TYROLIT Hydrostress FGE 530 Operational manual

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10999150_en
EN Floor grinding machine FGE 530
Translation of the original operating manual 4...........................

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EN Floor grinding machine FGE 530
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EN Floor grinding machine FGE 530
Translation of the original operating manual
Manufacturer: TYROLIT Hydrostress AG
Witzbergstrasse 18
CH-8330 Pfäffikon ZH
Telephone: [phone]
Telefax : [phone]
URL: www.tyrolit.com
Document: 10999150_en
Publishing date: 16.01.2018
TYROLIT Hydrostress AG
TYROLIT Hydrostress AG reserves all rights. Any
reproduction, use or distribution of this original opera
ting manual or the translations of the original opera
ting manual, in whole or in part, is prohibited without
the express written permission of TYROLIT Hydrost
ress AG. If the product described here is altered wi
thout the consent of the manufacturer, then said ma
nufacturer is not responsible for any damage that
may be incurred. Any such actions will also void the
warranty.
Contents
1 Important notes 5..........................
1.1 Symbols used 5........................
1.2 Liability and warranty 5..................
2 Safety 5...................................
2.1 Accident prevention and safety 5.........
2.2 Safety instructions 6....................
3 Operating 7................................
3.1Startingupthemachine 7...............
3.2 Operation 8............................
3.3 Switching the machine off 9..............
4 Maintenance 9.............................
4.1 Customer service and spare parts 9.......
4.2 Tilt machine 9..........................
4.3 Mounting and dismantling ETX diamond tools 9...
4.4 Mounting and dismantling surface mills 10..
4.5 Cleaning the machine 10.................
4.6 Checking electrical components 10........
4.7 Final tasks 10...........................
5 Troubleshooting 11..........................
6 Acceptance and transportation 12.............
6.1 Machine acceptance 12..................
6.2 Transporting the machine 12..............
7 Technical data 13...........................
8 Declaration of conformity 13..................
Key to the illustrations
Pos. Fig. Designation
1 A Guide handle
2B/A Operating unit
3 A Guide bar
4A/I Power plug (CEE 16 A)
5 A Control box with frequency converter
6 A Transport wheel
7 A Safety hood
8 A Dust cover
9 A Drive motor
10 ATank
11 BOperating hours counter
12 B RESET button
13 B/H Speed regulator SPEED
14 B/C Safety cap
15 BLever (valve)
16 B FWD/0/REV rotary switch
17 B DUTY indicator light
18 BEMERGENCY STOP button
19 CSafety line
20 DGroove
21 DOpen pointer
22 DControl switch
23 KWater connection
24 KConnection to the dust extraction
25 FPolycrystal diamonds (PKD)
26 FMetal bonded diamonds
27 FSynthetic resin bonded diamond pads
28 GETX locating plate
29 GGearbox
30 G Recess
31 GETX diamond tool
32 HPlastic screws
33 HSurface milling element
34 HSurface mill
35 JPlug connection
36 LScrews
37 MBolt
38 LHandle

