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Follow this procedure: October 2016
1. Visually inspect the screed pump for obvious faults. January 2016
2. Check the engine oil by using the dip stick.
December 2015
3. Check the compressor oil whilst the engine is cold.
4. Check the hydraulic oil by viewing the gauge whilst the engine is cold. November 2015
5. Check the automatic grease lubrication bellow and top up as necessary.
October 2015
6. Check the mixing blades.
7. Check the wear plates. September 2015
8. Check the air intake in the neck of the mixing pot is clean.
August 2015
9. Check the vessel outlet is free of obstruction.
10. Check the seal of the vessel lid and make sure it sits tight on the vessel pot when July 2015
closed. May 2015
11. Check the lid locks down correctly and is not worn.
12. Check the air relief valve opens and closes. April 2015
13. Check the air outlet pipe is clear and free of obstruction. The outlet should be full January 2015
diameter to allow volume of air to pass through.
14. Check the cam lever locks on the outlet pipe is properly closed. December 2014
15. Ensure the mixing blades are switched to neutral. November 2014
16. Engage the ignition switch and press the start button. Hold the start button in until fully
running. October 2014
17. Engage the mixing blades and check the safety grill works. July 2014
18. Connect the screed pipes to the required location and add the tripod. Ensure safety
pins are used and the pipes are visually inspected for imperfections. Any defective
June 2014
looking pipes should not be used and reported to the CSC manager at the office. May 2014
19. Secure the pipes at regular intervals to restrain and ensure the safety of others.
20. All checks are now complete with the screed pump and lines.
March 2014
21. Complete a daily / weekly screed pump inspection form December 2013
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22. Report any defects immediately and refrain from using the machine. November 2013
Emergency stop procedure September 2013

1. Hit emergency stop button or switch off engine.

August 2013
2. Release air pressure to stop any flow of screed. July 2013
3. Disengage blades.
June 2013
4. Switch pump to neutral.
May 2013
Start the mixing process
April 2013
1. Connect the water supply and run a hose to your water butt.
February 2013
2. Fill your water butt.
3. Part fill, circa 25% of a 5 litre bucket. December 2012
4. Add a handful of fibres to the 5 litre bucket to allow adequate dispersion.
May 2012
5. If using FlexiDry, add the correct dosage to the 5 litre bucket and allow dispersion.
6. Check the screed operative is ready to start receiving the screed and at the ready with October 2011
the tripod.
September 2011
7. Ensure communication is enabled to start, stop, adjust the mix, emergency stop, etc.
8. Start the screed pump and engage the mixing blades. August 2011
9. Load 50% of the sand. June 2011
10. Add all cement.
11. Add all the contents of the 5 litre bucket (water, fibres and FlexiDry). May 2011
12. Add 100% of any single sized aggregate if required. April 2011
13. Load the other 50% of the sand.
14. Add further water if required to get the desired consistency. December 2010
15. Close the vessel lid and lock into place.
16. Close the air relief valve and engage the pump switch to send the material. Search
17. Prepare the 5 litre bucket with water, fibres and FlexiDry in readiness for the next mix. Search
18. Observe the pressure gauge to ensure the material is being delivered.
19. Good pumping pressure is around 5 bar. Tags
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release the pressure relief valve to empty the system of any compressed air, open the Checklist for screeding supervision concrete
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21. Repeat as necessary. Emergency stop procedure epoxy resin FlexiDry
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Clearing a blockage in a Screed Pipe
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1. A blockage will become evident as the pressure builds up on the gauge and the screed
pipe will stop moving.
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2. The line should be walked to determine the location. Walk on the pipe until it becomes
soft. This is the location of the blockage.
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3. Disengage the sending switch, release all the compressed air with the air relief valve. screeding screed laying Screed mix
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4. Switch the machine off and disengage the blades.

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5. Disconnect the screed pipe at the desired location and shake the pipe to remove the
blockage. Be careful of any pressurised air pockets in the pipe. Extra precaution to screed pump screeds
eyes should be established. A stubborn blockage may require some shaking and screed system
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6. Once removed, reconnect the pipe and safety pin. Surface Regularity temperature tiles
7. Switch the engine on, close the relief valve, engage the blades and switch the send tomorrows flooring
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8. Monitor the pressure gauge to confirm delivery. underfloor heating

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Clearing a Blockage in the mixing vessel
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1. A blockage will become evident as the pressure will build up on the pressure gauge
and the screed pipe will stop moving. What do you believe to be the most
2. The line should be walked to determine the location. If the screed pipe is soft at the common screeding issues on a general
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outlet of the vessel, we know its a blockage in the mixing vessel.
3. Disengage the sending switch, release all the compressed air with the air relief valve.
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4. Switch the machine off and disengage the blades. Design
5. Disconnect the screed pipe at the outlet location. Screed Performance
6. Check the screed pipe for a blockage. If clear, its obvious the blockage is in the outlet Installation Team
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7. Remove the safety grill to access the mixing vessel.
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8. Dig away the screed to gain access down to the outlet from the inside. An obstruction
may now be found. Use a narrow bar and place it in the outlet from the inside. Push Polls
the obstruction back into the cleared mixing vessel and remove. When does a newly screeded floor
9. Connect the safety grill back into place. achieve full and final strength?
10. Reconnect the pipe and safety pin.
11. Switch the engine on, close the relief valve, engage the blades and switch the send 24 hours
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12. Monitor the pressure gauge to confirm delivery. 3 weeks
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Washing the screed pump
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1. Place the discharge tripod with the screed pipe still connected into a skip or designated
wash out facility.
2. Place a protective polythene layer around the tripod to contain water and grout
splashing when its discharged.
3. Fill the mixing vessel with water whilst its running and leave the blades turning.
4. Once its full, you can now discharge the water. Ensure that somebody is holding the
tripod whilst discharging.
5. The pump can now be switched off, blades disengaged, air relief valve opened to
ensure any compressed air is released.
6. Remove the screed pipe at the outlet.
7. Remove the safety grill and flush out the vessel.
8. Thoroughly wash the whole screed pump externally and scrub all areas to remove
screed contamination.
9. The machine is now ready for the next use.

Correct method of rolling up screed pipes

1. Ensure that you have plenty of rope handy.

2. Tie a loop in the rope to assist in tying the pipe.
3. Straighten out the screed pipe in readiness for rolling up.
4. Make the first roll and tie the joint to the pipe.
5. Continue to roll the pipe to ensure a neat and tidy manageable size.
6. Tie the other joint to the rest of the pipe with a further piece of rope.
7. The pipe is now ready to transport from site.

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