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2 - General Safety Instructions

Safety Measures in Normal Operation

Protection Equipment

Only operate the sprayer if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional.

Check the sprayer at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment.

Summary of Contents for NK MB Series

Page 1: ...NK SB MB Original Instruction book 67007200 110 version 1 10 GB 12 2015 www hardi international com ...

Page 2: ...oducts we reserve the right to make changes in design features accessories specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication although everyth...

Page 3: ...19 Operator Training 20 Authorized Persons 20 Safety Measures in Normal Operation 21 Protection Equipment 21 Residual Energy 22 Possible Dangers 22 Service and Maintenance Work 23 Statutory Inspection 23 Preventive Measures 23 Design Changes 24 Operator Limitations 24 Spare Parts Wear Parts and Aids 24 Cleaning and Disposal 25 Environmental Protection 25 Workstation 26 Intended Place for Operator ...

Page 4: ...51 External Cleaning Device 51 4 Sprayer Setup General Info 53 Unloading the Sprayer from the Truck 53 Before Putting the Sprayer into Operation 53 Checking the Suitability of the Tractor 54 General Info 54 Calculating Actual Weights and Loads 54 Data Required for the Calculation 55 Calculation of Required Minimum Front Weight 55 Calculation of Actual Front Axle Load T3 of the Tractor 56 Calculati...

Page 5: ...ick Reference Cleaning 77 Standard Cleaning 78 Cleaning the Tank and Liquid System 79 Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters 79 Use of Detergents 79 Use of Rinsing Tank and Rinsing Nozzles Optional 80 Full Internal Cleaning Soak Wash 81 Technical Residue 82 Using the Drain Valve 83 Outside Cleaning Use of External Cleaning Device 83 6 Maintenance Lubrication 85 General Info 85 Suitable Lubricants 85 ...

Page 6: ...e 101 General Info 101 Before Storage 101 After Storage 102 7 Fault Finding Operational Problems 103 General Info 103 Liquid System 104 Hydraulic System 105 Mechanical Problems 106 Emergency Operation Liquid system 106 8 Technical Specifications Dimensions 107 General Info 107 Overall dimensions 107 Weights 108 Pump Specifications 109 Pump Model 603 7 0 109 Pump Model 1203 9 0 109 Pump Model 1303 ...

Page 7: ...slev DENMARK Telephone 45 4358 8500 Internet www hardi international com Spare Parts To see or updated spare parts catalogue visit the Agroparts website on the internet Here all spare parts information can be accessed in the catalogue 1 Go to www agroparts com register for free and log in 2 Select HARDI in the menu on the left 3 Select Spare parts catalogue and find your spare part 4 Online orderi...

Page 8: ...1 Identification 8 ...

Page 9: ...adingit please contact the manufacturer or your HARDI dealer A worker is hereinafter called an operator An operator is a person who installs operates configures adjusts maintains cleans repairs transports or moves the sprayer Use of Work Equipment Throughout the lifetime of the sprayer the owner shall take every measure to ensure the safety of the sprayer and its equipment made available to operat...

Page 10: ...quipment has been installed correctly and is operating properly 2 In order to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that deterioration liable to result in dangerous situations can be detected and remedied in good time the employer shall ensure that work equipment exposed to conditions causing such deterioration is subject to 3 The results of inspections shall be recorded and ...

Page 11: ... them inasmuch as they affect work equipment situated in their immediate work area or site even if they do not use such equipment directly 3 The information and the written instructions shall be comprehensible to the workers concerned Article 9 Training of workers Without prejudice to Article 12 of Directive 89 391 EEC the employer shall take the measures necessary to ensure that a the use of work...

Page 12: ...cial by authorized persons The results of inspection testing shall be recorded and kept Health Issues Ergonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner Obligationsof the Operator Before starting work the operator or anyone incharge of working with on the sprayer is obliged to comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulat...

Page 13: ...following causes Improper use of the sprayer Improper installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the sprayer Operation of the sprayer with defective safety equipment or improperly attached or non functioningsafety equipment Non compliance with the instructions in the instruction manual regarding commissioning operation and maintenance Unauthorized design changes to the sprayer Insuffi...

Page 14: ...provided by the manufacturer of the plant protection product to be used such as This Instruction Book must always be kept together with the sprayer must always be easily accessible for the operator Chemical resistantgloves Chemical resistant and disposable overalls Water resistantfootwear Face shield Breathing protection Eye protection Head protection Skin protection products ...

Page 15: ...r serious physical injury if the instruction is not followed This symbol means WARNING Be alert as your safety can be involved The WARNING symbol indicates a medium risk for immediate death or serious injury if the instruction is not followed μ This symbol means ATTENTION This indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for proper sprayerhandling Thisinstructionwillhelp yo...

Page 16: ...rmations about chemical preparation before handling the machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Service Carefully read the Instruction Book before handling the machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Service Turn off the engine and remove ignition key before performing maintenance or repair Service Tightentothetorqueaccordingtoinstruction book Risk of deat...

