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OPERATORS MANUAL

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Page 1: ...1 WWW CROPLANDS COM AU LP OMCROPAIR A CROPAIR 300 600 OPERATORS MANUAL STOP BEFORE COMMENCING operation ENSURE you read understand this manual its contents and any additional information supplied...

Page 2: ...ind We welcome any feedback from you about our equipment On the back cover you will find our contact details and locations where our staff can be reached during business hours After hours you can emai...

Page 3: ...6 SPRAY OPERATIONS 29 Safety first 30 Filters 30 Filling the sprayer 31 ADDING CHEMICAL TO THE SPRAY TANK 32 Calculate water chemical quantities 33 Proceed to spray 33 Operating Pointers 33 Tank And E...

Page 4: ...best possible way to operate the machine CAUTION This Caution sign shows the potential for incident An incident may include damage to the machine itself or possible injury to the operator WARNING This...

Page 5: ...Warranty policy Always contact your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for warranty matters NOTE For full conditions of warranty and warranty policy please see the Warranty Pre Delivery booklet provi...

Page 6: ...upport and ask for part number GP SAFE A or later version if available WWW CROPLANDS COM AU SAFETY MANUAL OPERATORS STOP BEFORE COMMENCING operation ENSURE you read understand this manual its contents...

Page 7: ...correct maintenance schedules outlined in operator s manuals 5 Always read chemical manufacturers labels before use 6 Always observe all warnings on chemical products 7 Regularly check all nuts and bo...

Page 8: ...2 standard configurations to give the maximum possible spray coverage HL300 600 300L tank and frame fitted with an ARVDR50 Controller as standard AR503 APC high pressure pump direct coupled to the fan...

Page 9: ...T SCALE DRAWING MATERIAL DATE SIGNATURE NAME DEBUR AND BREAK SHARP EDGES FINISH UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS SURFACE FINISH 0 2 TOLERANCES LINEAR 0 5 ANGULAR 0 5 Q A MFG AP...

Page 10: ...IENI 616 MM FAN 12 FIENI 815MM FAN 14 CHASSIS FRAME 16 LINKAGE CONNECTIONS 16 PUMP PTO 16 TANKS LIDS SIGHT GAUGES SUMP DRAIN 16 THE MAIN TANKS FEATURE 17 THE FLUSHING TANKS 17 THE HAND WASH TANKS 17 S...

Page 11: ...g pitch angles Fan Balance The fan has been supplied balanced Swapping blades and hub components around risks upsetting the balance Do not operate with damaged fan blades If replacing a damaged blade...

Page 12: ...63RDVPL Sprayer unit with nylon fan 616 mm diameter 9 blades and V1N gearbox Overview Product image FRONT BACK Fan Fan model VPL Number of blades 9 Performance Blade inclination angle Volume P 26 Min...

Page 13: ...Maximum total of 10 nozzles Image below shows the 5 nozzles and the gearbox selection lever on the right hand side The nozzle bodies are the twin roll over type enabling one of 2 nozzles to be select...

Page 14: ...Tractor Other Noise 7 5 m 99 5 db Weight 85 kg 7 7 45 HP D 815 42RDVPL Sprayer unit with nylon fan 815 mm diameter 9 blades and CM12 gearbox Overview Product image FRONT BACK Fan Fan model VPL Perfor...

Page 15: ...s left and right with 7 on off roll over nozzles per rail Maximum total of 14 nozzles The nozzle bodies are the twin roll over type enabling one of 2 nozzles to be selected pictured below are single A...

Page 16: ...odels are fitted with an Annovi Reverberi AR503 APC high pressure positive displacement triple diaphragm pump with a capacity of 54 L min Pump directly through coupled to the fan s gearbox A PTO shaft...

Page 17: ...oned at the base of the sump blue arrow for simple fast and complete drainage THE FLUSHING TANKS are accessed on the right hand side of the sprayer For use with freshwater only Fill via the lid THE HA...

Page 18: ...ation Lid strainers chemical mixing baskets are standard on all models Refer to previous page Large suction filter featuring a shut off valve which enables the filter to be cleaned even with a full ta...

Page 19: ...shown as the pump is not running Factory fitted options I S4021 electric in cab controller with switch box 2 section high pressure electric valves for individual left right shutoff electric pressure...

Page 20: ...1 HOOK UP 21 CONFIRMING SPRAYER FUNCTIONALITY 23 CONFIRMING FAN FUNCTIONALITY 24 CONFIRM SPRAYING 25 SHUT DOWN 24 ADJUSTING FAN BLADE ANGLES 26 USING OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLLER 27 PRE OPERATION CHEC...

Page 21: ...and Cat I for the top link with a sleeve if your tractor has Cat II Linkage connection Lower the tractor linkage arms and attach the sprayer s lower hitch pins using the suitable category for your se...

