User Manual (english)
Contents
1. Picture hydraulic special mold for the manufacture of sloped curbstones Picture heated shoes for high quality stone surfaces Picture draw plate for profiling the stone underside ER SW Se 4 3 PROCEDURAL DESCRIPTION The earth moist concrete is poured in the cavity of the mold bottom Engin The concrete is compressed while vibration rrr stone cavity JEDE Picture filling the cavity with concrete The stone surface is formed with the shoes and the stone is pushed out of the cavity during the mold lift up Picture compressing process Picture mold lift up KOBRA FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 DE 08485 Lengenfeld User Manuel Version 2 0 11 13 19 All rights reserved reproductuion in whole or in part only with the permission of the manufacturer S354 5 DELIVERY INTERNAL TRANSPORT UNPACKING 5 1 SAFETY Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from slipping heavy objects Secure the mold during transportation to prevent slipping 5 22. Al Em Wi W MEINER M ie dii ERNY USER MANUAL FOR MOLDS mmm MOLDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE ELEMENTS incl Installation Instructions for EG Machinery Directive 2006 42 EG Annex VI for partly completed machinery gt ol Es a X Ww LAN Ei zz V gt MADE En E Germany Product name Identification Order Production date Manufacturer refer to label on mold bottom and mold head KOBRA FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 08485 Lengenfeld Germany Fon 49 37606 30 2 0 e mail service kobragroup com LISTOF CONTENTS 1 1 1 2 1 241 1 2 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 2 5 3 IMPORTANT BASIC INFORMATION Delivery contents Responsibilities 1 Responsibilities of the manufacturer Responsibilities of the operator Legal notice 0 0 Documentation Contents and structure Labelling schemes for integrated texts and references Service address SAFETY Convention for safety notes Usage according to intended purpose _ Operational area Personnel requirements Safety related environmental conditions Safety related instructions for specific life stages Possible Misuse Observance of operating instructions _ Safety labelling on the product _ Residual hazards
3. Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger from ejecting parts with water When using the high pressure cleaner concrete debris and dirty water may be launched from the mold Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of your high pressure cleaner e Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger by not adequately trained personnel You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations Disassembly mE The mold is a component of a stone fabrication plant Disassemble the mold in accordance with the operating instructions of the device manufacturer heated plates Use no acids or acidic cleaners After cleaning preserve the mold with cleaning oil and forming oil Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Use no water and no high pressure cleaner to clean electrically I Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Dange
4. DELIVERY The mold is delivered on a shipping pallet assembled and secured to prevent slipping 5 3 INTERNAL TRANSPORT Transport the mold only on a suitable shipping pallet see picture on page 21 Secure the mold to prevent slipping e g by straps or bands see picture on page 21 Secure any loose parts lying on the mold Use only suitable means of transport which are designed for this load e g forklifts o 9 To integrate the mold into the stone fabrication plant use only lifting gear and lifting means recommended by the manufacturer of the stone fabrication plant ER SW English Picture Delivery Transport of mold bottom and tamper head exclusively on suitable pallet including spacers Securing the mold to prevent slipping 5 4 UNPACKING Remove the transport lock and spacers see picture below between the bar spacer of the tamper head and the mold bottom only to integrate and operate the mold in the stone fabrication plant o After each use insert these security elements again Picture Spacers between tamper head and mold bottom KOBRA FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 DE 08485 Lengenfeld User Manuel Version 2 0 11 13 EX All rights reserved reproductuion in whole or in part only with the permission of the manufacturer 6 CONDITIONS OF STORAGE 6 1 SAFETY Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable ope
5. not exceed 120 C Higher temperatures destroy the silicone heating elements Caution When operating the mold in manual or setup mode The control system is inactive here and it can cause overheating 11 4 CLEANING AND STORAGE 11 4 4 SAFETY Mold oils can cause irritations e Observe the manufacturer s safety information of the preservatives used A Do not inhale the spray mist Concrete remains and other loose parts can be ejected from the mold due to the use of the compressed air rod e Always wear protective gloves and safety goggles Observe the safety information of the operating manual as well as the brick production facility operating manual during all works on the mold 11 4 2 CLEANING Deutsch Clean the mold after every production and before every production pause English Clean the molds in regular intervals during constant production Also remove the concrete remains above the shoes this significantly reduces the wear in the cavity Do not use water or a high pressure cleaner for cleaning heated mold parts Do not use any acids or acidic cleaning agents Clean the mold with a compressed air rod Remove stuck concrete remains with a wire brush eo Preserve the mold with mold and cleaning oil 10 4 3 STORAGE Clean and preserve the mold before every time you store it Make sure that the cable protection is attached n order to protect the chamfers of
