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USER MANUAL 

  

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03/2017

 

 

4  SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE 

MANUAL 

You can find certain safety and warning signs in this instruction manual that are also attached to the 
machine. Take a closer look at them in order to work safely. Follow the instructions and advice 
concerning precautions listed below. Make sure that the labels on the machine are in good condition 
and can be well seen. After repairing the machine or replacement of any spare part make sure that all 
of the labels are fitted on the appliance. Spare labels are available at your authorized seller of the 
appliances. 
 

 

Product conforms with the safety 
requirements or standards  

 

 
Use protection overalls while 
working. 
 

 

Warning: read the instruction 
manual before connecting the 
appliance to the tractor for the first 
time! 

 

If the cabin of the tractor is not 
constructed in an appropriate way, 
use your gas mask while working. 

 

Warning: sign that indicates the 
possibility of personal injuries or 
damages of the machine! 

 

Use ear protectors while working. 

 

Rotating direction and  number of 
revolutions of power take-off 
(PTO)

 

 

Speed limit 

 

Warning: maximal rpm and the 
direction of the driven shaft! 

 

Warning: maximal allowed 
pressure in the sprinkling appliance 
(20 bar)! 

 

Warning: keep away from rotating 
drive shafts! 

 

Entrance forbidden area – machine 
in operation

 

 

Warning: presence of poisonous 
chemical agents! 

 

It is not allowed to remove any of 
the safety devices from the 
machine! 

 

Flying parts hazard!

 

 

It is not allowed to clean, grease or 
maintain the appliance as long as it 
is running! 

 

Danger! 
Keep safety distance! 

 

It is not allowed to smoke while 
operating the appliance! 
 

 

Follow the instructions for use! 

 

It is not allowed to enter the 
reservoir! 
 

 

Use protective gloves while 
working. 

 

Water for washing of hands. 

Warning: this water is not 
drinkable!

 

 

Summary of Contents for AGP 1000 EN

Page 1: ...Rev 03 2017 The company AGROMEHANIKA reserves the rights to change the design or change the product without any obligation on informing the client before or after the changes have been made ...

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Page 3: ...ATHING PROTECTION 12 3 12 SKIN PROTECTION 12 3 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 13 3 14 SAFE OPERATION 13 3 15 SAFE MAINTENANCE 13 3 16 DRIVING ALONG ROADS AND STREETS 14 3 17 PROCEDURES IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTS WITH CHEMICALS 14 3 18 RULES REGARDING TO USE OF SPRINKLING APPLIANCES 14 4 SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL 15 5 DESCRIPTION 16 5 1 SPRAYER CONSTITUENTS 16...

Page 4: ...2 STRAINER FLUSHER 32 11 3 PACKAGING AND STRAINER FLUSHER 32 11 4 SUCTION BASKET WITH SUCTION TUBE 33 11 5 LONG RANGE SPRAYING NOZZLE BRACKET 34 11 6 ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE DEFLECTOR 34 11 7 TERRACE SPRAYING KIT 35 11 8 SIGNAL LIGHTS 35 12 PRESSURE REGULATOR 36 12 1 PRESSURE REGULATOR M170 36 12 2 PRESSURE REGULATOR PR8 36 12 3 PR9 PRESSURE REGULATOR 37 12 4 REGULATOR LABELLING 38 12 5 MAIN COMPONENTS ...

Page 5: ... HOUSING 49 17 2 MIST BLOWERS WITH AIR DEFLECTOR 50 17 3 MULTIPLER 50 17 4 TECHNICAL RESIDUE 51 17 5 LABELLING 51 17 6 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING 51 17 7 MACHINE DISPOSAL 51 18 COMBINATION MATRIX 52 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRINKLING 53 19 1 PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING OPERATION 53 19 2 CONNECTOR FOR PUMP FLOW CONTROL MEASUREMENT 53 19 3 NOZZLE FLOW RATE CONTROL MEASUREMENT 53 20 TYPES OF NOZZLE ...

