GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL WARNINGS ..............................................................................................................................................2

2. INFORMATION, CLAIMS/COMPLAINTS, CUSTOMER CARE AND SPARE PARTS.........................................................3

2.1. INFORMATION ENQUIRY OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................................3
2.2. CLAIMS / COMPLAINTS .......................................................................................................................3
2.3. CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE...............................................................................................................3
2.4. SPARE PARTS ORDER ........................................................................................................................3
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE WHOLE PLANT ......................................................................................................................4
3.1. TECHNICAL FEATURES.......................................................................................................................4
3.2. GENERAL EUROSILO SCHEME ..........................................................................................................5
4. SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION......................................................................................................................6
4.1. LIMITS ON USE .....................................................................................................................................6
4.2. TIME LIMITS ..........................................................................................................................................6
4.3. EXPECTED USE....................................................................................................................................6
4.4. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND SPACE ............................................................................................6
4.5. ALLOWED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS......................................................................................6
4.6. NOISE EMISSIONS BY THE MACHINE ...............................................................................................6
4.7. OPERATOR / STAFF TRAINING ..........................................................................................................6
4.8. SAFETY SIGNS .....................................................................................................................................7
4.8.1. Signs warning against dangers....................................................................................................................... 7
4.8.2. Prohibition signs ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.8.3. Mandatory instruction signs .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.8.4. Danger, warning and information signs......................................................................................................... 8
4.9. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION DATA............................................................................................10
4.10. FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED.......................................................................................10
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE........................................................................................................................................11
5.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRASPORT AND POSITIONING OF THE SILO IN THE YARD............11
5.2. ELECTRIC CONNECTION TO THE MAINS .......................................................................................16
5.2.1. Electrical connection of the silo (for independent silo without aggregate plant) ....................................... 16
6. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................................17
6.1.1. Main procedures for the maintenance........................................................................................................ 17
7. DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING ...................................................................................................................................20

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 1. GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING!
THIS FILE IS PART OF THE GROUP OF MANUALS CONCERNING INSTALLATION,
MANAGEMENT OF THE MACHINE AND SOFTWARE.
AS REGARDS ALL NORMS AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION DETAILS PLEASE ALWAYS
REFER TO THE CORRESPONDING FILE.

• Keep this User and Maintenance Manual with care and in a safe and secure place. It must follow
the machine always in every phase of its operational life, even in case of sale to a new owner,
until scrapping.

• Always keep this manual handy for future reference.

• Carefully read this manual before working on the machine throughout the entire operational life of
the machine (transport, installation, testing, use, maintenance, scrapping, etc.).

• Strictly observe all indications described in this manual about the entire operational life of the
machine (transport, installation, testing, use, maintenance, scrapping, etc.).

• Should this manual be lost or damaged, it will be possible to ask the manufacturer for a copy of it.

• In the event of problems regarding the machine, only contact specialized staff authorized by the
supplier.

• The manufacturer is entitled to make any changes in the machine model and/or this manual at
any time and without any warning.

• Any upgrades of this manual shall be required to the manufacturer by confirming the change
order.

• Should the machine be assigned to any third parties, the new owner shall report his/her name
and address to the manufacturer for the delivery of any upgrades.

• The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages to the machine, people, animals or objects,
caused by the non-observance or partial observance of the instructions contained in this manual
or any use of the machine by improperly trained staff, unauthorized changes, exceptional
calamities and natural events.

• The machine’s owner is responsible for maintaining signs referring to safety and the CE /EC
marking perfectly readable throughout the entire operational life of the machine. Any spare labels
and plates shall be provided on demand.

• The manufacturer is willing to receive and take into consideration any proposals and suggestions
regarding improvements of the machine model and this manual.