6. order to prevent accidents Maintenance work may be carried out only by trained personnel Deutsch English r 4 2 2 4 SAFETY RELATED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC LIFE STAGES Connection conditions The mold is especially built for a certain machine and may be exclusively installed into this machine Installation The mold is a component of a stone fabrication plant During all works observe also the operating instruction of the stone fabrication plant and the applicable regulations for accident prevention at the installation site e Integrate the mold into the machine in accordance with the operating instructions of the device manufacturer Note the correct position of the mold while doing so Face mix side base mix side To integrate the mold into the machine use only tools recommended by the machine device manufacturer Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from materials and substances Forming oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the m
7. the forming lower part see also picture on page 21 The spacer should be that thick so that the chamfers may stand at min 10 mm above the pallet see also picture on page 31 Clean the mold thoroughly after each use with compressed air or high pressure washer Use a wire brush to remove adhering concrete Use no water and no high pressure cleaner to clean electrically heated plates Use no acids or acidic cleaners After cleaning preserve the mold with cleaning oil and forming oil IE Jeut h English Picture The distance between chamfer and pallet should be at least 10mm 9 1 3 SAFETY Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient 9 1 4 DESCRIPTION OF DISPOSAL OPERATIONS Please return the parts of the mold to the manufacturer or dispose the parts of the mold in accordance with local regulations FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 DE 08485 Lengenfelc Id User Manuel Version 2 0 11 13 31 all rights reserved reproductuion in whole or in part only with the permission Gi tere end k DOCU
8. the shoes a suitable spacer must be inserted on the tamper head and the mold bottom The spacer must be big enough so that the chamfers of the shoes are approx 10 mm above the transport pallet see picture on page 21 Store the mold in a room or roofed shelf protected against weather effects 11 5 MAINTENANCE OF THE MOLD 11 5 1 SAFETY Q e Service and repair works must only be conducted by trained specialists The entire facilities must be deactivated for all works on machines and molds Rotating parts must be secured against accidental movement 11 5 2 MAINTENANCE IN GENERAL e Check the mold for damage after every use Check all screw connections for tight fit Cables or plugs that are only slightly damaged must be replaced in any case Inform the servicing department in the event of damage Make sure that no damaged molds are used 11 5 3 EXCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS The heating elements used are wear parts and can be exchanged by the KOBRA Formen GmbH service or by trained personnel on site Replacement heating elements can be ordered at KOBRA Formen GmbH specifying the respective mold number 11 5 4 SERVICE ADDRESS KOBRA FORMEN GmbH Plohnbachstr 1 08485 Lengenfeld Germany 12 SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES All original removable parts of KOBRA FORMEN GmbH can be ordered through our distributors 13 TEST REPORTS Test and measurement protocols are provided on request 14
9. MENTS 10 MOLDS WITH HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS 10 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES It is possible to produce bricks with lateral profiling due to hydraulically operated components in a mold It is possible to influence the filling of a mold in certain areas due to targeted blocking of the base mix concrete using hydraulically operated mold walls For example for sloped curbstones or targeted pre profiling of curbstones with deep chamfer to achieve an even face mix layer 10 1 1 SPECIFICATIONS The technical data depends on the function of the parts to be operated The hydraulic components are designed for an operating pressure of maximum 200 bar Molds with hydraulically operated parts have at least 2 hydraulic connections depending on function Depending on function there can be several potential free limit switches in a mold that are to be used by the controls for locking various machine functions Detailed wiring diagram for position indicator switch variant 1 variant 2 qr FAR UJ J NS vf Ss Detailed wiring diagram in different variant Deutsch variant 1 English variant 2 20 X variant 3 10 2 INTERNAL TRANSPORT 10 2 1 SAFETY In any case the regulations and provisions of the professional association and all p
10. SUPPLIER DOCUMENTATION 14 1 DOCUMENTATION FOR HEATING CONTROL Documentation for the control for heated mold parts is included with each heat ing control Deutsch English