Page 6: ...quipment Official Gazette of The Republic of Slovenia no 101 2013 The following harmonized European standards on safety were applied SIST EN ISO 4254 1 2013 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 6 Sprayers and devices for distributing liquid fertilizers ISO 4254 6 2009 SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 AC 2011 Correction AC 2011 ...

Page 7: ...of the Republic of Slovenia no 101 2013 The following harmonized European standards on safety were applied SIST EN ISO 4254 1 2013 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 6 Sprayers and devices for distributing liquid fertilizers ISO 4254 6 2009 SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 AC 2011 Correction AC 2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 42...

Page 8: ... density polyethylene which provides them with a constant shape stability The walls in their interiors are very smooth which makes the cleaning after spraying more convenient Its construction design enables an easy accessibility to vital elements of the sprayer and an easy handling with the sprayer A robust construction quality constituent elements and plenty of additional equipment enable the use...

Page 9: ... and mask Clean and wash the machine after each use and before any maintenance or testing procedures Never perform maintenance and repairs when the machine is in operation After maintenance immediately reinstall all safety devices on the machine Before welding or repairing the machine disconnect all connections to the machine Before that remove all flammable and explosive substances from the area ...

Page 10: ...ing condition Each unauthorized change on the machine can weaken the functionality and or the safe operation and or shorten the durability period of the appliance 3 3 DANGER BE PREPARED FOR Be prepared for a sudden fire Make sure that there is always a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher available while you work Make sure that the telephone numbers of your personal physician ambulance hospital a...

Page 11: ...aring of chemical agents should never take place in closed rooms When preparing chemical agents turn off the machine and in this way lower the risk of spilling the chemical agent The chemical agents should be prepared only in still weather or in a calm place Make sure that your machine is regularly cleaned since you can in this way lower the chance of a direct contact with the chemicals For prepar...

Page 12: ...se you to handle them with extreme care since they can be harmful to your health in the long term Danger signs which can be seen on packaging of chemical agents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 acute toxicity 2 acute toxicity skin and respiratory irritation 3 corrosive 4 oxidising 5 flammable 6 explosive 7 hazardous to the environment 8 mutagenic carcinogenic toxic hazardous to specific organs 3 7 MECHANICAL SAF...

Page 13: ...sically Operational work and maintaining of the sprayer can be only carried out by authorized personal that has the needed know how for this type of work The operator of the sprayer must have a medical certificate in accordance with local regulations The working place of the operator 1 meter around the machine and tractor While sprinkling keep the windows and doors of the tractor closed It is reco...

Page 14: ...theless how many times it was used Filter B must be replaced after every single use The filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was opened Make sure that used filters are destroyed in accordance with local regulations Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling o certain poisonous elements are odourless o the concentration of the poison cannot be always notic...

Page 15: ...st be used which characteristics are in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and which is fitted with a protection cover Connect the machine to the tractor only if the drive shaft P T O is turned off Connecting and disconnecting of the cardan shaft must be performed only when the engine is shut off Before you load the drive shaft P T O check the rpm of the engine and make sure t...

Page 16: ...weights need to be added or removed by means of weighing the tractor before the first use of the sprayer In the case the sprayer completely or partially covers the lights and signs at the back of the tractor you will have to attach some additional lights and signs onto the sprayer Follow the traffic regulations when driving along roads and streets with your sprayer attached to the tractor Keep the...

Page 17: ...he cabin of the tractor is not constructed in an appropriate way use your gas mask while working Warning sign that indicates the possibility of personal injuries or damages of the machine Use ear protectors while working Rotating direction and number of revolutions of power take off PTO Speed limit Warning maximal rpm and the direction of the driven shaft Warning maximal allowed pressure in the sp...