1 Important notes
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1 Important notes
The machine may be used only with the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer for stripping, wet and
dry grinding of floor surfaces such as:
—cement
—screeds
—synthetic resin screed / asphalt
—natural stone floors
—remnants of adhesive or filling compound
—floor remnants (e.g. foam backing)
Any other use of the machine can lead to dangerous
situations and is prohibited!
To ensure correct use of the machine, follow the in
structions in the operating manual, paying particular
attention to any warnings and instructions relating to
operation and maintenance!
Before using the machine, the opera
ting personnel must carefully read and
understand this operating manual!
Keep this operating manual close at
hand for easy reference!
Read and observe documents and operating manuals
provided by suppliers!
If the machine is on loan to other parties, the opera
ting manual needs to be provided with the machine
and its importance must be made clear!
1.1 Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this
documentation:
Safety instructions
This symbol indicates warnings, prohibitions and
instructions regarding potential hazards. These
instructions must be obeyed and closely
observed.
Some safety instructions are accompanied by
appropriate symbols.
Additional information
This symbol indicates additional information.
1.2 Liability and warranty
TYROLIT Hydrostress AG
All rights, including those pertaining to translation, lie
with TYROLIT Hydrostress AG.
Liability or warranty is excluded if:
—The instructions in the operating manual have not
been observed.
—The machine or its attachments were improperly
operated.
—The maintenance was carried out inadequately or
incorrectly.
—Specified spare parts were not used.
—The protective guards were not used, have been
altered or were removed.
—The specified power supply ratings and surroun
ding conditions have not been observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that
may result if the user makes any changes to the ma
chine without the manufacturer's permission. Any
such actions will also void the warranty.
2 Safety
This chapter contains a summary of the most impor
tant information on safety when handling the ma
chine.
2.1 Accident prevention and safety
The following instructions comply with legislation, di
rectives, and publications including:
—EC Machinery Directive
—EC General Product Safety Directive
—Law governing technical materials
—Law governing equipment safety
—Law governing product liability
This operating manual is intended for operators and
tool setters, as well as for the personnel that service,
maintain and repair the machine. Together with all
the technical documentation, it is intended to help
—avoid hazardous situations
—use the machine for its intended applications
—avoid downtime and repair costs
—maintain the function of the machine
—extend the service life of the machine.
The manufacturer and owner of the machine must
respect the contents and regulations of the EC direc
tives. The effectiveness of any measure ultimately
depends on how well all parties, i.e. the manufactu
rer, the owner and the machine operators, work toge
ther to uphold safety standards.
Warning Prohibition Direction

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All laws and regulations (e.g. the valid regulations on
waste disposal), accident prevention guidelines and
generally recognised safety rules must be complied
with when working on and with the machine.
2.2 Safety instructions
This machine incorporates the very latest technologi
cal innovations and has been built in accordance with
recognized safety regulations. This ensures that the
highest possible standards of occupational safety are
maintained. However, incorrect use of the machine
could endanger the health and lives of the personnel
or cause material damage.
The machine may only be operated by people
who have been assigned to do so and who have
the appropriate training and skills.
If any defects are found in the machine that
could endanger people or damage property,
stop the machine immediately and ensure that it
cannot be used again until all repairs are com
pleted.
The operating and maintenance personnel re
sponsible for the machine must ensure that no
one can enter the machine's danger zone during
operation or maintenance work.
Risk of injury if safety devices have been remo
ved or are non‐functional!
The safety fixtures must be checked for comple
teness and function before starting up.
The safety fixtures must be mounted during
operation.
The surfaces to be processed by the machine
need to be free of obstacles.
Risk of injury from rotating machine parts!
Limbs and clothing can be drawn in.
Proceed with the greatest care and caution!
When working on the machine (set‐up, mainte
nance, service, repair, cleaning, etc.), the power
supply of the machine has to be disconnected
from the mains
(disconnect power plug)!
High‐voltage electrical current can be fatal!
Only connect the machine to power supplies
equipped with a ground fault circuit breaker!.
Connections with power lines
need to be protected from splash water!
Only suitably knowledgeable, qualified profes
sional electricians are permitted to perform work
on any electrical parts of the system.
Risk of poisoning due to harmful substances at
the workplace!
Eating, drinking and smoking at the workplace is
not permitted. Always eat in break rooms or
canteen areas!
After completing the work, thoroughly clean
yourself!
A general inspection of the machine must be
conducted before starting up the machine. Parti
cular attention should be paid to damaged or
loose components, and wear.
The machine may only be put into operation in
perfect technical condition.
Adding to or modifying the machine in any way
that could compromise operating safety is prohi
bited!

