Logmit m6 Manual 1.09 EN
Logmit m6 Manual 1.09 EN
LOGMIT M6
READ THESE
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE!
Index
1. GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Purpose......................................................................................................................................4
1.2. Warnings...................................................................................................................................4
2. DISPLAY UNIT....................................................................................................................................6
3. HOME SCREEN..................................................................................................................................7
3.1. Warnings and service notifications...........................................................................................8
4. MAIN MENU.....................................................................................................................................9
4.1. Settings....................................................................................................................................10
4.1.1. Language.........................................................................................................................11
4.1.2. Stump Treatment.............................................................................................................11
4.1.3. Drive Delay.....................................................................................................................11
4.1.4. Propo Valve.....................................................................................................................11
4.1.5. Braking Distance.............................................................................................................11
4.1.6. Drive Calibration.............................................................................................................12
4.1.7. Backlight.........................................................................................................................12
4.1.8. Tilt down.........................................................................................................................13
4.1.9. Tilt up Calibration...........................................................................................................13
4.2. Pump Values...........................................................................................................................14
4.2.1. Tilt up..............................................................................................................................14
4.2.2. Open head.......................................................................................................................14
4.2.3. Close knives....................................................................................................................15
4.2.4. Close Tracks/Rollers.......................................................................................................15
4.2.5. Tracks/Rollers pressure...................................................................................................15
4.2.6. Knife pressure.................................................................................................................15
4.2.7. Pulse opening knife.........................................................................................................15
4.2.8. Pulse opening back knife................................................................................................15
4.3. Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................16
4.4. Lenght Calibration..................................................................................................................17
4.5. Diameter..................................................................................................................................19
4.5.1. Diameter calibration........................................................................................................19
4.5.2. Fine-tuning the curve......................................................................................................20
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4.6. Preselects................................................................................................................................22
4.7. M3 (cubics).............................................................................................................................23
4.7.1. Resetting Statistics..........................................................................................................23
4.7.2. Changing the value of the stem counter..........................................................................23
4.8. Service....................................................................................................................................24
4.8.1. Greasing Interval Setting and Reset................................................................................24
4.8.2. Chain Oil Meter Calibration...........................................................................................25
4.9. Saw Control............................................................................................................................26
4.9.1. Saw pulses.......................................................................................................................26
4.9.2. Through Sawing Settings................................................................................................27
4.9.3. Saw Controll ON/OFF....................................................................................................28
4.9.4. Saw delay Setting............................................................................................................28
4.9.5. Saw oil Setting................................................................................................................28
5. BUTTON CONTROLLERS..................................................................................................................29
5.1. Explanation of Button functions.............................................................................................30
6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................32
6.1. Requirements..........................................................................................................................32
6.2. Emergency Stop......................................................................................................................33
6.3. Connectors in Central Unit.....................................................................................................34
7. WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................35
8. CONTACT US...................................................................................................................................36
8.1. Website....................................................................................................................................36
8.2. Logmit Mobile Application....................................................................................................36
8.3. E-mail......................................................................................................................................36
8.4. Phone......................................................................................................................................36
8.5. Address....................................................................................................................................36
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1. GENERAL
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to familiarize the user with the Logmit M6 driver-assisted
measuring and control system used with harvester heads and base machines from various
manufacturers.
By reading and following these instructions, the user can configure the necessary settings before
using the system. After that, it is possible to work safely and effectively.
It is therefore important to familiarize yourself with and understand the various features of the
Logmit M6 before using it.
NOTE!
Before using the Logmit M6, please also read the operating and safety instructions for your
harvester head, base machine and other accessories.
It is the responsibility of the driver to understand the impact of the various functionalities,
equipment and accessories to the base machine. The Logmit M6 system defaults are not directly
usable with your devices.
The machine operator is also responsible for maintaining, servicing and recalibrating the system as
required. The operator is always responsible for the result of the work and the accuracy of the
measurements.
Logmit Ab Oy reserves the right to update or change this manual without notice.
1.2. Warnings
The Logmit M6 controls the harvester head, which involves safety risks when working with it. In
addition, the complete setup includes also a base machine with its own risks.
Occupational safety must always be considered so that employees, bystanders and equipment can
be protected accordingly.
Used improperly, the system can cause property damage, personal injury, or even death.
NOTE!
Before using Logmit M6, familiarize yourself with and comply with the occupational safety
laws, regulations and recommendations of your country and region.
Logmit M6 system should only be used for its intended purpose. Any other use is strictly
prohibited.
