Empas MCE Manual de usuario
Hot water unit MCE
Operator Manual
2018-08-30
Version 1.0
Original instructions
Thermal Weed Management
Preface
Copyright
Copyright ©2018 by Empas BV. All rights reserved worldwide.
This publication and the software, shall not be copied,
distributed, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any
human or computer language, in any form or by any means, to
any third parties, without the express written consent of Empas.
All technical and technological information along with diagrams
and technical descriptions supplied by us remain our property
and cannot be used without our previous written permission
(other than for the operation and installation), neither copied,
reproduced, transmitted or communicated to third parties.
Disclaimer notice
This manual enables safe and efficient use of the machine. If the
machine, or its individual modules or procedures, are used for
purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of
their validity and suitability must be obtained.
In no event Empas BV. will be liable for any damages, direct,
indirect, incidental, special, or consequential, resulting from any
defect in the information, even if it has been recommended of
the possibility of such damages. Empas provides the
documentation ‘as is’ without warranty of any kind.
All mentioned values in this manual are indicative. It is the
responsibility of the customer to optimise settings based on
established deviations. The information contained in this
manual is based on the latest information and is provided
subject to alterations.
This manual does not consider local laws and regulations. When
operating the machine, the operator always has the
responsibility to make sure all applicable local laws and
regulations are obeyed.
The English language manual is the original manual.
Translations into other languages use the English language
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manual as the source document. Empas BV. accepts no liability
for discrepancies between the original English language
manual and versions in other languages. If there is a conflict
about the content and accuracy of any translated manual, the
English manual is the authority document.
Trademarks
All trademarks stated in this manual are registered trademarks
of their suppliers.
Warranty
WARRANTY PERIOD
Covering professional use by the buyer: twelve months from the
delivery date.
CONDITIONS
If a fault with the product occurs under normal working
conditions and within the applicable warranty period, the part
will be replaced free of charge or repaired by an authorised
Empas BV. dealer.
IMPORTANT
The following cases or items are not covered by the warranty:
•Any fault resulting from ignoring the instructions for proper
operation and maintenance of the product, as described in
this manual
•Damage caused by accident, abuse, neglect, modification of
the machine, or use of other parts or accessories than those
recommended by Empas BV.
•Any fault resulting from improper use
•Filter replacement
•Worn parts
•Normal maintenance tasks and adjustments, as described in
this manual
•Incidental or consequential damage
•Transport costs for broken/repaired parts
•Frost damage.
The purchaser's legal rights shall not be influenced by this
warranty.
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Product liability
Empas BV. or subcontractor is not liable for any claims of third
parties caused by inexpert use of the machine and/or for any
claims arising from use other than as stated in this manual and
in compliance with the terms of delivery.
For further details, see our terms of delivery (already in your
possession).
Compliance
The machine has been tested, certified and found to comply
with:
•the machinery directive 2006/42/EC,
•the EMC directive 2014/30/EU,
•the noise emission directive 2000/14/EC.
The product also complies with all applicable CE-directives and
therefore bears a CE plate.
The following (components of) the harmonized and national
standards have been applied:
•NEN-EN-ISO 12100,
•NEN-EN-IEC 60204-1,
•NEN-EN-ISO 3744.
The instructions in this document do not take into account
different national regulations and laws. When operating the
machine, it is the sole responsibility of the user to make sure
that all applicable local laws and regulations are obeyed.
Recommissioning
In the event of a recommissioning (e.g. relocation of the
machine or a transfer of ownership), Empas must be contacted
to discuss the procedures, terms and conditions, service
contract, etc., such that proper functioning and safety of the
machine after recommissioning can be guaranteed.
If Empas is not involved in a recommissioning, then Empas is
not liable for any claims of third parties arising from that
recommissioning.
