Concrete conveyor

Instruction manual
Reading and training mandatory before use.

Translation of the
original version
ROTATHEAM Ref. 07.1360.058
06/07/2018
Index A
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Equipment identification:
Conveyor model:
Conveyor serial number:
Delivery date:
Vehicle registration number:

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Company presentation:
THEAM is a French manufacturer of conveyor solutions for various materials (concrete, asphalt, aggregates…) and the
world leader for mixer-mounted concrete conveyors (MMCC).

Our comprehensive range of telescopic chutes, 12 to 17m MMCCs (telescopic, 3D) for ready mix and precast concrete,
asphalt screw, conveyors answers all your expectations for the delivery of materials to medium distance on work sites.

With more than 40 years of experience in design and manufacturing, THEAM is continuously developing its competen-
cies (R&D, hydraulics, electricity, bodywork, machining…) to the benefit of building industry operators.

Our teams ensure our products and services are constantly evolving in terms of performance, safety, reliability, er-
gonomics in order to maximise your profitability.

Today, THEAM represents more than 8000 conveyor solutions around the world.

Company locations:

Nantes
Head office: 2 Chemin des Plis

44880 SAUTRON - FRANCE

Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 22 10

Customer service:

Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 33 81

Spare parts department: Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 39 38

Bordeaux
Customer service: Chemin du Port de l'Homme

33360 LATRESNE - FRANCE

Tel: +33 (0) 5 40 16 25 90

Website:
www.theam.com

E-mails:
Info: [email protected]

Parts: [email protected]

Aftersales service: [email protected]

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Table of contents

Foreword ............................................................................................................. 6
I - Safety .............................................................................................................. 7
A - Operator ..................................................................................................... 7
B - Main safety rules ......................................................................................... 8
II - Equipment ...................................................................................................... 9
A - Directives .................................................................................................... 9
B - Equipment delivery ..................................................................................... 10
C - Equipment overview .................................................................................... 11
D - Dimensions .................................................................................................. 12
E - Let's speak the same language ..................................................................... 13
III - Use ................................................................................................................. 14
A - Pre-driving checks ........................................................................................ 14
B - Transport (driving on public roads) .............................................................. 18
C - Delivery preparation .................................................................................... 19
D - Unfolding ..................................................................................................... 22
E - Delivery ....................................................................................................... 26
F - Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 28
G - Folding ........................................................................................................ 29
IV - Inspection, maintenance and servicing ......................................................... 31
A - Service interval schedule ............................................................................. 31
B - Greasing ...................................................................................................... 33
C - THEAM customer service ............................................................................. 33
D - Maintenance table ....................................................................................... 34

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Foreword

To all users.

The concrete conveyor is designed for the delivery of concrete, sand or aggregates.

Read this instruction manual carefully. It is intended to help you over the entire life cycle of your machine.

Observe all applicable safety instructions.

Any new person working on a THEAM concrete conveyor, mechanic, driver, must be kept informed of the content of
this manual by the legal representative of the company, or of the site.

It is the responsibility of the user company to ensure this manual is distributed, read, understood, and that the instruc-
tions given are applied and followed. The manual, or a copy thereof, must be kept within easy reach of the user.

When reading the manual, pay special attention to the following symbols:

Useful information.

Indicates a risk of property damage.

Indicates a HAZARD that can lead to personal injury.

If you have any questions, please contact THEAM customer service.

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I - Safety

In the event of an accident, call 112 or 999.

A - Operator
Equipment required for MMCC operation.

To guarantee safety when using the conveyor, the operator must wear regulatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

CE safety helmet Hearing protection

Safety glasses High visibility vest

Safety gloves Appropriate work clothes

Safety shoes

Comply with the regulations in force and the safety instructions applicable on work sites.
Avoid inappropriate items of clothing/jewellery (loose clothes, scarves, necklaces, bracelets, etc.) and untied long
hair.

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B - Main safety rules
The user is in charge of all aspects related to safety when operating the machine.

Keep people away from the work area.

The conveyor is used, deployed and folded with the vehicle stationary mode.

The user must always have full view of the entire machine while in use.

The user as well as all individuals present on site must position themselves outside the operating area of the conveyor.

The truck, mixer and conveyor assembly must be stable while in use.

If the original THEAM adhesive labels are damaged or worn, please replace them. Contact THEAM customer service.

Using the conveyor near a power line presents a risk of electric shock.
Fitting a power line detector is recommended.

Conveyors may be equipped with stabilizers, which must be used if such is the case.

The emergency stop on the radio remote control only works if it is switched on and connected.

The use of OEM THEAM spare parts is highly recommended to ensure the conveyor provides optimum performance
during its life time.

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II - Equipment
A - Directives
The concrete conveyor complies with the following directives:

- 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive

- 1999/5/EC: R&TTE Directive

No modification of the machine is permitted without prior approval of ROTATHEAM SAS.

