Product Manual

6 Setup and function
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6 Setup and function
6.1 Standard package
The machine is delivered fully assembled and is ready for operation out of the box.
The standard package includes:
 Vibratory plate
 Starting crank (optional)
 Operator's manual
6.2 Application areas
The vibratory plate is used for compacting soil. It is used in gardening and landscaping as well as civil
engineering, road construction, and paving.
6.3 Short description
The vibratory plate is a machine used to compact soils.
The vibration required for the compression is generated by the exciter firmly connected to the base plate.
This exciter is designed as a centrally mounted exciter with single-plane vibrations. Such a principle
allows for a modification in the vibration direction by turning the eccentric weights.
A variable transition between compression in travel speed, on the spot compaction and in reverse travel
is therefore possible. This process is controlled hydraulically with the control handle on the center pole
head.
The drive motor attached to the upper mass drives the exciter. The torque is firmly transferred through
the centrifugal clutch and the exciter V-belt.
At low engine speeds, the centrifugal clutch interrupts the force flow to the exciter and thereby allows a
flawless idling of the drive motor.
The drill speed of the drive motor can be variably adjusted by remote control on the throttle lever and
locked into the idle position. and base plate are connected to each other by 4 vibration absorbing rubber
metal buffers. This attenuation prevents a transmission of the very high frequencies to the upper mass.
The functionality of the drive motor therefore remains preserved, despite the high compaction
performance. The drive motor works according to the diesel principle, is electrically started via a gear
and pinion starter, draws the combustion air through a dry-type air cleaner and is air-cooled.
To facilitate the starting process (when very cold), the drive motor has a decompression automation
system. This causes the compression to be very low when starting to turn, but to steadily increase after
a few revolutions to then switch to full compression.
Automatic V-belt pulley (Machines with Hatz engine)
The automatic v-belt pulley combined with the centrifugal clutch ensures an optimal tension of the exciter
V-belt during operation and for relief of the exciter V-belt during offsetting or during transport of the
machine.
In addition, the automatic v-belt pulley automatically adjusts to the wear of the V-belt edges and thus
makes the entire drive system from the engine to the exciter maintenance-free.
Operating hour meter (optional)
On the operating hour meter, the operating hours of the machine can be accurately read, thereby
allowing for better observance of the maintenance intervals.
Extension plates
For larger working areas, additional mounting plates are recommended.
Compatec – compaction display (optional):
The Compatec compaction display is attached to the battery cover and is within the operator’s line-of-
sight. The display, which consists of eight light-adjusting LEDs, displays the relative compaction
progress by successively lighting up. When the number of illuminated LEDs no longer increases, this
means that no further compaction can be achieved with the machine. The operator can finish the work
and avoid unnecessary passes or over-compaction of the soil.
The overload display indicates if the machine is being operated on too hard of a surface. The operator
is notified of this through rapid flashing of all eight LED's.