Wopa SA0049 User manual

User Manual
Hoof trimmingcrush:SA0049
Version: 22-12-15
User manual
Hoof trimming crush
SA0049

User manual
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Version: 22-12-15
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Manufacturer:
Loon- en Mechanisatiebedrijf Wopa-Lichtenvoorde B.V.
Rector Hulshofstraat 10
7135 JV Harreveld
The Netherlands
: [phone]
: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wopa.com
© Copyright 2015
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a search system or transferred in any form
whatsoever, either electronically or mechanically, or by photocopying or recording, or in any other way
whatsoever without prior written consent from Loon- en Mechanisatiebedrijf Wopa-Lichtenvoorde B.V.
(hereinafter in this manual also referred to as “Wopa”).

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Introduction
Loon- en Mechanisatiebedrijf Wopa-Lichtenvoorde B.V. specialises in development and manufacture
of hoof trimming and treatment crushes for cows and bulls for professional users as well as for cattle
farmers.
Our crushes are developed and manufactured in the highest possible quality, according to the strictest
requirements as far as safety, user convenience, animal welfare and hygiene are concerned, always
striving for an optimum.
This manual contains information and instructions relevant to installation, operation and maintenance
of the machine.
The machine is not suitable for use in explosive hazardous environments.
All persons responsible for operation must, at minimum, read and comprehend
the sections on operation and safety of these operating instructions.
All persons responsible for assembly, installation, maintenance and/or repair
must read and comprehend all these operating instructions.
The user is responsible for interpretation and use of this manual under all
conditions. Should you have any doubts or questions regarding the correct
interpretation, please contact the owner or the supervisor.
Keep this manual nearby the installation and within the users' reach.
Keep a log of all major maintenance work, adaptations to the installations and
observations, see Annex 8.1.
Changes to the installation/machine are not permitted without prior written
approval from the supplier.
Contact the supplier for any special maintenance work not included in this
manual.
Comply with the safety requirements as given in Section 3 at all times.
Proper functioning as well as the safety of the system can only be guaranteed
if the recommended maintenance is carried out correctly and on time.

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Warranty
The warranty is subject to the following limitations. The warranty period for products supplied by
Wopa is 12 months from the date on the purchasing document. The warranty is limited to
production and material errors and therefore does not cover any breakdowns due to a part of the
product exposed to any type of wear. Normal wear as can be expected from using this product is
therefore excluded.
1. Wopa’s responsibility remains limited to replacing defective parts; we recognise no claims to
any other type of loss or costs.
2. The warranty is automatically void in case of overdue or poorly implemented maintenance.
3. Should you have any doubts regarding maintenance work or should the machine fail to
operate correctly, contact the supplier.
4. The warranty does not apply if the defect is the result of incorrect or negligent use or of
maintenance carried out contrary to the instructions in this manual.
5. The warranty is void if any repairs or adaptations are made to the product by third parties.
6. Defects ensuing from damage or accidents caused by external factors are excluded from the
warranty.
7. If we replace any parts in accordance with the obligations ensuing from this warranty, the parts
we replaced become our property.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................... 3
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................ 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 5
EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION (COPY).......................................................................................................... 6
OVERVIEW OF SYMBOLS..................................................................................................................................... 7
PICTOGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 10
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 11
2.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS SA0049.................................................................... 11
2.2. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 14
2.3. HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 15
3. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
3.1. GENERAL................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2. DURING NORMAL USE ............................................................................................................... 17
3.3. OPERATING PERSONNEL........................................................................................................... 17
4. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 18
4.1. LOCATION................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2. CONNECT THE MACHINE. .......................................................................................................... 20
4.3. PREPARING FOR TRANSPORTATION........................................................................................... 20
5. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.1. STARTING UP........................................................................................................................... 21
5.2. EMERGENCY STOP................................................................................................................... 21
5.3. PRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 22
5.4. HOOK UP THE FRONT LEG......................................................................................................... 23
6. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1. MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM........................................................................................................... 24
6.2. CLEAN THE MACHINE................................................................................................................ 26
6.3. LUBRICATION OF REAR GATE..................................................................................................... 26
6.4. CHECK OIL LEVEL/REPLACE OIL................................................................................................. 27
6.5. CHECK PLAY IN THE WHEELS..................................................................................................... 28
6.6. CHECK THE SHAFT BOLTS......................................................................................................... 28
6.7. PARTS..................................................................................................................................... 28
7. DISPOSAL AS WASTE ................................................................................................................................ 29
8. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1. LOGBOOK ................................................................................................................................ 30
LIJST MET AFBEELDINGEN
FIGURE 1OVERVIEW SA0049.................................................................................................................. 12
FIGURE 2OVERVIEW OF THE HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 15
FIGURE 3DETAILS OF CONVERSION FROM TRANSPORT SET-UP TO WORKING SET-UP (SA0049) ................... 18
FIGURE 4: DETAIL OF HOOKING UP FRONT LEG ........................................................................................... 23
FIGURE 5: LUBRICATION OF REAR GATE..................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 6: HYDRAULIC FLUIDS TO BE USED................................................................................................. 27
FIGURE 7: DETAILS OF SHAFT BOLT TORQUE SETTINGS .............................................................................. 28