Page 17: ...Risk of falling off Do not ride on platform or ladder Risk of sprayer tipping over Be aware when disconnecting the sprayer Grapping area Manual handling of the boom etc Not for drinking This water must never be used for drinking Not for drinking This water must never be used for drinking Lifting point Lifting point Load index Max permitted load rating is 164 at 40 km h or 5000 kg EasyClean filter ...

Page 18: ...yer is started up all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully functional Check all safety and protection equipment regularly Repair or replace the equipment as needed Faulty Safety Equipment Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations ...

Page 19: ... The applicable workplace safety Follow these regulations especially when driving on public roads and routes Comply with the appropriate statutory road traffic regulations These vary from country to country and there may be local regulations which need to be followed local law demands that the operator is certified to use spray equipment using pesticides or liquid fertilizer Make sure you understa...

Page 20: ...ical training shall be considered as a specialist Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of the appropriate regulations they can evaluate the work with which they have been appointed to and detect possible dangers Examples of these persons are sprayer importers dealers and service engineers and service technicians Comment A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtai...

Page 21: ...s in Normal Operation Protection Equipment Only operate the sprayer if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional Check the sprayer at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment ...

Page 22: ...nts from happening due to residual energy Below are some examples on where the sprayer s residual energies may be present Mechanical Energy springs under tension weights exposed to gravity Hydraulic Energy trapped oil under pressure in cylinders hoses and accumulators heat from cylinders and oil tank Pneumatic Energy air tank air activated brake system pressure dampers for fluid system Electric En...

Page 23: ...ractor s hydraulic levers in neutral position to relieve oil pressure turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key dismount the hydraulic hoses connected from the tractor to the sprayer Electric system turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key dismount the electric cables from the tractor s battery Fluid system turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key Compressed air turn off the...

Page 24: ... the state specified by the approval It is strictly forbidden to drill holes in the steel frame or in the running gear increasethesize of existing holes in the steel frameor inthe runninggear weld support parts Risk of crushing cutting catching squeezing getting trapped being drawn in or being struck by sprayer parts due to the failure of support parts Spare Parts Wear Parts and Aids Immediatelyre...

Page 25: ... Instructions 25 Cleaning and Disposal Environmental Protection Carefully handle and dispose of any materials used in particular when carrying out work on oiled or lubricated sprayer parts when cleaning using solvents ...

Page 26: ...rferes with the operator or if the operator is trying to operate the sprayer from other places than the tractor s driver seat this can result in negligent or incorrect handling of the vehicle risk of the operator loosing his concentration and focus on operating the vehicle correctly risk of the operator loosing his ability to operate the vehicle correctly risk of fatal accidents while driving risk...

Page 27: ... to people to the environment and to the sprayer danger to people through non secured working areas danger to people through mechanical and chemical influences failure of important sprayer functions failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair leakage of hydraulic fluidor spray fluid to the environment can lead to the loss of all warranty claims ...

Page 28: ...s forbidden to stay in the working area of the sprayer s drawbar on the sprayer s platform or behind the operating area the tractor unless the hydraulic pressure to the sprayer has been switched off Only authorized persons are allowed inside or outside the tractor cabin during operation Keep persons children and animals away from the operation areas of the sprayer and from the sprayer s equipment ...

Page 29: ...pled sprayers are stable Use of The Sprayer Before starting work ensure that you understand all the equipment and actuation elements of the sprayer and their function There is no time for this when the sprayer is already in operation Only wear tight clothes Loose clothing increases the risk of being caught by the drive shaft PTO Only start up the sprayer when all the safety equipment has been atta...

Page 30: ...st be strained or caught in the tractors wheels when cornering 14 Crop residues and dirt are removed 15 All moveable or loose equipment are securely latched or stowed away in the designated compartments Ensure that the tractor has sufficient steering and braking power If necessary use front weights to the tractor in a stable position Any sprayers and front rear weights connected to the tractor inf...

Page 31: ...sition or into the transport position turn off depressurize the hydraulic system turn off the tractor engine engage the parking brake remove the ignition key Havethehydraulichose linescheckedatleastonceduringacalender year by anexpertto ensurethattheyarein safeworking order Replace the hydraulic hose lines if they are damaged or worn which is when it is leaking reinforcement material inside the ho...

Page 32: ...electric components Only use the prescribed fuses If the fuses used are too highly rated the electrical system will be destroyed Risk of fire Thesprayermaybe equippedwith electroniccomponents whosefunctions are influencedbyelectromagneticinterference from other units Such interference can pose risks to people if the following safety information is not followed If retrofitting electrical units and ...

Page 33: ...Before switching on the universal joint shaft check that the selected universaljoint shaft speed rpm of the tractor matches the permitted drive speed of the sprayer Stay below the maximum speed rpm suitable for the PTO shaft Instruct people to leave the danger area of the sprayer before you switch on the universal joint shaft While work is being carried out on the universal joint shaft there must ...

Page 34: ...ing a free flow of water from the mains water supply or from an external water tank Environmental Precautions It is essential to reduce the environmental impact of plant protection chemicals to a minimum Particularly the soil subsoil water streams lakes flora and fauna must be in focus Contamination of subsoil water must be prevented by paying particular attention to avoidance of spot contaminatio...