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Cleaning and maintenance may be done only by
trained personnel.
Maintenance needs to be conducted according
to the operation manual.
Do not use high‐pressure cleaners to clean the
machine!
Do not operate the machine in areas where
there is risk of explosion or where flammable
materials are present.
3 Operating
Risk of injury from parts flung out during grin
ding!
Wear protective clothing and protective goggles.
Wear safety shoes!
Wear safety gloves!
Proceed with the greatest care and caution!
Danger of injury from loud noise during grinding
operation of the machine!
Always wear hearing protection is required when
the machine is in operation!
High‐voltage electrical current can be fatal! Do
not allow the power line to be run over, crushed
or pulled on!
Risk of injury from dust formation during grin
ding work!
Connect an extractor unit to the machine or feed
in water during the grinding process.
Respiratory protection must be worn!
3.1Startingupthemachine
Follow the safety instructions in Chapter 2.
The initial start‐up of the machine may be car
ried out only by qualified personnel.
A visual inspection of the machine needs to be
done before starting up the machine.
Particular attention should be paid to damaged
or loose components, wearing and filling levels.
Always use ETX diamond tools or abrasive bonding
for the surface to be machined (e.g. some surfaces
have to be ground wet).
1. Disconnect the power plug [4, Fig. A/I] from the
mains.
2. Check ETX diamond tools for function and con
dition and replace if necessary
(!Chapter 4.3 ‐ page 9).
3. Check the surface to be ground for protruding
objects and remove if necessary.
4. Either (dry grinding)
—Attach external dust extraction at the con
nection to the dust extraction [24, Fig. K].
or (wet grinding)
—Check the water level in the tank
[10, Fig. A] and refill if necessary.
5. Hold the guide bar [3, Fig. A] as well as secure
against dropping, and turn the control switch
[22, Fig. D] to full stop. (!arrow).
The guide bar is unlocked.
6. Set the guide bar to the desired position.
The guide bar is in locked position, when the
open pointer [21] stands on the corresponding
groove [20]:

3 Operating
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— Operation begins in the standard position
[Fig. A].
—The stretched position is intended for tool
change and for maintenance. The machine can
then be tilted backward.
—For transporting the machine, the guide bar
can be swivelled to the front position [Fig. I].
7. Turn control switch back to full stop.
The guide bar is locked.
8. Place the ETX locating plate with the inserted
diamond tools on the surface to be ground.
9. Check the dust cover [8, Fig. A] for proper posi
tion and function and, if necessary, correct.
There should be a 3 ... 4 mm gap between the
dust cover and the grinding surface.
10. Check the safety fixtures for completeness and
function before starting up.
Risk of damage due to tensile strain exerted by
the power line!
The electric outlet serving as the power supply
should be supported and installed according to
local regulations.
Risk of injury from inadvertent starting of the
machine!
Before plugging in the power plug, make sure
the machine is switched off.
11. Turn the
FWD/0/REV rotary switch to 0 .
12. Join the connecting cable (extension cable) with
the proper power socket and plug the connec
tion cable's coupling in the power plug
[4,Fig.D].
The indicator lamp
DUTY [17, Fig. B] lights up.
The machine is ready for operation.
3.2 Operation
Rotary switch FWD/0/REV [16, Fig. B] is at 0.
1. For wet grinding, press the lever [15, Fig. B] ac
cording to the required amount water (empirical
value).
2. Hold the machine by the guide handle [1, Fig. A]
3. Sling safety line [19, Fig. C] around the wrist so
that when the operator goes away from the guide
handle [1, Fig. A] the safety cap [14, Fig. C] will
be reliably separated from the safety switch.
4. If necessary, press the safety cap on the safety
switch until it snaps in.
The surface to be ground can now be machined.
5. Select the rotation direction with the
FWD/0/REV rotary switch [16, Fig. B].
—FWD (forward):
The gears turn anticlockwise; the ETX lo
cating plates turn clockwise.
—REV (backwards):
The gears turn clockwise; the ETX locating
plates turn anticlockwise.
Many tools with polycrystal diamonds (PKD)
[25, Fig. F] only permit use in one rotational
direction.
Tools with metal‐ or synthetic bonded diamonds
[26/27, Fig. F] may be used in any rotational
direction.
Clogged tools with synthetic resin‐bonded dia
monds [27, Fig. F] can reattain the full grinding
effect by changing the direction of rotation.
All specifications on the direction of rotation are to
be considered as seen from above the machine.
6. The drive is switched on and accelerates to the
speed set at the
SPEED regulator [13, Fig. B].
7. If necessary, use the
SPEED regulator to adjust
the speed for the grinding conditions.
If surface mills are being used, the speed
(
SPEED )may not exceed 50 %!
3.3 Switching the machine off
Follow the safety instructions in Chapter 2.
Risk of injury from a still rotating ETX locating
plate even after the machine is switched off!
Only switch off the machine with the tools re
sting on the floor.
Otherwise, the tool mount can continue to turn
in idle (run‐on) for several seconds after switch
off!
—Turn the rotary switch
FWD/0/REV [16, Fig. B]
to
0 .
The machine is switched off