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The system should not be used until you have read the latest Operating and Safety Instructions.
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You can find the latest instructions either in the Logmit application or at www.logmit.fi
The system must be installed by a person who has a sufficient understanding of the complete
setup and the technology used. The instructions in the installation documents provided by Logmit
must be followed. After installation, all equipment should be inspected and tested under safe
conditions before use.
The Logmit M6 system should not be used without connecting to the door or seat switch of the
base machine. Any faults with those must be rectified immediately and the system must not be
used before.
The emergency stop button must always be installed and operational when using the Logmit M6
system. The functionality of this button should be tested regularly before starting work. If a fault is
detected, it must be rectified immediately and the system must not be used before.
Always use caution when performing maintenance or adjustment work on the system. Be aware of
moving parts and the risk of wedging. The harvester head tilt should always be lowered prior to
maintenance work, even when the engine is turned off.
Do not perform any maintenance while the engine is running, if possible. If not, do your best to
minimize hazards, eg by pressing the emergency stop button, remove the saw chain and
disassemble saw bar from the harvester head before starting maintenance work.
NOTE!
Always turn off the engine and other systems of your machine when leaving the cabin.
Take special care with and near hydraulic and electrical systems.
Watch out for moving parts. Set all moving devices to the home position before going near
them.
NOTE!
If the base machine is an excavator, farm tractor or similar, always check the safety of the
cabin. Cabin glass and other structures may not withstand unexpected stresses as well as a
machine originally designed as a forest machine.
The harvester head saw is very efficient. Therefore, always exercise caution when working.
Do not position the harvester head so that the saw bar is facing the cabin or people.
Be aware that if the saw chain breaks, a fragment may come off, which may have as much
kinetic energy as a bullet, so it may cause injury to people or machines near or far.
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2. DISPLAY UNIT
Display Unit has seven keys to operate the device and a LED light.
The keys and light are numbered in the picture and descriptions are following:
# Description Function
1 Function key F1 variates per view
2 Function key F2 variates per view
3 Function key F3 variates per view
4 Function key F4 variates per view
5 ESC key Back to previous menu or view
6 OK key Main menu / Select
7 Navigation key Navigation and changing settings
8 LED Light See table below
The LED light has multiple colors and those indicate different system states:
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3. HOME SCREEN
The information screens on the home screen tell the driver the most important information at a
glance.
The function keys F1-F4 provide easy access to the most common settings and statistics.
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3.1. Warnings and service notifications
There are three different red notifications which are shown on the Home Screen.
Service Notification
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4. MAIN MENU
Press the ESC key once to access the main menu or press it twice to access the home screen.
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4.1. Settings
In the Settings menu, you can change general settings. Use the navigation key to move left or right
between settings. The box highlighted with a thicker blue border indicates where the cursor is, that
is, what setting you can change.
To change the setting value, press the navigation key up or down.
Holding down the function key F1 while pressing the navigation key up adds the number specified
by the function key to the value. Holding down the F1 function key while pressing the Navigation
key down decreases the value by the number specified by the function key.
The value change does not need to be confirmed separately with the OK key, the setting is saved
automatically.
To return to the main menu, press the ESC key once or press it twice to return to the home screen.
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4.1.1. Language
There are three different languages to choose from: Finnish (FI), Swedish (SVE) and English (ENG).
To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
NOTE!
Available languages variate per region.
Contact your reseller or manufacturer to get more information.
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See section "5. Button Controllers" for more details how to select a tree type.
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To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
The braking distance and drive calibration settings together affect the success of the accurate feed
to the sawing window.
NOTE!
Different harvester heads work differently. By experimenting, you will find the right value
for your own device.
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See section "4.6. Preselects" for more details about length preselects.
NOTE!
Different harvester heads work differently. By experimenting, you will find the right value
for your own device.
4.1.7. Backlight
Brightness of the screen is adjustable. Depending on the operating conditions, the brightness of
the screen should be adjusted accordingly. The adjustment range is 0-100%.
To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
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4.1.8. Tilt down
There are three different modes to choose from:
Mode 1 - The tilt is released immediately when sawing starts
Mode 2 - The tilt is released when the saw bar returns home
Mode 3 - The tilt is released by pressing the "Tilt down" button on controller
To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
NOTE!
Different harvester heads work differently. By experimenting, you will find the right value
for your own device.
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Save the Settings for yourself for future reference.
You can write them down or take a picture of the screen, for example, on your mobile
phone.
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In Pump Values menu you can determine the pump delay, the track/roller and knife settings.