Page 35: ...prayer to prevent unintentional movements of the sprayer switch off the PTO switch off the tractor and remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional starting activate the parking brake to prevent rolling put chocks in front of and behind the wheels to prevent rolling electric power must be disconnected from the sprayer any service work on electronic electric parts must be carried out under dry ...

Page 36: ...seating and retighten them as necessary If electrical welding is used on the tractor and on the attached sprayer disconnect the cable to the tractor s generator and battery before carrying out electrical welding work on the tractor and on the connected sprayer Remove all inflammable or explosive materials from the area to prevent fire Pressure test the spray functions with clean water prior to fil...

Page 37: ... B Self Cleaning Filter for EVC operating unit 4 Rinsing Tank 5 External Cleaning Device ON OFF 6 Spray Section Valves A EVC operating unit B BK operating unit 7 Spray Pressure Gauge 8 Drain Valve Handle 9 Suction Filter 10 Main Tank Lid 11 Main Valve ON OFF 12 Pressure Valve 13 Agitation Valve 14 Clean Water Tank 15 Suction Valve 16 Agitation Valve BK operating unit only ...

Page 38: ...Rear View μ ATTENTION The sprayer is equipped with optional equipment 17 Main Tank 18 Rinse Tank 19 Hose Reel for External Cleaning Device 20 Road Lights 21 ChemFiller 22 Clean Water Tank 23 Spray Boom 24 Main Tank Lid ...

Page 39: ... definition A grouping based on shared characteristics E g lift sprayer trailer sprayer mist blower field sprayer self propelled sprayer etc In homologation and type approval context the Type refers to the particular form and shape of a chassis i e the chassis drawing number Can be stated encoded 6 Year Year of completed production In all factories andmarketsintheEU the production year is stated i...

Page 40: ...ct proof polyethylene resistant to UV radiation and chemicals The main tank has a purposeful design with no sharp corners for easy cleaning The filling hole is placed in the centre of the sprayer An optional footboard is placed at the right hand side of the sprayer This ensures an easy access for the filling of sprays cleaning of the tank etc A suction filter is located at the top of the tank to f...

Page 41: ... enabling the ChemFiller functions ChemFiller Functions B Point handle up or down to empty the ChemFiller Valve is closed when handle is in horizontal position C The flip valve engages the ChemFiller flushing device used when mixing the chemicals D The lever is used for two purposes 1 When the ChemFiller lid is open For rinsing empty containers Place the container over the flushing nozzle in the m...

Page 42: ...d filters to ensure proper functions and to protect the interior of the pump Self Cleaning Filter With the self cleaning filter the impurities that exist in the spray liquid will be filtered out and returned to the tank via the return flow Function diagram 1 From pump 2 Double filter screen 3 Guide cone 4 To operating unit 5 Exchangeable restrictor 6 Return to tank 7 Screw joint 8 Ball valve Ball ...

Page 43: ...alve safety valve main ON OFF valve pressure filter with pressure gauge distribution valves with pressure equalization and HARDI MATIC pressure control valve EVC Control Unit The system is based on EVC Electrical Valve Control The ON OFF is linked to the section valves one valve for each spray boom section which results in a quick response to ON OFF The operating unit is of modular design and it i...

Page 44: ...e pump or is used for agitation in the tank If the valve is kept closed the liquid will be directed back to the main tank When the tank is nearly empty the handle is turned to pump so that the liquid is directed to the suction side of the pump in order to fully empty the tank prior to cleaning C Suction valve This valve selects suction from main tank for spraying or rinsing tank for cleaning purpo...

Page 45: ...9 Distribution Valves 10 Pressure Gauge 12 Spray Boom 13 Agitation Valve 14 Agitation Nozzles 15 Return Line for Main Tank 46 Pressure Regulation 48 External Filling Device Valve Optional 52 Return Line Pressure Equalization 53 Suction Filter 66 Main ON OFF Valve 15 66 53 46 52 1 2 14 13 9 10 6 12 48 ...

Page 46: ...er 9 Distribution Valves 10 Pressure Gauge 12 Spray Boom 13 Agitation Valve 14 Agitation Nozzles 15 Return Line for Main Tank 17 Safety Valve 46 Pressure Regulation 48 External Filling Device Valve Optional 52 Return Line Pressure Equalization 53 Suction Filter 15 17 46 53 52 1 2 14 13 6 10 9 12 48 ...

Page 47: ...zles 15 Return Line for Main Tank 19 Rinsing Nozzle 20 Rinse Tank 33 External Cleaning Valve and Spray Gun 46 Pressure Regulation 48 External Filling Device Valve 52 Return Line Pressure Equalization 53 Suction Filter 66 Main ON OFF Valve 68 Return Valve 69 ChemFiller Cleaning Valve 70 ChemFiller Flush Valve 71 ChemFiller Suction Valve 72 ChemFiller ON OFF Valve 46 72 66 52 68 53 33 70 69 71 19 20...

Page 48: ... Return Line for Main Tank 17 Safety Valve 19 Rinsing Nozzle 20 Rinse Tank 33 External Cleaning Valve and Spray Gun 46 Pressure Regulation 48 External Filling Device Valve 52 Return Line Pressure Equalization 53 Suction Filter 66 Main ON OFF Valve 68 Return Valve 69 ChemFiller Cleaning Valve 70 ChemFiller Flush Valve 71 ChemFiller Suction Valve 72 ChemFiller ON OFF Valve 33 68 46 72 19 17 70 69 71...

