SILOOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTs

PANEL CONNECTION Page 4-5

sILO sETuP Page 6-9

• PanelIsolator–6• MIxerstart/stoP–6• toggleswItch–7• connectIngMotor&MaInssuPPlycable–7• correctconnectIonofwatersuPPly–8• electrIcalInsPectIon&testIng–8

sIlooPeratIonPage 9

• fIllIngaMortartub–9• MortarconsIstency–9

cleanIngPage 10-11

• DaIlycleanIng–10• weeklycleanIng–10

frostProtectIonPage 12

workIngsPacerequIreMentsPage 13

faultDIagnosIs Page 14-15

2

IntroDuctIon h&sDIsclaIMer

This quick guide will show you how to connect, start up and use the mortar mixer that comes with your EuroMix silo.

Your silo will be set-up and checked by the EuroMix technician before being handed over to you for use. However, there are a few simple things you can do to make sure the silo gives you easy and trouble free mixing.

The most important thing you can do to help keep the machine working is to always carry out your daily and weekly clean. The cleaning procedure is shown in this guide in detail, but if you need any help or have any questions please call your local plant.

During the winter months or if frost is at all likely, please follow the cold weather working guide. It is important that you protect the control panel from frost damage as this will also prevent any downtime from damaged equipment.

There is a fault diagnosis flowchart at the back of the guide which you should follow this simple chart to resolve any issues with the mixer.

Only trained operatives should operate this equipment. The equipment requires to be stripped and cleaned, and it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that the machinery is disconnected from the mains supply by fully removing the supply plug before carrying out any work on the machine.

It is the customers responsibility to ensure that all staff operating a EuroMix Silo Station are fully trained.

CPI EuroMix are happy to carry out training free of charge, simply contact your local CPI office to book.

3

MIxersetuP

!

!

sPLIT PANEL

waterPanel

MaInssuPPly

waterIn

MIxer

electrIcalPanel

4

!

stanDarDPanel

5

MaInssuPPly

waterIn

MIxer

The isolator switch turns the electricity supply to the panel off. Nothing will function whilst this switch is in the ‘Off’ position. To operate the mixer, this switch must be turned clockwise to the ‘On’ position.

To completely isolate the panel the power supply MUST be disconnected by removing the mains supply.

To start the mixer operating, simply depress the green ‘On’ button. The mixer shaft will then start to turn, the water valve will open and the water pump will operate.

You can tell if the machine is operating by checking the shaft is rotating clockwise in the face of the outlet and the motor fan is

turning. Water should be coming out of the outlet of the mixer.

The mixer is operated on a timer and will stop automatically. You can also stop it at any time by depressing the red ‘Stop’ button.

The buttons are clearly marked as shown below.

PanelIsolator

MIxerstart/stoP

sILO sETuP

6

Off

Start

Stop

This switch must always be in the down position. If the switch is in the up position, water will pass through the panel and mixer and the ‘start’ and ‘stop’ buttons will not function.

NoteNot all control panels will contain this switch.

There are multiple sockets on the panel – for the mixer motor, vibrator and mains inlet. It is important that these are all correctly connected. All cables should be visually inspected before any connection is made.

Refer to the diagrams on pages 4 and 5 for a simple guide.

toggleswItch

connectIngMotoranDMaInssuPPlycable

7

!!

Mixer Motor

Vibrator

Mains Inlet

The silo requires a 3/4" water supply with a minimum flow capacity of 900litres per hour at 2 BAR pressure. Some sites may require a break tank to comply with local water Bylaws and this can be supplied by CPI EuroMix on request.

The water supply can be provided by a water tank if there is no mains supply to the site. The tank outlet must be placed a minimum of 500mm above ground level, within 5mtrs of the silo and equipped with a 3/4" outlet. An inline filter must be included prior to the silo connection.

All CPI EuroMix silo equipment will be inspected and tested prior to the commencement of the hire. A certificate showing the results of the test will be issued for each piece of equipment.

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use whilst on site and to ensure compliance with the Use of Electricity at Work Regulations.