Use the navigation key to move left or right between settings.
To change the setting value, press the navigation key up or down.
Holding down the function key F1 while pressing the navigation key up adds the number specified
by the function key to the value. Holding down the F1 function key while pressing the Navigation
key down decreases the value by the number specified by the function key.
The value change does not need to be confirmed separately with the OK key, the setting is saved
automatically.
To return to the main menu, press the ESC key once or press it twice to return to the home screen.
4.2.1. Tilt up
This value determines how many milliseconds (ms) the pump will be activated after "Open Head /
Tilt Up" button has been released.
If the harvester head does not tilt up all the way, adjust this time value (ms) higher. If the pump
runs long after the harvester head is up, adjust the value lower.
To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
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4.2.3. Close knives
This value determines how many milliseconds (ms) the pump will be activated after "Close Head"
button has been released.
If the harvester head does not close all the way, adjust this time value (ms) higher. If the pump
runs long after the harvester head has closed, adjust the value lower.
To change the setting value, press up or down arrow on navigation key.
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Save the Pump Values for yourself for future reference.
You can write them down or take a picture of the screen, for example, on your mobile
phone.
4.3. Diagnostics
If necessary, contact your dealer or manufacturer for more detailed diagnostic information.
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4.4. Lenght Calibration
The purpose of Length calibration is to adjust the control system and harvester head to work
together in the best possible way. As weather conditions, wood species and their properties may
vary greatly, recalibration should always be performed as needed.
The stem used for calibration should be as branchless as possible and the thickness of the stem
should be more than 100 mm.
Display Information
Pulses Length Cal. value
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NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
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By defining the length a little bit shorter than it actually is, you will have a small safety
margin against sawing too short.
NOTE!
Lenght Calibration can be performed only in this window.
In other views sawing will reset the length value on display.
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Save the Lenght Calibration settings for yourself for future reference.
You can write them down or take a picture of the screen, for example, on your mobile
phone.
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4.5. Diameter
The purpose of Diameter calibration is to adjust the control system and the harvester head to work
together in the best possible way when it comes to stem diameter.
Use the navigation key to move left or right between settings.
To change the setting value, press the navigation key up or down.
Holding down the function key F1 while pressing the navigation key up adds the number specified
by the function key to the value. Holding down the F1 function key while pressing the Navigation
key down decreases the value by the number specified by the function key.
The value change does not need to be confirmed separately with the OK key, the setting is saved
automatically.
To return to the main menu, press the ESC key once or press it twice to return to the home screen.
NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
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2) Use the navigation key to move to “Max” and enter the actual maximum distance between
the tracks / rollers in centimeters (cm) when the harvester head is fully open.
3) Use the navigation key to move to “Min” and enter the actual minimum distance (cm)
between the tracks / rollers when the harvester head is fully closed.
4) Use the navigation key to move to “Set” and press OK.
5) Press F1 + F4 to confirm the change in the basic curve.
The basic diameter calibration is now done. Next, you need to fine-tune the curve.
NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
If the change was significant adjust also values on both sides to make the curve logical.
NOTE!
The new fine-tuning values on the scale / curve are saved automatically.
You should not press on the Set when making fine-tuning.
EXAMPLE
If the measured diameter of the tree is 140 mm, but 130 mm according to the "Dia" value
on the screen, go to the value scale / dot at the top of the screen that is closest to 130.
Then increase the value / move dot upwards by pressing the navigation key up until the
"Dia" value on the right side of the display is 140.
If the change was significant adjust also values on both sides to make the curve logical.
4) Repeat steps 1-3 for several values / points at different points on the curve.
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The more points you calibrate, the more accurate the system becomes.
5) Adjust the unmeasured points so that the curve becomes logical, following the trend
between the adjusted points.
6) Press the ESC key to exit the menu.
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Save the Diameter settings for yourself for future reference.
You can write them down or take a picture of the screen, for example, on your mobile
phone.
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4.6. Preselects
The purpose with Preselects is to define ten preselected sawing lenghts for your use. The unit of
length is centimeter (cm). Preselects are directly available on the home screen and can be
selected by using button controller.
When holding down the "Feed Forward" button on the controller, the measuring system will feed
the stem by the selected length. The top of the Home Screen turns green when it is reached. Then
the operator can saw it to the desired length which resets the length value on the Home Screen.
To change the setting value:
1) Select which lenght to change by pressing the navigation key to right or left. The box
highlighted with a thicker blue border indicates where the cursor is, that is, what setting
you can change.