11. abrication plant the complete devices must be switched off for this purpose e Moving parts must be secured against accidental movement Clean the mold thoroughly after each use with compressed air or high pressure washer Use a wire brush to remove adhering concrete Use no water and no high pressure cleaner to clean electrically heated plates Use no acids or acidic cleaners After cleaning preserve the mold with cleaning oil and forming oil Check the mold after each use for damage Check whether all screw connections are tight Check welded points for fractures or cracks 9 e Inform the maintenance department in case of damage Make sure that defective molds are not used 9 REMOVE AND DISPOSE 9 1 DISASSEMBLING THE MOLD 9 1 1 SAFETY The mold is a component of a stone fabrication plant Disassemble the mold in accordance with the operating instructions of the device manufacturer To disassembling the mold out of the machine use only tools recommended by the machine device manufacturer Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear M
12. ake sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from materials and substances Forming oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger from ejecting parts with compressed air When using the compressed air rods concrete debris and other loose items may be launched from the mold Always wear face protection and protective gloves Deutsch English A A Danger from ejecting parts with water e When using the high pressure cleaner concrete debris and dirty water may be launched from the mold Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of your high pressure cleaner e Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger by not adequately trained personnel You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations 9 1 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE DISASSEMBLY WORK Make sure that the mold is immediately placed on a wooden pallet see also picture on page 23 To protect the chamfers insert a suitable spacer between the spacer bar on the applied load and
13. and protective measures SPECIFICATIONS STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION Structure Main components Functional description Safety Delivery Internal Transport 0 2 J Deutsch English 5 4 Unpacking mnm 6 CONDITIONS OF STORAGE 22 6 2 Storage 1 23 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INITIAL COMMISSIONING 24 7 1 Safety 1 m 7 2 25 7 3 27 8 MAINTENANCE 27 8 1 Safety 27 8 2 Service address 28 8 3 Proof of maintenance 28 9 DISASSEMBLING AND DISPOSAL 29 9 1 Disassembling the mold 29 911 Safely 29 9 1 2 Description of the disassembly work 30 91 3 Safety 0 0 2 83 9 1 4 Description of the disposal operations 31 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS 10 MOLDS WITH HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS 32 10 1 General principles 132 10 1 1 Specifications 10 2 Internal Transport _ 34 10 2 1 Safety 10 2 2 10 3 Connecting of the Mold 34 10 3 1 Safety nine 10 3 2 Connection requirements cummins 10 4 Cleaning and storage 35 10 4 1 Safety tallation 1 Initial Commissioning 2 LISTOF CONTENTS 10 4 2 Cleaning 36 Deutsch 10 4 3 Storage 36 English 10 5 Maintenance of the mold 36 10 5 1 Safety 36 10 5 2 Maintenance in general _ mu uM 37 10 5 3 Service address 37 11 MOLDS WITH HEATED COMPONENTS 37 11 1 General principles 37 11 1 1 Advantages in concrete bloc
14. anger from slipping heavy objects Secure the mold during transportation to prevent slipping Danger from materials and substances Forming oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger from ejecting parts with compressed air When using the compressed air rods concrete debris and other loose items may be launched from the mold Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger from ejecting parts with water e When using the high pressure cleaner concrete debris and dirty water may be launched from the mold Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of your high pressure cleaner e Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger by not adequately trained personnel You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer e Always observe the local safety regulations 8 2 SERVICE ADDRESS KOBRA FORMEN GmbH Plohnbachstr 1 08485 Lengenfeld Germany 8 3 PROOF OF MAINTENANCE Service and repair work must be carried out only by trained personnel When working on machines or molds in the area of the stone f
15. anufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger by not adequately trained personnel Deutsch You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the English safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations Operation PN The mold is a component of a stone fabrication plant ey During all works observe also the operating instruction of the stone fabrication plant and the applicable regulations for accident prevention at the installation site Adjust the machine set up as specified by the manufacturer of the block fabrication plant Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from ejecting parts with compressed air When using the compressed air rods concrete debris and other loose items may be launched from the mold