CPI will carry out subsequent tests on request. There is a charge for this service.

correctconnectIonofwatersuPPly

electrIcalInsPectIonanDtestIng

sILO sETuP

The silo requires a 3/4” water supply with a minimum flow capacity of 900litres per hour at 2 BAR pressure. Some sites may require a break tank to comply with local water Bylaws and this can be supplied by CPI EuroMix on request.

The water supply can be provided by a water tank if there is no mains supply to the site. The tank outlet must be placed a minimum of 500mm above ground level, within 5mtrs of the silo and equipped with a 3/4” outlet. An inline filter must be included prior to the silo connection if a tank is used.

All CPI EuroMix silo equipment will be inspected and tested prior to the commencement of the hire. A certificate showing the results of the test will be issued for each piece of equipment.

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use whilst on site and to ensure compliance with the Use of Electricity at Work Regulations.

CPI will carry out subsequent tests on request. There is a charge for this service.

COrrECT CONNECTiON Of waTEr suPPly

ElECTriCal iNsPECTiON aND TEsTiNg

silO sETuP

8

!

!

!sPliT PaNEl sTaNDarD PaNEl

The silo requires a 3/4” water supply with a minimum flow capacity of 900litres per hour at 2 BAR pressure. Some sites may require a break tank to comply with local water Bylaws and this can be supplied by CPI EuroMix on request.

The water supply can be provided by a water tank if there is no mains supply to the site. The tank outlet must be placed a minimum of 500mm above ground level, within 5mtrs of the silo and equipped with a 3/4” outlet. An inline filter must be included prior to the silo connection if a tank is used.

All CPI EuroMix silo equipment will be inspected and tested prior to the commencement of the hire. A certificate showing the results of the test will be issued for each piece of equipment.

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use whilst on site and to ensure compliance with the Use of Electricity at Work Regulations.

CPI will carry out subsequent tests on request. There is a charge for this service.

COrrECT CONNECTiON Of waTEr suPPly

ElECTriCal iNsPECTiON aND TEsTiNg

silO sETuP

8

!

!

!sPliT PaNEl sTaNDarD PaNEl

8

Split Panel Standard Panel

Adjust the mortar to the required consistency by slowly turning the black water tap. This can be found on the left hand side of the combined panel, or inside the water panel on a split unit.

This adjustment will be carried out by the CPI EuroMix Service Technician during the set-up process, but can be altered by the user.

Be careful not to run the material too dry, as this could cause the mixer to stall and the motor to trip the protection device.

The mixer operates on a timer. This timer will be adjusted during the set-up of your CPI EuroMix silo to suit the size of your mortar tubs.

The timer cannot be adjusted whilst the mixer is running and should only be adjusted by a qualified person.

Always start the mixer with the product handle on the silo in the shut position (horizontal).

When the mixer is running and water can be seen coming from the mixer outlet, slowly open the product handle (move towards the vertical).

MortarconsIstency

fIllIngaMortartub

sIlooPeratIon

9

Adjust the mortar to the required consistency by slowly turning the black water tap. This can be found on the left hand side of the combined panel, or inside the water panel on a split unit.

This adjustment will be carried out by the CPI EuroMix Service

Technician during the set-up process, but can be altered by the user.

Be careful not to run the material too dry, as this could cause the mixer to stall and the motor to trip the protection device.

The mixer operates on a timer. This timer will be adjusted during the set-up of your CPI EuroMix silo to suit the size of your mortar tubs.

The timer cannot be adjusted whilst the mixer is running and should only be adjusted by a qualified person.

Always start the mixer with the product handle on the silo in the shut position (horizontal).

When the mixer is running and water can be seen coming from the mixer outlet, slowly open the product handle (move towards the vertical).

MOrTar CONsisTENCy

filliNg a MOrTar Tub

silO OPEraTiON

9

Open

Close

Adjust the mortar to the required consistency by slowly turning the black water tap. This can be found on the left hand side of the combined panel, or inside the water panel on a split unit.

This adjustment will be carried out by the CPI EuroMix Service

Technician during the set-up process, but can be altered by the user.

Be careful not to run the material too dry, as this could cause the mixer to stall and the motor to trip the protection device.

