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Operating Manual Profi Gigant - Sweeping Machine...
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We wish you optimum results with your Proi Gigant sweeping machine. Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH This operating manual is current as of January 2012 Our continuous efforts towards an improvement of the Proi Gigant sweeping N O T E machine may lead to changes in detail.
General 1.2.3 Labelling This information is found on the type label. Enter the data of your Gigant sweeping N O T E machine here to have the details ready at all times. Model Serial no. Year of construction / order no. Modell / TYP Max.
General 1.2.6 Energy consumption Type of drive: hydraulic Type of oil: hydraulic oil according to SA = single acting ISO VG 46 DIN 51524 control circuit (e.g., Vitam GF 46 by Aral) DA = double acting Maximum operating pressure control circuit at continuous load: 175 bar •...
General 1.2.8 Technical data sheet Receptacle Aufnahme 2822 1819 Proi - Gigant technical data Unit Operating width / A = total width 2600/2860 2900/3250 3200/3550 3500/3850 B = Operating width if positioned at an angle of 20° mm 2360 2630 2900 3170 Weight of basic machine 1200 1250 1300...
Safety 2 Safety This operating manual contains fundamental instructions that must be observed during the attachment, operation and maintenance. Thus, the personnel must read this operating manual under all circumstances before operation and commissioning. The personnel must always have access to the manual.
Safety Dangers in the case of non-observance of the safety notices The non-observance of the safety notes results in hazards to both persons as well as to the environment and the machine. Non-observance of the safety notices results in the loss of any claims for damage whatsoever. In detail, non-observance, for example, leads to the following hazards: •...
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Safety Hydraulic equipment • Connect the hydraulic hoses only in the pressure-free state of the vehicle hydraulics. • Liquids (hydraulic oil) escaping under high pressure penetrate the skin and cause severe injuries. In case of injuries, see a doctor immediately. Danger of infection! •...
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Safety • The driving speed must be adapted to suit the respective road and trafic conditions. Avoid sudden turns during uphill and downhill driving and when driving parallel to a slope. • Pay attention to the inluence of the attached Gigant sweeping machine on driving behaviour and steering and braking ability.
Safety Safety notes for carrying out service, inspection and installation work The operator must ensure that all service, inspection and assembly work is carried out by authorised and qualiied personnel that has suficiently informed itself through detailed study of the operating manual. Work on the machine must, in principle, only be performed while at a standstill.
Safety Warning images on the machine according to ISO 11684 Read the operating manual and adhere to the safety notices before start-up. Article no: 00.KC.00100 Never reach into the squashing hazard area as long as parts may move. Article no: 00.KC.00101 Do not touch any moving machine parts.
Gigant sweeping machine Gigant sweeping machine Description of the product and accessories The Gigant sweeping machine is designed for both pick- up and open sweeping usage. The machine is converted to the open sweeping mode without deinstallation of the dirt collection vessel. The frame is made of a robust and torsion-free welded construction.
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Gigant sweeping machine Accessories • Water spraying device • For dust suppression, with a 200 l water tank and a 12 V (24 V) dry-running pump. • For dust suppression, with 2 x 200 l water tanks and two 12 V (24 V) dry-running pumps. •...
Gigant sweeping machine Storage Chapter 3.5 Deinstallation must be N O T E accomplished before this chapter. Park sweeping machine on a irm and level surface in a dry, clean place. Hydraulic cylinder Hydraulikzylinder Accident hazard! Ensure the Gigant (emptying) (Entleerung) closed ATTENTION...
Gigant sweeping machine Accident hazard! Hydraulic hoses and the electrical line are a tripping hazard on the ground. Place them on top of the Gigant sweeping machine. Close the hydraulic connector with the dust cap. • If necessary, clean the sweeping machine thoroughly. Dirt attracts humidity and leads to the formation of rust.
Gigant sweeping machine 3.3.1 Initial attachment During the initial attachment of the Gigant sweeping machine with water spraying device or illumination system, the cabinet is to be mounted at a suitable position in the carrier vehicle. • Connect cable (3) to the battery (---). •...
Gigant sweeping machine 3.3.3 3-point linkage The safety instructions from Chapter 3.3 apply. Only perform work on the sweeping machine with the engine switched off and the hydraulics de- pressurised. Pull the ignition key and secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start-up and movement.