16. d as specified by the instructions and so long the intended use is maintained 1 2 2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR The operator shall ensure that e This user manual is always kept handy e The operating personnel has read and understood these instructions e The operating personnel is familiar with the basic regulations for industrial safety and accident prevention e The operating personnel has been briefed on the safe handling of the mold The operator must ensure in particular that During risk assessment further hazards may be identified posed by special working conditions at the operating site of the mold n an operating procedure all further instructions and safety notes arising from the risk assessment have been summarized 1 3 LEGAL NOTICE Deutsch English Essential principles are given in the general business terms and conditions of KOBRA FORMEN GMBH 1 4 DOCUMENTATION 1 4 1 CONTENTS AND STRUCTURE This user manual does not replace the operating instruction of the stone manu facturing plant 1 4 2 LABELLING SCHEMES FOR INTEGRATED TEXT AND FOR REFERENCES CROSS REFERENCES Cross references marked with this symbol in the instruction 1 5 SERVICE ADDRESS KOBRA FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 08485 Lengenfeld Germany 2 SAFETY 2 1 CONVENTION FOR SAFETY NOTES A Hazard This sign warns of hazards that can case injury and or property damage Important note Wear safety go
17. ggles Wear foot protection Wear protective gloves Wear face shield Wear head protection 2 2 USAGE ACCORDING TO INTENDED PURPOSE The mold is to be used exclusively for the manufacture of concrete blocks in a certain concrete block manufacturing plant Correct use also includes following all notices in this operating instruction as well as the rules and notices of the operat ing instructions of the stone manufacturing plant Any other use is considered as non intended use The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper or erroneous application 2 2 1 OPERATIONAL AREA The mold is an incomplete machine and is only suitable for a particular machine as a whole 2 2 2 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS The operator should be proficient in the language of the operating instructions so that he may read and understand it independently The operator must be trained in the safe handling of the mold and be familiar with the basic regulations on workplace safety and accident prevention 2 2 3 SAFETY RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This operating instruction contains important references to the certain use of the mold For safe installation and removal of the mold in each case the operating instruc tions of the block manufacturing plant should be observed Furthermore the rules and applicable operating and working instructions for the particular operating site and its requirements must be adhered to in
18. he brick production facility operating manual during all works on the mold 10 4 2 CLEANING Clean the mold after every production and before every production pause Clean the molds in regular intervals during constant production FORMEN GMBH e Also remove the concrete remains above the shoes this significantly reduces the wear in the stone space e Use a compressed air rod or high pressure cleaner for cleaning a mold Do not use any acids or acidic cleaning agents Remove stuck concrete remains with a wire brush Preserve the mold with mold and cleaning oil 10 4 3 STORAGE Clean preserve the mold before every time you store it e Make sure that the cables for the limit switches are protected against damage In order to protect the chamfers of the shoes a suitable spacer must be inserted on the tamper head and the mold bottom The spacer must be big enough so that the chamfers of the shoes are approx 10 mm above the transport pallet Store the mold in a room or roofed shelf protected against weather effects 10 5 MAINTENANCE OF THE MOLD 10 5 1 SAFETY Service and repair works must only be conducted by trained specialists The entire facilities must be deactivated for all works on machines and molds Rotating parts must be secured against accidental movement 10 5 2 MAINTENANCE IN GENERAL Check the mold for damage after every use Q e Check all screw connections for
19. he machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations 6 2 STORAGE Clean and preserve the mold before storing Insert in each case the transport lock Store the mold in a weather protected area or a covered shelf e g warehouse hall or covered shelf Picture Storing the mold exclusively on suitable pallet 7 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INITIAL COMMISSIONING 7 1 SAFETY e The mold is a component of a stone fabrication plant During all works observe also the operating instruction of the stone fabrication plant and the applicable regulations for accident prevention at the installation site Integrate the mold into the machine in accordance with the operating instructions of the device manufacturer Note the correct position of the mold while doing so Face mix side base mix side To integrate the mold into the machine use only tools recommended by the machine device manufacturer Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from materials and substances Forming
