Tuchel Simplex User manual

1.0 / 2008-05-19
Operating manual
Sweeper

Table of contents
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Foreword............................................................................................................................ 5
1General information about this operating manual................................................... 6
A word about this operating manual...................................................................................................... 6
Declaration of conformity........................................................................................................................ 7
2Safety........................................................................................................................... 9
General safety information ..................................................................................................................... 9
Intended use............................................................................................................................................. 9
Safety instructions in the operating manual....................................................................................... 10
Safety stickers on the accessory equipment......................................................................................11
Safety regulations.................................................................................................................................. 12
Safety devices ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Clothing................................................................................................................................................... 12
Modifications to the accessory equipment......................................................................................... 13
Before leaving the host vehicle............................................................................................................ 13
Preventing injuries................................................................................................................................. 13
Operating the accessory equipment.................................................................................................... 13
Basic safety instructions when operating the articulated shaft drive.............................................. 14
Transporting........................................................................................................................................... 14
Safety measures during maintenance................................................................................................. 15
Before performing maintenance work................................................................................................. 15
During the maintenance........................................................................................................................ 15
3Technical data........................................................................................................... 16
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 16
Work values............................................................................................................................................ 17
Working hydraulics................................................................................................................................ 17
Attachment with mount......................................................................................................................... 17
Additional equipment (option).............................................................................................................. 17
4Description / overview.............................................................................................. 18
General view........................................................................................................................................... 19
Accessories (optional)........................................................................................................................... 20
Debris collector ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Side broom............................................................................................................................................... 20
Hydraulic lateral adjustment..................................................................................................................... 21
Splash guard............................................................................................................................................ 21
Type plate ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Identification marking locations........................................................................................................... 23
5Operation................................................................................................................... 24
Working with accessory equipment..................................................................................................... 24
Safety regulations when working with accessory equipment...................................................................24
Placing into operation ........................................................................................................................... 25
Checks before placing into operation....................................................................................................... 25
Installing the sweeper............................................................................................................................ 26

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Initial installation........................................................................................................................................26
Mounting the A-frame ...............................................................................................................................27
Mounting the three-point linkage ..............................................................................................................29
Hitching the PTO shaft to the host vehicle ...............................................................................................31
Attaching accessories (optional)...............................................................................................................31
Operating the sweeper...........................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the parking jacks.......................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the sweeping profile..................................................................................................................33
Adjusting the revolution speed..................................................................................................................33
Simple sweeping mode.............................................................................................................................34
Containing the sweepings (optional).........................................................................................................35
Emptying the debris collector (optional) ...................................................................................................36
Swivelling the side broom to the operating/normal position (optional).....................................................37
Installing the sweeper ............................................................................................................................38
Preparing for disassembly........................................................................................................................38
Unlocking the A-frame ..............................................................................................................................40
Unlocking the three-point linkage .............................................................................................................40
Placing out of operation.........................................................................................................................41
Turning off of the accessory equipment safely.........................................................................................41
Storing the accessory equipment over longer periods of time .................................................................41
6Operation...................................................................................................................42
Adjusting the compensation system....................................................................................................42
Re-adjusting the sweeper ......................................................................................................................42
Adjusting the support wheels ...............................................................................................................43
Debris collector (optional) .....................................................................................................................44
Disassembling the debris collector...........................................................................................................44
Adjusting the debris collector....................................................................................................................45
Adjustment of the Vulkollan rubber wear tip (optional)......................................................................46
Side broom (option)................................................................................................................................47
Adjusting the circular brush ......................................................................................................................47
Setting the inclination and contact of the side broom...............................................................................47
Adjusting the revolution speed..................................................................................................................48
Splash guard...........................................................................................................................................49
Installing the splash guard........................................................................................................................49
Adjusting the clearance between splash guard and ground.....................................................................49
7Maintenance ..............................................................................................................50
Safety measures .....................................................................................................................................50
Safety-relevant parts ..............................................................................................................................50
Maintenance preparation .......................................................................................................................51
Lubricants and operating materials......................................................................................................52
Screw connections.................................................................................................................................52
Wearing parts/spare parts .....................................................................................................................53
Lubricating points...................................................................................................................................55
Replacing the sweeper cylinder............................................................................................................56
Re-tensioning the chain.........................................................................................................................59
Replacing the Vulkollan rubber wear tip (optional).............................................................................60