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EC conformity declaration (copy)
We, Loon- en Mechanisatiebedrijf Wopa-Lichtenvoorde B.V.
Rector Hulshofstraat 10
7135 JV Harreveld
The Netherlands
: [phone]
: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wopa.com
declare, entirely under our own responsibility, that the product:
machine : Hoof trimmingcrush
type: SA0049
to which this declaration pertains, is consistent with the stipulations in Directives:
2006/42/EC (Machine Directive)
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive)
the following standards were taken into account:
NEN-EN-ISO 12100 Safety of machinery. Basic definitions, general design principles.
NEN-EN 349 Safety of machinery –Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body.
NEN-EN ISO 13849-1 Safety of machinery –Parts of the control systems with a safety function –Section 1:
General design principles
NEN-EN 4413 Hydraulics –General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components
NEN-EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery –Electrical equipment of machines
Section 1: General requirements
The undersigned is authorised to compile the Technical Dossier:
The Netherlands - Harreveld, December 2015 J.W.A. Wopereis
Managing Director

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Overview of symbols
The following symbols are used for all actions that jeopardise the safety of the user and/or technician
and require caution.
Attention!
Hazard:
High voltage!
Hazard:
High temperature!
Tip:
Offers quick insight or tips to carry out certain actions more easily and simply.

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Pictograms
A number of pictograms and alerts are affixed to the installation to indicate possible risks to users,
among other things.
Pictogram
Description
Location
Type plate
On the machine frame
Read the user manual
Wear safety goggles when operating
machine
Wear hearing protection when
operating machine.
On the machine frame
The presence of unauthorised persons
within turning range of the box is
strictly prohibited.
Warning pictograms
System under pressure.
On either side of the frame
Warning pictograms for mechanical
and electrical hazards
On the machine frame
Warning pictogram
Snagging hazard for hand
On the machine frame
Warning pictogram
Never walk under the load during
hoisting.
On the machine frame
Crushing hazard
By the rear gate, if present.

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Warning pictogram
Electrical hazards.
On the machine frame
Warning pictogram
Snagging hazard for foot.
On the machine frame
ATTENTION!
Check regularly whether the pictograms and signs are still clearly
recognisable and legible. Replace if this is no longer the case.

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1. Technical information
SA0049
General
Ambient temperature during
operation
- 10 to 40
˚C
Noise production
< 75
dB(A)
Machine dimensions
Length
2100
mm
Width
1750
mm
Height
2000
mm
Weight
475
kg
Maximum product dimensions
Length
3290
mm
Width
1750
mm
Height
2400
mm
Weight
750
kg
Electrical connection
Standard / option
Power supply
1 phase / 3 phase
-
National voltage
230/400
V
Required fuse
8.7/5.9
A
Connected value
1.5/2.5
kVA
Hydraulic installation?
Maximum operating pressure
120
bar
Tank volume
5.5
litre
Type of oil
See Figure 7
Data for road transport
Axial load
750
kg
Maximum drawbar load
100
kg
Coupling
ISO 55 mm
-
Connection plug
7 or 13
pole
* see electrical diagram
* If the box is fitted with a 230V plug, the plug must be connected to a wall-mounted socket protected
by a residual current operated circuit-breaker (always according to the local regulation in effect).
(30mA)

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2. Description of the installation
FUNCTION
This section gives an overview of the most important components and
functions. If detailed information is available elsewhere in the manual, you are
referred to the specific sections.
The design of your crush may differ from the figures below.
2.1. Description of the main components SA0049
FUNCTION
The SA0049 was developed especially for dairy cattle and beef cattle hoof
trimming.
Version SA0049 is equipped with an axle with a draw bar and is suitable for
transport on public roads.

