ALTRAD BELLE PCX 20/45 and 20/50 Water Spray System Instruction Manual

ALTRAD BELLE PCX 20/45 and 20/50 Water Spray System Instruction Manual

How To Use This Manual

CAUTION

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

WARNING The life of the operator can be at risk.

 WARNING

Before you operate or carry out any maintenance on this machine YOU MUST READ and STUDY WARNING this manual.

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
ALWAYS wear or use the proper safety items required for your personal protection.

Machine Description

1. THROTTLE LEVER
2. CHOKE LEVER
3. FUEL ON/OFF LEVER
4. ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
5. AIR FILTER HOUSING
6. FUEL TANK
7. EXHAUST
8. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
9. ENGINE OIL FILTER
10. ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG
11. VIBRATOR
12. VIBRATOR OIL CHICK PLUG
13. ATTACHMENT POINT FOR PAVING PAD
14. BELT GUARD
15. CONTROL HANDLE
16. LIFTING POINT
17. ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR TRANSPORTER OPTIONS

Environment

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.

Technical Data

470
Weight (kg)| 91| 115| 97| 120
Engine Power (Hp / kW)| 5.5 / 4.0| 4.6 / 3.5| 5.5 / 4.0| 4.6 / 3.5
Engine RPM| 3600| 3600| 3600| 3600
Vibrator Force (kN)| 20| 20| 20| 20
Frequency (Hz)| 80| 80| 80| 80
Maximum Travel Speed (m/min)| 26| 25| 25| 24
Max. Gradient (°)| 20| 20| 20| 20
Compaction Force (kg/m 2)| 463| 585| 442| 547
*3 Axis Vibration (m/sec 2 )| 3.5| 2.64| 3.5| 2.45
Usage Time (Mins)| 245| 430| 245| 500
Sound Power Level (dB(A))| 107| 107| 107| 107

Decals

1. Safety Decal
2. Noise Decal
3. Engine RPM Decal D Lifting Point Decal
4. Low HAV Decal
5. Engine Warning Decal

A – Safety Decal

Please Read Operators Manual

Wear Protective Footwear

Wear Ear Protection

Wear Eye Protection

B – Noise Decal

The Noise Level of the machine during operation.

C – Engine RPM Decal

Fast Engine Speed Position

Slow Engine Speed Position

D – Lifting Point Decal

E – Low HAV Decal

The machine has a UK Patented Design which reduces HAV levels allowing a greater Usage Time.

F – Engine Warning Decal

Petrol is highly flammable. Turn off the engine and allow time to cool before refuelling

The Engine emits toxic Carbon Monoxide. Do not run the Engine in an enclosed area.

Please Read Engine Manual

General Safety

For your own personal protection and for the safety of those around you, please read andensure you fully understand the following safety information. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that he/she fully understands how to operatethis equipment safely. If you are unsure about the safe and correct use of the Plate Compactor, consult your supervisor or Altrad Belle

CAUTION

Improper maintenance or use can be hazardous. Read and Understand this section before you perform any maintenance, service or repairs

This equipment is heavy and must not be lifted single-handedly, either GET HELP or use suitable lifting equipment. A special transport assembly is available for the compactor (see options).

• Cordon off the work area and keep members of the public and unauthorised personnel at a safe
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn by the operator whenever this equipment is being used (see Health & Safety).
• Make sure you know how to safely switch this machine OFF before you switch it ON in case you get into
• Always switch OFF the engine before transporting, moving it around the site or servicing
• During use the engine becomes very hot, allow the engine to cool before touching Never leave the engine running andunattended
• Never remove or tamper with any guards fitted, they are there for your Always check guards for condition and security, if any are damaged or missing,
• DO NOT USE THE COMPACTOR until the guard has been replaced or repaired.Do not operate the Compactor when you are ill, feeling tired, or when under the influence of alcohol or DRUGS.

Fuel Safety

CAUTION

Fuel is flammable. It may cause injury and property damage. Shut down the engine, extinguish all open flames and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Always wipe up any spilled fuel

• Before refuelling, switch off the engine and allow it to cool.
• When refuelling. DO NOT smoke or allow naked flames In the area.
• Spilt fuel must be made safe Immediately. using sand. II fuel Is spilt on your clothes, change them.
• Store fuel In an approved. purpose made container away from heat and ignition sources.

