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Table of Contents

016-0171-724 Rev. A

Important Information..........................................................................................

Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................................

Agricultural Chemical Safety ..............................................................................................................................................

Electrical Safety .......................................................................................................................................................................

Recommendations and Best Practices ................................................................................................................

Hose Routing ...........................................................................................................................................................................

Harness Routing ......................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 2

Introduction to the Force® Evo Injection System..........................................

Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................

Care and Use .................................................................................................................................................................

Chapter 3

Installation and Preparation ................................................................................

Raven Dealer .................................................................................................................................................................

Best Installation Practices .........................................................................................................................................

Force® Evo Cabinet Mounting ..............................................................................................................................

Injection Plumbing Installation ..............................................................................................................................

Point of Injection Plumbing Assembly Procedure ...................................................................................................

Point of Injection Installation ...........................................................................................................................................

3-Way Valve and Final Plumbing Procedure ..............................................................................................................

Cable Connections to the Force® Evo System .............................................................................................

Injection Rate Calculations ...................................................................................................................................

Chapter 4

System Operation.................................................................................................

System Operation Overview .................................................................................................................................

Flushing the Force® Evo System .......................................................................................................................

Procedure to Flush the Injection System .....................................................................................................................

Charging the Force® Evo Injection System ...................................................................................................

Charging the Carrier Line with Injected Chemical ...................................................................................................

Force® Evo System Operation ............................................................................................................................

Winterizing the Force® Evo Injection System ..............................................................................................

Chapter 5

System Diagrams and Ordering Instructions ................................................

Raven CANbus Systems .........................................................................................................................................

ISObus Systems .........................................................................................................................................................

Summary of Contents for Force Evo

Page 2: ...aven Industries shall not be held responsible for any modifications or repairs made outside our facilities nor damages resulting from inadequate maintenance of this system As with all wireless and satellite signals several factors may affect the availability and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services e g GPS GNSS SBAS etc Therefore Raven Industries cannot guarantee t...

Page 3: ... Installation 9 Point of Injection Plumbing Assembly Procedure 10 Point of Injection Installation 11 3 Way Valve and Final Plumbing Procedure 11 Cable Connections to the Force Evo System 12 Injection Rate Calculations 12 Chapter 4 System Operation 13 System Operation Overview 13 Flushing the Force Evo System 13 Procedure to Flush the Injection System 13 Charging the Force Evo Injection System 15 C...

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Page 5: ...e the following safety measures when operating the implement after installing this Raven system Do not operate this Raven system or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Be alert and aware of surroundings and remain in the operator seat at all times when operating this Raven system Do not operate the implement on any public road with this Raven sys...

Page 6: ...mixing handling and disposal Avoid direct contact with agricultural chemicals or inhaling chemical dust or spray particulate Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms of illness occur during or soon after use of agricultural chemicals or products After handling or applying agricultural chemicals Thoroughly wash hands and face after using agricultural chemicals and before eating drinking or usin...

Page 7: ...rs fastener threads or cap screw heads hose clamp ends etc Avoid areas where the operator or service personnel might step or use as a grab bar Do not connect affix or allow hoses to come into contact with components with high vibration forces hot surfaces or components carrying hot fluids beyond the temperature rating of hose components Hoses should be protected or shielded if routing requires the...

Page 8: ...itions beyond harnessing component specifications Avoid routing harnesses in areas where damage may occur due to build up of material e g dirt mud snow ice etc Avoid routing harnesses in areas where the operator or service personnel might step or use as a grab bar IMPORTANT Avoid applying direct spray or pressure washing of electrical components and connections High pressure streams and sprays can...

Page 9: ... 8 row units NOTE Refer to the Injection Rate Calculations section on page 12 for information on verifying the pump output required for an operation CARE AND USE Proper care and maintenance is critical to ensure proper operation of the Force Evo injection system Please review and perform the following maintenance items as appropriate to help ensure the best performance and longest service life of ...

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Page 11: ...c envelopes in the kit with plumbing parts One envelope is labeled THESE PARTS TO BE INSTALLED BY RAVEN DEALER The dealer will install these parts to interface the mixer and injection point to the carrier One envelope is labeled THESE PARTS TO BE INSTALLED BY DIRECT CONTACT A representative from Direct Contact will use the parts in this envelope to hook up the plumbing from the chemical cabinet to...

Page 12: ...orce Evo cabinet pump and mounting brackets weigh approximately 140 pounds 63 5 kg without chemical boxes loaded add approximately 100 pounds 45 kg for chemical boxes Be sure that all materials and hardware utilized for fabrication of a mounting solution is capable of securing the weight of the injection cabinet pump mounting brackets and chemicals Make sure to install the supplied carrier and inj...

Page 13: ...g sections for assistance with assembling and installing the injection plumbing and connecting the Force Evo injection cabinet to the point of injection FIGURE 2 Plumbing Components 26 127 1 8 7 0 47 6 5 37 21 6 6 6 352 3803 2 0 1 26 5 7 21 66 0 77 1 137 9 9 36 2 77 1 86 1 137 137 77 1 3 3 1 33 137 6 7 1 0 9 721 03 9 1 77 1 1 0 137 77 1 3 3 1 33 26 32 3523 1 675 1 5 0137 32 3523 1 0 6 77 1 2 137 6...