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 2. INFORMATION, CLAIMS/COMPLAINTS, CUSTOMER
CARE AND SPARE PARTS

2.1. INFORMATION ENQUIRY OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Information enquiries or requests for technical support can be performed by contacting:

Metalgalante S.p.A.
Via A.Volta 2
30020 Noventa di Piave (VE) - Italia
Tel. +39 0421 65191
Fax +39 0421 307314
E-mail info@carmix.com

2.2. CLAIMS / COMPLAINTS

Any complaint shall be sent in written form, it shall indicate the name and the complete address of
the complainant and shall be signed.
Those complaints/claims shall only be sent either by post, or by express courier, or by fax at the
following address:

Metalgalante S.p.A.
Via A.Volta 2
30020 Noventa di Piave (VE) - Italia
Tel. +39 0421 65191
Fax +39 0421 307314
E-mail info@carmix.com

2.3. CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE

Intervention by customer care staff in order to supply support for installation and start-up procedures
of the plant shall be requested for with at least two weeks’ advance notice at the following address:

Metalgalante S.p.A.
Via A.Volta 2
30020 Noventa di Piave (VE) - Italia
Tel. +39 0421 65191
Fax +39 0421 307314
E-mail info@carmix.com

2.4. SPARE PARTS ORDER

All spare parts shall be ordered solely from METALGALANTE s.P.a. (Via A.Volta 2 – 30020 Noventa
di Piave - Venezia - Italia) or from an authorized distributor of METALGALANTE S.p.A.

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 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE WHOLE PLANT

Eurosilo is a horizontal mobile container for the storage of cement and other pulverized building
materials, which can either be equipped with an electronic weighing/batching system (“DE” version)
or with an adjustable timer for the unloading of materials (“T” version).
This silo, with a maximum capacity as specified in the table as shown below, is carried out in steel
plate, which is properly shaped in order to grant the necessary resistance and to make it possible for
materials to fall in a natural way onto a horizontal screw conveyor located in the lower part of the
container itself. The horizontal screw conveyor extracts materials and conveys them to a second
inclined screw conveyor, which in turn brings them to the unloading height.
The container with its corresponding accessories is supported by 4 (or 6) telescopic lifters/hoisters,
which are fixed onto a suitable support framework. In the “DE” version electronic load cells for the
weighing of material are positioned between the frame and the container.
Telescopic legs are independent, they can be horizontally removed and adjusted as regards their
height, they make it possible to load and unload from the loading platform, as well as to easily
position the silo in the yard.
On demand, it is possible to install 2 tanks which can be used as a water reservoir for the water
batching plant.
The machine is equipped with a loading hose for the pneumatic filling of the silo (max. pressure 1 bar)
and with a breather hose for air outlet.
This silo is not planned for working under pressure. In order to avoid this possibility a safety valve is
installed onto the roof in order to intervene in case of excessive pressure or low pressure.

WARNING!
It is important to remember that the machine is to be positioned
on a stable ground (use suitable wooden, plastic resin or
cement platforms) or better, on a properly dimensioned
concrete base. METALGALANTE is not responsible for any
sinking and/or collapse (or other type of damage) caused by
improper positioning in the yard, It is therefore of fundamental
importance to have a local engineer survey the ground
conformation and characteristics in order to assess the best
solution applicable.

3.1. TECHNICAL FEATURES

MODEL E15 E28 E34 E38 E45 E52 E66 E76

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Total storage capacity (m ) 15 28 34 38 45 52 66 76
Total dead weight (kg) 2800 3500 4000 4300 4500 5200 10000 12000
Three-phase power supply
voltage (50 Hz) 380 V 380 V 380 V 380 V 380 V 380 V 380 V 380 V
Max telescopic elevators stroke
(mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Transport width (mm) 2450 2450 2450 2450 2450 2450 3000 3000
Transport height (mm) 2700 2700 3000 2700 3000 3000 3000 3000
Transport length without filter
(mm) 4200 7450 7450 9600 9600 11500 12500 14300
Transport length with filter (mm) 4800 8050 8050 10200 10200 11100 13100 14900

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 3.2. GENERAL EUROSILO SCHEME

A20 A14 A16 A1 A18 A19 A3

A17

A15

A10

A5 A2

A6 A4 A8

A11 A13 A9 A7

A20

A17 A10

A4 A9

A12

A1: Container for materials A11: Load cell (optional)

A2: Horizontal screw conveyor (trunking) A12: Telescopic lifting device
A3: Inclined screw conveyor A13: Tubular bracing and crossed plates
A4: Structural frame A14: Safety valve
Loading hose (breather hose on the
A5: Engine for horizontal screw conveyor A15:
opposite side)
Reducer for horizontal screw
A6: A16: Manhole
conveyor
A7: Engine for inclined screw conveyor A17: Dust filter (optional)
A8: Reducer for inclined screw conveyor A18: Plate for lifting shackles
A9: Water tank (optional) A19: Chain sling
A10: Vibrator A20: Ladder and railing (optional)

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 4. SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

4.1. LIMITS ON USE

• This machine has been designed for use within outdoor yards for the batching of cement or other
pulverized building materials.
• Materials used for manufacturing of machines which make part of the plant do not foresee the
use in particularly aggressive atmospheres, unless the customer’s order specifically requires
compatibility with special types of atmospheres.