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In an emergency, the machine can be switched
off with the EMERGENCY‐STOP button
[18, Fig. B] or by pulling off the safety cap
[14, Fig. B].
High voltage, danger of injury!
There is still residual voltage even after the ma
chine has been switched off.
The power supply has to be disconnected to
remove all voltage.
4 Maintenance
Follow the safety instructions in Section 2!
The operating and maintenance personnel re
sponsible for the machine must ensure that no
one can enter the machine's danger zone during
operation or maintenance work.
Only trained and qualified personnel may per
form maintenance and repairs on the instru
ment! They must be familiar with the dangers
associated with such work, protect themselves
and avoid danger!
When working on the machine (set‐up, mainte
nance, service, repair, cleaning, etc.), the power
supply of the machine has to be disconnected
from the mains
(Disconnect power plug)!
Perform cleaning and maintenance work in ac
cordance with the operating manual and check
the safety guards for completeness and functio
nality.
4.1 Customer service and spare parts
In case of customer service queries, replacement
parts or repairs, please contact the manufacturer. To
ensure your queries are dealt with as quickly as pos
sible, always quote your machine data. These are
located on the machine's nameplate [Fig. E].
4.2 Tilt machine
1. Disconnect the power plug [4, Fig. I] from the
mains.
2. If necessary, activate the lever [15, Fig. B] and
empty the tank[10, Fig. A].
3. Swivel and lock the guide bar [3, Fig. A] in the
stretched position (!Chapter 3.1).
4. Tip the machine and place it on the floor.
4.3 Mounting and dismantling ETX diamond tools
The consistency of the surface to be ground determi
nes the type or composition of the tools to be used.
All ETX diamond tools authorised for this ma
chine [Fig. F] are removed and mounted in the
same manner.
Always mount 3 or 6 tools of the same type and
degree of wear per ETX locating plate according
to the processing specifications.
Each ETX locating plate needs to be equipped
with the same number of tools.
1. Tilt the machine (!Chapter 4.2).
2. Gently tap with a lump hammer to loosen the
tools [31, Fig. G] from the EXT locating
plate [28, Fig. G] and then remove.
3. Insert new tools into the recess [30, Fig. G] of
the ETX locating plate and press firmly in the
direction of the arrow (use lump hammer if ne
cessary).

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All locating plates need to be equipped with dia
mond tools of the same type and the same
quantity. The heights of the diamond tools (de
gree of wear) also have to be the same.
4. Set the machine upright, swivel and lock the
guide bar in standard position (!Chapter 3.1).
4.4 Mounting and dismantling surface mills
1. Tilt the machine (!Chapter 4.2).
2. Fasten the three surface mills [34, Fig. H] with
the supplied screws (3 each, M8) to the ETX
locating plates.
3. Set the machine upright, swivel and lock the
guide bar in standard position (!Chapter 3.1).
All locating plates need to be equipped with
complete surface mills of the same type. The
degree of wear on all surface mills [33] has to
be identical.
If surface mills are being used, the speed
(
SPEED )may not exceed 50 % (!Chapter3.2)!
4.5 Cleaning the machine
1. Tilt the machine (!Chapter 4.2).
2. After using the machine and tools, clean and dry
them with a cloth or suitable agents.
3. Set the machine upright, swivel and lock the
guide bar in standard position (!Chapter 3.1).
4.6 Checking electrical components
Only suitably knowledgeable, qualified profes
sional electricians may perform work on any
electrical components of the machine.
Risk of fire due to faulty electrical cables!
—Check the power line and power plug regularly
for functional safety.
4.7 Final tasks
Either decommission the machine
a. Disconnect the power plug [4, Fig. I] from
the mains.
b. If necessary, activate the lever [15, Fig. B]
and empty the tank[10, Fig. A].
Reduce the projection if necessary:
c. Swivel and lock the guide bar in the front
position (over the drive motor, Fig. I)
(!Chapter 3.1).
or
—Restarting the machine
(!Chapter 3.1 – page 7).