Page 49: ... the boom against vibrations and shocks when driving on uneven ground This ensures longer boom life and improves boom stability for better spray distribution Height adjustment of the boom can be manual or hydraulic Boom options Hydraulic boom lift Individual hydraulic boom tilt control Terminology For single folded booms the terminology is as follows A Centre section B Outer section For 2 folded b...

Page 50: ...ured at the nozzle Both when calibrating and spraying the pressure must be adjusted according to the readings of this pressure gauge Safety Locker A safety locker A can be mounted on the sprayers left side The safety locker is for storage of safety gear such as non contaminated protective gear soap for hand washing etc The locker is split in two compartments for the separation of clean clothes and...

Page 51: ...Device This equipment comprises a hose reel and a spray gun A for cleaning the complete sprayer externally in the field with clean water The External Cleaning Device is located on the boom centre section at the back WARNING The cleaning device produces a high water pressure Incorrect use may result in injuries DANGER Never work in bare feet or sandals It is recommended to wear goggles during the c...

Page 52: ...3 Description 52 ...

Page 53: ...tanks are empty Before Putting the Sprayer into Operation Although the sprayer has been supplied with a strong and protective surface treatment on steel parts bolts etc in the factory it is recommended to apply a film of anti corrosion oil e g CASTROL RUSTILO or SHELL ENSIS FLUID on all metal parts in order to avoid chemicals and fertilizers discolouring the enamel If this is done before the spray...

Page 54: ...ability of a tractor are in particular Permissible total weight Permissible approved axle loads Load capacity of the tyres fitted Approved front weights must be sufficient You can find this data on the rating plate of the tractor or in the tractor s instruction manual or documentation Ask your tractor dealer if in doubt The front axle of the tractor must always be subjected to at least 20 of the t...

Page 55: ...See tractor s instruction book or documentation or data for front weights or perform a measurement A1 m Distance from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the lower link connection See tractor s instruction book or documentation or perform a measurement A2 m Distance between the centre of the lower link connection point and the centre of gravity of the front weights or front mounted spray...

Page 56: ... DANGER It is forbidden to couple the sprayer to the tractor if one of the actual calculated values is greater than the permissible value or if there is no front ballast if required mounted on the tractor DANGER When driving on hilly ground the centre of gravity can change significantly for the combined tractor and sprayer allow for this when calculating the minimum ballast for the tractor as well...

Page 57: ...er Also NEVER cross over a rotating PTO shaft to reach the other side of the sprayer 7 Prevent protection guards from rotating by attaching the chains allowing sufficient slack for turns 8 Make sure that protection guards around the tractor PTO and the implement shaft are intact DANGER A ROTATING TRANSMISSION SHAFT WITHOUT PROTECTION GUARDS IS FATAL PTO Installation First installation of the trans...

Page 58: ...f the hydraulic system Due to high pressure hydraulic oil may penetrate the skin Requirements for Tractor The hydraulic system requires One single acting outlet for raise and lower of the boom One double acting outlet for the hydraulic operated boom fold μ ATTENTION The hydraulic hoses are marked with arrows to indicate the direction of oil flow The system has a built in flow regulator that mainta...

Page 59: ... hidden behind front corner cover Check the tractor s instruction book for information regarding attachment points Three mounting tubes B are supplied One two or all three may be used They can be bent and shortened A spacer C is also supplied to allow further attachment possibilities Find the best solution for your tractor or vehicle Tube B plate is staggered so that if correctly orientated all bo...

Page 60: ...cordance with ISO 1724 See the section Technical Specifications μ ATTENTION Turn OFF all work lights when driving on public roads Power Supply Power requirement is 12 V DC Always note polarity For proper function of the electric equipment the wires must have the following recommended cross sectional areas and correct fuses to ensure a sufficient power supply The delivered power connectors follows ...

Page 61: ...r restrictor Start witha black one then a white and finally a red one When cleaning the filter remove the hose N and the hose at the safety valve and check that there are no residues Standard filter size is 80 mesh Filters of 50 and 100 mesh are available and can be changed by opening the filter top Check the condition of the O rings before reassembly and replace them if damaged Pulsation Damper T...

Page 62: ...4 Sprayer Setup 62 ...

Page 63: ...3 5 Operation General Info Environmental Info For environmental info please refer to the following parts in the Spray Technique Book Nozzles Spray quality Choosing nozzles for arable crops Spraying speed ...

Page 64: ...n folding or unfolding the boom make sure that no persons or objects are within the operating area of the boom DANGER Always follow the guidelines listed below when driving in areas with overhead power lines Keep from using the folding unfolding functions in areas with overhead power lines Unintended boom movements may cause contact with overhead power lines causing a risk of fatal accidents μ ATT...

Page 65: ...he boom wing up and outwards until it clicks into locked position A 5 Unlock the trapeze suspension by removing the lock pin B The lock pin can be stored at the hole farther to the left C μ ATTENTION Only unfold and fold the boom on level ground To hydraulically fold the boom MB boom only 1 Turn lever to position A to fold the right boom wing to vertical position 2 Turn lever to position B to fold...