Page 22: ...35 0 39 0 42 0 53 0 64 0 73 87 97 AD 3 AC 13 1 2 0 36 0 41 0 45 0 49 0 61 0 74 0 84 89 98 AD 4 AC 13 1 56 0 45 0 52 0 57 0 62 0 78 0 93 1 06 99 103 AD 5 AC 13 2 0 55 0 62 0 69 0 75 0 94 1 13 1 29 102...

Page 23: ...er to all the tanks with at least 100 litres in the main tank 6 Select the water source from MAIN tank 7 Make sure the Fan gearbox is in the neutral position refer to page 13 15 8 Ensure all spray fun...

Page 24: ...e or disengage the fan s gearbox whilst the PTO is engaged Always disengage the PTO before changing gear Neutral or Run 1 Check that nothing is loose or damaged 2 Check all fittings are tight 3 Check...

Page 25: ...king correctly Note the additional load of the fan running will require a different power setting from the tractor compared to the spray functionality testing Confirm the overall spray effectiveness f...

Page 26: ...the tractor s capability chosen operating parameters such as PTO rpm To increase the blade angle will increase air spray velocity and penetration increase noise and increase tractor power requirements...

Page 27: ...ster on off off switch 2 2 x section control on off switches 3 pressure control toggle switch Set up Before start up make sure all switches are in the off position Engage PTO at low speed The master s...

Page 28: ...Check pump s oil levels Confirm the spray pump operation Manual pressure regulator is set Check for wear and tear on all chemical and hydraulic hoses and wiring looms Ensure all filters are clean Be s...

Page 29: ...G THE SPRAYER 31 ADDING CHEMICAL TO THE SPRAY TANK 32 CALCULATE WATER CHEMICAL QUANTITIES 33 PROCEED TO SPRAY 33 OPERATING POINTERS 33 TANK AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING 34 UNHITCHING THE SPRAYER FROM THE TR...

Page 30: ...r gloves Completely stop all sprayer functions Place the Tank Selection valve in FLUSHING position to isolate chemical liquid from the main tank Some spillage is likely therefore perform this operatio...

Page 31: ...er filling Flushing Tank Use FRESH WATER ONLY preferably rainwater in the flushing tank Unscrew the lid and fill the tank before spraying Replace the lid after filling Always maintain the correct caut...

Page 32: ...to a small volume of water in a container and thoroughly mix the chemical Step 4 Add the Chemical to the Tank Always make sure the filling basket is in place when adding water or chemical to the tank...

Page 33: ...e done in conjunction with an agronomist spray manager someone skilled in the art of spraying and operating machinery The spray manager will have predetermined the job requirements such as The block t...

Page 34: ...he pump by engaging the Tractor PTO Set to normal operating rpm 9 Turn ON the controller both spray lines and the agitator There should also be some flow through the bypass line i e don t use low PTO...

Page 35: ...ETERMINE SPRAYER CONFIGURATION 37 STEP 5 DETERMINE THE IDEAL SPRAY PRESSURE 37 STEP 6 DETERMINE SELECT CORRECT NOZZLES 37 STEP 7 FIT TEST SELECTED NOZZLES 39 STEP 8 CALCULATE THE ACTUAL APPLICATION RA...

Page 36: ...nder the part number SPRAYWISEHK CALIBRATION Applying the correct amount of chemical to a crop is only possible if the sprayer is calibrated operated and maintained correctly The variables of spray ap...

Page 37: ...these factors can vary with the model of sprayer used and other factors mentioned under step 3 Example A The HL600 800 model uses 7 rollover nozzles per side for a total of 14 nozzles In some applica...

Page 38: ...hart ALBUZ NOZZLE PARTNUMBER MESH 5 Bar 6 Bar 7 Bar 8 Bar 9 Bar 10 Bar 11 Bar 12 Bar 13 Bar 14 Bar 15 Bar WHITE AZ ATR WE 80C 100 0 27 0 29 0 32 0 34 0 36 0 38 0 39 0 41 0 43 0 44 0 46 LILAC AZ ATR LC...

Page 39: ...lation is Output L min Output litres Time minutes Example 1 testing Tier 1 of our examples above 28 5 litres 1 25 minutes 75 seconds 22 8 litres min Which is slightly more than the target of 22 4L min...

Page 40: ...3 6 5 6 8 7 0 7 3 7 5 7 8 8 0 8 3 8 5 8 8 9 0 9 3 9 5 9 8 10 0 300 6 0 6 3 6 6 6 9 7 2 7 5 7 8 8 1 8 4 8 7 9 0 9 3 9 6 9 9 10 2 10 5 10 8 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 7 12 0 350 7 0 7 4 7 7 8 1 8 4 8 8 9 1 9 5 9...

Page 41: ...t the unit using water only as a test run and again when applying your chemical mixture Ensure water sensitive papers are strategically placed on both upper and lower surfaces Spray testing evaluation...

