 Technical Specifications
3.1 General
Description (symbol) Unit
Type : FlexMatic+
Dimensions : see chapter 10.4 Dimensions page.: 45
Weight (dry) (m) : 11,9 kg
Maximum spring length : 15 m
Spring diameter : 8 mm - 10 mm
Springs suitable for sewer diameter : 20 - 75 mm
Place type plate:Plaats typeplaat:
In and out speed spring : 0 - 3 m/min.
Rotation direction : Left and right
RPM drum : 385 r.p.m.
Year of construction (month/year) : See type plate on frame
3.2 Motor
Description (symbol) Unit
Mark/Type : Unidrive
Power (P) : 0,18 kW / 0,24 HP
Voltage and frequency : 230 V, 50 Hz.
Current : 1,6 A
Revolutions : 1380 r.p.m.
Security : Thermal
Cos : 0,92
Isolation class : IP 55

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4 Construction
The spring-cleaning device contains the following main parts:
AClamp
B Pressure knob
C Feed unit
DFrame
ECover
FDrum
G Electric Motor
HToolbox
I Switch 1-0-2
J Handle
D
F
B
C
A
E
H
G
I
J

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5Control
If you control, maintain or inspect the machine, you must have the right
qualifications for this job. If you do not have the necessarily knowledge, you may
not use the machine. Further, you must convince yourself that you understand this
manual thoroughly.
5.1 Transport 1. Pull the plug out of the wall socket.
2. Wind the wire around the bow.
3. Couple the extra spring loose and put in storage.
4. Store the standard spring in the drum.
5. Let the standard spring reach a little bit out of the feed unit.
6. Wear the spring machine using the handle.
5.2 Controls 1. Clamp handle:
Turn the handle a quarter turn
loose to dismount the feed unit.
2. Pressure piece:
By turning the pressure piece you can activate the spring unit or deactivate.

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a Pressure knob:
By turning the pressure knob,
you can bring the feed unit in
and out of order.Turn pressure
knob clockwise:
Feed unit activated. Spring ro-
tates and gets transported.
b Turn pressure knob counter
clockwise:
Feed unit out of order. Spring
rotates, no transportation.
3. Rotary knob:
Position 0: no rotation.
Position 1: drum rotates in working
direction.
Position 2: drum rotates reverse.
Use this position to get a jammed
spring back.
4. Feed unit handle:
By operating this handle, the trans-
portation of the spring is controlled.
a Lever maximum pointing to
the drum:
Spring transport speed maxi-
mum in.
b Lever maximum from the
drum off:
Spring transport speed maxi-
mum out.
c Lever in the middle:
no transport.

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5. Toolbox with accessories

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5.3 Before unblock-
ing 1. Couple a spring with a diameter of 8 mm or 10 mm onto the standard spring.
2. Loosen the pressure knob.
3. Turn the switch to position 1.
4. Move the handle to the drum.
5. Fasten carefully the pressure knob.
Now the spring gets fed into the
spring drum.