Page 18: ...hness of vegetation 5 1 SPRAYER CONSTITUENTS 1 Chassis 2 Main tank 2 1 Tank lid main 2 2 Tank lid small 3 Flushing tank 4 Tank for washing hands 5 Pump 6 Pressure regulator 7 Suction filter with regulation valves 8 Case with fan 9 Spraying arc left right 10 Nozzle bracket with nozzle inserts 11 Litre scale level indicator 12 Valve for main tank emptying 13 Pipe for washing hands 14 Nozzle consumpt...

Page 19: ...l data there are also CE and SVN signs on the registration plate The CE sign identifies that the machine complies with safety requirements and standards whereas the SVN sign with the year of issue identifies that the machine is in accordance with the requirements about certifying machines for application of phytopharmaceutical agents PUMP REGISTRATION PLATE It is affixed in a clearly visible posit...

Page 20: ...hands 9 Valve for opening of separate spraying sections 10 Pressure regulator with regulation valve 11 Pressure filter 12 Pressure gauge manometer 13 Strainer pouring sieve 14 Mixing nozzle 15 Nozzle for tank flushing 16 Packaging and strainer flusher additional equipment 17 Fan 18 Spraying arc tube with nozzles 19 Valve of the nozzle for tank flushing 20 Valve for opening the spraying section ...

Page 21: ... connectors and newer automatic lift arms In the first case to perform the hitching you must pull out the clamp bolt and set the tractor lift arms to the place designed for the applied clamping category After setting the clamp bolts through the eye of left and right lift arms push the bolts back to their place and secure them with an enclosed pin to prevent them from falling off If the tractor is ...

Page 22: ... to prevent sideward oscillation of the sprayer Afterwards connect the pump shaft of the sprayer to the tractor s PTO drive shaft with a shaft coupling Make sure you only use the PTO drive shaft of the tractor with a lower number of revolutions 540 rpm to prevent damage to the pump General recommendation for safe hitching of the sprayer Check if the pressure in the tyres of the tractor see tractor...

Page 23: ...PTO protective elements with a chainlet Make sure that the protection of the cardan on the tractor is well connected attached Always turn off the engine and remove the start key from its lock before starting maintaining the machine or connecting the cardan shaft 8 2 CONNECTION OF THE CARDAN SHAFT The first mounting of the cardan shaft should be performed as follows 1 Mount the sprayer to the tract...

Page 24: ...er and to lubricate the crosses on the transmission shaft approximately 500 operating hours In the front the sprayer is fitted with a pressure regulator with diverter valves a suction filter a valve for flow control and a regulation valve or a control box if the sprayer is equipped with an electronic or remote control system transfer to the tractor cabin 9 1 RESERVOIR The main reservoir is made of...

Page 25: ...wise the inlet section of the tube may become contaminated In the event of a pressure drop in the tube the spraying product may flow back into the filling tube 9 3 ABLUTION RESERVOIR The ablution reservoir is meant for washing of the reservoir and other elements after you have finished working or after a break Fill the reservoir with clean water You can find more detailed instructions in the chapt...

Page 26: ...ver position the outflow of spray agent from the tank is stopped It is possible to fill the tank by placing the suction tube with basket 020 20 018 on the suction fitting 019 01 032 and the water will be drawn from low lying positions stream well The suction tube with suction basket is not part of the machine series equipment 2 LEVER IN MIDDLE POSITION The water outflow from the tank is enabled if...

Page 27: ...n reverse order When assembling the filter make sure that the stop valve metal needle placed in the pull out part with the yellow plug is correctly inserted otherwise the filter will not operate correctly WARNING When cleaning the filter always wear protective gloves Clean the filter insert before each tank filling 9 8 NOZZLE FOR CLEANING the main tank interior The nozzle is located inside the mai...

Page 28: ...ide frame air outlet however there is a protective mesh screwed on the rear air inlet side The blower is designed for producing air to which spray agent drops are added Spraying quality depends on the airflow quality air amount and speed without turbulence The airflow thus enables a quality drop transfer from the nozzle to the desired place on the plant All blower versions also those with a rectif...

