Bathroom faucet operating instructions. Operating instructions for kitchen faucets

Install the mixer according to the manufacturer's installation instructions;

Do not use various acids that may be included in the composition for cleaning faucets. detergents, in order to remove heavy lime deposits from faucets and showers;

Use only those cleaning products that meet the care requirements for a specific product;

Do not use cleaning products that contain formic acid, chlorine, acetic acid, since these substances can irreversibly damage the surface of the mixers;

Do not clean faucets with products that contain phosphoric acid. The packaging must bear the inscription “Does not contain phosphoric acid”;

Do not use products based on chlorine solution;

Mixtures from various means for cleaning;

Do not use abrasive products - abrasive powder, abrasive paste, microfiber cloths and sponges.

Clearly determine the dosage of the cleaning product and follow the exposure time indicated on the packaging. The product should not be left on for a longer period of time;

Never spray the surface of faucets directly with a cleaning solution, as the splashes may land on exposed parts of the product and cause damage;

Any cleaning product must first be applied to a sponge or cloth and only then clean the kitchen or shower faucets;

After using the products, rinse the faucets clean water and wipe with a dry soft cloth;

Applying cleaning products to already damaged faucet or shower surfaces will increase the progression of the damage;

To clean and maintain chrome faucet surfaces, use soap and water, then polish with a soft, dry cloth. If calcified deposits form on the surface, clean the faucets in these areas with grape vinegar;

Polished, copper and gold coatings are very delicate and require special treatment. When caring for them, follow the instructions for cleaning chrome items, but use caution;

Limescale deposits from both metal and granite faucets can be removed by wiping with ordinary vinegar or a mild, non-aggressive cleaning agent. To remove stains from a granite faucet you will need special remedy for cleaning stone surfaces;

Avoid contact of the surface of the granite faucet with varnishes, solvents and hot objects, as well as contact with the surface of the granite faucet. coloring matter(coffee, tea, vegetables, iodine, etc.);

When dirty, clean the mixer aerator and replace the shower head with a new one.

LLC "KranTrakServis" recommends that before operating the CMU, you carefully study the operating instructions for the manipulator crane. When studying and operating CMU, it is necessary to additionally use PB 10-257-98 “Rules for the design and safe operation of load-lifting cranes .
Correct operation ensures uninterrupted and trouble-free operation of crane installations.
Inattention during setting (checking) operations can lead to malfunctions of the manipulator crane and emergency situations. Do not install and re-equipment of CMU on one's own.
The crane is designed for loading and unloading, construction and installation work. Example general view The CMU is shown in Fig. 1.

When operating the manipulator crane, the following is prohibited:

1. Use of oils that do not comply with those specified in the CMU operating manual.
2. The use of oils whose quality is not confirmed by a certificate.
3. Work in the presence of oil leakage from the hydraulic system.
4. Working with loads and speeds exceeding those specified in the operating manual of the manipulator crane.
5. Working with unregulated safety equipment.
6. Work without outriggers.
7. Permitting an uncertified operator to work on the CMU.

1. Safety rules when working with a crane manipulator.

1.1. When extending the boom, it is necessary to increase the length of the cable with the hook.
1.2. When lifting a load whose weight is close to the maximum for a given reach, the operator must check the stability of the crane and the correct slinging of the load by lifting it to a height of 0.1-0.2 m. When the load is torn off the ground, stop lifting for a while, to ensure that the load is held horizontally, the vehicle remains stable and the load suspended from the cable is properly positioned. Only then begin lifting the load. When lowering a load, before contacting the ground, it is necessary to reduce the speed of lowering the load.
​1.3. When turning the CMU column, do not use high speeds to avoid dynamic loads and increase the working radius.
​1.4. Do not stand between the boom and the vehicle platform and do not place your hands or lean on the moving parts of the manipulator crane.
1.5. When lowering the hook below ground level, the speed is slower, and it is necessary to ensure that more than 3 turns (turns) of the cable remain on the drum.
​1.6. The cable should not be etched unnecessarily to avoid uneven winding of the cable around the drum. Winding the first layer of cable around the drum should be secure and tight.
1.7. Don't touch oil tank hydraulic systems during CMU operation, because the tank heats up.
​1.8. When the hydraulic system oil temperature reaches 80 degrees C, stop the CMU operation. An increase in oil temperature in the hydraulic system can damage the line high pressure and seals.