20. hydraulic connections must not be activated 10 3 2 CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Deutsch English A mold with hydraulically operated components is manufactured for a distinct brick production facility and must only be used in this facility If limit switches for certain functions are planned then they must be incor porated into the logic of the machine controls in each and every case The connection or disconnection of the mold must only be made when the controls are deactivated Make sure during connection that crushing or over stretching of the cables or hydraulic connections during production is impossible Operation The hydraulic functions of the molds must only be operated if the mold is in the brick production facility and all safety relevant requirements are met Be advised that the machine function locks can be deactivated by the limits Switches in part or altogether during setup mode Therefore make sure that collision of rotating parts due to false positioning is made impossible 10 4 CLEANING AND STORAGE 10 4 1 SAFETY Forming oils can cause irritations Observe the manufacturer s safety information of the preservatives used Do not inhale the spray mist Concrete remains and other loose parts can be ejected from the mold due to the use of the compressed air rod Always wear protective gloves and safety goggles Observe the safety information of the operating manual as well as t
21. k production 37 11 1 2 Specifications 11 2 Internal Transport 0 0 0 89 11 2 1 Safety 39 11 2 2 Transport 3 11 3 Connecting of the mold 39 11 3 1 Safety 39 11 3 3 Heating and operation 11 4 Cleaning and store age 40 11 4 1 Safety 0 11 4 2 Cleaning 11 4 3 Storage 41 11 5 Maintenance of the mold 41 11 5 1 Safety T 11 5 2 Maintenance in general 12 11 5 3 Exchangeable components 42 11 5 4 Service address 42 12 SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES 42 13 TEST REPORTS 9 2 14 SUPPLIER DOCUMENTATION 42 14 1 Documentation for heating control 42 1 IMPORTANT BASIC INFORMATION The mold was constructed in accordance with applicable safety regulations Hazards may however arise for the users or damage to other property when using the mold Specific hazards may arise due to incorrect use of the mold This user manual describes the safe use of the mold In addition to this user manual the rules for the particular operating site and its requirements must be adhered to in order to prevent accidents 1 1 DELIVERY CONTENTS The mold consists essentially of a mold bottom part and a tamper head The mold parts are delivered on a shipping pallet assembled and secured to prevent slipping Adjacent parts spare parts and draw plate may be included in addition to the basic components 1 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1 2 1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURER The mold is state of the art and ensures maximum safety if operate
22. lts Fine thread strength class M8x 1 00 M 10x 1 25 28 5 41 5 48 5 54 79 93 M 12x 1 25 43 64 74 96 140 165 M 12x 1 50 40 5 60 70 92 135 155 M 14x 1 50 58 86 100 150 220 260 M 16x 1 50 79 116 136 230 340 390 M 18x 1 50 106 152 177 350 490 580 M 20x 1 50 134 191 224 480 690 800 M 22 x 1 50 166 236 275 640 920 1070 M 24 x 2 00 189 270 315 810 1160 1350 M 27 x 2 00 245 350 410 1190 1700 2000 M 30 x 2 00 309 440 515 1610 2300 2690 Safety elements such as spring washers self lock nuts and clamping and fitted bolts must be replaced after disassembly 4 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION English 4 1 STRUCTURE The mold described here is only designed for the production of concrete blocks in a special block fabrication plant and solely intended for industrial use 4 1 1 MAIN COMPONENTS The mold described here essentially consists of the mold bottom with the mold wing for attachment in the machine and the tamper head with compaction head and shoes Picture mold bottom with mold wing Picture tamper head with shoes KOBRA FORMEN GMBH Plohnbachstr 1 DE 08485 Lengenfeld User Manuel Version 2 0 11 13 177 All rights reserved reproductuion in whole in part only with the permission of the manufacturer 4 2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Special function such as draw plate hydraulic mold mold bottom or tamper head profiling heated shoes Ss
23. oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger by not adequately trained personnel Deutsch You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the English safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations 7 2 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Q The mold is especially build for a certain machine and may be exclusively installed x into this machine o To integrate the mold proceed as follows Check also the alignment of the mold bottom and the tamper head to one another outside the machine The alignment is correct when the type plate of the tamper head and the type plate of the mold bottom point in the same direction The type plate always marks the face mix side of the mold see picture on page 26 Integrate the mold into the machine in accordance with the operating instructions of the device manufacturer Note the correct position of the mold while doing so Face mix side base mix side To integrate the mold into the machine use only tools recommended by the machine device manufacturer Centre the tamper head and the mold bot
