Wacker Neuson AR34 User manual

Operator’s Manual
External Vibrator
AR34
Machine Type AR34
Material Number 5100063470
Version 1
Date 02/2022
Language [en-US] 5100063470

Imprint
Publisher and copyright holder:
WackerNeusonProduktionGmbH&Co.KG
Wackerstraße 6
85084 Reichertshofen,
Registered office: Reichertshofen
Register court and number: Local Court Ingolstadt, HRA3195
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Original operator’s manual
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 EC Declaration of Conformity
2 Foreword
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Accident Prevention Regulations...................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Contact person ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Use of the operator’s manual............................................................................................................ 8
3 Usage
3.1 Designated use................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Unintended use................................................................................................................................. 9
4 Safety
4.1 Safety symbols and signal words ................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Principle .......................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Structual changes ........................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Responsibility of the operator ......................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Obligations of the operator ............................................................................................................. 12
4.6 Qualification of staff ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.7 General safety instructions ............................................................................................................. 12
4.8 Specific safety instructions when operating electrical appliances .................................................. 12
4.9 Safety features................................................................................................................................ 13
4.10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Description of the Machine
5.1 Type plates and labels.................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Components and controls............................................................................................................... 16
6 Transportation
6.1 Safety instructions for transport ...................................................................................................... 18
6.2 Prerequisites and preparations....................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Transporting the machine ............................................................................................................... 18
7 Commissioning
7.1 Power cable installation .................................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Safety instructions for operation ..................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Tests before commissioning ........................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Assembling the machine................................................................................................................. 21
7.5 Electrical connection....................................................................................................................... 22
8 Operation
8.1 Putting into operation...................................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Taking out of operation ................................................................................................................... 24
9 Maintenance
9.1 Safety instructions for maintenance................................................................................................ 25

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9.2 Maintenance plan ........................................................................................................................... 26
9.3 Maintenance work........................................................................................................................... 26
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 Troubleshooting machine ............................................................................................................... 27
11 Shutdown
11.1 Temporary decommissioning.......................................................................................................... 28
11.2 Final shutdown................................................................................................................................ 28
12 Accessories
12.1 Accessories..................................................................................................................................... 30
13 Technical Data
13.1 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 31
13.2 Machine .......................................................................................................................................... 31
13.3 Extension cable .............................................................................................................................. 32

We hereby declare that this product complies with the relevant provisions and requirements of the
following directives and standards:
2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 12649:2008 + A1:2011
Reichertshofen, 15.12.2021
Managing Director
__AR34_CE_en
Guidelines and standards
Product type
External vibrator
Function of product
Compacting of concrete
Material number
5100002161, 5100002826, 5100002830, 5100002831
EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Product
AR34
Person responsible for technical documents
Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen
Helmut Bauer
Original Declaration of Conformity

UK Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, Wackerstraße 6, D-85084 Reichertshofen
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Product
AR34
Product type
External vibrator
Function of product
Compacting of concrete
Material number
5100002161, 5100002826, 5100002830, 5100002831
Guidelines and standards
We hereby declare that this product complies with the relevant provisions and requirements of the
following directives and standards:
SI 2008 No. 1597, SI 2012 No. 3032, EN 12649:2008 + A1:2011
Person responsible for technical documents
Andy Williams (Operations Manager)
Wacker Neuson Ltd
WN Place, Beacon Way, Stafford ST18 0DG
__AR34_UKCA_en
Helmut Bauer
Original Declaration of Conformity
Reichertshofen, Germany, 15.12.2021
Managing Director

Foreword
2.1 Introduction
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2 Foreword
2.1 Introduction
This operator’s manual contains important information and procedures for
the safe, proper and economical operation of this machine. Careful read-
ing, understanding and observing it helps to avoid hazards, reduce repair
costs and downtimes and thus increase the availability and service life of
the machine.
This operator’s manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance or re-
pair work. Such work must be carried out by the service partner or by
technically trained personnel. The machine must be operated and main-
tained in accordance with the instructions in this operator’s manual. Im-
proper operation or maintenance can cause hazards.
Defective machine parts must be replaced immediately!
The manufacturer is always available to answer questions on operation
or maintenance.
2.2 Accident Prevention Regulations
In addition to the notes and safety instructions in this operator’s manual,
the local accident prevention regulations and the national industrial safety
regulations apply.
2.3 Contact person
Depending on the country, the contact person is a service partner, a sub-
sidiary or a dealer.
• On the Internet at http://www.wackerneuson.com.
2.4 Use of the operator’s manual
This operator’s manual:
• must be regarded as an integral part of the machine and must be
kept in a safe place throughout its service life.
• must be passed on to each subsequent owner or operator of this ma-
chine.
• applies to various machine types from one product range. For this
reason, some illustrations may differ from the appearance of the pur-
chased machine. Variant-dependent components that are not in-
cluded in the scope of delivery can also be described.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the information in this op-
erator's manual without notice.
It must be ensured that any changes or additions made by the manufac-
turer are immediately incorporated into this operator’s manual.
Group - Type Material number (Mat. no.)
AR34/3/230v 5100002831
AR34/3/400 5100002830
AR34/6/042 5100002161
AR34/6/250 5100002826

Usage
Designated use 3.1
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3 Usage
3.1 Designated use
Designated use also includes observing all notes and safety instructions
in this operator’s manual and observing the prescribed care and mainte-
nance instructions.
Any other use or use that goes beyond this is considered improper use.
The manufacturer shall not be liable or liable for any damage resulting
therefrom. The risk is borne solely by the operator.
The machine is used for:
• Compaction of fresh concrete.
• The machine is mounted on formwork, vibrating tables and vibrating
trestles.
3.2 Unintended use
The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury or damage to property
resulting from unintended use. The following activities, among others, are
not intended:
• Do not immerse the machine in fresh concrete.
• Do not use the machine and components as climbing aids.
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Safety
4.1 Safety symbols and signal words
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4 Safety
4.1 Safety symbols and signal words
The following symbol identifies safety instructions. It is used for warning
against potential personal risk or danger.
DANGER
DANGER identifies a situation causing death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING identifies a situation that can cause death or serious in-
jury if it is not avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION identifies a situation that can cause injury if it is not
avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury.
NOTICE
INFORMATION identifies a situation that causes damage if it is not
observed.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of damage to property.
4.2 Principle
The machine has been designed and built in accordance with latest state-
of-the-art standards and the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless,
improper use may result in danger to life and limb of the operator, third
parties or damage to the machine and other material property.
Read and observe the notes and safety instructions in this operator’s
manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury, and damage to the machine and/or other ob-
jects.
Keep safety instructions and information for the future.