The operation of the CMU is prohibited:
- With a faulty sound signal and safety devices.
​- With loads when the boom equipment is positioned above the cabin of the base vehicle.
- On a site with a slope of more than 3 degrees C, with the maximum load for a given flight.
- In closed, unventilated rooms (due to air pollution).
- When the wind speed is over 10 m/s, during thunderstorms and heavy winds.
- At night and in the evening without electric lighting.
- If the air temperature is below -25 and above +40 degrees.

While working on a hydraulic manipulator, it is prohibited:
- Lift a load whose weight exceeds the nominal weight for a given boom reach.
- Lift a load whose mass is unknown.
- Brake the load sharply when performing work operations.
- Using the CMU, remove cargo covered with soil or other objects, as well as frozen cargo.
- Pulling up the load is strictly prohibited.
​ - Is located on a lifted load or clings to a hook.
- Stand under the load being lifted.
- Conduct independently crane manipulator repair and adjustment.
​ - Retract the outriggers when the load is lifted or the boom is extended.
- Leave the work area when the load is lifted.
- Allow unauthorized persons to sling the load.

2. Operating modes of the crane manipulator

2.1. Installation of CMU behind the vehicle cabin.
The instruction manual contains a description of the installation execution behind the cabin. When installed in the middle position, in which the crane manipulator is mounted in the middle of the car body, and when installing the CMU behind, When crane installation mounted in the rear of the vehicle, the capabilities of each crane differ from those described in this manual.
2.2. Lifting the load with the boom directed forward.
The operation of the CMU in the area near the cabin is schematically shown by lines leading from the center of rotation of the crane installation to the center of both supports (outriggers), as shown in the diagram.

2.3. Lifting a load with a manipulator crane with the boom directed to the side - the operation of the crane unit, directed to the side, is schematically shown by lines leading from the center of the crane installation to the center of both rear wheels of the vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
2.4. Lifting a load with a manipulator when the boom is directed backwards - the operation of the CMU, directed towards the body, is limited by lines drawn from the center of rotation of the CMU to the centers of the rear wheels of the vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
2.5. Nominal weight of crane installation - this is the weight that can be lifted by the traction force of the KMU winch.
2.6. Lifting capacity of hydraulic manipulator - the maximum weight of the lifted load, including the weight of the hook and slings, which can be lifted (in accordance with the boom angle and boom length) by the force of the crane installation.
- the distance in the horizontal plane from the center of rotation of the CMU to the point of projection of the hook onto the horizontal plane.
2.8. Crane boom length - the distance from the boom lifting axis to the pulley axis at the boom head.
2.9. Lifting angle of the crane boom - angle of inclination of the boom of the manipulator crane to the horizon.
2.10. Load lifting height by manipulator - vertical distance between the bottom of the hook and the ground.

2.11. Installation of outriggers (outriggers) of the manipulator crane - outriggers allow you to hold the crane in a stable position during the operation of the crane. They can be extended to three positions: minimum, medium, maximum. Outriggers consist of two parts, horizontal and vertical.
2.12. KMU boom sections - a description of each boom section is shown in the figure. For simultaneous telescoping of the boom, intermediate sections of the boom are marked with marks, showing the capabilities of the crane installation with each section extended to its full length.

Point A refers to the angle of the arrow. Point B refers to the lifting of the boom above the ground.
The work area does not include shear, the movement that occurs as a result of boom deflection.
The actual working radius when lifting a load will increase as a result of boom deflection.