The mixer operates on a timer. This timer will be adjusted during the set-up of your CPI EuroMix silo to suit the size of your mortar tubs.

The timer cannot be adjusted whilst the mixer is running and should only be adjusted by a qualified person.

Always start the mixer with the product handle on the silo in the shut position (horizontal).

When the mixer is running and water can be seen coming from the mixer outlet, slowly open the product handle (move towards the vertical).

MOrTar CONsisTENCy

filliNg a MOrTar Tub

silO OPEraTiON

9

Open

Close

cleanIngRegular cleaning is essential to ensure continued performance of the mixer. Wet mortar will set hard, so it is important the mixer is emptied of material after each run of tubs.

If the mixer is to be left for more than 30 minutes, slowly close the product handle (down to horizontal) as the last tub is completed. Let the mixer run for 20 seconds until water comes from the outlet to ensure the mixer is clean.

Daily Cleaning

After running out the last tub of the day, close the product handle on the silo (down to horizontal) and continue to run the mixer. Water will come from the outlet. Once this water

is clear, run the mixer for a further 1 minute to ensure the mixer is clean.

Weekly Cleaning

It is important that a thorough internal clean of the mixer is completed at least once a week. A properly cleaned machine will give long and reliable service. If the clean is not carried out, the set mortar will cause accelerated wear of the moving parts, and the machine will quickly cease to operate.

The weekly clean will be demonstrated to you during training. The steps are detailed below for reference.

1. Following your daily clean, disconnect the mains power and fully isolate the machine

Note: Only trained and competent operatives should undertake this operation.

3. Withdraw the mixing screw and clean it thoroughly. If there is excessive wear on the blades resulting in metal showing through, call CPI EuroMix for a service

2. Remove the three nuts securing the mixing chamber to the dry chamber with a 19mm spanner and remove the mixing chamber

4. Clean any hard material that has gathered inside the mixing chamber paying close attention to the discharge chute and narrow rubber insert section

Off

Remove

Remove

10

ClEaNiNgRegular cleaning is essential to ensure continued performance of the mixer. Wet mortar will set hard, so it is important the mixer is emptied of material after each run of tubs.

If the mixer is to be left for more than 30 minutes, slowly close the product handle (down to horizontal) as the last tub is completed. Let the mixer run for 20 seconds until water comes from the outlet to ensure the mixer is clean.

Daily Cleaning

After running out the last tub of the day, close the product handle on the silo (down to horizontal) and continue to run the mixer. Water will come from the outlet. Once this water

Note: Only trained and competent operatives should undertake this operation.

is clear, run the mixer for a further 1 minute to ensure the mixer is clean.

Weekly Cleaning

It is important that a thorough internal clean of the mixer is completed at least once a week. A properly cleaned machine will give long and reliable service. If the clean is not carried out, the set mortar will cause accelerated wear of the moving parts, and the machine will quickly cease to operate.

The weekly clean will be demonstrated to you during training. The steps are detailed below for reference.

1. Following your daily clean, disconnect the mains power and fully isolate the machine

3. Withdraw the mixing screw and clean it thoroughly. If there is excessive wear on the blades resulting in metal showing through, call CPI EuroMix for a service

2. Remove the three nuts securing the mixing chamber to the dry chamber with a 19mm spanner and remove the mixing chamber

4. Clean any hard material that has gathered inside the mixing chamber paying close attention to the discharge chute and narrow rubber insert section

OFF

REMOVE

DISCONNECT MAINS SUPPLY

REMOVE

10

fOllOw ThEsE sTEPs fOr wEEkly ClEaN

1 2

3 4

Disconnect Mains Supply

1 2

43

7. To reassemble, insert the mixing screw fully and swing the motor back into place, ensuring the mixing screw is seated correctly in the coupling

5. Open the dry chamber by removing the securing nut with a 19mm spanner and swing the motor to the side

9. Secure the motor into place using the securing bolt

8. Place the mixing chamber back over the mixing screw and secure in place with nuts provided

6. Clean out any material that’s left in the dry chamber and the motor coupling

11

7. To reassemble, insert the mixing screw fully and swing the motor back into place, ensuring the mixing screw is seated correctly in the coupling