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Table of Contents
Preface....................................................................................................................3
Copyright.................................................................................................. 3
Disclaimer notice......................................................................................3
Trademarks............................................................................................... 4
Warranty....................................................................................................4
Product liability.........................................................................................5
Compliance...............................................................................................5
Recommissioning..................................................................................... 5
Contact data............................................................................................. 6
1 About this manual............................................................................................... 11
1.1 Scope of this manual..............................................................................11
1.2 Audience of this manual........................................................................ 12
1.3 Typographical conventions................................................................... 12
1.4 Units of measurement............................................................................14
1.5 Availability of this manual......................................................................14
1.6 Related documents................................................................................ 14
1.7 Supplements to the manual.................................................................. 14
1.8 How to get help......................................................................................14
1.9 Version history........................................................................................ 15
1.10 Corrections and additions..................................................................... 15
2 Introduction......................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Functional description........................................................................... 17
2.2 Specifications..........................................................................................18
2.3 Options................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Inscription plate data............................................................................. 19
3 Safety....................................................................................................................21
3.1 General safety instructions.................................................................... 21
3.2 Specific safety instructions.................................................................... 22
3.2.1 Mechanical.........................................................................................22
3.2.2 Electrical.............................................................................................22
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3.2.3 Chemical............................................................................................ 22
3.2.4 Pressure..............................................................................................22
3.2.5 Noise.................................................................................................. 22
3.2.6 Heat....................................................................................................23
3.3 Safety devices.........................................................................................23
3.3.1 Safety cover....................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Temperature sensor..........................................................................24
3.3.3 Water flow safeguard........................................................................24
3.3.4 Pressure sensor..................................................................................24
3.3.5 Unloader (Pressure regulator).......................................................... 25
3.4 Safety signs on the machine..................................................................26
3.5 Personal protective equipment.............................................................26
3.6 Environmental aspects...........................................................................26
3.6.1 Packaging material............................................................................26
3.6.2 Batteries............................................................................................. 27
3.6.3 Oil and similar substances................................................................27
3.6.4 Emissions........................................................................................... 27
3.6.5 End of life disposal............................................................................27
3.6.6 REACH declaration........................................................................... 27
4 Description...........................................................................................................29
4.1 Main components.................................................................................. 29
4.1.1 Water supply......................................................................................29
4.1.2 High-pressure pump with drive engine...........................................31
4.1.3 Water heating unit............................................................................ 31
4.1.4 Spray lance and high pressure hose................................................32
4.1.5 Overview............................................................................................ 32
4.2 Control components..............................................................................34
4.2.1 Engine controls and control panel.................................................. 34
4.2.2 Manometer........................................................................................ 35
4.2.3 Unloader............................................................................................ 35
5 Transport..............................................................................................................37
6 Packing and unpacking the machine.................................................................39
7 Checks after receiving the machine...................................................................41
8 Operating procedures........................................................................................ 43
8.1 Plan your tasks........................................................................................ 43
8.2 Prepare for operation............................................................................ 43
8.2.1 Fill-up the diesel tank of the heater unit......................................... 43
8.2.2 Water supply......................................................................................45
8.2.3 Determine the water softener dosage............................................ 46
8.2.4 Electric power supply........................................................................47
8.3 Start operation........................................................................................48
8.4 Add water softener to the supply tank.................................................48
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8.5 Stop operation........................................................................................50
8.6 Operate with hot water..........................................................................50
8.7 Operate with cold water........................................................................ 51
8.8 Take the machine out of service........................................................... 51
8.8.1 Preserve the machine........................................................................51
8.8.2 Bring the machine back into service................................................52
9 Preventive maintenance......................................................................................53
9.1 Operator maintenance.......................................................................... 53
9.1.1 Recommendations for maintenance............................................... 53
9.1.2 Forms and administration.................................................................53
9.1.3 Checks after maintenance................................................................ 54
9.2 Preventive maintenance schedule........................................................ 54
9.3 Maintenance by the service department............................................. 55
10 Preventive maintenance procedures................................................................. 57
10.1 Safety during maintenance....................................................................57
10.2 Global visual inspection of the machine.............................................. 57
10.3 Rinse, clean and replace the water filter.............................................. 57
10.4 Check the pictograms............................................................................58
10.5 Check the oil level of the high-pressure pump................................... 58
11 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................59
11.1 Problems and solutions......................................................................... 59
11.2 Technical support...................................................................................60
11.2.1 Local dealers......................................................................................61
Index.....................................................................................................................63
Appendices..........................................................................................................65
EC declaration of conformity................................................................ 65
Table for MC210 water softener........................................................... 67
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