3. Crane manipulator control devices

3.1.Purpose of control levers of the CMU.
A typical placement of the manipulator crane control levers is shown in the figure, using the UNIC crane as an example:

3.2. Manipulator crane lifting capacity scale (with tilt angle indicator).
The scale shows the relationship between the boom reach, its tilt angle and the permissible load capacity. The lifting capacity scale shows the load, which is designed more for the capabilities of the crane installation than for its stability. The gradation on the load indicator scale changes according to the number of boom sections and vehicle loading.
To ensure safety, when the boom is half extended, use the scale reading at full boom extension.
- When the second section is extended from the first section, use the readings for 1+2 sections.
- When the 3rd section is extended from the second, use the readings for 1+2+3 sections.
- When the mark on the side of the 3rd section appears to be pulled out from the 2nd section, use the readings for 1+2+3+4 sections.
The working radius increases as a result of deflection, deflection of the boom, when the load begins to rise, set the angle of the boom so that the hook is as close as possible to inside arrows.

3.3. Indicator of the load capacity of the manipulator crane.
The indicator shows the weight of the lifted load only during lift-off. Since the indicator dial rotates around its axis, by turning it, it is possible to read the readings from the set position.

The indicator dial has a scale for corresponding positions A and B of the load capacity indicator for the cable suspension system of the hydraulic manipulator hook:
- “B” scale for a suspension system on one cable;
- “A” scale for a four-wire suspension system.
Follow the guidelines below to measure the weight of the load being lifted.
Compare the reading on the indicator with the reading on the lifting capacity scale located on the boom. The scales have two arrows. Read the weight of the load on each arrow: scale “A” for the red arrow and scale “B” for the white arrow.

Recommendations for safe work.
- If the crane unit is loaded so much that the indicator reading reaches the rated load, the crane unit may be damaged or overturned. In this case, move the vehicle towards the load being lifted to reduce the work address.
- When the indicator shows a value less than that indicated in the rated load diagram, the load can be lifted safely.

3.4. Automatic accelerator.
The CMU is equipped with an automatic accelerator to regulate the speed of boom lifting, reeling/rewinding of the hook cable, boom telescoping and column rotation. The operating speed can be freely varied from slow to high and can be adjusted using separate levers.
Accelerator lever:

Before starting and after completing work operations, switch the accelerator lever to the low (low) speed position, this will avoid jerking when operating the CMU.

4. Operation of the manipulator crane.

4.1. Preparing the crane before starting work.
Before starting work on the crane, check:
- oil level in the hydraulic system (according to the level indicator on the oil tank). The amount of oil is checked in the transport position of the CMU. The oil level should be between the lower and upper edges of the oil indicator window;
- carefully check the condition of the hook, rope, lifting devices and their fastening.
Before starting work, complete the following preparations:
A). Swipe daily Maintenance CMU(EO) before leaving the park.
b). Make sure that the work platform is level, the slope does not exceed 3 degrees, and the surface of the site will withstand the pressure of the outriggers and vehicle wheels during work. Otherwise, prepare the necessary pads.
V). Perform operations related to securing the vehicle (if the CMU is installed on a vehicle chassis: make sure that the pressure in the tires of the wheels is normal, set the parking brake on the vehicle).
G). Start the engine, adjust the speed, disengage the clutch, engage the power take-off (PTO), engage the clutch. ATTENTION! It is not allowed to engage the power take-off without depressing the clutch.
d). Extend the outriggers and, by moving the corresponding handles of the hydraulic distributor, install the outriggers until the thrust bearings come into contact with the supporting surface. If necessary (loose, weak soil), be sure to use pads.
Note:
Before starting work, you should perform several manipulations of the CMU without load at low speeds of working movements (raising and lowering the boom, turning, telescoping), in order to check the functionality and warm up the working fluid to optimal temperature. The oil temperature should be + 45°C - +55°C. When the oil temperature drops, the speed of the CMU operating movements decreases due to an increase in oil viscosity. IN winter time warming up the oil is especially important for normal operation hydraulic system:
- at temperatures below - 10° C, after turning on the hydraulic pump, warm up working fluid in the system at idle for 5 - 10 minutes;
- alternately turn on the crane mechanisms in both directions without load for 3-5 minutes;
- warming up can be accelerated by turning on any function. For example, move the boom section telescoping control handle to retract and hold it for 2-3 minutes so that the liquid flows into the tank through the safety valve.
Note:
The viscosity of the oil in the CMU hydraulic system increases by winter period or when low temperatures environment. Under such operating conditions, the hook reeling or boom retracting functions may not ensure normal stopping of the moving parts. When the oil is cold, there is a slight movement after the limit switch is triggered. This is not a problem. The automation begins to operate normally when the oil temperature in the hydraulic system reaches the required value.
4.2. Operating procedure and basic operations when working on a hydraulic manipulator.
Installation procedure for KMU outriggers:
1). Release the locking lever (stopper).
2). Keep the extending lever depressed while extending the outriggers.
3). The position of the first stop will be indicated by the first mark. When the legs are fully extended, a second mark appears on each side of the horizontal portion of the outrigger.