The installation, operation and maintenance of the machine must be carried out by qualified personnel.

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B - Equipment delivery

The documents below are provided upon delivery of the machine:

• Instruction manual

+ Removable system procedure (if equipped)

• Technical manual of the conveyor

• THEAM declaration of conformity

If a document is missing, please contact our customer service.

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C - Equipment overview
The concrete conveyor has 2 main sections:

- The boom, which is used to convey concrete.

- The rotation with stabilizer (option) which allows rotational

and stabilizing movements. It also fulfils the mandatory “rear
underrun protective bav” safety function.

Identification of your equipment:

Conveyor CE plate

This plate shows the conveyor

model and its serial number. It is
riveted to the side of the boom’s
first section.

Rear underrun protective bav CE plate

This plate shows the model of the

rear underrun protective bav and
its serial number. It is riveted to
the bottom section.

Body manufacturer CE plate

This plate shows the name of the

body manufacturer, the conveyor
model, the job number. It is rivet-
ed to the right rear frame of the
mixer.

Ensure these plates are always visible.

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D - Dimensions
The vehicle has evolved in view of the concrete conveyor bodywork: its size and weight have increased. In order to
drive the truck safely, take into account the tare plate as well as the height of the truck.

Tare weight adhesive label placed on the right-hand side of

the cab.

UW: the vehicle’s Unladen Weight

GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight

GTW: Gross Train Weight (value not indicated since the vehi-
cle cannot tow a trailer)

Preparation assistance for public road transport - page 16

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E - Let's speak the same language
Equipment overview - Component references are detailed in the technical manual.

Truck, mixer and conveyor assembly:

Hydraulic valves

Boom:

The conveyor must be installed by a company approved by ROTATHEAM SAS.

The welding of components on THEAM equipment is prohibited.

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III - Use
To use the equipment safely, follow the steps of the timeline below in chronological order.

Pre-driving Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding

checks preparation

A - Pre-driving checks
Before leaving for a work site, if one of the following checks is incorrect, notify the manager and contact THEAM
customer service.

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 Delivery Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

1 - Check with truck engine off

1. Truck and mixer:

- Service manual up to date.
- Know the vehicle’s size (see Dimensions section).
- Power take-off disengaged (warning light off in the cab).
- Appropriate water level.
- No signs of cracking, deformation or oxidation.

2. Conveyor:
- Service manual up to date.
- Conveyor laying on its boom support (chute locked
and discharge trunk folded).
- No signs of cracking, deformation or oxidation.

3. Stabilizer/Rotation:
- Stabilizers retracted and not extending beyond the width of the truck (if conveyor with stabilizers).
- Rotation locking pin engaged.
- Single or dual side stabilizer locking pin engaged.
- No signs of cracking, deformation or oxidation.

4. Power line detector (option):

Validity date of the high voltage power line detector up to
date. (adhesive label located in the hydraulic box)

5. Hydraulic box:
- No hydraulic leaks, no sign of equipment deterioration.
- Box flap closed and locked.

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Pre-driving Driving Delivery Deployment Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

6. Accessories:
Accessories properly attached to the truck (discharge hoppers, chute extensions, HPW (High Pressure Wa-
sher) reel and stabilizer levelling pads).

7. Hoses:
No leaks, holes, cracks, loose connections.

8. Fire extinguisher:
On its support, appropriate validity date and pressure.

9. Oil tank:
- Appropriate oil level (tank at least half full).

10. Radio remote control:

Remote control switched off (emergency stop ON) on its
support. The radio and at least one additional battery
are fully charged.

11. Personal protection equipment:

PPE available inside the cab (see details in section I-A: Operator safety)

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 Delivery Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

2 - Check with truck engine running and power take-off disengaged

12. Mixer:
Mixer operation, charge, discharge and drum stop from the control
stations:
•In-cab
•Mixer ladder control box
DRUM STOP

13. Emergency stops:

Operation of each emergency stop:
•In-cab (if equipped).
•Mixer ladder control box.
•THEAM control box.

3 - Check with truck engine running and power take-off engaged

14. Mixer:
Mixer operation, charge, discharge and drum stop from the control
stations:
•In-cab
•Mixer ladder control box
DRUM STOP
•THEAM box

15. Hydraulics:
Check from the hydraulic valves, pull the belt motor lever (white) to
its stop position.
Correct pressure on the chain tension pressure gauge (140 bar).

Check the clogging pressure on the hydraulic tank pressure gauge.

Correct pressure below 1.75 bar.

16. Emergency stops:

Operation of each emergency stop:
•In-cab (if equipped).
•Mixer ladder control box.
•THEAM control box.
•Radio remote control.

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 Delivery Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

B - Transport (driving on public roads)

As mentioned in section "II.D - Dimensions", the driver must know the size of the vehicle in order to drive safely.