Page 66: ... must be no closer than 1 50 metres from public water supplies for drinking purposes and 2 25 metres from non public water supplies for drinking purposes and from treatment sumps and cesspools of drainage systems and 3 50 metres from surface water watercourses lakes and coastal waters and from nature reserves In the field Alternatively the sprayer can be filled in the field where the spraying is t...

Page 67: ...y overfilling Follow local legislation in force at any time Filling of Rinsing Tank Optional The rinsing tank is fitted to the sprayers right side and is filled via the lid A on the top of the tank 1 Remove the filler lid A of the tank 2 Engage external water pump if any 3 Fill water into the tank Keep an eye on the tank opening in order not to overfill the tank 4 Stop filling and refit the lid Vo...

Page 68: ...ce to discontinue filling process Now disengage the pump Disconnect suction hose and replace cover DANGER Prevent contamination or injury Do not open suction valve towards Filling Device unless the pump is running and the filling hoseis connected If this valve is opened without the pump running liquid will stream out of the coupler WARNING Do not leave the sprayer while filling the tank and keep a...

Page 69: ...hemical resistance WARNING Protective clothing equipment should be used when preparing the spray liquid during the spray job and when cleaning the sprayer Follow the chemical manufacturer s instructions given on the chemical label and or local legislation WARNING It is always advisable to have clean water available especially when filling the sprayer with chemicals WARNING Always clean the sprayer...

Page 70: ...osition Failure to do so causes a risk of contamination and injury from the quick coupler lid being shot off when pressurized If it is not possible to mount the lid completely lubricate the rubber seal and the grip hooks NOTE Local legislation may not allow filling through the tank lid but will require use of the chemical inductor instead Filling Liquid Chemicals by using HARDI ChemFiller optional...

Page 71: ...r concentrated chemicals Before disposal always rinse thechemicalcontainerswith clean water severaltimes until they are clean 7 Flush the ChemFiller with clean water from the rinsing tank by shifting to suction from Rinsing Tank The ChemFiller suction valve A must be open for at least 20 seconds after the rinse water is no longer visible in the hopper in order to empty the transfer hoses completel...

Page 72: ...k DANGER Always wear face shield and other appropriate personal safety equipment when filling chemicals 6 If the chemical container is empty it can be rinsed by the Chemical Container Cleaning device Place the container over the multi hole nozzle and push the lever C to the left of the ChemFiller DANGER In order to avoid spray liquid hitting the operator do not press lever C unless the multi hole ...

Page 73: ...ition and turn the agitation valve towards Agitation If BK operating unit turn agitation on at lever on BK operating unit Other valves are closed 2 Engage the pump and set PTO speed to 540 rpm 3 Agitation has started and should be continued for at least 10 minutes 4 The spray job can now be resumed Turn pressure valve towards Spraying and start spraying Before Returning to Refill the Sprayer If th...

Page 74: ...is emptied out of the ChemFiller ChemFiller rinsing ChemFiller lid is closed 1 Close ChemFiller lid 2 Turn the suction valve towards Rinsing tank 3 Open the ChemFiller Suction valve A and then open the ChemFiller Flush valve B for 1 minute to get plenty of clean water through the hoses 4 Press the Chemical Container Cleaning lever C This rinses the hopper with the flushing nozzle while the rinsing...

Page 75: ...ilizers μ ATTENTION Pressure values below 1 5 bar or above 5 0 bar are considered to be out of range for the nozzles NOTE Find the density for your liquid fertilizer on the packaging or on the material safety data sheet MSDS included Additional Information See the other book delivered from HARDI Spray Technique to get further information about Calibration of the sprayer Nozzle Choice Nozzle Wear S...

Page 76: ...rses ditches wells springs etc The washings from the cleaning area must not enter sewers Alternatively the washings can be retained in an appropriate receptacle diluted and distributed over a larger cultivated area see also Filling Washing Location Requirements on page 66 Cleaning starts with the calibration as a well calibrated sprayer will ensure the minimal amount of remaining spray liquid It i...

Page 77: ...ion valve On and turn ChemFiller flush valve On B Turn On C Turn Off D Minimum 45 seconds with nozzles OFF E Spray until air comes out of nozzles When the boom is completely empty close the main ON OFF valve NOTE If no RinseTank add approximately 15 litres of clean water to the main tank 3 times 2 x 1 3 2 x 1 3 1 3 1 3 D B C E D E A ...

Page 78: ... valve completely 3 Turn suction valve towards and the pressure valve towards with all sections off for approximately 45 seconds 4 Turn all sections on Spray until air comes out of nozzles When the boom is completely empty close the main ON OFF valve Repeat the following 3 steps 2 times 1 Turn suction valve towards and the pressure valve towards while sucking approximately 1 3 of the rinse tank co...

Page 79: ... work best if they are left in the tank for a short period Check the label 5 Drain the tank and let the pump run dry Rinse inside of the tank again letting the pump run dry 6 Stop the pump If the pesticides used have a tendency to block nozzles and filters remove and clean them immediately 7 Put back all the filters and nozzles and store the sprayer If it is noted from previous experiences that th...