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10
1
2
4
5
7
8
3
Figure 1 Overview SA0049
6
The main components of the crush are shown in the illustration below:
Component
Description
See
Section
1
Front gate
The front gate can be set to 3 positions with the
hydraulic controls:
Entirely open: the cow can exit the crush at the
front.
Partially open: the cow can move its head
through the front gate but not its shoulders.
Stationary position.
Closed: the front gate is closed behind the
animal's head.
-
2
Front leg support
The cow’s front leg can be secured to the front
leg support by means of a hydraulic winch so
the leg can be treated.
5.4

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Component
Description
See
Section
3
Electrical connection
cable
The crush must be connected to the electricity
network for power supply for operation and the
hydraulic power unit.
4
Folding gate
The standard version includes a folding gate for
guiding the cattle.
5
Hydraulic rear gate
Once the cow is moved into the crush, the rear
gate is placed lightly against the back of the
animal.
6
Hind leg (hydraulic)
After the belt is attached round the hind leg, the
leg can be lifted with the hydraulic winch so the
hoof can be treated.
7
Transport set (light bar)
(SA0049)
A light bar with a license plate is attached to the
crush for transport on public roads.
8
Belly strap (hydraulic)
Once the cow is moved into the crush, the belly
strap is lifted hydraulically behind the front legs.
9
Transport set (axle)
(SA0049)
An axle with mudguards is attached to the
crush for transport on public roads.
10
Transport set (draw bar
arm)
(SA0049)
A draw bar arm is attached to the crush for
transport on public roads

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2
5
2.2. Electrical installation
FUNCTION
The electrical installation supplies the power for the hydraulic power unit, lighting
and sockets.
See the electrical diagram in the control panel of every crush for the rest of the
structure and controls of the electrical installation included in the delivery.
The placement of the control components on your installation may differ from
the photo below.
ATTENTION!
Work on the electrical installation can only be carried out by a technical expert.
The installation consists of the following components
Component
Description
Section /
location
1
Power supply cable
To connect the machine to the power supply.
2
Emergency stop
The emergency stop switches off all operations.
3
Power unit start/stop
button
Pushing the button switches the power unit on or off.
4
Three-phase current
switch
This switch is only present if the controls are suitable
for 3-phase current (option).
The switch must be set to position 1 or 2, depending
on the direction of rotation of the power network one
wants to connect to. The hydraulic power unit can
only pump oil in 1 of these positions. If no oil is being
pumped, the switch must be flipped immediately to
prevent damage to the installation.
5
Sockets
The grinders can be connected to these.

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1
3
Figure 2 overview of the hydraulic installation
2.3. Hydraulic installation
FUNCTION
The various functions are driven by means of the hydraulic installation
See the hydraulic diagram for a detailed description of the installation.
The placement of the control components on your installation may differ from
the photo below.
ATTENTION!
Work on the hydraulic installation can only be carried out by a technical expert.
Figure 2
Component
Description
Section /
location
1
Valve block in
general
The valves control the following functions:
Hind legs
Front gate
Hydraulic shaft
Belly strap
Rear gate
2
Power unit
See the type plate on the motor to connect the
machine to the power supply.
3
Front leg valve
It operates the front leg winch.
As an option, the crush can be equipped with a
hydro-motor on each side.

