BELLE RPX 59/75D - Vibratory plate ALTRAD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BELLE RPX 59/75D ALTRAD

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

EC/EU Declaration of Conformity

Declaration Of Conformity (DOC) Managing Director On behalf of Altrad Belle Sheen, Derbyshire, UK Ray Neilson Signed by: 867/10002/0 We, Altrad Belle, Sheen, Nr. Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0EU, GB declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the followings product(s): PRODUCT TYPE .........MODEL.........................SERIAL No...................DATE OF MANUFACTURE SOUND POWER LEVELMEASURED / ....................(GUARANTEED)WEIGHT....................... Object of the Declaration: Forward/reverse plate compactor used for compaction of soil, cohesive material or moist content in trenches but also on road repairs. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Statutory Requirements: - 2008 No. 1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 - 2001 No. 1701 Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 - 2016 No. 1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 The following designated standards and technical specifications have been applied: - EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - EN 500-4:2011 Mobile road construction machinery. Safety. - ISO 3744:2010 Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure VINÇOTTE nv/sa (NB0026) carried out Internal Control of Production with Assessment of Technical Documentation and Periodical Checking as per Annex VI of 2000/14/EC Technical Files are held by Ray Neilson at the Altrad Belle address stated above:- Place of Declaration:- Sheen, Nr. Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0EU,

Before you operate or carry out any maintenance on this machine YOU MUST READ and STUDY this manual. WARNING The product can be at risk. The machine or yourself can be damaged or injured if procedures are not carried out in the correct way. CAUTION The life of the operator can be at risk. WARNING WARNING

Contents KNOW how to safely use the unit’s controls and what you must do for safe maintenance. (NB Be sure that you know how to switch the

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ALWAYS wear or use the proper safety items required for your personal protection. If you have ANY QUESTIONS about the safe use RUPDLQWHQDQFHRIWKLVXQLW$6.<285683(59,62525&217$&7Altrad Belle (UK):

This manual has been written to help you operate and service the ‘RPX’ safely. This manual is intended for dealers and operators of the ‘RPX’. Foreword The ‘Machine Description’ section helps you to familiarise yourself with the machine’s layout and controls. The ‘Environment’ section gives instructions on how to handle the recycling of discarded apparatus in an environmentally friendly way. The ‘General Safety’ and ‘Health and Safety’ sections explain how to use the machine to ensure your safety and the safety of the general public. The ‘Start and Stop Procedure’ helps you with starting and stopping the machine. The ‘Trouble Shooting Guide’ helps you if you have a problem with your machine. The ‘Service & Maintenance’ section is to help you with the general maintenance and servicing of your machine. The ‘Warranty’ Section details the nature of the warranty cover and the claims procedure. The ‘Declaration of conformity’ section shows the standards that the machine has been built to. Directives with regard to the notations. 7H[WLQWKLVPDQXDOWRZKLFKVSHFLDODWWHQWLRQPXVWEHSDLGDUHVKRZQLQWKHIROORZLQJZD\7 Machine Description

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Safe Disposal. Instructions for the protection of the environment. The machine contains valuable materials. Take the discarded apparatus and accessories to the relevant recycling facilities. Environment

A. Forward / Reverse & No Lift Decal Indicates how to move the compactor forwards and backwards and highlights that the Forward / Reverse Control Handle and Steering Handle should not be used as Lifting Points. B. Throttle Decal C. Lifting Point Decal ,GHQWL¿HVWKHFRUUHFWOLIWLQJSRLQWRQWKHFRPSDFWRU D. Hot Parts Decal This area may get hot - DO NOT touch. E. No Lift Decal This area should not be used as a Lifting Point. F. Warning Decal A. DO NOT operate the machine in reverse on an incline. B. DO NOT operate in reverse up to an enclosed or restictive space. Fast Engine Speed Position Slow Engine Speed Position

Please Read Operators Manual Wear Protective Footwear Wear Ear Protection Wear Eye Protection G. Safety Decal Decals

J. Petrol Engine Stop Decal Press and hold the Stop Button for 5 seconds to stop the engine. Technical Data

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6WRUHIXHOLQDQDSSURYHGSXUSRVHPDGHFRQWDLQHUDZD\IURPKHDWDQGLJQLWLRQVRXUFHV Vibration Some vibration from the compaction operation is transmitted through the handle to the operator’s hands. The Altrad Belle RPX range

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DJHWLPHVUHFRPPHQGHGPD[LPXPGDLO\H[SRVXUHWLPHDO NOT exceed the maximum usage times. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 6XLWDEOH33(PXVWEHZRUQZKHQXVLQJWKLVHTXLSPHQWLH6DIHW\*RJJOHV*ORYHV(DU'HIHQGHUV'XVW0DVNDQG6WHHO7RHFDSSHG footwear. Wear clothing suitable for the work you are doing. Tie back long hair and remove any jewellery which may catch in the equipment’s moving parts. Always protect skin from contact with concrete. Dust 7KHFRPSDFWLQJSURFHVVZLOORFFDVLRQDOO\SURGXFHGXVWZKLFKPD\EHKD]DUGRXVWR\RXUKHDOWK$OZD\VZHDUDPDVNWKDWLVVXLWHGWR the type of dust being produced. Fuel DO NOT ingest fuel or inhale fuel vapours and avoid contact with your skin. Wash fuel splashes immediately. If you get fuel in your H\HVLUULJDWHZLWKFRSLRXVDPRXQWVRIZDWHUDQGVHHNPHGLFDODWWHQWLRQDVVRRQDVSRVVLEOH Exhaust Fumes

WARNING Reasons For Compaction

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expand during freezing temperatures and contract during dry spells. Expansion and contraction is a major cause of damage to building foundations and normally leads to the structure requiring underpinning. Compaction increases the density of the material and therefore increases its load bearing capacity. Reduces air voids and therefore UHGXFHVWKHULVNRIVXEVLGHQFHH[SDQVLRQDQGFRQWUDFWLRQGXHWRLQJUHVVRIZDWHU11 Start And Stop Procedure Honda GX390 Petrol Engine Stopping the Engine

• Turn the fuel OFF Starting the Engine

1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON / OFF lever fully to the right.