Page 80: ...grip to clean this device D Open the ChemFiller lid again and make sure that the ChemFiller is empty E When empty close the ChemFiller suction valve again 6 Turn the suction valve towards and the pressure valve towards and spray the liquid in the field just sprayed Cleaning of Main Tank 7 Turn the suction valve towards and the pressure valve towards Remove the filling strainer to avoid any cleanin...

Page 81: ...rayer is cleaned with a high pressure washer lubrication of the entire machine is recommended Full Internal Cleaning Soak Wash μ ATTENTION This cleaning procedure is always used if one or more of these situations occur A The next crop to be sprayed is at risk of being damaged by the chemical just used B The sprayer is not going to be used right away for the same chemical or crop C Before any repai...

Page 82: ...e ChemFiller in step 8 and 9 Operate all 4 valves during this process 20 Dismantle all filters suction pressure in line and nozzle filters and clean the filter screens using clean water and detergent WARNING It is the responsibility of the sprayer operator or owner that the sprayer is cleaned sufficiently to prevent contamination of the environment crop damages and health and safety hazards to the...

Page 83: ...ash everything on the outside of the sprayer 1 Remove split A to turn out hose reel B 2 Unroll the hose from the reel 3 Engage pump speed to approximately 250 rpm 4 Turn suction valve towards Suction from Rinsing tank and close the other valves 5 Turn on tap valve C and clean the sprayer 6 After cleaning close the tap valve C again 7 Roll the hose to the reel again μ ATTENTION If the safety valve ...

Page 84: ...5 Operation 84 ...

Page 85: ...μ ATTENTION If the sprayer has been cleaned with a high pressure washer lubrication of the entire machine is recommended Suitable Lubricants What to Lubricate Lubricant Type Factory Use Suitable Alternatives BALL BEARINGS and PUMP Lithium based grease Consistency NLGI grade 2 Viscosity 40 C 460 cSt SHELL Gadus S3 V550L 1 Hardi pump grease cartridge 400g Item no 28164600 MOBIL grease XHP 462 TOTAL ...

Page 86: ... amount of grease is applied to each lubrication point The correct amount of grease applied will prolong the lifetime of the sprayer Calibration example 1 Insert the correct grease cartridge in your grease gun 2 Apply grease onto a tissue or a piece of paper Complete 10 full strokes of the grease gun 3 Place the paper with grease on a scale A 4 If your grease pile weighs for example 10 grams then ...

Page 87: ...6 Maintenance 87 Boom Lubrication Oiling Plan Lift Lubrication Oiling Plan ...

Page 88: ...r example after 5 strokes μ ATTENTION The correct amount of grease applied at the intervals is important Too little or too much grease will shorten the lifetime of the PTO The grease points and amount of grease to be applied are shown in the pictures below together with the intervals Standard PTO for tractor and sprayer A 50 A 50 B 50 C 50 C 50 Tractor Sprayer ...

Page 89: ...inspection also includes your HARDI sprayer The condition of the sprayer must be verified The object of the inspection is to ensure a safe and uniform distribution of spray liquid on the plants as well as minimizing leaks into the environment The inspection on your sprayer may involve testing the condition of the pump PTO tanks liquid system measuring components spray boom nozzles agitation of spr...

Page 90: ... result in these risks Bolt size Recommended torque Nm Maximum torque Nm M4 2 4 3 M5 5 6 M6 8 10 M8 20 25 M10 39 50 M12 70 85 M14 112 140 M16 180 215 M18 240 305 M20 350 435 M22 490 590 M24 600 750 M27 976 1100 M30 1300 1495 bolted joints will rattle and thus fail under fatigue bolts are being worn quickly and thus will not fulfil their design purpose bolted joints will come loose accidents caused...

Page 91: ... and thus fail under fatigue hydraulic joints are being worn quickly and thus will not fulfil their design purpose accidents caused by sudden loss of oil pressure due to hydraulic parts coming apart WARNING Applying too much torque will result in these risks damaging or stripping the threads and deforming the hydraulic joints fittings will be broken hydraulic joints will leaks accidents caused by ...

Page 92: ... guide and filter C can now be removed To reassemble 4 Press the guide onto filter end 5 Place the filter into housing with guide facing up 6 Ensure the O ring D on the hose fitting is in good condition and lubricated 7 Refit the suction hose B and steel clip A WARNING Always wear protective clothing and gloves before opening the filter 10 Hours Service InLine Filter If the boom is equipped with I...

Page 93: ... during greasing 50 Hours Service Transmission Shaft PTO 1 Check function and condition of the transmission shaft protection guard Replace any damaged parts 2 Lubrication See the section Lubrication and Oiling Plan PTO 100 Hours Service Re tightening the Spray Boom Due to several movements of the spray boom from driving in the field with an unfolded boom you must re tighten all bolted connections ...

Page 94: ...ood practice for all sprayers particularly for sprayers without optional equipment This prevents clogging and ensures proper function of the safety valve Depending on valve system opening of the safety valve is done as follows No Rinse Tank no 3 way valves 1 Close the main spray ON OFF valve 2 Engage pump at 540 rpm With Rinse Tank 1 Close the main spray ON OFF valve 2 Turn the suction valve to Su...