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3. Safety
3.1. General
The guarantee will lapse and no liability will be accepted in the event of damage
caused by repairs and/or modifications not authorised by the supplier.
In the event of faults please contact the supplier.
The working area around the installation must be safe. The owner of the
installation must take the necessary precautionary measures in order to operate
the installation safely.
Starting up the installation in an area with a risk of explosion is prohibited.
The installation has been so designed that production is safe under normal
ambient conditions.
The owner of the installation must ensure that the instructions in this manual are
followed in practice.
The safety features provided must not be removed.
Correct operation and safety of the system can only be guaranteed where
maintenance is carried out correctly and in good time, as prescribed.
Where work is to be carried out on the installation it must be disconnected from
the power supply, the power supply must be locked off and the system must be
depressurised.
There is a risk of trapping when operating driven moving parts. It is the
operator's responsibility to ensure that the installation is only started up when
no parts of his own or other people's bodies are in the vicinity of the trapping
zone.
Only authorised persons appointed by the owner may carry out work on the
electrical installation.
Ensure by means of internal procedures and supervision that all applicable
power supplies have been switched off.
The installation must not be used during cleaning, inspection, repairs or
maintenance, and must be disconnected from the electrical supply by means of
the plug and/or the main switch.
Welding work must not be carried out on the installation unless the cable
connection to the electrical components has first been disconnected.
The power supply to the control cabinet must not be used for the connection of
machinery other than the hand tools provided for.

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3.2. During normal use
Check before commencing operations that no work is being carried out on the
installation and that it is ready for use.
Unauthorised persons must not enter the operational area of the installation. It
is the operator's task to check this.
Components of the hydraulic system may reach high temperatures. Contact
with these components may cause injury.
3.3. Operating personnel
Operating personnel must be aged 18 or above.
Only authorised persons may carry out work with or on the installation.
Only work for which proper training has been received must be carried out.
This applies both to maintenance activities and normal use.
The operating personnel must be familiar with all potential situations, so that
rapid and effective action can be taken in an emergency.
Where a member of operational staff observes defects or risks or is not in
agreement with the safety measures, this must be reported to the owner or the
manager.
Safety footwear is mandatory.
Suitable work clothing is mandatory.
All employees must observe the safety instructions to avoid presenting a risk to
themselves and others. Comply strictly with the operating instructions at all
times.

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1
2
1
3
1
4
1
Figure 3 details of conversion from transport set-up to working set-up (SA0049)
4. Installation
EXPLANATION
Consult the technical data and the circuit diagram provided for the correct
specifications.
4.1. Location
CAUTION
The machine must be transported and installed upright.
Place the machine on a level and stable non-slip substrate.
Take account of the instructions in Section 3 when carrying out any activity.
Failure to follow these may lead to serious injury.
No.
What to do
Action
Result
1.
Tip the nose wheel
downwards.
Ensure that the crush is resting on the
nose wheel.(Figure 3 : 1)
2.
Connect the crush.
See 4.2,5.2
3.
Open the front gate.
Operate the valve to open the front
gate.

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4.
Remove the
mudguards
Loosen the locking elements and lift
the mudguard out of the adapter.
5.
Tip the crush back.
Tip the crush to the rear so that the
drawbar is clear of the ground. With
the rear gate raised the crush will
remain in that position. Check that the
folding gates are still secured with the
front support feet ropes.
6.
Remove the locking
pin from the drawbar.
Rotate the locking pin upwards and
remove it. (Figure 3 :2)
7.
Free the drawbar.
Rotate the locking knob and unlock
the clamp situated in the middle of the
drawbar, then slide the nose wheel of
the crush off until the drawbar comes
free from the crush. (Figure 3 : 3)
8.
Tip the crush
forwards.
Lift the rear of the crush so that it tips
forwards. The drawbar now rests on
its nose wheel and the ball joint
connection in the box.
Disconnect the drawbar ball
mounting.
9.
Tip the axle.
Lift the axle cylinder locking
mechanism.
Operate the valve until the wheels are
folded up.
10.
Remove the drawbar.
Remove the drawbar from the crush
and store it out of the way. The shaft
will be held upright by the elastic cord
attached to the ball mounting.
11.
Remove the lighting
board.
Remove the lighting board from the
crush.
12.
Install the side gates.
Withdraw the side gates from the
crush and place them in the desired
position. (Figure 3 : 4)

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4.2. Connect the machine.
CAUTION
Check that the voltage specified on the machine plate matches the mains
supply.
The machine must always be connected to an earthed socket to avoid the
risk of fire or electric shocks (the earth connection is coded green/yellow).
The electrical installation including the sockets must be connected in
accordance with local regulations.
The power cable must always be free and nothing must be placed on top of
it.
Replace the power cable immediately if it is damaged.
4.3. Preparing for transportation.
CAUTION
Preparing for transportation is the reverse procedure to making ready for
use (see 4.1).
With crushes equipped with an axle and drawbar it is essential that all
locking mechanisms are correctly installed.