4). Check the support extension locking.
5). Move the outrigger control levers to the “Extend” position to extend the vertical sections of the supports.
6). Move the outrigger control levers to the “Retract” position to retract the vertical sections of the supports.
7). Return the lever to the neutral "Stop" position to stop the legs from extending or retracting.

Note:
The installation of outriggers should be carried out in accordance with the following rules:
- Stability during operation is determined by the degree of extension of the horizontal bars of the outriggers: with incomplete extension, stability decreases due to a decrease in the support contour.
- Carefully adjust the horizontal position according to the roll indicator.
- Make sure that the wheels of the car chassis do not come off the ground, taking up part of the load - when fully suspended on supports, an uneven dynamic load on the hydraulic cylinders of the supports is possible, which can lead to their failure.
Attention! Extend the outriggers to maximum length during operation of the manipulator crane.

The procedure for working with the crane boom of the manipulator.
The work cycle of the CMU includes the following work operations:
- raising and lowering the boom;
- extension and retraction of the telescoping section(s);
- lifting and lowering the load using a winch;
- rotation of the column.
Each of these operations is carried out by moving the corresponding hydraulic distributor control handle to one side or the other from the neutral position. The control levers are self-returning: when the influence stops, they return to their original position, movement actuator stops. The angle of deflection of the lever determines the speed of movement of the actuator.
The movement of the mechanism stops when the control handle returns to the neutral position.
Work areas for certain boom equipment loads are limited by curves cargo height characteristics of the CMU, given on the CMU. In these areas it is permitted to move any element of the boom equipment. The speed of working operations is regulated by the movement of the distributor control handles. Work with the maximum load for a given flight must be carried out at minimum speed.
Raising and lowering the crane boom of the manipulator.
Note:
A sharp jerk during a load lifting operation causes an increased dynamic load on the CMU, which can lead to damage to the manipulator crane. Move the control levers slowly and smoothly. The boom, extended a long distance, raises and lowers the load during operation at a higher speed than when folded. Therefore, move the control levers slowly. When you lower the boom with a load, the working radius increases and the lifting capacity decreases according to lifting capacity table. Read the load cell to confirm safe operation before lowering the boom.
CMU boom lift: Move the lever towards "RISE" to raise the boom.
Lowering the CMU boom: Move the lever towards "LOWER" to lower the boom.
Stopping the CMU boom: Return the lever to neutral to stop the boom.

Raising and lowering the crane hook of the manipulator.
Check that the hook is not overloaded. Make sure the hook limit alarm is on. The impact of the hook on the top boom pulley can cause damage to the cable and pulley at the boom head and may cause the load to fall.
Lifting the hydraulic manipulator hook: move the lever towards "UP" to raise the hook.
Lowering the hydraulic manipulator hook: move the lever towards "DOWN" to lower the hook.
Stopping the hydraulic manipulator hook: return the lever to the neutral position to stop the hook operation.
Note:
Lowering the hook unloaded or loaded to the ground weakens the cable spool, which can result in uneven winding and may shorten the life of the cable.
Do not unwind the cable completely, for example, when lowering below ground level, make sure that at least 3 turns of cable always remain on the drum.
If the first layer of cable is wound unevenly, the cable wound on top of this layer may get caught between the turns of the first layer, which will lead to uneven winding and jerking of the cable during operation.
When the cable is unwound to the first layer or wound onto the first layer, slowly wind/unwind the cable so that the first layer lies evenly and tightly - turn to turn.