Health and Safety

Vibration
Some vent from the ccapacbon operations transmitted trough the handle 03 the operates hands. The Mind Bee Pia Comps or range has been speabaally designed to reduce handiarrn Kraal levels. Refer to speaficabons 8 COrICal data for wtemon levels and usage tens (recommended maxims, deity exposure Pre) DO NOT exceed the menrrum usage hies.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
. Surlatle PPE must be worn when using the equipment ie. Safety Goggles. Gloves. Ear Defenders. Dust Man and Steel Toe capped 100UNI. Wear clothng sirtable for Me work you are Marg. Tie back bang hat and remote any lewd entered, may catch n the equpmenrs moping parts
Oust
The compading poses, we cocauchaty produce dust. whch may be hazarclous to your heath. Mways wear a mask that is suited to the type of dust berg produced

fuel.
Do not ngest Sal Of inhale fuel vapours and prod ccreact with your skn. Wash fuel splashes rnmediatdy If you gel fuel in your eyes. irrigate well coccus anoints of water and seek medcal Wlenton a soon as coastal.

CAUTION

The exhaust fumes produced by this equipment are highly toxic and can kill!

Pre-Start Checks

Pre start-up inspection
The Seeing Pre-start-up crisped= must be perkerned beide be sun d each end sessca or after eery lod rein of use. eetchever a first Please refer b the sent= sect= Id deleted gudance. II any fault Is dacovered. to compactor must not be used tat the bull es rectfied

1. Thoroughly inspect Pe convector br sgns of damage. Check derponenents are desert and save. Pay :pedal ancon to the belt OIVO safety guard fitted bebwen the engne and the =rater dm
2. Check the engine al Ind and top up as necessary
3. Check the engine fuel level and by up as necesaary.
4. Check for fuel and at leaks

Reasons For Compaction

Sal. which has been disturbed or new infill. subbase and daskbp. Mil have small rods or air pockets *Inch. d not asmpaPed. lead to one or more problems «ctsnrig

1. As traffic crane: the surface of an uncampaceed area. the material is compressed. This leads to subsidence of the top surface as the manna fib the roods
2. A amlar situation max: with ?Aso bads an uncompacbd ground The toad le g. a buldrg■wil
3. Material: with ,:td: are more pa:cep:tie to water seepage. teadng to erosion. Water ingress may also awe the sal to expand dunrg freenrq lemperahres and contract during dry spats. Expansion and oantraction is a maa cause of damage to bidding Icandscri: and normaly leads to the :suture requiring anderpnnrg.
   Compaction increases tie density of the material and therelcce rates°, es bad bearing =peaty. Reduces aa voids and berefcce reduces me risk of subsidence. expansion and contrazIon. due to ingress of **et.

Compaction Specification

Various methods have been empb)ed in the past to specify Y.e cornaacbcn required for various appecabans. The factors to consider are. material properties layer thickness. ptessue voted nasal sd number of oozes: Greater understanding of how ampocicn works has lead to new oampacton speaficauces bang ritroduced The most up to date speoficatal is pal of the U K NRSWA (New Roads 6 Seep Work: Act) Gnl Engneers are now adopting these seecifeaten: ra ensue’ good hamPaahan for all site sort
Applications
Appiricationsthaenats hl wee twee <Segal*:

1. Cohesive materials (kss than 20% granular)* 9 day. oh & heavy sod:
2. Grantis materials (more than 20% granular} e g hard core. sand ft light sets
3. exturnnan matenbls e g avahat (tarmac). Mid lay lbilumin emaissn products)

Start and Stop Procedure

CAUTION

Improper maintenance can be hazardous. Read and Understand this section before you perform any maintenance, service or repairs.

Honda GX160 Petrol Engine

1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the
2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by moving the choke lever fully to the left. If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required, however, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial choke may be
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to the ‘I’
4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the Do not start the engine on full throttle, as the compactor will vibrate as soon as the engine starts.
5. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then let starter
6. Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine
8. Once the engine fires gradually set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving it to the
9. If the engine fails to fire after several attempts, follow the Troubleshooting
10. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON/OFF switch anticlockwise to the ‘0’
11. Turn the fuel

Hatz 1B20 Diesel Engine (please refer to the engine manual for full details)

1. Turn ON the fuel by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the
2. Set the engine speed control to
3. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter handle with the Pull the handle until engine resistance is felt, then let the starter return.
4. Taking care not to pull the starter’s rope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly with both
5. Repeat this procedure until the engine
6. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, consult the engine manual supplied with the
7. To stop the engine, set the throttle control to idle, then press and hold the red stop button until the engine

Operating The Compactor

• Take the compactor to where it is required.