Page 14: ...ts of the tee fitting 3 Thread the supplied 1 check valve item 12 onto one of the pipe fittings Be sure that the arrow formed on the check valve body points toward the tee fitting Tighten the check valve and pipe fitting into the tee fitting 4 Thread the in line mixer assembly item 13 onto the remaining pipe fitting installed into the tee fitting Be sure that the arrow on the mixer assembly points...

Page 15: ...tallation of the 3 way valve and final plumbing connections for the Force Evo injection system NOTE Use pipe sealant not supplied on all fittings Tighten all fittings with a pipe wrench as instructed 1 Select a location for the 3 way valve item 2 used with the Force Evo system The valve should be located as close to the point of injection as possible within easy reach of the operator NOTE Keep all...

Page 16: ...JECTION RATE CALCULATIONS Before operating the Force Evo injection system verify that the system will be able to meet the expected output of the operation Adjust the operation speeds or injection rate as necessary to ensure that the injection pump is capable of performing in the anticipated operation conditions To calculate the volume per minute per row unit use the following formula Where FPR is ...

Page 17: ...her ag chemicals personal protective gear must be worn refer to the chemical manufacturer s label for required personal protective equipment Decontaminate all equipment before making repairs or storing the implement It is normally acceptable to leave chemical that has not reached the point of injection in the injection lines for a short period As long as the chemical is not mixed and the injection...

Page 18: ...ect on the chemical 6 If a Raven control console is installed for carrier control enter a self test speed of 6 mph 10 km h and set the injection pump to automatic control mode NOTE Do not run the carrier during this procedure Refer to the Raven control console manual for details on entering and using the self test speed feature The self test speed will clear if any signals are received from an act...

Page 19: ...identified with the green latch button 1 Load chemical boxes into the Force Evo cabinet 2 Connect the quick couplers to the chemical boxes FIGURE 1 Force Evo Injection Cabinet Manifold 3 Perform a pump priming procedure Be sure that the 3 way valve is set to direct chemical to the point of injection Refer to the Raven Sidekick Pro or Sidekick Pro ISO manual for details on priming the injection pum...

Page 20: ...ical to all sections record the longest hose length and calculate the volume of chemical necessary for the carrier lines 6 Toggle the master switch and all section switches to the on position and monitor the carrier volume until the calculated volume has been dispensed through the carrier product system 7 The system should now be fully charged with injected chemical FORCE EVO SYSTEM OPERATION When...

Page 21: ... and using the self test speed feature The self test speed will clear if any signals are received from an actual speed sensor To keep the self test speed from clearing during the rinsing procedure 5 Set the 3 way valve to the point of injection to route liquid into the carrier lines 6 Set the carrier control to a normal rate during this procedure 7 Toggle the injection pump to automatic control mo...

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Page 23: ...s to the type of CAN control that will be used on the planter Select from the follow These kits include the chemical cabinet injection pump misc plumbing flow mixer and basic mounting hardware See the following system diagrams to select cables and accessories that relate to the desired type of control Description Part Number Raven CAN 117 0171 836 ISO CAN 117 0171 837 Raven ICD CAN 117 0171 836 ...

Page 24: ...CHAPTER 5 20 Force Evo Injection System Installation Manual RAVEN CANBUS SYSTEMS FIGURE 1 Ordering Instructions for Viper 4 and Raven CAN Systems P N 054 2850 003 Rev A ...

Page 25: ...016 0171 724 Rev A 21 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 2 Cable Connections for Viper 4 and Raven CAN Systems P N 054 2850 003 Rev A ...

Page 26: ...22 Force Evo Injection System Installation Manual FIGURE 3 Ordering Instructions for Force EVO ISO Injection P N 054 6100 009 Rev F ECO RELEASED DATE REV DRAWING 5 14 18 30063 E 054 6100 11 10 20 36442 F 054 6100 ...

Page 27: ...Rev A 23 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 4 Raven ISO Product Control w Force EVO ISO Injection P N 054 6100 009 Rev F ECO RELEASED DATE REV DRAWING 5 14 18 30063 E 054 6100 11 10 20 36442 F 054 6100 ...

Page 28: ...Evo Injection System Installation Manual ISOBUS SYSTEMS FIGURE 5 Ordering Instructions for ISOBUS Systems D N 054 6100 009 Rev F ECO RELEASED DATE REV DRAWING NO 5 14 18 30063 E 054 6100 009 11 10 20 36442 F 054 6100 009 ...

Page 29: ...016 0171 724 Rev A 25 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS AND ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 6 Cabling Connections for John Deere Rate Controller 2000 with Raven Sidekick PRO ICD P N 054 7120 001 Rev B ...

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Page 31: ...er s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries WHAT WILL RAVEN INDUSTRIES DO Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at our discretion repair or replace the defective product and pay for the standard return freight regardle...

Page 32: ... claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries In addition the words Extended Warranty must appear on the box and all documentation ...

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