Gigant sweeping machine Operation First read this chapter and 3.3, then attach the Gigant sweeping machine. Hydraulic cylinder Hydraulikzylinder 3.4.1 Transport trips (emptying) (Entleerung) closed Observe the safety instructions from Chapter 3.3. open open closed Make transport trips only with empty dirt Side broom N O T E collection vessel.
Gigant sweeping machine Swing the side broom into the operating position • Pull the lever (6) out of the catch (7), then swing the side broom from B to A (proceed as described in the adjacent depiction). Take the side broom's net weight into account. •...
Gigant sweeping machine Adjust operating width • Loosen screw connection (6) and adjust the side broom in the area of the longhole. • Adjust the screw connection (7) of the stopper. The side broom changes the width (5). Setting the side broom - support point •...
Gigant sweeping machine 3.4.5 Emptying the dirt collection vessel The safety instructions from Chapter 3.3 apply. The dirt collection vessel is opened via two hydraulic cylinders. The tap for must be open for emptying. • A high-level illing lap is loat-mounted in the dirt collection vessel.
(1) is secured by means of the locking bolt (3). If the locking bolt has to be replaced, only ATTENTION use original spare parts offered by Tuchel Maschinenbau GmbH. Hydraulic side adjustment The sideways setting is handled by means of both of the hydraulic cylinders between the swivel console and the sweeping machine frame.
Gigant sweeping machine 3.4.8 Readjustment of the sweeping proile The safety instructions from Chapter 3.3 apply. When operating the Gigant sweeping N O T E machine, there should be a sweeping proile of a = 6 - 10 cm width (upon raising the sweeping machine, the width of the cleaned surface should be 6 - 10 cm).
Gigant sweeping machine Deinstallation The safety instructions from Chapter 3.3 apply. Only perform work on the sweeping machine with the engine switched off and the hydraulics de- pressurised. Pull the ignition key and secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start-up and movement.
Gigant sweeping machine 3.5.1 Quick change receptacle The safety instructions from Chapter 3.3 apply. • Initiate hydraulic locking (2) of the receptacle through actuation of the corresponding control lever in the carrier vehicle. • Initiate mechanical locking (2) of the receptacle by removing of the corresponding locking bolt.
Service and maintenance Service and maintenance General Carry out maintenance, repair work and modiications on the Gigant sweeping machine only if the hydraulic drive is switched off and hydraulic connections are disconnected. Secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start-up and movement! Check the screws and nuts for tight it for the irst time after 5 operating hours, then regularly (approx.
Service and maintenance Replace brush rings Carry out maintenance, repair work and modiications on the Gigant sweeping machine only if the hydraulic drive is switched off and hydraulic connections are disconnected. Secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start-up, movement and sinking! Do not go beneath or work under a raised machine.
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Refer to the list of spare parts for the article N O T E number of the component; for the address, see the reverse side this manual or via e-mail at service@tuchel.com • The assembly of the brush shaft is carried out in the opposite order of the deinstallation.
Service and maintenance Replacing the plate broom Carry out modiications on the Gigant sweeping machine only if the hydraulic drive is switched off and hydraulic connections are disconnected. Secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start- up and movement! • Tilt the side broom upward (move from pos. A to pos. B) and click the lever (4) into place (5) (see Chapter 3.2.3).
Service and maintenance Replacing the Vulkollan rail Carry out modiications on the sweeping machine only if the hydraulic drive is switched off. Secure the carrier vehicle against unintended start-up, movement and sinking! Replace Vulkollan rail only when the ATTENTION sweeping machine is attached and lifted. The dirt collection vessel must be empty and ATTENTION completely open.
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Service and maintenance Lubrication plan Grease the bearings weekly. Use grease N O T E according to DIN 51502 (e.g., Gresalit 2 by Westfalen). Grease weekly!
Service and maintenance 4.7 Malfunctions; causes and rectiication Rectiication Malfunction Cause 1. Sweeping drum does • Hydraulic connections • Check connections not turn not correct • Pressure or volume low • Ask a qualiied workshop too low • Hydraulic motor defective • Ask a qualiied workshop •...
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