24. only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from slipping heavy objects Secure the mold during transportation to prevent slipping 2 3 POSSIBLE MISUSE The commissioning of the mold is forbidden until the stone fabrication plant in which this mold must be integrated or of which it constitutes a component meets the provisions of all relevant directives Other possible misuses are Setting improper machine parameters Transporting the mold with unsuitable means of transport The operation of the mold by not adequately trained personnel 2 4 OBSERVANCE OF USER MANUAL Observing the user manual is essential to the safe operation of the mold The manufacturer accepts no liability for personal property and or asset damage caused by non observance of the user manual Liability for material defects is excluded in such cases 2 5 SAFETY LABELLING ON THE PRODUCT Please note the special safety indications on the mold 2 6 RESIDUAL HAZARDS AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES e When observing the instructions in this user manual the operating instructions of the block fabrication plant as well as when complying with all applicable regula tions for the safe operation of the device residual hazards may be excluded The mold is an incomplete machine and therefore an equipment component of a machine as a whole with indi
25. r from materials and substances Forming oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger from ejecting parts with compressed air Deutsch When using the compressed air rods concrete debris and other loose items English may be launched from the mold Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger from ejecting parts with water e When using the high pressure cleaner concrete debris and dirty water may be launched from the mold Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of your high pressure cleaner e Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger by not adequately trained personnel You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of the machine device manufacturer Always observe the local safety regulations Disposal Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold gt gt bb Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold
26. rating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient Danger from materials and substances Forming oils can cause irritation Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the preservative used Do not inhale the spray mist Always wear protective gloves and goggles Danger from sharp edges Wear protective gloves during all works with the mold Danger from ejecting parts with compressed air When using the compressed air rods concrete debris and other loose items may be launched from the mold Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger from ejecting parts with water When using the high pressure cleaner concrete debris and dirty water may be launched from the mold A A A A Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of your high pressure cleaner e Always wear face protection and protective gloves Danger by not adequately trained personnel Deutsch You should work with the mold only when you have been instructed in the English safe use and you have understood these user manual as well as the operating instructions of t
27. rovisions that apply at the respective operating site must be observed Only suitable means of transportation and lifting gear approved for the respective load must be used Transport the mold only if you have the qualification for driving the respective means of transport Transport the mold on suitable transport pallets only Secure the mold against shifting using suitable means see picture on page 21 10 2 2 TRANSPORT n order to protect the chamfers of the shoes a suitable spacer must be inserted on the tamper head and the mold bottom The spacer must be big enough so that the chamfers of the shoes are approx 10 mm above the transport pallet see picture on page 21 Make sure that the connecting cables for the limit switch are safeguarded against damaged o 9 Lock the hydraulic connections with blind plugs to prevent leakage of hydraulic oil 10 3 CONNECTING OF THE MOLD 10 3 1 SAFETY Observe all instructions and directions of the machine facility manufacturer during installation or removal of the mold Only use tools recommended by the machine manufacturer Observe all accident prevention regulations as well as applicable regulations and provisions at the respective operating site during all works Check the connecting lines and plugs for the limit switches as well as the hydraulic connections for damage before every operation of the mold Molds with damaged cables or damage to the
28. ructions and directions of the machine facility manufacturer during installation or removal of the mold Only use tools recommended by the machine manufacturer Observe all accident prevention regulations as well as applicable regulations and provisions at the respective operating site during all works Check the connecting lines and plugs for damage before every operation of the mold Molds with damaged cables or plugs must not be activated The connection or disconnection of the mold must only be made when the controls are deactivated Make sure during connection that crushing or over stretching the cable during production is impossible 11 3 2 CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS The heated mold must only be operating at a power regulator suited for it e g TR 36 3 4 of the Elektro Hermle Company Operating the heating system without regulation can lead to overheating or melting of the heating elements The following parts are located at the mold 1 connection for the temperature sensor small 6 pin plug 1 or 2 power cables large 4 pin plugs depending on the area heated 11 3 3 HEATING AND OPERATION Activate the controls only after the connecting lines of the mold are completely connected Heat the mold gradually to the desired temperature To achieve even heating the difference between actual and target temperature should not exceed 40 Make sure that the actual temperature does
