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Manual for 

BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2

 

 

 

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At the end of irrigation, the cart is lifted automatically and the 
drive is shut off by means of rods. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

The  water  supply  is  stopped  by  the  optional  "overpressure 
shut-off valve". 
 

 
 

3.2  OPERATING MODE II:  Laying down the PE-pipe 

 

In addition to the pull-off method, the PE-pipe also can be laid down on the ground. This method is used 
in situations where the field is longer than once the PE-pipe length. Moreover, the laying down method 
allows to use smaller tractors because no pulling forces are applied on the pipe. 
 

 

 
Drive into the field with the RAINSTAR A1, A2 taking into consideration the sprinkler's distance of throw. 
 
*) W = distance of throw of the sprinkler 
 

 

 

Lower  the  cart  as  described  under  Operating  Mode  I,  item 
"Lowering  the  Cart"  and  anchor  it  slightly.  Now  move  the 
machine across the field. 

 
Carry out the next steps as already described. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for RAINSTAR A1

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL for RAINSTAR A1 A2 Version II 2012 Art No 827 9982 ...

Page 2: ...at the time of printing BAUER reserves the right to change without notice without assuming any liability BAUER RAINSTAR A1 A2 is designed for highest performance safety and reliability provided it is operated in accordance with the present operating instructions Therefore you should study this manual thoroughly before starting your BAUER RAINSTAR A1 A2 Strictly observe all instructions pertaining ...

Page 3: ...es bauer at com Owner or operator Name Address ph fax Note Please make a note of the type and serial number of your RAINSTAR A1 A2 and accessories Be sure to specify these details every time you contact your dealer Print date Version October 2011 00 1 In all warranty claims and correspondence relating to this machine it is essential to specify the full serial number group including all letters Thi...

Page 4: ...g to 9 PHG Product Liability Law liability for damage to corporeal things caused by defective products is expressly excluded This exclusion of liability also applies to parts not manufactured by BAUER itself but purchased from external suppliers Duty to furnish information Even if the customer passes on the machine later on he is obliged to hand the operating manual on to the new receiver too The ...

Page 5: ... OPERATION 16 5 MECHANICAL REGULATION 16 6 QUICK STOP 18 7 WINDING MECHANISM 18 8 SHUT OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 18 9 CART 19 10 OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPTION 19 11 3 WHEEL OPTION 20 12 WINTERIZATION DRAINING 21 13 WINDING MECHANISM STARTING POSITION 21 14 SETTING THE GEARBOX SHUT OFF DEVICE 23 15 SETTING OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPTION 24 16 SPEEDOMETER OPTION 25 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE...

Page 6: ...ngine turned off and the ignition key pulled out 5 Make sure the drive shaft is always connected and secured properly 6 Attach the safety chain to keep the drive shaft guard from rotating with the shaft 7 Before you turn on the PTO make sure that the selected tractor PTO speed corresponds with the permissible implement speed 8 Before starting the PTO make sure that nobody is standing in the danger...

Page 7: ...s produced in the lines no slurry is allowed to remain in closed pipelines bursting hazard 2 Lay the pipelines with sufficient inclination and make sure that the selected closing order of valves allows all lines to be drained completely 3 Protect the valves against unauthorised handling 4 If a valve gets jammed do not apply force Use only the operating levers supplied with the implement 5 Observe ...

Page 8: ...tanker on rubber wheels Sprinkler jet pipe directed by hand ATTENTION DO NOT SPRAY SLURRY ON INSULATORS AND MASTS Safety distance Z in m measured on the ground Type and operation mode of the sprinkler With rubber wheels or directed by hand With metal or synthetic pipes With skids or stationary fixed With metal cart and metal pipes Nozzle diameter in mm or flow in m h 26 mm 50 m3 h 36 mm 100 m3 h 2...

Page 9: ...leasant and painful This is why it should be avoided to lay metal pipes in parallel to high voltage lines or only over the shortest distances possible When using synthetic pipes you will not encounter any of these problems Note Do not put pipeline pieces into a vertical position in the range of high voltage lines Only transport them horizontally WARNING SIGNS The hazard points of the RAINSTAR A1 A...

Page 10: ...he BAUER RAINSTAR A1 A2 is a universal machine suitable of covering fields of varying lengths and widths There is no need for supervision while the system is operating Strict observance of all operating and service instructions in this manual is the basic prerequisite for many years of trouble free operation Therefore please make sure that all operators on your staff are familiar with the instruct...