2. ,IVWDUWLQJWKHHQJLQHIURPFROGVHWWKHFKRNHON by moving the choke lever fully to the left. If

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3. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right.

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Fig.1 Fig.2 Pre start-up inspection

WKHIDXOWLVUHFWL¿HG 1. Thoroughly inspect the compactor for signs of damage. Check components are present and secure. Pay special attention to the belt guard.

2. Check the engine oil and hydraulic oil level and top up as necessary.

3. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary.

1. Turn ON the fuel by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right.

2. Set the engine speed control to start.

2. Turn the key to position ‘0’ and remove it. All the indicator lights must go out.

NOTE:- Failure to return the starter key to position ‘0’ may result in the battery being totally discharged. Starting the Engine

1. Insert the key and turn it to position ‘I’ (The battery charge light and oil pressure warning light

3. Release the key as soon as the engine runs. The starting key must spring back to position ‘I’

and remain there during engine operation. The battery charge light and oil pressure warning light must go out immediately after starting. Indicator light ‘1’ lights up to show that the engine is running.

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7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ*XLGH 5. Always turn the start key back to position ‘0’ before re-starting the engine. The repeat lock prevents the starter motor from engaging and possibly being damaged whilst the engine is still running. Never operate the electric starter when the engine is running or coasting to a standstill. There is a risk of broken starter pinion or ring gear teeth. Never stop the engine by moving the decopression lever. During breaks in work or at the end of theworking period, keep the starting handle and starting key in a safe place, out of reach of unauthorised persons. CAUTION

Fig.3 Fig.1 Fig.213 Operating Instructions

• Take the compactor to where it is required.

or slings ONLY to the lifting point (Item 3 of the Machine Description) on the top of the compactor.

During normal operation you should not have to push the compactor but allow it to travel at its own pace. The speed of travel will be determined by the condition of the surface being compacted. Caution must be used when operating the compactor in reverse. Ensure that there are no obstructions or trip hazards when operating in reverse.

• Work the compactor over the surface in an organised pattern until the required compaction has been achieved.

the engine and drive system. CAUTION DO NOT operate the machine in reverse on an incline. DO NOT operate in reverse up to an enclosed or restictive space. CAUTION14 Service & Maintenance 7KH$OWUDG%HOOHµ53;¶UDQJHRI5HYHUVLEOH3ODWH&RPSDFWRUVDUHGHVLJQHGWRJLYHPDQ\\HDUVRIWURXEOHIUHHRSHUDWLRQ,WLVKRZHYHU important that the simple regular maintenance listed in this section is carried out. It is recommended that an approved Altrad Belle

switch is in the stop position.

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in the ‘Reverse Motion’ position.

Assembly of the Control Pump 1. Carefully clean the housing with compressed air on the inside. Check for scratches on sliding bores for O Rings and there are no sharp edges.

2. Press the Bushing in to Housing.

7. Lubricate the Pinion and O Rings with hydraulic oil and carefully insert in to the Housing. Make sure the Rack is in the right position and this is easiest when in reverse motion.

8. Fit the Shim and Retaining Ring. It may be necessary to push the Pinion from the opposite side to get them assembled.

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Problem Cause Remedy Engine will not start. No fuel. Open fuel tap. Fill fuel tank. (QJLQHVZLWFKHGRႇ Switch engine on. Spark plug fouled. Clean and reset plug gap. Engine cold. Close choke. Engine Flooded. +RQGDRSHQFKRNHIXOO\RSHQWKURWWOHSXOOUHFRLOVWDUWHU XQWLOHQJLQH¿UHV +DW]PRYHVSHHGFRQWUROWRVWRSSXOOUHFRLOVWDUWHUWLPHV then repeat start procedure. Engine still will not start. Major Fault. Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Unit will not move. Engine speed too slow. Set engine speed control to fast. Drive belt tension loose. Adjust belt tension

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Worn or Damaged Clutch. Repair or Replace as necessary. Drive failure. Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Gearbox failure. Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Forward speed too slow. Too much oil in hydraulic head. Reduce oil level. Wrong adjustment of control system Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Reverse speed too slow. Not enough oil in hydraulic head. Fill and bleed system. Air in control system. Bleed control system. Wrong adjustment of control system Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Loss of Hydraulic Oil. Connectors leaking. Reseal connectors. Defective hydraulic hose. Replace hose. Piston seal in gearbox defective. Contact Agent or Altrad Belle. Machine operates erratically. Shock mounts damaged. Replace all four mounts.17 Warranty

operation or user maintenance instructions.

0DWHULDOVDQGRUODERXUFRVWVWRUHQHZUHSDLURUUHSODFHFRPSRQHQWVGXHWRIDLUZHDUDQGWHDU The following components are not covered by warranty.

losses or expenses in connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the machine for any purpose. Warranty Claims $OOZDUUDQW\FODLPVVKRXOG¿UVWO\EHGLUHFWHGWR$OWUDG%HOOHHLWKHUE\WHOHSKRQHE\)D[E\(PDLORULQZULWLQJ For warranty claims:

Derbyshire SK17 0EU England Warranty Registration:

Altrad Belle Warranty Department