29. tight fit e Cables plugs or hydraulic connecting components that are only slightly damaged must be replaced in any case Inform the servicing department in the event of damage Make sure that no damaged molds are used 10 5 3 SERVICE ADDRESS Deutsch English KOBRA FORMEN GmbH Plohnbachstr 1 08485 Lengenfeld Germany 11 MOLDS WITH HEATED COMPONENTS 11 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES 11 1 1 ADVANTAGES IN CONCRETE BLOCK PRODUCTION Higher qualities of concrete blocks can be achieved with the mold equipment feature KOBRA Hotshoe The concrete block surface appears more smoothed and closed Also in addition the adhesion of concrete to the shoe lift offs is reduced e The W C value water cement can be increased The desired effect of the surface improvement already occurs at temperatures of 35 C In most cases no improvements are achieved above 70 C e At high temperatures burning in of fine portions at the shoes can occur for some concrete additions This is no flaw of the mold Despite well engineered technology cable break can occur due to the partially extremely dynamic loads These loads are different in every brick production facility and cannot be calculated beforehand For this reason we cannot assume liability for such damage on the heating elements or the wiring 11 1 2 SPECIFICATION The technical data depends on the heated area e The heat output is depending on the version 1 5
30. to 5 W cm The operating voltage of the heating elements is 230 or 400 Volt depending on the power grid of the country concerned The heating elements must be connected depending on the requirements of one of the following operating diagrams Detailed wiring diagram in different variant variant 1 variant 2 variant 3 applies to variant 1 to 3 L1 L2 L3 2x Temperatursensor temperature sensor kann bei Fremdsteuerung abweichen may vary with external control 11 2 INTERNAL TRANSPORT Deutsch 11 2 1 SAFETY English P 4 In any case the regulations provisions of the professional association all provisions that apply at the respective operating site must be observed Only suitable means of transportation and lifting gear approved for the respective load must be used Transport the mold only if you have the qualification for driving the respective means of transport Transport the mold on suitable transport pallets only 10 2 2 TRANSPORT In order to protect the chamfers of the shoes a suitable spacer must be inserted on the tamper head and the mold bottom The spacer must be big enough so that the chamfers of the shoes are approx 10 mm above the transport pallet see picture on page 21 o Make sure that the cable protection is attached 11 3 CONNECTING OF THE MOLD 11 3 1 SAFETY Observe all inst
31. tom to each other Check the centring by means of a feeler gauge see picture on page 26 n order to prevent damage to the mold do not carry out any shaking while empty After installation and proper fastening of the mold check again the position of the applied load to the mold Use in addition a feeler gauge see picture on page 21 Make sure that everything is installed properly see picture on page 26 Picture The type plate of the tamper head and of the mold bottom must point in the same direction Picture check the centring by means of a feeler gauge Picture Make sure that there are no foreign objects e g hammer or crowbar on the mold 7 3 INITIAL COMMISSIONING Deutsch During the initial commissioning Lengisn pay special attention to the accurate centring between tamper head and mold bottom see picture on page 26 all relevant stone dimensions of the finished product must be checked 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 SAFETY Danger from falling heavy objects Observe the applicable operating and working instructions Carry the protective equipment prescribed for your activity Always wear safety shoes and head protection when working with the mold Never walk under suspended loads Transport the mold only if you have the necessary qualifications to manage the respective lifting gear Make sure that the load capacity of the hoist is sufficient D
32. vidual dimensions and weights The type or design of the mold is printed on the label or on the signs located on the mold SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 BOLT CONNECTIONS AND THEIR TIGHTENING TORQUES Pre stressing forces and tightening torques for steel bolts Regular thread strength class 4 x 0 70 129 1 71 39 57 67 102 1 37 30 44 5 1 M5x0 80 251 2 79 6 4 93 10 9 2 0 2 7 5 9 8 7 10 6x 1 00 2 96 3 94 9 13 2 15 4 3 5 4 6 10 15 18 M8x 1 25 5 42 7 23 165 242 285 84 11 25 36 43 10 x 1 50 864 11 5 26 38 5 45 17 22 49 72 84 M12x1 75 12 6 168 38 5 56 66 29 39 85 125 145 14 x 2 00 173 23 1 53 77 90 46 62 135 200 235 M 16 x 2 00 23 8 31 7 72 106 124 71 95 210 310 365 18 x 2 50 28 99 38 6 91 129 151 97 130 300 430 500 M 20 x 2 50 22 x 2 50 46 5 62 146 208 243 186 250 580 830 970 M 24 x 3 00 53 6 71 4 168 239 280 235 315 730 1050 1220 27 x 3 00 706 941 221 315 370 350 470 1100 1550 1800 M 30 x 3 50 857 114 5 270 385 450 475 635 1450 2100 2450 33 x 3 50 107 142 5 335 480 560 645 865 2000 2800 3400 M 36 x 4 00 125 5 167 5 395 560 680 1080 1440 2600 3700 4300 39 x 4 00 151 201 475 670 790 1330 1780 3400 4800 5600 Pre stressing forces and tightening torques for steel bo
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