If using the ‘Detachable’ transport attachment to wheel the unit, tilt the compactor forward to raise the transport wheels off the ground. Swing the transporter frame back, then across to disconnect it from the rear of the compactor. Place the transporter frame somewhere safe until next required. For machines with the ‘Fixed’ transporter tilt the machine forward, pull the transporter rearwards and upwards, lower the machine to the floor and latch the transporter into the ‘up’ position. Where it is necessary to use lifting equipment to position the compactor, make sure the lifting equipment has a WLL (Working Load Limit) suitable for the compactors weight (see Technical Data section or the machine number plate). Attach suitable chains or slings ONLY to the lifting point on the top of the compactor.

• If the compactor is fitted with the water spray system and the application requires its use, check that the water outlet valve is closed, then fill the water bottle with clean

• Having carried out the checks listed in the ‘pre start’ section, you may start the engine.

The Altrad Belle ‘PCX’ range of compactors are fitted with a centrifugal clutch, this allows the engine to run at idle without driving the vibrator. As the engine speed is increased the clutch will engage and will drive the vibrator. For correct operation, the engine speed should be set to maximum.

• Set the throttle to maximum and use the control handle to steer or turn the compactor.

The vibrator will not only cause the baseplate to vibrate but will also cause it to travel forward. 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. If the surface to be compacted is on a slope, great care must be taken when controlling the compactor’s direction of travel. If necessary, use a suitable rope attached to the compactor at a low point on the chassis, to allow a helper to take part of the compactor’s weight. Work up and down a slope not across.

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

Where there are a number of different layers to be compacted on top of each other, compact each layer individually. To stop the compactor vibrating, set the throttle to idle

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine will not start.

| No fuel.| Open fuel tap.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine switched off.| Switch engine on.
Spark plug fouled.| Clean and reset plug gap.
Engine cold.| Close choke.

Engine flooded.

| Honda, open choke, fully open throttle, pull recoil starter until engine fires.
Hatz, move speed control to stop, pull recoilstarter 5 times then repeat start procedure.
Engine still will not start.| Major Fault| Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.

Unit will not vibrate.

| Engine speed too slow.| Set engine speed control to fast.
Drive belt tension loose.| Adjust belt tension.
Air filter blocked| Clean or renew air filter.
Drive failure.| Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.
Vibrator failure.| Contact Agent or Altrad Belle.
Asphalt adhering to plate.| Lack of lubrication.| Use a water spray system.
Paving blocks damaged.| Plate in direct contact with material.| Use a paving pad.
Bituminous surface flaking (laminating).| Over compaction.| Remove and relay.
Low travel speed (plate sinking).| Layer thickness too deep.| Remove some of the material.
Moisture content too high or too low.| Remove material and adjust.

Servicing

Maintenance

The Altrad Belle ‘PCX’ range of Single Direction Plate Compactors are designed to give many years of trouble free operation. It is, however, important that the simple regular maintenance listed in this section is carried out. It is recommended that an approved Altrad Belle dealer carries out all major maintenance and repairs. Always use genuine Altrad Belle replacement parts, the use of spurious parts may void your warranty. Before any maintenance is carried out on the machine, switch off the engine. If working on a petrol engined machine, disconnect the HT lead from the sparkplug. If working on a diesel engine, make sure that the stop switch is in the stop position. Always set the compactor on level ground to ensure any fluid levels will be correctly read. Only use recommended oils (see chart on following page).

Running In Period

When the compactor is first used from new, the engine oil must be changed after the initial running in period (see engine manual for full detail). The vibrator shaft case oil must be replaced after the first 100 hours use, then after every 500 working hours. For detail on vibrator shaft case oil replacement, see ‘Vibrator unit’. The belt tension should be checked after 4 hours use.

Drive Belt

Remove the belt guard then check the belt tension by placing light finger pressure on the top of the belt, as near central between the engine drive and vibrator pulley. The belt should deflect by between 5mm and 10mm. If the belt tension requires adjustment, loosen the four engine mount bolts enough to allow the engine to be moved. Adjust the engine’s position by turning the tension bolt clockwise to increase belt tension, anti-clockwise to decrease. Once set, retighten the engine mount bolts and check the belt tension a second time. Finally, replace the belt guard ensuring it is correctly and securely fitted.