Page 95: ...ll amount of pump grease on the underside of the diaphragms between diaphragm and conrod washer H Reassemble pump with the following torque setting μ ATTENTION Before tightening the 4 bolts for the head 9 the diaphragm must be positioned between centre and top to ensure correct sealing between diaphragm pump housing and diaphragm cover Turn the crank shaft if necessary Lubrication After Assembly A...

Page 96: ...tion Valve Periodically check the distribution valves for proper sealing Do this by running the sprayer with clean water and open all distribution valves Cautiously remove the clip A and pull out the hose B for the return line When the housing is drained there should be no liquid flow through the return line If there is any leakage the valve cone E must be changed 1 Remove the clip C 2 Lift the mo...

Page 97: ...ted ALL THE WAY AROUND before fitting it on to the nozzle tube Use a non mineral lubricant For AXIAL connections a little mechanical leverage may be used For RADIAL connections only tighten by hand Adjustment of 3 Way Valve The large ball valve type s93 can be adjusted if it is too tight to operate or if it is too loose liquid leakage Correctsettingiswhenthevalvecanbe operated smoothly by one hand...

Page 98: ... fitted DANGER No one is allowed under the boom while the adjustment is carried out DANGER Adjustment of hydraulic cylinders if fitted is to be carried out without pressure in the system μ ATTENTION For information on boom terminology see Boom and Terminology on page 49 μ ATTENTION Adjustments are to be completed equally for both right and left boom wings Boom Lift Adjustment The boom lift should ...

Page 99: ... in the field may be necessary C Ensure also channel bolts are tight Trapeze Suspension Adjustment For the trapeze to function it must not be over tight If it is to loose the boom will yaw This results in a poor spray distribution Adjustment is made after having lubricated all pivot points see section on Lubrication A Remove the lock pin for the trapeze suspension B Adjust trapeze bolts so it is n...

Page 100: ...ing is easily completed After service apply hydraulic pressure to the cylinder retract and extend the piston approx 5 times and the air is then removed from the system automatically Sequence of Cylinders for Venting To complete an efficient venting of air in the system this sequence should be followed 1 Left tilt cylinder 2 Right tilt cylinder Venting Procedure Follow these steps to complete the v...

Page 101: ...cal inductor etc allowing the antifreeze mixture to be distributed around the entire circuit without leaving any unmixed water in hidden places Unmixed water will freeze and possibly damage the sprayer s components Open the operating unit main valve ON OFF and distribution valves so that the antifreeze is sprayed through the nozzles as well The antifreeze will also prevent O rings seals diaphragms...

Page 102: ...Electric boxes are without cracks 7 PTO shaft is connected correctly to the tractor and protection guards are in good working order See the delivered instruction manual for the PTO for more about correct installation 8 Antifreeze is drained from the tank and spray boom 9 Fill with clean water and check all functions Liquid test Fill a small amount of water in the tank and circulate it around the l...

Page 103: ...gauge but it decreases pressure at the nozzles Impurities sucked in by the pump may prevent the valves from closing correctly thus reducing the pump flow A bad reassembly of the pump elements especially the diaphragm covers causes air intakes or leaks and reduces the pump flow Rusted or dirty hydraulic components cause bad connections and early wears A poorly charged or faulty battery causes failu...

Page 104: ...als for obstructions Check micro switch plate position Loosen the screws holding the plate a 1 2 turn No power Wrong polarity Check that brown is positive blue is negative Check print plate for dry solders or loose connections Check fuse holder is tight around fuse Pump Liquid leaks from the bottom of the pump Damaged diaphragm Replace diaphragm See relevant section in this book Grease leaks from ...

Page 105: ...am not functioning Restrictor or regulation valve blocked Secure boom dismantle and clean Hydraulic system lift tilt functions will not operate Power supply Check for proper 12V power supply One function lift or tilt will not operate Various Check for defective switch s Check continuity of cables Check for operation of applicable solenoid coil not activating or plunger stuck Check for short circui...

Page 106: ...ure it is possible to operate all functions of the operating unit manually First disconnect the multi plug from the control box Now manually turn the emergency control knobs on the distribution valves The problem may be due to a blown fuse A fuse is placed inside the control box Fuse type Thermo ...

Page 107: ...Tank 600 litres Tank 800 litres Boom width A Length mm B Width mm C Height mm 6 m 1900 1400 1700 8 m 1900 1400 2100 10 m 1900 1400 2100 Boom width A Length mm B Width mm C Height mm 6 m 1900 1400 1700 8 m 1900 1400 2100 10 m 1900 1400 2100 12 m 2560 1400 2200 Boom width A Length mm B Width mm C Height mm 6 m 1900 1400 1700 8 m 1900 1400 2100 10 m 1900 1400 2100 12 m 2560 1500 2200 ...

Page 108: ...l RinseTank 35 litres 400 litres Main Tank 50 litres 600 and 800 litre Main Tank Tank 400 litres Tank 600 litres Tank 800 litres Pump Model Boom Width 603 1203 1303 6 m 649 659 665 8 m 655 665 671 10 m 660 670 676 12 m 672 682 688 Pump Model Boom Width 603 1203 1303 6 m 881 891 897 8 m 887 898 905 10 m 895 905 911 12 m 907 917 923 Pump Model Boom Width 603 1203 1303 6 m N A 1117 1124 8 m N A 1124 ...

