Farmet DUO User manual
OPERATING MANUAL
OILSEED SCREW PRESS
FARMET DUO
OPERATING MANUAL
OILSEED SCREW PRESS FARMET DUO
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IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Issued by: Technical Division, Farmet a.s., Jiřinková 276, Česká Skalice 552 03
Number of Pages: 48
Date of Issue: 01/07/2014
Issue Number: 2.2
Changes are reserved
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Dear Customer,
Farmet DUO Screw Presses are quality products by Farmet a.s. Česká Skalice. You can
fully utilise the advantages and qualities of the Equipment after thoroughly studying the
operating manual.
The serial number of the Equipment is punched on the production label and written in the
operating manual. The Equipment serial number must be stated whenever ordering spare parts
for possible repairs. The production label is located on the basic frame by the gearbox.
Only use spare parts for the Equipment according to the Spare Parts Catalogue officially
issued by the manufacturer, Farmet a.s. Ceska Skalice. The spare parts are identified by a
catalogue number (e.g. LAMELA –2900133).
Possibilities of the Use of Your Equipment
The Farmet DUO screw press is designed for cold-pressing oilseeds, namely rapeseed,
sunflower seeds and other oilseeds. The pressed oil can be used for both technical and food-
processing purposes.
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Table 1 - Technical Parameters of the Equipment
PARAMETERS
FARMET DUO
3f
FARMET DUO
FM
FARMET DUO
FM 4kW
Machine Length (mm)
780
775
795
Height (mm)
465
540
560
Width (mm)
650
Electromotor Voltage (V)
400
Requirement –
Voltage/Frequency (V/Hz)
3+PE+N,3x230/400V / 50Hz
Rated Output of the
Electrometer (kW)
2.2
3
4
Requirement –Line Protection
(A)
10
16
Press Input Material Parameters
Minimum seed temperature at the press input 15° C,
humidity 5–7 %, quality according to CSN 462300
Noise Level
Equivalent noise level A does not exceed 70 dB, acc. to EN
61672-1:2003
Granule Diameter (mm) –acc.
to the jets
4 (for oilseeds with at least 20 % fat content) 4, 6, 8, 10
Press Head Warming-up to Pre-
actuation Temperature (°C)
60
Press Weight (kg)
115
120
120
Table 1 –Gearbox Parameters
GEARBOX
PARAMETERS
3f
FM
FM 4kW
Type
PSL 100
True Gear
i = 28.2
Input Speed (min-1)
1415
Max. Input Power
(kW)
2.2
3
4
Oil Quantity (L)
2.2
Viscosity Class
VG 220
Oil Type
CLP 220
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. LIMIT PARAMETERS OF THE EQUIPMENT........................................................ 11
2. SAFETY MESSAGES ......................................................................................... 12
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.................................................................. 16
3.1 Terms definition ..................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Optional Equipment ............................................................................................... 18
4. ON-SITE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT.......................... 19
5. ACTIVATION AND SHUTDOWN ....................................................................... 20
5.1 Safety Instructions for the Operator ...................................................................... 20
5.2 Inspection of the Equipment before Activation..................................................... 22
5.3 DUO controls .......................................................................................................... 22
5.4 DUO FM control...................................................................................................... 23
5.5 Activation of the press ........................................................................................... 23
5.5.1 Activating a new press and a press after a long standstill ............................. 23
5.5.2 Activating the press after a standstill under 5 minutes ................................. 24
5.6 Shut-down of the press .......................................................................................... 24
5.6.1 Shut-down of the press for a short period of time (under 5 minutes) .......... 24
5.6.2 Shut-down of the press for a longer period of time (more than 5 minutes) . 24
6. OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT .................................................................... 25
6.1 Inspection of the Operating Values and Parameters ............................................. 25
6.2 Breakdown ............................................................................................................. 25
6.3 SUDDEN STOP of the PRESS ................................................................................... 25
6.4 “OILING UP” THE PRESS.......................................................................................... 26
6.5 Operating Diary ...................................................................................................... 26
7. ADJUSTING OPERATING MECHANISMS........................................................... 27
7.1 ADJUSTING THE OPERATING PARTS OF the EQUIPMENT...................................... 27
8. OPERATING DEFECTS...................................................................................... 29
9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE EQUIPMENT ......................................... 30
9.1 General Instructions ............................................................................................... 30
9.2 List of Recommended Tools for Regular Maintenance and Operation ................. 31
9.3 Maintenance of the Equipment ............................................................................. 31
9.4 Regular Maintenance and Repairs ......................................................................... 32
9.4.1 Lubrication Plan .............................................................................................. 33
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9.4.2 Gearbox Maintenance and Operation............................................................ 33
9.5 Disassembly and Assembly of the Equipment Parts .............................................. 34
9.5.1 Disassembly and Assembly of Press Components ......................................... 35
9.5.2 Assembly of Press Components ..................................................................... 36
9.6 Assessing the Deterioration of the Operating Mechanisms of the Equipment..... 36
10. DISPOSAL OF THE MACHINE, PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ................. 37
11. SERVICE AND GUARANTEE TERMS .................................................................. 38
11.1 Service ................................................................................................................ 38
11.2 Guarantee........................................................................................................... 38
12. ANNEXES........................................................................................................ 41
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