Page 29: ...pped with a fan rotating in the left seen from the front side of the fan or in the driving direction of the tractor SETTING PROCEDURE 1 Insert the fan setting key into a cross shaped opening in the fixing nut and with an impact to the left in counterclockwise direction loosen the fixing nut and unscrew it one half of the turn 2 Lean the setting key on a rib in the regulation lid With an impact on ...

Page 30: ...with different nozzle inserts a separate chapter is devoted to nozzles with their flows The nozzle brackets are in fact valves and carry out the following functions In the case of rotation by 900 the fluid flow towards the nozzle insert is open closed This enables the closing or opening of separate nozzles depending on the needs and plant height In the case of rotation by 1800 the fluid flow throu...

Page 31: ...ure regulator PARTIAL CLEANING Partial sprayer cleaning comprises cleaning of the following elements pump 4 pressure regulator 10 spraying arcs with nozzles 18 Move the lever of the three way valve 5 into the open position to enable the flow from the flushing tank 7 Make sure that the valve 9 on the pump for supplying the mixing nozzle 14 is also in the open position The flow passing through the r...

Page 32: ...bles the fluid overflow from the regulator to return to the main tank COMPLETE CLEANING Complete sprayer cleaning comprises cleaning all of its interior parts including the main tank 6 filter 5 pump 4 pressure regulator 10 and spraying tubes with nozzles 18 Switch the three way valve 2 to the supply from the flushing tank 7 Pump all clean water from the tank through the pump 5 into the pressure re...

Page 33: ...ludes packaging cleaning valve liquid products and strainers kit for rinsing the spraying product from the strainer external washing set manual remote control regulation electronic remote control regulation suction basket with a 5 m suction tube external filling set main tank flushing terrace spraying equipment signal lights 11 1 SURFACE CLEANING SET After finished working the sprinkling appliance...

Page 34: ...o the tank It is installed under the cover of the tank and connected to the diverter valve on the pressure regulator or via the cleaning return line on the pressure filter of the regulator After using all the packaging bottle content remove the yellow cover installed on the throat of the flusher then push the neck of the bottle including the throat over the nozzle to the limiter 1 After that push ...

Page 35: ...tached to the suction basket instead of the yellow lever Stretch the suction hose and plunge the suction basket into water While doing this be aware that deeper you sink the suction basket the more this affects the membranes in the pump The height difference between the pump and the suction point should not be bigger than 3 metres Before turning on the pump switch the lever of the central valve 2 ...

Page 36: ...y of spraying Another down side is that regulation also changes the nozzle flow which means that it is theoretically impossible to control the consumption of the spraying product The latter can only be determined by performing practical tests These brackets are installed in the same way as the standard brackets and are therefore easily replaced 11 6 ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE DEFLECTOR The set consists of ...

Page 37: ...terrace bottom quarter After changing the driving direction change the combination of open and closed sections The kit comprises additional two diverter valves on the pressure regulator additional nozzles 6 or 8 depending on the rectifier version tube connection of the regulator with nozzles 11 8 SIGNAL LIGHTS The signal lights are installed at the rear of the mist blower It consists of a tin brac...

Page 38: ...or 8 Adjustment lever 12 2 PRESSURE REGULATOR PR8 PR8 High Pressure Pressure Regulator Braglia belongs to newer electronic systems for remote control spraying with sprayers MANUAL PRESSURE REGULATION PR8F 2EC It comprises the main regulation valve enabling manual operating pressure regulation high pressure filter and electromagnetic diverter valves whose opening and closing is enabled by the cabin...

Page 39: ...E REGULATOR High pressure regulator PR9 Braglia provides a state of the art pressure control of all spraying functions It is used in the system of fully electronic regulation or control of spraying functions of the mist blower and is one of the highest quality methods for computer control and operation of all the most important spraying functions It is controlled with the M1 AG TRONIK specifically...