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Replacing the splash guard (option).................................................................................................... 61
Changing the circular brush (option)................................................................................................... 61
Hydraulic circuit diagrams.................................................................................................................... 62
8Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 65
9Index.......................................................................................................................... 66

Foreword
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
The "Simplex" sweeper you have purchased has been
manufactured to the highest quality standards. In order to
eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you
must read and observe the respective safety and warning
instructions in this manual and on the accessory equipment
before using or servicing the accessory equipment.
Before placing the accessory equipment into operation, all
machine operators must make themselves familiar with the
handling of the accessory equipment using this operating manual.
The safety regulations are to be strictly adhered to. Adherence to
the valid safety regulations for your country is also obligatory.
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General information about this operating manual
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1 General information about this
operating manual
A word about this operating manual
A professional operation and conscientious care and maintenance
of the device are necessary in order to maintain the safety and
utilisability of the accessory equipment. This operating manual will
help you to use the accessory equipment for its intended purpose
and to avoid damages to persons and property. The manual takes
the necessary legal conditions and guidelines into account and
contains important information.
The operating manual is part of the device and should be stored
so that it is readily available at any time. If the operating manual
becomes soiled or gets lost, a new replacement manual can be
requested from Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH at any time. If the
device is sold, the operating manual must be transferred to the
new owner.
The owner of the device bears the responsibility for the following
points:
•Every operator must be at least the legal minimum age
and be physically as well as mentally fit to reliably fulfil the
tasks assigned to them.
•Every person who operates or services the accessory
equipment must have read and understood the operating
manual beforehand.
•The accessory equipment may only be used for its
intended purpose and in accordance with applicable
regulations.
•The accessory equipment may not be modified or altered.
The declaration of conformity of the Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH
expires if the owner allows safety-relevant modifications to be
performed on the accessory equipment. The party performing the
modifications must issue a new declaration of conformity. If you
have questions concerning this, please contact Tuchel directly.
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Declaration of conformity
The "Simplex" sweeper satisfies the "essential health and safety
requirements" of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and is
authorised to carry the CE mark.
Furthermore, the harmonised European Standards DIN EN 292-
1/2, DIN EN 982, DIN EN 474-1/3/4, DIN EN 1553 and the
German Regulations for the prevention of industrial accidents
(UVV) were used for the development of the machine. These are
documented in the EC declaration of conformity.
The manufacturer's address is located on the back side of the
operating manual.
NOTE!
The declaration of conformity is depicted on the
following page.

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Safety
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2 Safety
General safety information
Most accidents are caused by the disregard of the essential
safety regulations. In order to prevent accidents and thus
eliminate any possibility of damage to persons or property, you
must have read and understood the respective safety and
warning instructions in this manual and in the manual of the host
vehicle before performing any work.
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Intended use
The accessory equipment is designed to be used solely for the
purpose defined in chapter "Description / overview", Page 18 and
in conjunction with the approved components.
Any other use does not comply with the regulations/requirements
or intended use. The manufacturer cannot assume liability for any
damages resulting from an unintended use. The user/owner alone
bears the risk for this.
Follow the corresponding safety instructions and working steps
from this operating manual and the manual of the host vehicle.
These also pertain to the intended use.
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Safety
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Safety instructions in the operating manual
In the operating manual at hand, the following signal words and
signs are used to make the safety instructions recognisable as
such at a glance:
This is the hazard warning. It warns you about the risk
of injury.
•Compliance with all activities labelled with the
hazard warning in order to prevent injuries or fatal
injuries is mandatory.
DANGER! – Risk of fatal injuries
Identifies risks that can result in severe injuries to
health or lead to death if the respective danger warning
is not observed or is not observed sufficiently.
WARNING! – Bodily injuries
Identifies risks that can cause physical injury if the
respective warning is not observed or is neglected.
CAUTION! – Minor injuries
Identifies risks that can cause minor bodily injury.
This is the cautionary sign. It warns you about the risk
of property damage. It differs from the hazard warning
since it warns about property damage and not about
bodily injury.
•Compliance with instructions provided on
cautionary signage is mandatory. It is intended to
prevent property damage and damage caused to
the environment.
ATTENTION! – Property damage
Identifies solely the risk of potential property damage
and damage caused to the environment.
NOTE!
Identifies application tips and useful information.
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