4.2. TIME LIMITS

• The machine life cycle is strictly connected with the operational frequency and functioning status
that determine the machine wear.

4.3. EXPECTED USE

• All procedures connected with the machine life cycle shall be carried out according to the
instructions described in the user manual.
• The machine shall not be started unless fixed and movable protections are correctly positioned
and secured on all sides.
• When installed, this machine must only be operated via the control panel.

4.4. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND SPACE

• This machine has to be positioned in such a way that all its constituent parts may be easily
accessed. In particular, leave enough space around the machine for the workers in charge of the
plant to move, so as to allow easy maintenance, loading and handling procedures.
• In case the ground is not well compacted, this machine has to be positioned on a suitably
dimensioned concrete platform, so as to resist the pressure caused by the machine’s full load.
• During the installation and use procedures of the machine, use proper hoisting equipment if
loads exceed the weight admitted by the regulations in force.

4.5. ALLOWED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Relative humidity ranging between 30% and 95%.

• Temperature ranging between 5 °C and 40 °C.
• Maximum altitude: 1000 m above sea level

4.6. NOISE EMISSIONS BY THE MACHINE

• Continuous “A”-weighted sound pressure level lower than 70dB(A).

• Max. instant “C”-weighted sound pressure level lower than 63 Pa (130 dB vs. 20 µPa).

4.7. OPERATOR / STAFF TRAINING

Operators/workers in charge of the use of the machines are required to have standard technical
expertise and knowledge of the information contained in the user manual.

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4.8. SAFETY SIGNS

The machine is provided with the following accident- and damage-prevention signs.

4.8.1. Signs warning against dangers

Triangular shape with pictogram, black colored border on a yellow background:

GENERAL DANGER / HAZARD

LIVE ELECTRIC PARTS

4.8.2. Prohibition signs

Round shape with pictogram, black colored border on a white background, red border and inclined
stripe:

DO NOT SERVICE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON

MOVING PARTS.

DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER SAFETY PROTECTIONS

AND DEVICES

AUTHORISED STAFF ONLY

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4.8.3. Mandatory instruction signs

Round shape with white pictogram on a light blue background:

COMPULSORY SAFETY HELMET

4.8.4. Danger, warning and information signs

Rectangular shape with black texts on a white or yellow background:

WARNING !!!
Affixed onto the loading pipe of
Cement pumping pressure Eurosilo
shall not exceed 1 bar

Affixed on engine casings, it

shows the correct direction of
rotation

WARNING !!!
Check the direction of Affixed on the electric
switchboard panel of Eurosilo
rotation of screw
conveyors before starting
the plant.

WARNING !!!
The screw conveyor shall be Affixed on the electric
switchboard panel of Eurosilo
completely emptied at the end
of each working day

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 WARNING !!!
Block the bolt on its side Affixed near the load cells (“DE”
version only)
before starting any
handling procedure of
the machine

Affixed onto the telescopic lifting

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO FILL IN THE devices of Eurosilo
SILO BEFORE HAVING INSTALLED
THE BRACINGS OF THE LEGS
(refer to the instructions manual)

Affixed onto the inspection door

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE of the screw conveyors
HAVING DISCONNECTED THE
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS
POWER SUPPLY
(refer to the instructions manual)

Affixed onto the manhole of

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO ACCESS THE Eurosilo
SILO INTERIOR BOTH WITH AND
WITHOUT MATERIAL
(refer to the instructions manual)

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4.9. MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION DATA

In particular:

- The first empty line describes the machinery type.

- The “MODEL” line identifies the specific model of machinery.
- The “MACHINE NUMBER” line determines the serial number identifying the machinery.
- The “YEAR” line identifies the machinery’s year of manufacture.
- The “CAPACITY” line identifies the machine’s whole capacity of storage.
- The “POWER” line identifies the total power installed on the machinery (not the power absorbed
during operation).
- The “MAX MASS” line identifies the total weight of the machine plus the weight of materials
stocked within the machine.