Beware of the handling of the vehicle: if the mixer is loaded, the effect of lateral oscillation may affect the stability of
the vehicle.

The movement of concrete during mixing induces a mass transfer from the back to the front and from right to left.

To prevent the vehicle from tipping over, it is recommended to drive with caution and to adapt your speed to the
weather and road conditions.

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C - Delivery preparation

1. Contact the work site manager to notify him/her of your intervention.

2. Check the delivery location, in particular the ground stability conditions, before positioning the vehicle for deliv-
ery:
- The ground should be flat and stable.
- No high voltage power lines nearby.

3. Position the vehicle so as to achieve optimum delivery range. Ensure there is good visibility around the vehicle
and identify all obstacles in the delivery area. Always make sure you have maximum visibility on the delivery area,
whatever the conditions (night, fog and blind spots).

4. Wear the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE - see section I-A).

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Delivery Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

5. Mark out the work area. In heavy traffic areas, pedestrian traffic shall be prohibited within the delivery area of
the conveyor.

6. Near power lines. Keep people and conveyor frames away from power lines by observing the following minimum
safe distances:
8 meters in wet weather
5 meters in dry weather
In case of contact with a power line, follow these recommendations:
- Do not touch any element and stay away from the conveyor and truck (8 meters at least).
- Stay on site and prevent anyone from touching or approaching the truck or conveyor.
- Call the police, emergency services (112, 999), electricity distribution services, and notify your company.

Caution: the truck is not insulated and carries electric current.

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Instructions to be followed in case of bad weather conditions

Do not use the conveyor in adverse weather conditions.

Wind above 60 km/h, heavy rain, fog, thunderstorm, snow...
> 60 km/h

Instructions to be followed during night time delivery

THEAM recommends the use of power line detectors and lighting in the work area.
No night work shall be carried out without sufficient lighting, and lighting fixtures shall be placed along the ax-
is of the work area.
Check for obstructions or high voltage power lines outside the illuminated area.
Never move the conveyor outside the illuminated area.
Drive with caution, move the conveyor very slowly and call upon an assistant for help.

Information on the power line detector (option)

The power line detectors mounted on conveyors and trucks do not detect DC currents, only AC currents. For more
details, please refer to the operating instructions of the associated equipment.

Even if conveyors are fitted with power line detectors, THEAM cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by
contact with HVA/HVB power lines.

The power line detector is a driving aid and not intended as a substitution for the driver's
checks and vigilance.

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 Delivery Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

D - Unfolding
This procedure facilitates the deployment of the concrete conveyor. Consider the surrounding conditions prior to
handling (safety, ground stabilization, environment and obstacles...)

For easy understanding, each step is presented with the ac-

tions on the radio remote control associated with the Joysticks
movements of the conveyor.
Buttons
For more information on the remote control, please refer
to its manual.
Emergency stop
Be careful when using the radio remote control, so as
to avoid initiating any movement by mistake.

1 - Starting the conveyor.

- Start the truck.

- Activate the parking brake.

- Engage the power take-off (PTO).

- Activate the radio remote control

mode.

- Remove the stabilizer locking pin.

2 - Pulling out the conveyor. Pull the joystick from the main cylinder in its stop position
to release the conveyor from its boom support.

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Pre-driving Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

3 - Stabilising the truck (if equipped with stabilizers).

- Switch to local mode.

- Deploy the stabilizers and put them on its supports to stabilize the entire unit.

Valve control

4 - Rotating the conveyor.

- Switch back to radio remote control mode.

- Rotate the conveyor using the chain cylinders.

5 - Directing the conveyor. Actuate the cylinder arm to direct the conveyor towards the
delivery area.

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Pre-driving Driving Delivery Unfolding Delivery Cleaning Folding
checks preparation

6 - Unfolding the conveyor. Retract the main cylinder and deploy the twin cylinders to
their stop position in order to deploy the conveyor horizontally.

The conveyor must never be placed in a vertical position.

7 - Rotating the conveyor chute. Activate the head motor to direct the chute.

8 - Release the belt. Remove the belt fastening strap, ensuring that it is kept away from
the belt by attaching it to the side hook.

The belt motor or any

other movement must
never be activated dur-
ing this step.

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9 - Extending the conveyor.

- Start the belt motor at low speed and make sure the belt is centred on the conveyor.

- Deploy the telescopic frame cylinder from the 2nd element (if the conveyor is
equipped with 2 telescopic frames, deploy the second one).

10 - Tilting the chute. Lower the 3D chute by retracting its tilt cylinders.

The conveyor is deployed and ready to deliver concrete.

When handling, mounting or dismounting accessories, ensure that no movement is initiated by mistake.

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E - Delivery
Instructions to be followed during delivery:

Operator position.
Position yourself in an area that provides good visibility of the delivery in progress. The operator is responsible for
preventing anyone from entering the delivery area.