Page 11: ...nsed for transport in agricultural operation only For transportation on public roads all applicable traffic requirements must be strictly observed For safety reasons it is not allowed to transport the RAINSTAR A1 A2 by pulling it with a fork type drawbar OPTION nor with the toolbar 12 When loading the machine on a trailer note that the water remaining in the pipe shifts the system s centre of grav...

Page 12: ...c The lifetime lubricated drive shaft bearing is sealed by a maintenance free rotating mechanical seal The TCN 10 turbine is designed for water flow rates from 3 to over 20 m h and features a wide control range Impeller speeds range from 200 to 1600 rpm The system s connecting pressure should not exceed 8 bar Power is directly transmitted from the turbine to the change speed gearbox as well as fro...

Page 13: ... off the RAINSTAR A1 A2 can be transported to its next setting up position immediately Pull off or lay down the PE pipe connect the water supply and the machine is ready for the next run On public roads the drawbar must be hitched to the tractor s yoke The driving speed must not exceed 10 km h 3 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Before and during the first start up grease all bearings chains and guide parts ...

Page 14: ...ear support legs must be lifted Adjust the undercarriage in a level position with the jack Remove the lock bolt from the cart lift Loosen the reel brake and at the same time extend the wheel cart with the cart lift and the support into the ground Then lock the reel brake On very hard soil the supports must be extended into holes dug into the ground for this purpose ...

Page 15: ... rewind 3 1 2 PULLING OFF THE PE PIPE Hitch the toolbar on the pulling hook and pull the cart into the field The standard wheel cart need not be lifted therefore 1 pulling hook is sufficient Pull off speed Do not exceed 5 km h Do not stop abruptly but slow down gradually at an intermediate stop or at the end of the pull off ...

Page 16: ...have to cool the pipe by water flow before rewinding it Couple the pressure hose Open the water supply When the full operating pressure has been reached and clear water is discharged at the sprinkler s nozzle in a full jet without air bubbles push the gear shift lever to the PE pipe retraction position The reel starts to rewind the PE pipe WARNING ...

Page 17: ...ground This method is used in situations where the field is longer than once the PE pipe length Moreover the laying down method allows to use smaller tractors because no pulling forces are applied on the pipe Drive into the field with the RAINSTAR A1 A2 taking into consideration the sprinkler s distance of throw W distance of throw of the sprinkler Lower the cart as described under Operating Mode ...

Page 18: ...ipe retraction The turbine speed is directly taken off the impeller shaft and transmitted to the change speed gearbox The change speed gearbox consists of toothed wheels that reduce the turbine speed Reel drive stop at the end of the irrigation strip is ensured by disengagement of the toothed clutch Removal of the drive cover for service jobs only is permitted when the PE pipe has been slackened c...

Page 19: ... the ground to reduce the retraction forces before rewinding it If the soil is deep and heavy the PE pipe must be wound up more slowly to make sure that the permissible loads on PE pipe and machine are not exceeded If you disengage the PTO shaft during PE pipe retraction make sure that the pipe reel stands still when you re engage the PTO shaft Double motion may cause severe damage When driving th...

Page 20: ... nuts after adjustment The speed is nearly constant from the first to the last layer This is achieved by means of the layer compensating lever resting against the PE pipe in any position It actuates via control rods the regulating flap mounted on the turbine and it regulates hence the turbine speed Varying conditions of ground as well as low water flow may lead to inconstant retraction speeds desp...

Page 21: ...ulation will be increased so that the retraction speed is reduced up to the last layer Do not set the speed unless the PE pipe has been rewound for half a winding and or unless traction has been applied Small water quantities Big water quantities Loosen the knurled nut 1 that fixes the control lever Set the retraction speed that can be read on the speedometer option by means of the control lever 2...

Page 22: ...he PE pipe The winding mechanism ensures that the PE pipe is guided properly winding for winding When you put the machine into operation for the first time pull off the full length of the PE pipe to let it take a circular shape under pressure and eliminate ovality This step is essential for trouble free operation of the winding mechanism 8 SHUT OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Unattended operation of the ...

Page 23: ...pick up this hook with the tractor s toolbar and pull off the PE pipe To reposition the RAINSTAR A1 A2 to a new set up position the cart must be pulled back to its end position For retraction the cart and the support are lifted automatically 10 OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE Option With an overpressure shut off valve the water supply to the machine is interrupted completely at the end of the irrigati...