N.B. The machine owner is responsible for maintaining safety signs and the CE marking plate
perfectly readable throughout the whole machine life cycle. In case of damaged sings, any spare
labels and plates shall be supplied by the manufacturer on demand.

4.10. FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

In case of fire, it is possible to use ABC polyvalent dusts that are suitable for both building materials
in use and the existing (hot) live electric parts.

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 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

5.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TRASPORT AND POSITIONING OF THE SILO IN THE YARD

B1
Move the means of transport to the point where
the silo shall be installed. The machine is to be
positioned on a properly dimensioned concrete
platform in order to resist the pressure caused
by the machine’s full load (see note in chapter
3).

Proceed to horizontally remove the silo

telescopic lifting devices out of the transport
gauge of the platform (B1).

Rotate the telescopic lifting devices by 90° till

they will be into the correct position.

Proceed to horizontally remove the silo

telescopic lifting devices out of the transport
gauge of the platform.

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 B3

B2
B5

B4

If the silo is equipped with free-standing legs

ending with two twist locks, you should put the
silo on the supporting platform and lock it using
the relevant pivots.

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B7
Install the horizontal tubular bracing (B6) by
fixing it to the plates, which are located onto the
telescopic lifting devices by means of the bolts
included in the standard equipment and then
B6 install the diagonal bracings on the flat side (B7)
– no bolt shall be firmly tightened.

B7

B6 Proceed with the adjustment of the tensioners

(B8) located at the end of the diagonal bracings
in order to obtain the perfect perpendicularity of
the telescopic lifting devices as compared to the
horizontal plane of the silo.
Tighten all the bolts.
B8

Remove the extensions of the telescopic lifting

devices, by means of the handles included in
the standard equipment, in order to allow the
silo to be placed onto the ground and the
release from the transport platform (the
reduction gear of the telescopic lifting device is
provided with two speeds which can be selected
by pressing forward or backward the rotation
pivot of the handle).

B9
Now proceed to the removal of the discharge
screw conveyor (B9) fixed onto the silo roof by
means of clamps and connecting it by means of
the special eyebolts using a suitable lifting
device.

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 Insert the ball fastening according to the
pictures aside using the relevant bolts, or if
there is not any ball fastening, bolt the
hopper's flange to the silo's counterflange.

Apply the chain tensioner (B10) by means of

the special bolts and by limiting the length of
the same according to the desired final
discharge height.

B10 Apply the PVC hose to the discharge side of

the screw conveyor by means of the clamp
delivered as a standard accessory and
connect the water hose (if present) by means
of the special quick connectors.

B11 Proceed to the mounting of the safety valve

onto the silo roof (B11) by removing the
temporary closing flange and using the special
bolts delivered with the equipment.

In case it is required, proceed to the

installation of the protection cap (by means of
bolts) and to the connection of the exhaust
spiral wound pipe to the ground.

B13

“DE” version only:

Loosen the special bolts (B12) so as to allow

B12 the unlocking of the load cells (B13), which
shall this way become operative.

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 B13

B12

B18 B14

If there is a self-installing powder filter on the

roof (B14), extract the lifting hydraulic piston
(B15) using the relevant lever (B16) or another
alternative tool. Once the piston is extracted
B15
completely, go to the silo's roof using the
service stepladder (B17), after having
implemented safety measures using an
appropriate sling fastened to the peripheral
guides (B18), and rotate the filter so that the
filter's holes mach the flange of the ring under
the filter on the silo's roof. Then tighten all the
bolts.

B16 B17

B19
Open the butterfly valve (B19) located onto the
ball coupling.

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 B20
Proceed with the pneumatic filling of the silo
only after having checked the direction of
rotation of the screw conveyors as shown
below, connecting the inlet pipe of the tanker
to the loading pipe (B20).

WARNING!
Check the correct direction of rotation of the engines by starting, for example, the inclined
screw conveyor when the machine is unloaded and check the compliance with the arrow
affixed onto the engine casing. In case of wrong direction of rotation, invert one phase in power
supply.
The silo is now ready to be filled in by means of the tanker. It is necessary to pay attention not
to exceed the maximum allowed storage capacity.

Proceed to start the vibrator of the filter after each filling procedure of the silo as specified in
the “Maintenance” chapter.