5. Open the dry chamber by removing the securing nut with a 19mm spanner and swing the motor to the side

9. Secure the motor into place using the securing bolt

8. Place the mixing chamber back over the mixing screw and secure in place with nuts provided

6. Clean out any material that’s left in the dry chamber and the motor coupling

SWING

11

5

7

9

6

8

7. To reassemble, insert the mixing screw fully and swing the motor back into place, ensuring the mixing screw is seated correctly in the coupling

5. Open the dry chamber by removing the securing nut with a 19mm spanner and swing the motor to the side

9. Secure the motor into place using the securing bolt

8. Place the mixing chamber back over the mixing screw and secure in place with nuts provided

6. Clean out any material that’s left in the dry chamber and the motor coupling

SWING

11

5

7

9

6

8

Swing

5

7

9

6

8

frostProtectIonIn cold weather the freezing water may seriously damage the control panel and water fittings. It is therefore important to ensure the panel is drained of all water and stored in a frost free location overnight.

There are 8 simple steps to follow to protect the panel from frost:

frOsT PrOTECTiONIn cold weather the freezing water may seriously damage the control panel and water fittings. It is therefore important to ensure the panel is drained of all water and stored in a frost free location overnight.

There are 8 simple steps to follow to protect the panel from frost:

1. Close the product handle on the silo

6. Open both water drain valves

5. Press on switch and operate for 10 seconds

7. Let the water drain off completely

8. Remove the panel and store in a frost free location

2. Complete the daily clean 3. Turn off the water supply 4. Remove both the supply and feed pipes from the panel

For further advice on frost protection please refer to CPI EuroMix InfoSheet 18 in your starter pack for details.

!

!

12

!

frOsT PrOTECTiONIn cold weather the freezing water may seriously damage the control panel and water fittings. It is therefore important to ensure the panel is drained of all water and stored in a frost free location overnight.

There are 8 simple steps to follow to protect the panel from frost:

1. Close the product handle on the silo

6. Open both water drain valves

5. Press on switch and operate for 10 seconds

7. Let the water drain off completely

8. Remove the panel and store in a frost free location

2. Complete the daily clean 3. Turn off the water supply 4. Remove both the supply and feed pipes from the panel

For further advice on frost protection please refer to CPI EuroMix InfoSheet 18 in your starter pack for details.

!

!

12

!

1. Close the product handle on the silo

6. Open both water drain valves5. Press on switch and operate for 10 seconds

7. Let the water drain off completely

8. Remove the panel and store in a frost free location

2. Complete the daily clean 3. Turn off the water supply 4. Remove both the supply and feed pipes from the panel

12

3 Metres

6 Metres

9 Metres3 Metres

Lorry Access

workIngsPacerequIreMents

• 3 metres x 3 metres minimum for single silo installations

• 6 metres x 3 metres single silo installations or for silo swap outs

• 9 metres x 3 metres minimum for triple silo installations

Clear access suitable for 44 tonne Gross HGV traffic

Minimum width 5 metres centred on each silo

13

No,SileNt

All ok

No, bANgiNg NoiSeheArd

YeS

reStArt

All ok

Nois mixer running?

(Shaft of mixer turning when viewed from front)

YeS, but keepS StoppiNg After produciNg Some mAteriAl

restart

Set mAteriAl / blockAge fouNd

return to aboveaction and

inspect

No chANge or repeAt

reStArt

All lookS iN order

No change, still humming sound

humming sound coming from mixer motor?

Actions

Actions

Action

Action

Action

check rcds in panel

not tripped

check panel is turned on (main isolator)

ensure cleaning/working toggle switch is in correct “working”

position

check site electricity supply is live

plugs are pushed in correctly

(all plugs)

check condition of cables

check key switch light indicator - if red lights shows clean out mixer

then call cpi

rotation indicator light showing - polarity of site

electrical supply has changed, site electrician

required

plugs are pushed in correctly (all

plugs)

check condition of cables and

plugs

check rcds in panel not tripped

check site electricity supply

is live

unplug vibratorif in use

check for correct rotation of motor

Actions -clean out then call cpi for advice

Service required,call cpi

No change,call cpi

isolate power and clean out mixer

check supply rScs for earth phase, Neutral

and earth (Site electrician)

Strip down and carry out full cleandown and

inspect

call cpicall cpi

poSSible weAr(see reference photos

below)

worn dosing Screw

worn Scraper

worn mixing flight

CPI EuroMix has produced a flow chart to help you diagnose faults and help you keep your silo working. It is often the case that the cause of a fault is a simple thing that can easily be rectified by the operator.