Page 40: ...lator already enables remote opening and closing of diverter valves on the regulator by means of the keyboard installed in the tractor cab which is connected to the tractor s electrical circuit M170 Its label is standard because the regulator has a specific shape and there are no other versions 12 5 MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CENTRAL REGULATION VALVE M170 The regulation valve pos 1 ...

Page 41: ...ssure of 2 bar The pressure is reduced by turning the plastic nut at the top of the regulation valve to the left or increased by turning the nut in clockwise In addition to the manual regulation valve the EC version is also equipped with a solenoid regulation valve that enables operation from the tractor cab IMPORTANT During normal use make sure that the manual regulation valve is fully tightened ...

Page 42: ...ous pressure filters separately for each pressure line To clean the filter manually unscrew the cover at the base of the filter and wash the cleaning mesh with clean water If you are using powdered spraying products follow the procedure for cleaning the pressure filter of the PR8 or PR9 pressure regulator DIVERTER VALVE PR8 PR9 The solenoid diverter valve performs the same function as the manual v...

Page 43: ...red driving speed according to consumption per hectare and sprayer flow Adjust the tractor revolutions according to the calculated driving speed and take into account the required about 450 rpm or the maximum number of revolutions of the PTO shaft 540 rpm M170 1 Open the diverter valves on the spraying sections pos 2 2 adjust the operating pressure to the desired value PR8 1 Open the diverter valv...

Page 44: ...reliability and a long durability of the pump also depend on how you treat the pump and whether you use and maintain it correctly Pump incorporated in sprayer belong to the category of medium pressure membrane plunger pump made from materials verified by the manufacturer and intended to pumping the spray agents and liquid fertilizers used in agriculture arboriculture and viticulture IMPORTANT In t...

Page 45: ...uch as rubber membranes and or other rubber sealings Therefore a thorough washing of the pump after every single sprinkling is recommended To do this you will need to pump some clean water through the pump Let the pump operate at working pressure for several minutes Lower the pressure and let the pump operate for approximately one minute to blow out the rest of the liquid During winter leave all o...

Page 46: ...several times to suck the air from the space between the plunger and the membrane For some minutes Start the pump at minimum pressure and let it run for a few minutes Pay attention to its operation and if necessary add more oil Make sure that the oil level is approximately between the max and min lines on the oil crucible PUMP PBO 1250 The procedure for checking the membranes is the same as descri...

Page 47: ...ARTIAL SPRAYER CLEANING If the spraying was unexpectedly interrupted and the sprayer was not cleaned the access to the machine must be blocked for other people and animals NOTE Clean machine is a safe machine Clean machine is ready for operation Clean machine will not be damaged by chemical agents and its solvents For cleaning choose and use suitable protective clothing Choose suitable cleaning de...

Page 48: ...Make sure there is no spray agent residue in the tank Chemical residues must not remain in the spraying device for a longer period of time for they quickly decrease the lifetime of the tank and other components Make sure the tank outflow stays open 15 4 PRESSURE REGULATOR Protect the pressure regulator from moisture and dust It is recommended to lubricate all movable parts with WD 40 or oil More a...

Page 49: ...r few more minutes in order to pump the remaining agent into the reservoir and the container Protect the pressure gauge against freezing by unscrewing it from the regulator and storing it in a warm room The pressure gauge must be stored in an upright position otherwise the glycerine filling may flow out of it WARNING Make sure that the antifreeze agent is poured into appropriate containers and do ...

Page 50: ...ssure cannot be reached the suction or pressure filter is clogged the pressure hose is broken the valve of the self cleaning filter is opened incorrectly chosen or too worn nozzle inserts clean or replace the filter insert replace the hose close the valve of the self cleaning filter check the flow rate through the nozzles if it is bigger than 10 replace the nozzles The pressure on the manometer is...