Page 109: ...8 Technical Specifications 109 Pump Specifications Pump Model 603 7 0 Pump Model 1203 9 0 Pump Model 1303 9 0 ...

Page 110: ... pump kW The type sign is located on the back side of the pump facing pointing away from the tractor Max operating temperature 80 C Max operating pressure from the tractor 210 bar Min operating pressure from the tractor 180 bar Max flow from tractor 120 l min Min flow from tractor 200 bar 15 80 l min Max oil filter rating 10 μm Voltage 12 V DC Tolerance for voltage 1 5 V 3 0 V Current 40 A peak Ma...

Page 111: ...in the latter case operating the chemical filling device a contribution from the sprayer of additionally 4 dB A Filters depending on selected nozzles not with PrimeFlow system Technical Residue Residue in the dilutable volume is mentioned in the table below The non dilutable volume varies depending on the boom width and installed options in the fluid system Voltage 12 V DC Tolerance for voltage 1 ...

Page 112: ...posal plant The metallic parts can be scrapped Always follow local legislation regarding disposal Materials used Tanks Plastic HDPE Chassis frame Steel various types Boom Steel various types Pump housing Grey cast iron GG200 Pump diaphragms Plastic PUR Hoses suction Plastic PVC Hoses pressure Rubber EPDM Valves Glass reinforced plastic PA Hose and pipe fittings Glass reinforced plastic PA Filter h...

Page 113: ...9 pole 37 pole SPRAY II 1a 5 S1 1b 6 S1 1c 26 End nozzle L 2a 7 S2 2b 8 S2 2c 25 End nozzle R 3a 9 S3 3b 10 S3 3c 29 12V sensor 4a 11 S4 4b 12 34 4c 4 PWM 1TX 5a 14 S5 5b 15 S5 5c 27 GND 6a 16 S6 6b 17 S6 6c 13 Optional 5 Reg feedback 7a 18 S7 7b 19 S7 7c 33 Option 1 4 20mA 8a 37 S8 8b 36 S8 8c 32 Option 2 Frq 9a 35 S9 Air angle 0 5V 9b 34 S9 Fan speed 0 5V 9c not connected Option 3 Tank gauge 10a...

Page 114: ... 2 RPM sensor Brown Blue Black Speed Brown Blue Black Flow Brown Blue Black Left end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY LPY Brown Blue Right end nozzle Pendulum lock at HAY LPY Brown Blue Regulation Yellow Brown Blue Bypass EC on off Brown Blue Section 9 User defined A B 2 x x Section 8 User defined A B 1 x x Section 7 Twin speed Brown White Section 6 Twin angle Yellow Grey Section 5 Brown Blue Section 4...

Page 115: ...ng product The identification number of this sprayer is found in chapter 1 in this book Taastrup 01 12 2015 Henning Jørgensen Vice president Product development HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S NK SB MB fulfils all the relevant provisions of Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC 2009 127 EC and later amendments and all the relevant provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC EMC ...

Page 116: ...9 EC Declaration 116 ...

Page 117: ... 25 35 75 External Cleaning Device 51 83 Full Internal 81 Maintenance of Filters 79 Outside 81 Quick Reference 77 Rinsing Tank and Rinsing Nozzles 80 Standard 78 Tank and Liquid System 79 Use of Detergents 79 Connector Cigar 60 Traffic Light 60 Container Cleaning 74 Device 71 72 Control Unit BK 43 Brackets 59 EVC 43 D Declaration of Conformity 115 Detergents 79 Diagram Basic Liquid System BK Opera...

Page 118: ...tenance Intervals 89 Occasional 94 Manufacturer 7 Mechanical Problems 106 N Noise Emission 111 Nominal Contents 40 Nozzle Filters 42 93 Pressure Gauge 50 Tubes and Fittings 97 Nuts Tightening 90 O Occasional Maintenance 94 Off Season Storage 101 Operational Problems 103 Operator Intended Place 26 Limitations 24 Safety 57 Training 20 Optional Extras 75 Overall dimensions 107 P Parking the Sprayer 7...

Page 119: ...Wash 81 Spare Parts 7 Wear Parts and Aids 24 Specifications Filters and Nozzles 111 Pump Model 109 Temperature and Pressure Ranges 110 Tractor Requirements 110 Speed Transducer 60 Spray Gun 51 Spray Technique 75 Sprayer Coupling and Uncoupling 28 Parking 74 Use 29 40 Spraying Circuit 93 Suction Filter 42 92 103 Suction valve 44 Suitability of the Tractor 54 Suitable Lubricants 85 T Tank 40 73 Tech...

Page 120: ...Index 120 ...

Page 121: ...tion can be accessed in the spare parts catalogue 1 Go to www agroparts com register for free and log in 2 Select HARDI in the menu on the left 3 Select Spare parts catalogue and find your spare part 4 Online ordering is also possible 5 Contact your HARDI dealer for further information on spare parts ...

Page 122: ...HARDI INTERNATIONAL A S Helgeshøj Allé 38 DK 2630 Taastrup DENMARK ...

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