Routine Maintenance| First 4 Hours| First Month / 20 Hours| 3 Months / 50 Hours| 6 Months / 100 Hours
---|---|---|---|---
Engine Oil| Check Level| ü| | |
Change| | ü| | ü
Air Filter| Check Condition / Clean| | ü| | ü
Replace when necessary / Every 12 months
Spark Plug| Change| | | | ü
Drive Belt| Tension| ü| ü| ü|
| **Oil Type| Quantity (Litre)| ****Fuel Type| Capacity (Litre)| Spark Plug Type| Electrode Gap (mm)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Petrol Honda GX160| S.A.E. 10W 30| 0.6| Unleaded| 3.6| BM6ES orBPR6ES| 0.6 – 0.7
Diesel Hatz 1B20-6| S.A.E. 10W 30| 0.9| Diesel(BS2869)| Refer toManual| N/A| N/A
Vibrator**| S.A.E. 10W 40| 0.3| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A

Vibrator Unit.
Remove the plug complete with seal, check that the oil level reaches the bottom thread on the oil plug hole. Top up as necessary with the correct oil (see chart).

Fitting Instructions

Paving Pad

The Paving Pad has been designed to be used when tamping down Paving Slabs and Block Pavers. However, it should not be used for normal compaction work. Before fitting, make sure the Paving Pad you have is the correct size and the correct type. The Paving Pad will arrive pre-assembled and will just need to be fitted to the Plate Compactor.  To fit the Paving Pad (Item 1), place the Pad under the Plate Compactor ensuring the securing holes line up with the holes on the front of the baseplate.  Apply Loctite 262 to the Screw (Item 2) and secure the Paving Pad using all Fasteners (Items 2-4). Tighten to 50Nm.

Transporter Attachment

The transporter attachment enables the operator to move the compactor to the work place with the minimum of effort.

Removable Transporter Attachment

To fit the transport attachment, align the pivot bracket with the holes on the rear of the baseplate. The two securing bolts should be passed through the pivot bracket and the baseplate. Tighten to 50Nm. Slide the wheel frame onto the pivot bracket, tilt the compactor forward then swing the wheel frame forward and under. Finally, tilt the compactor back and onto the wheels.

Fixed Transporter Attachment

To fit the transport attachment, align the bracket with the holes on the rear of the bedplate. The two securing bolts should be passed through the bracket and into the bedplate.

Warranty

Your new Altrad Belle ‘PCX’ Single Direction Plate Compactor is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one-year

(12 months) from the original date of purchase. The Altrad Belle warranty is against defects in design, materials and workmanship.

The following are not covered under the Altrad Belle warranty:

1. Damage caused by abuse, misuse, dropping or other similar damage caused by or as a result of failure to follow assembly, operation or user maintenance instructions.

2. Alterations, additions or repairs carried out by persons other than Altrad Belle or their recognised

3. Transportation or shipment costs to and from Altrad Belle or their recognised agents, for repair or assessment against a warranty claim, on any

4. Materials and/or labour costs to renew, repair or replace components due to fair wear and tear.

The following components are not covered by warranty.

• Drivebelt/s
• Engine air filter
• Engine spark plug

Altrad Belle and/or their recognised agents, directors, employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages, losses or expenses in connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the machine for any purpose.

Warranty Claims

All warranty claims should firstly be directed to Altrad Belle, either by telephone, by Fax, by Email, or in writing.

For warranty claims:

Tel: +44 (0)1298 84606
Fax: +44 (0)1298 84073
Email : Warranty@belle- group.co.uk

Write to:

Altrad Belle Warranty Department, Sheen, Nr. Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0EU England.

Warranty Registration:

In the bid for ALTRAD Belle to become greener and more eco friendly, we have now introduced online Warranty registration. To access the registration page of our website, please use the following address:-

_http://www.bellegroup.com/index.php?p=warrantyregistration

Alternatively, please scan the adjacent QR Code (Quick Response Code) using your smartphone to access the registration page

Replacement Parts

When maintaining this product only the manufacturers original, genuine replacement parts may be used. using the following contact details:-

Tel:- +44 (0)1298 84606
Fax:- +44 (0)1298 84073
Email:- sales@altrad-belle.com

Alternatively, please scan the adjacent QR Code (Quick Response Code) using your smartphone to access the Altrad Belle online parts portal.

www.Altrad-Belle247.com

References

• Altrad Belle
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• Altrad, World Leader in the provision of industrial services - Altrad Group
• Altrad Belle

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