2) Edit the value by pressing the navigation key to up or down.
Holding down the function key F1 while pressing the navigation key up increases the value
by the number specified by the function key. Holding down the function while pressing the
navigation key down decreases the value by the number.
New values are saved automatically.
3) Exit menu by pressing ESC key
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The feeding of the stem always stops at the preselected lenght. If you want to saw a free
stem length, set one preselection length to, for example, 999 cm. Using that preselection,
you can manually search for any dimension less than ten meters.
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See section "5. Button Controllers" for more details how to select the Preselect lenght.
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4.7. M3 (cubics)
On this window you will see statistics on sawn trees and volumes.
Top row
Stem (pcs) is the total number of stems sawn.
Average volume (l) is the calculated average volume of the all timber harvested. The unit is the liter
(l), which corresponds to a cubic decimeter (dm3).
Total (m3) is the cubic volume of all sawn trees.
Bottom rows
Cubic volume (m3) per sawn tree type.
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4.8. Service
On Service menu you can set the greasing interval for your harvester head in hours (h) and the
chain oil consumption in minutes (min) to follow up those and to get "Service!" notification on the
Home Screen.
The software version numbers of the display, module A (harvester head) and module B (cabin) can
also be found on the right side of the window.
In addition, the lower bar shows the model of the harvester head in use.
The value change does not need to be confirmed separately with the OK key, the setting is saved
automatically.
To return to the main menu, press the ESC key once or press it twice to return to the home screen.
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4.8.2. Chain Oil Meter Calibration
You can set the Chain Oil consumption meter to suit your harvester head. The unit of time is a
minute (min). When the time runs out you will get the "Service!" notification to the Home Screen.
To calibrate the meter, you need information on the volume of the chain oil tank and the average
oil consumption of your harvester head. If you do not know the guide value, you can find out for
how many minutes of sawing one oil tank lasts.
In practice, the meter tells you how long the "Sawing" button has been held down. In other words
the value decreases from the specified value toward zero when sawing.
NOTE!
Use the chain oil meter as a reference only. Especially during calibration, but also after it,
use other detection tools and methods to monitor the oil level.
If you notice the harvester head behaving as if the chain oil is running out, stop sawing even
if the indicator seems to have time left and check the actual situation. If necessary,
recalibrate the meter.
Use too short time rather than too long.
NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
Use the navigation key to select the "Chain Oil" value and press “RESET” (F1) to restart countdown
from the specified value. And to remove "Service!" notification from the Home Screen.
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4.9. Saw Control
On Saw Control menu you can adjust the settings for through sawing, saw pulse and saw delay.
NOTE!
The diameter calibration must be performed before specifying the saw control settings.
Calibration instructions can be found in section "4.5. Diameter".
If you hold down the “Close Head” button while pressing the “Sawing” button, you will bypass the
Saw Control.
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See section "5. Button Controllers" for more details how to use different functions.
NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
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Method 1:
1) Turn base machine's engine to idle and keep the power on at the harvester head.
2) Press and hold the “Close Head” and “Sawing” buttons until the saw bar is fully out.
3) Note the number of pulses displayed in the “Saw Pulses” box.
4) Release buttons. And use the navigation key to move to the “Cal. value” box and set the
noted value when the saw bar was fully out.
NOTE!
Please consider occupational safety in the following measures.
Method 2:
1) Turn off the base machine's engine, but keep the power on at the harvester head.
2) Tilt the harvester head down.
3) Manually pull the saw bar out from the "Saw home" position until it is fully out.
4) The number of pulses is now displayed as a value in the “Saw Pulses” box.
5) Use the navigation key to move to the “Cal. value” box and set the same value as "Saw
pulses".
6) Saw bar returns to "Saw home" position automatically when you start the engine.
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If one saw sensor breaks, through-sawing will continue to work after calibrating the saw
pulses amount again. The number of pulses is likely to be halved.
If there are no pulses during sawing, the saw sensors are out of order.
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2) The “Mid” value configures sawing of medium diameter wood. If the wood is not
completely cut through, the value should be increase. If it is sawed over, the value should
be reduced.
3) The “Max” value configures sawing of large diameter wood. If the wood is not completely
cut through, the value should be increase. If it is sawed over, the value should be reduced.
This feature only works when the diameter is set and calibrated correctly and the saw sensors A
and/or B are in good condition. The saw sensors work properly when the indicator lights on the
screen change from red to green.
You can write them down or take a picture of the screen, for example, on your mobile
phone.