N.B. As regards procedures of disassembly and transportation of the silo, please follow the opposite
procedure as compared to the one described above.
5.2. ELECTRIC CONNECTION TO THE MAINS

The connection of the electric switchboard panel of the silo to the power supply is to be carried out
by specialized staff authorized by the purchasing company that is completely responsible for it.

Machine power supply must be as follows:

• Rated voltage: 380V;
• Rated frequency: 50Hz.

Following differences are allowed:

• Voltage: +-10%
• Frequency: +-1%

If the power supply provider company does not grant the compliance with the above limits, the user
shall stabilize the line at his own expense.

The purchaser shall also:

- Protect the power supply line by means of an automatic differential magneto-thermal switch
properly calibrated and which shall have a supply disconnection power suitable for the
input line.
- Use cables of suitable sections for the connection.
- Connect the machine to the ground in compliance with the regulations in force.

N.B. Always refer to the electrical plans delivered with the machine for all details regarding the
wirings and any other information about electric parts.

5.2.1. Electrical connection of the silo (for independent silo without aggregate plant)

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 Main switch

Connect the cable of the main power supply

Screw conveyor
power supply system and the one concerning the inclined
screw conveyor power supply.

Power supply to
the switchboard
panel

6. MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Stop the machines and disconnect power supply before performing all the
following operations.

6.1.1. Main procedures for the maintenance

If the silo is equipped with a dust filter fitted in the rear side
of the silo, after completing the filling procedures of the silo,
press the vibration pushbutton of the filter cartridges for at
least 30 seconds (this way dust particles are detached from
the filtering elements and fall into the underlying collection
hopper).

Periodically recover the material, which had previously

fallen onto the collection hopper, by opening the butterfly
valve as shown.

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 Frequently check that the silo is leveled.

Unload the inclined screw conveyor at the end of each

working day closing the shut-off butterfly valve
and proceeding to empty it by means of the manual
operating system.

Frequently check that the vent pipe is completely free from

possible obstructions or otherwise, in case a dust filter is
present, check that filtering elements are not either
encrusted or damaged.

Lubricate the rotating parts and all the elements equipped

with greaser every 100 working hours or at least twice a
year.

Periodically check that at the connection point between the

horizontal screw conveyor and the inclined screw conveyor
there are no obstructions which could shrink the passage
section, endangering the correct functioning of the silo.

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 Check that at the discharge end of the inclined screw
conveyor there are no dried cement residues which
would avoid the regular exit flow implying sudden
engine stops (intervention of the thermal cut-out switch).

It is advisable to periodically check that incrustations have

not grown within the Eurosilo, incrustations which could
hinder the outgoing flow of material.

Frequently check the correct functioning of the safety valve:

Monthly maintenance
Check that there have not been leakages of dusty gases,
which could have reduced the vent section; this check can
be carried out without removing the cap.

Yearly maintenance
Remove the cap, check that no product incrustations,
foreign substances etc. are present. Clean and lubricate the
spring/screw coupling and manually check that there are no
blocked parts. Set the cap in place once again.

Extraordinary maintenance
Each time the leakage of dusty gases is signaled, it is
necessary to remove the cap, clean the valve and lubricate
it. The leakage of dusty gases into the atmosphere can be
signaled either by the evidence of this phenomenon or by
the deposit which can be found during the monthly check.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
As soon as a leakage of dusty gas is signaled the filling
procedure of the container has to be stopped and the
causes of the leakage are to be removed. Within a properly
dimensioned plant and with good maintenance procedures
the safety valve shall never become operative.

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• IN CASE OF TROUBLES CONCERNING THE MACHINE, ONLY CONTACT THE SPECIALISED

STAFF AUTHORISED BY THE SUPPLIER.

• IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE SAFETY PROTECTIONS AND DEVICES WHEN USING

THE MACHINE.

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 • EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE IS TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE MACHINES STOPPED
AND ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECTED.

• THE MACHINE PARTS ARE ONLY TO BE MANUALLY HANDLED DURING REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

• IN CASE OF FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS, ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.

7. DISPOSAL AND SCRAPPING

Comply with accident-prevention regulations in force: use lifting equipment, tools, accessories and
personal protection equipment that ensure completely safe working conditions.

Disposal and scrapping shall be carried out in compliance with the following measures:

• Previously disconnect the power supply.

• Separate material by type and recover any reusable components.
• Contact companies or consortiums that are specialized in material disposal.

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