Extension/retraction (retraction, telescoping) of the CMU boom.
When extending a boom with a hook close to the boom tip, the hook may hit the boom tip, which could damage the cable and reel in the boom tip and cause the load to fall.

CMU boom extension: Move the lever to the right to extend the CMU boom.
Retracting (retracting) the boom of the manipulator crane: Move the lever to the left to retract (retract) the manipulator crane boom.
Stopping boom movement: Return the lever to the neutral position to stop the CMU boom telescoping process.
Note:
The hook rises to the boom head when the boom extends and lowers when the boom retracts (retracts). When operating the boom to extend/retract, you must carefully monitor the position of the hook.
The order of extension/retraction of boom sections depending on their number.
The sequence of extension of the boom sections.
Extension from the boom begins with the section with the largest cross section.
Sequence of retraction (retraction) of the CMU boom sections.
The retraction (retraction) of the boom begins with the last section, the smallest cross section.
The diagrams below indicate the order of extension/retraction of the CMU boom sections, depending on their number.

Note:
If the boom telescoping speed decreases due to high oil viscosity at low ambient temperatures, preheat the oil in the hydraulic system.
Rotation of the boom of the crane manipulator.
Perform boom rotation work at low vehicle engine speeds.
When starting and ending boom swing operations, reduce the column swing speed.
Sudden movement of the lever with a raised load can lead to swinging and collision of the load with nearby objects. Swinging of the raised load increases the working radius of the crane, which can lead to overload.
With a large boom reach and a small lifting angle of the manipulator boom, the working radius of the crane unit increases and the lifted load moves faster.
Make turns slowly. Swinging the boom with a raised load over the vehicle from the front or rear of the machine, from behind to the side, or from side to front or back makes the vehicle unstable. In such cases, keep the load as close to the ground as possible when swinging the boom.

Rotate the CMU boom clockwise: Move the lever to the "clockwise" position to rotate the boom clockwise.
Rotate the CMU boom counterclockwise: Move the lever to the counterclockwise position to rotate the boom counterclockwise.
Stopping the manipulator boom rotation: Return the lever to the normal position to stop the CMU boom from swinging. For clockwise rotation, the position “to the right” is defined, and for counterclockwise rotation, respectively, “to the left”.
Installing the manipulator crane outriggers in the transport position.
Note:
The outriggers can only be removed after the manipulator crane boom has been removed.
If you handle the outriggers carelessly, there is a risk that your fingers may get pinched, so hold the lever with one hand and push the outrigger with the other hand.
Be sure to press the support extension lever and slowly retract the outrigger.
Lock the fully retracted outrigger with the locking lever.
- move the outrigger control lever to the “right” position to retract the vertical parts of the outrigger.
- Keep the extension lever pressed to retract the horizontal outrigger sections on each side after the vertical outrigger sections are fully retracted.
- after all outriggers are completely retracted, check that the horizontal parts of the outriggers (outrigger beams) are firmly secured so that they do not extend away from the vehicle.
- turn locking lever- for blocking the outrigger beams of the supports.

Bringing the manipulator crane into transport position.
Note:
Make sure the boom, outriggers and hook are secured and secured.
Make sure that the outrigger parts are completely retracted and secured.
Make sure the outrigger parts are secured with the locking lever.
Movement of a crane when the boom, outriggers, or hook is not firmly secured can lead to an accident, damage to parts of the manipulator, or a blow to the vehicle, moving towards.
Instructions for bringing the manipulator crane into transport position.
To bring the manipulator into the transport position, you must:
1). Retract (retract) the hydraulic boom.
2). Move the boom forward or backward. Stop swinging the boom until both yellow marks line up.

3). Lower the boom all the way down. Make sure that the hook does not hit the driver's cab when it is located in front or the body of the crane when located at the rear.
4). Secure the hook to the appropriate attachment point.
5). Pull the hook until the jig is tensioned. Attention! Do not overtighten the jib when the hook is attached to the front of the crane. This may cause the car frame to sag or damage the bumper.
6). Remove the vertical and horizontal parts of the outrigger from both sides of the transport vehicle and secure them.
7). Make sure the accelerator control lever is in the lowest speed position.