Common faults include:

• Water hoses being connected incorrectly

• Power supply not being energised

• Water supply turned off at stop cock

• Silo product handle is in the closed position

• Electrical Safety Devices tripped

faultDIagnosIsflowchart

14

YeS

what comes out of the outlet?

oNlY wAter

correct

All ok

iNcorrect blockAge fouNd - reStArt

mAteriAl Still too

wet

mAteriAl too wet

All ok

iNcoNSiSteNt mAteriAl / mAteriAl too Stiff

Still only dry material

re-ASSemble ANd reStArt

All ok

wAter diSchArged from eNd of hoSe

drY mAteriAl

No wAter diSchArged from pANel

wAter diSchArged from pANel

hose blocked. unblock or

replace hose, or call cpi for

new hose

Actions

Actions

Actions

Action

Actions

Actions Actions

possible low water pressure - check 2 bar is present on

pressure regulator when machine

running, adjust as necessary

is water valve on panel open, check water flow rate on

site glass

is site water supply fully open?

check for water leaks

Are there other users connected

to water supply? (toilets, washrooms etc)

freezing conditions?

can cause flow restrictions

check water valve is open on panel

check hoses are correctly attached

check mains water is turned on

open drain taps to ensure water is present in panel

No change,call cpi

No change,call cpi

No change,call cpi

check rotation of motor (clockwise when viewed

from outlet side)

is silo empty?

is silo butterfly valve open? (handle in upright

position)

Adjust water valve in panel

Strip down and fully clean mixer and inspect

disconnect hose from mixer then

turn on

inlet elbow fitting at mixer blocked. clean out elbow and unblock inlet

remove mixer feed hose from panel and then

turn on

call cpi call cpi

call cpi

No wAter from hoSe

poSSible doSiNg Screw weAr

(see reference photo below)

worn dosing Screw

15

Dublin

BeaconsfieldSpringfield farm Quarry, broad lane, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire hp9 1Xdtel: +44 (0) 1494 680 814 fax: +44 (0) 1494 730 816

Bilston, WolverhamptonSpringvale industrial park, Springvale Avenue bilston, wolverhampton west midlands wV14 0Qltel: +44 (0) 1902 357 500fax: +44 (0) 1902 357 506

Coatbridge gartsherrie industrial estate, hornock rd, coatbridge ml5 2dXtel: +44 (0) 1236 700 500 fax: +44 (0) 1236 700 520

Harlow 29 mead industrial parkriverway, harlowessex cm20 2Setel: +44 (0) 1279 634 680 fax: +44 (0) 1279 634 681

Irlam, Manchester Northbank industrial estatemartens road, irlammanchester m44 5AXtel: +44 (0) 161 777 7500fax: +44 (0) 161 777 7501

LeedsStadium park, Altofts lane, whitwoodcastleford, wf10 5pZtel: +44 (0)1977 523 300fax: +44 (0)1977 523 333

Northfleetrobins wharf, grove road, Northfleet, kent dA11 9AX tel: +44 (0) 1474 333 372 fax: +44 (0) 1474 325 080

Southamptonmarchwood industrial parkmarchwood, Southamptonhants So40 4pbtel: +44 (0) 2380 662 000 fax: +44 (0) 2380 662 009

Bristolunit 8, Severnside industrial park, central Avenue, bristol bS10 7Sdtel: +44 (0) 1179 160 300 fax: +44 (0) 1179 160 333

helpline: 0845 850 9090 Visit us at: www.euromix.com e-mail: info@cpieuromix.com

A grafton group company fm 60139CertifiCate No. 03/3997

euromix oNe Coat reNder