Page 24: ...ested working position Locking of the front wheel brake If necessary braking stirrup 1 can be adjusted and adapted to the wheel In working position the front wheel always must be braked because the support will be retracted automatically from the ground at the end of the operation cycle On a slope the RAINSTAR would roll away 1 WARNING ...

Page 25: ...the machine again at the beginning of the next season Clean the RAINSTAR A1 A2 and grease all appropriate points The machine should preferably be stored in a roofed shelter where it is protected from direct exposure to the weather 13 WINDING MECHANISM STARTING POSITION Step 1 Pull off the PE pipe and adjust the connecting bend 7 in a vertical position pointing down Step 2 Loosen the winding chain ...

Page 26: ... the inner reel side wall 0 Thereby the spindle must be turned in the direction of winding clockwise see sketch At this point the winding carriage moves from the reversing point to the right direction A Step 5 Mount the winding chain 1 the reel remains unchanged with the inlet bend pointing down Tighten the winding chain 1 WARNING 1 ...

Page 27: ... 7mm gap to the tripod lift There is still a distance of 4mm between tripod hook 10 and bolt 3 Adjusting the brake Click the brake handle into place minor brake force belt brake spring length 29 mm and then click the tripod lift hook into place with a 2mm distance Unscrew the bolt 15 until the brake handle is unlocked and skips forward Please be aware that when turning the bolt it is in one line w...

Page 28: ...n Pull the shut off frame 17 to shut off position X mm off the reel Simultaneously turn the shaft 14 at the gear magnetic disk with optional speedometer When the PTO does not turn anymore shut off position is reached Put a hand wheel on the PTO for easier checking of the turning movement 15 SETTING OVERPRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE Option Pull up the rod with the ball coupling until the arm of the ball ...

Page 29: ... switched off automatically after 4 minutes 2 Press the until the existing pipe layer is on display 3 Press the until the gear used is on display 4 The retraction speed in m h is displayed immediately on the right side of the display 5 As long as the is pressed the revolutions per minute at the gear input are on display 6 Blinking Lo on the display indicates low battery voltage less than 7 5 Volt ...

Page 30: ...the the speedometer changes to the next constant Enter the values as described before Enter the data up to constant A and or press the until b is on display 4 When b is on display save the machine data by pressing the Hence the machine data are saved permanently in the electronics and they remain saved even when replacing the battery 5 Check the electronics version number Press the Before pressing...

Page 31: ...t grease oil 1 Helically grooved spindle of the winding mechanism every 250 service hours or once a year Alvania Grease 3 2 Driving chain of winding mechanism every 250 service hours or once a year Alvania Grease 3 3 Driver spindle nut of winding mechanism every 250 service hours or once a year Alvania Grease 3 4 Driving chain as required Alvania Grease 3 5 Change speed gear First oil change after...

Page 32: ...shut off valve activation are not set correctly Adjust the settings according to the manual The reel overwinds or the windings become loose when the PE pipe is pulled off Tractor stopped abruptly Slow down gradually No oil in the change speed gear Refill oil Brake band worn Re tension or replace it The retraction speed is not constant from PE pipe layer to PE pipe layer Varying conditions of the g...

Page 33: ...ight incl PE pipe with water G Weight incl empty PE pipe H Overall length incl cart I Max width of largest track K Overall height L Length of machine without cart M Track width of undercarriage N Tires of undercarriage O Tire pressure of undercarriage P Ground clearance Q Hitch height standard R Cart track width S Cart tires T Cart tire pressure ...

Page 34: ...x 135 55 x 120 58 x 115 B m 150 140 155 140 135 C m 3 0 10 3 2 20 D bar 3 2 8 E mm 7 12 7 16 F kg 389 393 526 546 568 G kg 269 268 341 351 353 H mm 3220 3430 I mm 1360 1490 K mm 1230 1480 L mm 2850 3050 M mm 1180 1240 N 16x6 50 8 4PR 18x9 50 8 4PR O bar 1 5 1 6 P mm 220 260 Q mm 430 480 R mm 1000 1500 S 4 10 3 50 4 4PR T bar 3 0 ...

Page 35: ...ccorded with BAUER GmbH this declaration will cease to be valid The following standards as amended have been applied analogously DIN EN ISO 12100 1 Safety of machines Basic concepts general principles for design Part 1 Basic terminology methodology DIN EN ISO 12100 2 Safety of machines Basic concepts general principles for design Part 2 Technical principles and specifications DIN EN 60204 1 Safety...

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