8). Turn off the audible alarm of the manipulator crane hook lift limiter.

You have decided to make repairs and change plumbing and pipes. You can't do without replacing mixers and taps. Everything was simpler before. Small choice, Standard products. Don't be fooled by the choice. I went and bought it. Now everything has become much more complicated. The market offers a huge variety of products of various configurations and designs. It's really difficult to choose. After all, in parallel with beautiful design we want durability too. But the design of the mixer, in principle, remains unchanged and has several types, we will also tell you how to install the mixer with your own hands, and at the end you will be given a good brief instructions on how to operate the mixer, but let's take turns.

Types of bathroom and kitchen faucets, design

What to choose: faucet or mixer, it's up to you. Taps differ from mixers in their design. It can pass through either cold or hot water. Faucets are more popular and convenient. They are also varied in design.

Depending on the pipe layout, you can choose a wall-mounted faucet, a rack-mounted faucet, or a shelf-mounted faucet. The last two options are designer delights and add a special charm. But they are also much more expensive than wall-mounted ones. The simplest faucet is a wall-mounted one.

Wall-mounted faucets come in short, medium and long. It is very important that the length of the faucet matches your sink or bathtub. It is better to choose medium-length faucets. Wall-mounted faucets have a slight advantage. You can mount a stationary shower stop to it or flexible hose. Faucets with a swivel spout are convenient. Such faucets can serve both a shower stall and a bathtub.

There are faucets with two taps that separately supply hot and cold water. The most common cranes now are one-armed. These valves have a ball mechanism. Thanks to it, the crane can perform several functions. By moving the faucet handle you can adjust the water pressure and temperature. Taps with a pressure compensator and temperature control are, of course, very convenient. But, unfortunately, they are not designed for the quality of our pipes and water. Therefore, despite their high cost, they do not cope with their functions and quickly fail.

An important part of a one-arm mixer (single-lever ball, as in the photo above) is the shut-off valve. It is made of metal and ceramics. These materials are quite resistant to the chemical aggression of water. Valves made in the form of a hollow disk from of stainless steel resistant to mechanical damage. The sealing gaskets last much longer in them. But they are more sensitive to chemical influences. The cheapest, but also not durable, are valves made of rubber or leather. They wear out quickly and require frequent repairs. The only plus is easy repair. It makes sense to install cleaning filters on the pipes. Then the far from ideal plumbing will not soon put your faucets out of order. By the way, see the article for the bathroom and kitchen, maybe you should just fix the old one and continue using it.

Do-it-yourself shower and bathtub faucet installation

To replace and install the faucet, you will need an adjustable wrench, hoses, pliers, plumber's tape, a rack wrench, a flashlight, a knife and a basin. Don't forget about the mixer itself.

To begin installation, turn off the water. Place a basin under the mixer tap to drain any water remaining in the pipe. Using an adjustable wrench, disconnect the faucet from the hose and pipe.

When removing an old faucet, you need to take into account how it is attached. If the faucet has a wide base, start by removing the faucet handles, then disassemble the gaskets and nuts underneath them. If the faucet has a narrow base, then it is mounted under the sink. Here you will need pliers. Sometimes access to the base of the mixer is blocked by pipes. For such cases, a rack key is used. Once you unscrew all the nuts, the old faucet will come off easily. You should remove any dirt that has accumulated underneath it.

Then proceed to install the new faucet. Place it in place, add spacers and tighten the nuts. Coat the base of the mixer with silicone or sealant. Then install the faucet handles and trim. If the faucet has a narrow base, apply caulk to the sink before installing.

After installation, connect the water. Leave it open for a few minutes and check if the faucet is leaking. The water will also wash away any remaining dirt that got in during installation.

If the mixer has copper tube at the entrance, then more installation work remains. To do this, you will need devices for hermetically crimping pipes - collets. They are screwed to the end of the water pipe and the tube is inserted. The diameters of the collet connections and thread connections must match the mixer and water pipe. Do not over-thread. Otherwise, the connections may leak.