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5. BUTTON CONTROLLERS
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MINI HANDLES 4 + 4 / BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Left Button Set: Right Button Set:
Preselect lenght + Feed Forward
Preselect lenght - Feed Backward
Open Knives Sawing
Open
Head / Tilt down
Tracks/Rollers
Thumb Rocker functions: "Open Head / Tilt up" ja "Close Head".
Rotator control by base machine.
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See section "4.6. Preselects" for more details how to define Preselect lenghts.
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Press the "Rotator left" button to turn the harvester head to the left.
Press the "Rotator right" button to turn the harvester head to the right.
Holding down the "Feed Forward" button stops the harvester head at the saw window of the
preselected length. If you want to saw a longer stem than the preselection length, you will not be
able to do so without selecting a longer preselection length. If you want to saw a free-length stem,
then set a long enough preselection in advance.
Pressing the "Feed Backward" button reverse feeds the harvester head.
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If your harvester head is a Keto Forst Xtreme with a lower blade, you can choose to use it or
hide it inside the machine when it is not used. This is selected by pressing the “Open
Knives” button for 3 seconds.
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6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.1. Requirements
A separate ON / OFF switch must be installed in the electrical system of the base machine for the
Logmit system.
Do not turn on the control system until you have started the base machine's engine.
The Logmit system works in both 24 volt (V) and 12 volt systems.
NOTE!
The Logmit system supplies the same voltage to both the harvester head and the pump
control as its own operating voltage.
Generally, the operating voltage of the harvester heads is 24 volts (V). In some cases, it can be 12
volts.
NOTE!
If the electrical system of the base machine is 12 volts (V) and the harvester head is 24 volts
(V), then a high-quality 12 / 24V DC / DC voltage converter must be used, which supplies 12-
15 amps (A).
The pump control cable supplies control current to the pump / valve, which opens the oil flow to
the harvester head.
NOTE!
If the base machine's electrical system is 12 volts (V), the pump control is also 12 volts (V).
If 24 volts (V) are applied to the control system to make it compatible with the 24 volt
harvester head, the control system will also supply 24 volts to the pump control.
The pump control voltage must therefore be reduced, or the pump must be controlled by a
relay, for example, if 24 volts (V) are applied to the measuring system and the electrical
system of the chassis is 12 volts (V).
The excitation current is activated as soon as you press any button in the controller.
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6.2. Emergency Stop
The Emergency Stop button must be positioned in the instrument panel in such a way that it can
be quickly pressed down in an emergency!
Base machine's door / chair switches must also be used and connected to Logmit control system.
After clearing the reason for the emergency stop, the control system is activated by pressing either
"Open Head / Tilt up" or "Close Head" button.
NOTE!
Test safety features regularly.
If you notice a problem, stop using the system immediately and correct the situation before
the next use.
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6.3. Connectors in Central Unit
If the product you purchased includes a ready-made control unit to be installed in the base
machine's cabin, then it has six connectors.
Connector Cable
Pumps Pump Control Cable
Power 24VDC Power Cable / Emergency Stop Button / Door / Chair Switch Cable
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7. WARRANTY
We grant a 12-month warranty for the control devices we manufacture. The warranty period starts
from the moment the device is delivered from the factory.
The warranty covers raw material and manufacturing defects as well as work to rectify the defect
at the factory. The manufacturer does not reimburse the costs of removing, attaching, delivering
the device for repair and returning it to the customer.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to the environment or other equipment by
the defective device / software and does not compensate for any loss of earnings.
The warranty is void if the device is modified or otherwise used contrary to the manufacturer's
instructions.
In order for the warranty to remain valid, the manufacturer must be notified immediately, ie within
three (3) days, of the occurrence of the defect.
Parts replaced or repaired during the warranty period will expire at the end of the original
warranty period.
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8. CONTACT US
Logmit Ab wants to serve its customers as well as possible.
If you have any questions about our product or services, you can reach us in the following ways.
8.1. Website
www.logmit.fi
Our company website is available 24 hours a day. Check out the Products and Support sections in
particular. The latest version of the Instructions for Use and Safety can be downloaded from our
website.
8.3. E-mail
If you wish, you can send us a free-form message by e-mail to [email protected]
8.4. Phone
Of course, we also serve by phone. You can contact your own reseller or us directly. Contact
information for resellers can be found on our website.
You can reach us at +358 50 5947 642.
8.5. Address
Letter Mail, Warranty Returns and the like must be sent with the following contact details:
Logmit Ab Oy
Korpintie 3
FI-68660 Pietarsaari
FINLAND
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