Page 51: ...f fan vanes capacity m3 h 16000 48000 Air Amount m s 40 continually adjustable by fan vanes tilt angle regulation Output Airspeed n min 2000 Fan Rotations Max No 6 left 6 right Number of Nozzle Brackets Double with anti drip membrane valve Nozzle Bracket Type LECHLER TR Nozzle Inserts Standard Type cm 126x317x147 133x346x150 141x364x162 126x317x147 Dimensions AMin x B x C cm 47 47 0 47 Distance fr...

Page 52: ...left 5 right Ø825 1300 reg 5 left 5 right Ø 825 1700 7 left 7 right Ø825 1700 reg 7 left 7 right Nozzle Bracket Type Double with anti drip membrane valve Nozzle Inserts Standard Type LECHLER TR Dimensions Amin x B x C Ø 825 1300 cm 126x317x179 133x346x179 141x364x179 Ø 825 1700 126x317x217 133x346x217 141x364x217 141x364x237 Distance from Jack Pivot Centre to Tractor Connection E cm 47 47 0 Track ...

Page 53: ...verter EM valves All other technical data for a particular component pumps flow regulators are found in separate chapters of this manual Find technical data for nozzles with charts and examples of consumption calculations in chapter 15 17 6 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING TANK PEHD high density polyethylene MOVABLE TUBES RUBBER PVC FRAME STEEL VALVES PRESSURE REGULATOR NOZZLE BRACKETS mainly PA polyamide ...

Page 54: ...USER MANUAL 52 03 2017 18 COMBINATION MATRIX PRESSURE REGULATOR MIST BLOWER PUMP FAN HOUSING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT DEFLECTOR ...

Page 55: ... working speed Fill the reservoir with the mixture and add the required water quantity While working pay attention to a constant working speed the height of the sprinkling garniture the working pressure and nozzle operation Clean the sprayer after finished working 19 2 CONNECTOR FOR PUMP FLOW CONTROL MEASUREMENT The pump flow indicator can be connected to the pressure regulator return line The tub...

Page 56: ...29 25 23 5 4 55 50 46 43 40 37 35 33 31 29 28 25 22 5 6 54 49 45 41 38 36 33 31 30 28 27 24 21 5 8 52 47 43 40 37 34 32 30 29 27 25 23 21 6 50 45 42 38 35 33 31 29 28 26 25 22 20 6 5 46 42 38 35 33 31 29 27 25 24 23 20 18 7 43 39 36 33 30 28 27 25 23 22 21 19 17 CHART 2 Required aggregate flow l min DRIVING TIME min CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE l ha 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 ...

Page 57: ...40 1 44 1 48 1 52 019 48 071 TR 80 02 YELLOW 0 65 0 80 0 92 1 03 1 13 1 22 1 30 1 38 1 45 1 52 1 59 1 66 1 72 1 78 1 84 1 90 1 95 2 00 2 06 019 48 072 TR 80 03 BLUE 0 97 1 19 1 37 1 53 1 68 1 81 1 94 2 06 2 17 2 27 2 38 2 47 2 57 2 66 2 74 2 83 2 91 2 99 3 07 019 48 073 TR 80 04 RED 1 28 1 57 1 81 2 02 2 22 2 39 2 56 2 72 2 86 3 00 3 14 3 26 3 69 3 51 3 62 3 73 3 84 3 95 4 05 019 48 074 TR 80 05 B...

Page 58: ...re at 9 bar and OCHRE for operating pressure at 20 bar 20 3 SOME RECOMMENDATIONS Working Speed Spraying is usually done at tractor s speed of 3 6 km h The speed must be adjusted to the terrain configuration but especially to the fan capacity Too high working speed at a lower fan capacity can greatly reduce effects and spraying quality Engine Rotations For a quality sprayer s operation choose a gea...

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