Page 42: ...ns For fungicides and insecticides Recommended for orchards and vineyards ALBUZ NOZZLE PART NUMBER MESH 5 BAR 6 BAR 7 BAR 8 BAR 9 BAR 10 BAR 11 BAR 12 BAR WHITE AZ ATR WE 80C 100 0 27 0 29 0 32 0 34 0...

Page 43: ...lect Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute nozzle Onc...

Page 44: ...mine Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute noz...

Page 45: ...lect Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute nozzle Onc...

Page 46: ...mine Select Nozzles Determine nozzle flow rate required Litres Minute Nozzle Litres Ha x Km hr 600 Total Number of Nozzles Used x Row Spacing m x Number of Rows in One Pass x 600 x x litres minute noz...

Page 47: ...47 GREASING SERVICE PROCEDURES 48 EVERY 200 HOURS 48 DIAPHRAGM PUMPS 49 FILTERS 50 SECTION 8 LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE...

Page 48: ...order 7 Check pump air chamber pressure on a regular basis As a general guideline it should be 10 20 of operating pressure 70 100 kPa 10 15 psi Refer to the pump manual for more information 8 To ensu...

Page 49: ...ith a bicycle pump hand pump or foot pump Every 250 hours or Every Season Whichever Comes Sooner 1 Change oil and refill with 20W 30 oil Attention should be made to remove trapped air behind the diaph...

Page 50: ...rough the pump and plumbing system Summer spraying oil is water soluble oil such as DC Tron This will coat and protect all internal pump parts Ensure this mixture is flushed out before spraying commen...

Page 51: ...r Always wear gloves Some spillage is possible therefore perform this operation in an appropriate place and with safety clothing Completely stop all sprayer functions Remove the outer filter bowl remo...

Page 52: ...p manual 2 Replace diaphragm 3 Replace valves 4 Clean valves C Pump delivers insufficient pressure 1 Regulating valve Sticking open Not set for pressure Damaged or worn seat or spring 2 Cylinder diaph...

Page 53: ...lection Valve turned off 2 Suction strainer s blocked 1 Turn valve fully on 2 Clean filters DISCHARGE SIDE OF PUMP I Manual regulator valve leaking from spindle 1 Split diaphragm or O rings 1 Remove 4...

Page 54: ...h section check that flow rate is the same If different check for blockages 4 Pressure going up output going down 1 Blocked nozzles 2 Pressure filter blocking 1 Dismantle clean refit Check pressure re...

Page 55: ...indicative of the sprayer type Items in italics or without a part number are non stocked items and may need to be specially ordered For further parts information refer to www croplands com au ALL PART...

Page 56: ...0I 2 WAY 1 19 B0006 BARE LINCH PIN 7 16 DIA 3 20 B0075 TOP LINK PIN CAT 1 MF35 1 21 B0205 CAT 1 2 IMPLEMENT PIN 1 NUT 2 22 B0353 BUSH CONVERSION CAT 1 TO CAT 2 1 23 B163 604 13 ELBOW 1 2 C W HEX NUT 1...

Page 57: ...BUSH CONVERSION CAT 1 TO CAT 2 1 23 B163 604 13 ELBOW 1 2 C W HEX NUT 1 2 1 24 B165 1501 5 BALL VALVE 1 2 X 1 2 RH 1 25 G8155000 LID RING KIT 355MM 1 26 HP 121 PUMP MOUNT BRKT 620 FAN AR503 1 27 KH 50...

Page 58: ...19 B0076 TOP LINK PIN 3 X 7 16 S1040 1 20 B0102 IMPLEMENT PIN CAT 2 2 21 B0519 BUSH CAT 2 3 1 22 B163 604 13 ELBOW 1 2 C W HEX NUT 1 2 1 23 B165 1501 5 BALL VALVE 1 2 X 1 2 RH 1 24 G8161000 LID RING K...

Page 59: ...604 13 ELBOW 1 2 C W HEX NUT 1 2 1 23 B165 1501 5 BALL VALVE 1 2 X 1 2 RH 1 24 G8161000 LID RING KIT 455MM 1 25 HP 121 PUMP MOUNT BRKT 620 FAN AR503 1 26 KH 5026 FAN ASSY 815 GALV NO CLUTCH 1 NO PART...

Page 60: ...tails 1 Via del Chiavicone n 10 Altedo BO 40051 Italy Tel 051 871004 Fax 051 871865 Codice Fiscale 03052740374 Partita IVA 00592031207 Sito Web www fieni it Data 12 07 2021 Assembly instructions VPL f...

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Page 62: ...778 Email sales croplands com au Website www croplands com au NEW ZEALAND Croplands Equipment Ltd PO Box 2004 Stortford Bridge Hastings 4120 Location 1422 Omahu Road Hastings 4120 New Zealand Freecal...

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