Delivery.
To deliver the concrete: Start the belt motor at slow speed, then adjust its speed according to the mixer discharge
rate.
The maximum load capacity of the conveyor is 25kg of concrete per linear meter, which is equivalent to load-
ing the belt at the upper level of the trough with standard density concrete.

Control: Maximum
concrete level

FRONT VIEW
Never overload the belt.
In the event of belt movement malfunction (jamming, suspicious noise...), desactivate the mixer and belt, or acti-
vate an emergency stop in case of danger.
Activate the emergency stop before any intervention on the belt.

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Operating the conveyor.

The operator and all persons present near the conveyor must:
- be outside the operating area of the conveyor.
- be outside the swinging area of the 3D chute (maximum of one extension).
- keep away from the conveyor when the belt is in motion.

Always announce upcoming conveyor movements and make sure they have been understood by everyone.
Operate the conveyor when all operators are ready and the operating area of the conveyor is clear of obstruc-
tions.

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F - Cleaning
Instructions to be followed during the cleaning process:

- Set the belt speed to its minimum value.

- Keep the radio remote control within easy reach.
- Position yourself at a safe distance, i.e. at least one meter from the conveyor.
- Maintain a minimum safe distance of 50 centimetres between the washer nozzle and the conveyor.
- Hold the washer nozzle with both hands.

The cleaning operation must never be performed near a power line.

The electrical elements of the conveyor must never be cleaned with the washer.

The nozzle of the high pressure washer must never be directed towards somebody.

Thoroughly clean the rubber belt and every hinge point.

Cleaning must be performed in a defined area in order to maintain the cleanliness of the work site, and use the waste
water collection systems.

The adhesive labels with the conveyor’s safety and operating instructions must be kept clean and clearly visible.

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G - Folding
This procedure facilitates the folding of the concrete conveyor belt. Consider the surrounding conditions prior to han-
dling (safety, ground stabilization, environment and obstacles...).

1 - Remove the accessories and perform the deployment steps in reverse order. Fold
back the chute / Retract the telescopic frame / Stop the belt and attach the belt fasten-
ing strap / Lift the 1st frame to its stop position and low the 2nd frame.

See "D - Unfolding"

Steps 10, 9, 8, 7 and 6.

2 - Folding the arm. Bring the rotation arm cylinder to its stop position and insert the
rotation locking pin.

3 - Rotating the conveyor. At low speed, retract the main cylinder until the conveyor is
aligned above the boom support.

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4 - Retracting the stabilizers (if equipped). Switch to local mode and retract the stabiliz-
ers to their stop position using the corresponding levers.

Valve control

5 - Setting down the conveyor. At low speed, retract the main cylinder until the convey-
or is laying on the boom support.

Set down the conveyor without excessive force so as not to damage the boom

6 - Preparing for driving. Switch to local mode and switch off the radio remote control by actuating the emergency
stop and place it on its support inside the cab, then perform step III A - Pre-driving checks.

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IV - Inspection, maintenance and servicing
A - Service interval schedule
The following table shows the list of operations to be performed to ensure the conveyor operates properly. Time inter-
vals are set for a usage frequency of 4 daily deliveries. If the usage frequency is greater, perform the operations more
frequently. The table is split into 2 levels:

Level 1 - Conveyor operator:

- Inspection (checks)

- Maintenance (greasing and cleaning)

Level 2 - Qualified mechanic:

- Servicing (setup and parts replacement)

* For Level 2 maintenance training or for a user, mechanic or fleet manager update training sessions, please contact
THEAM customer service.

REMINDER: we strongly recommend using genuine THEAM parts

to keep your theam conveyor warranty.

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B - Greasing
Greasing is very important. Insufficient greasing causes abnormal deterioration of your conveyor’s mechanical parts,
which may ultimately generate a breakage.

Remember to grease every element correctly:

- connection axles

- cylinders axles

- bearings

- head drum and tail drum

- chain rotation

Details: the drawing above is valid for all conveyors.

Indicates that there may be 0 or 2 greasing points depending on the model of conveyor.

C - THEAM customer service

THEAM offers conveyor audits and maintenance contracts on request. For more information, please contact our cus-
tomer service.

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D - Maintenance table

Date By Designation (operations, parts...) Signature

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Company locations:

Nantes
Head office: 2 Chemin des Plis

44880 SAUTRON - FRANCE

Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 22 10

Customer service:

Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 33 81

Spare parts department: Tel: +33 (0) 2 40 65 39 38

Bordeaux
Customer service: Chemin du Port de l'Homme

33360 LATRESNE - FRANCE

Tel: +33 (0) 5 40 16 25 90

Website:
www.theam.com

E-mails:
Info: [email protected]

Parts: [email protected]

Aftersales service: [email protected]

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